Final Exam Review Part 4

What is unique about Connie Chung's family background?

• She is the youngest of five daughters.

• She is the only one born in America.

• She grew up in a traditional Chinese family.

• All of the above

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What significant career move did Connie Chung make in 1973?

• Became a CBS correspondent

• Moved to NBC

• Became a news anchor

• Started her own show

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Why did Connie Chung leave her job at CBS for NBC in 1983?

• For a higher salary

• To become a national reporter

• To work fewer hours

• To start her own show

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Who is Connie Chung married to?

• A famous actor

• A television personality

• A politician

• A journalist

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Which of the following lines from the article best supports the statement that Chung is one of the hardest-working news reporters?

• "She earned straight A’s and was a quiet and shy student."

• "She joined a star-studded news bureau at the age of 25 and did all the undesirable tasks cub reporters were expected to do."

• "She may be anchoring the weekend version of the evening news or hosting one of the weeknight news magazine shows."

• "Although Chung keeps her private life to herself, it is a well-known fact that she is married to another widely recognized television personality."

Answer explanation

The line "She joined a star-studded news bureau at the age of 25 and did all the undesirable tasks cub reporters were expected to do" highlights Chung's dedication and hard work, indicating her commitment to her career as a news reporter.

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Which of these is the best summary of the article?

• Chung has been named one of the "Ten Most Influential Women of the Year." She is a very ambitious person who plans to travel into space someday.

• Connie Chung has a wide variety of experience in both local and national television broadcasting. Through years of hard work and determination, Chung has reached the top and has been named one of the "Most Influential Voices in America."

• Chung has been a career person and is married to the famous former talk-show host, Maury Povich. She has an adopted son and likes to keep her private life to herself.

• Connie Chung grew up in Washington, D.C., in a large family where both Chinese culture and family values were stressed. She was the youngest of five daughters and the only one born in America.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights Connie Chung's extensive experience in television and her recognition as a significant voice in America, which best summarizes her career achievements compared to the other options.

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After reading the selection, the reader can conclude that Chung -

• believes she was discriminated against for being Asian American

• wishes she had had a child of her own

• has overcome her shyness

• did not like living in California

Answer explanation

The text indicates that Chung has gained confidence and is more outgoing, suggesting she has overcome her shyness. The other options do not align with the main themes presented in the selection.

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Which of these best describes the author's purpose for writing this article?

• To criticize the number of female journalists who achieve success

• To argue that hard work always pays off

• To analyze the steps necessary to achieve a successful journalism career

• To provide a history of Connie Chung's career

Answer explanation

The article focuses on Connie Chung's career, detailing her achievements and experiences in journalism, which aligns with the purpose of providing a history of her career rather than criticizing or arguing about success.

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Read paragraph 4.

"As a result, she was the first Asian American to break into national network anchoring."

The author's purpose for including this information in the selection is most likely to –

• describe the process of becoming a news anchor

• emphasize the historical nature of Connie Chung's career

• support the idea that breaking into national network anchoring is difficult

• suggest that being the first Asian American national network anchor helped her gain popularity

Answer explanation

The statement highlights Connie Chung's significance as the first Asian American national network anchor, emphasizing the historical impact of her career rather than just her popularity or the challenges of the profession.

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The author organizes the article by:

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