Unit 1 Sec. 2 Comprehension questions

Why did Manuel move to the United States?

• To have more opportunities and a better education.

• To visit his family in Georgia.

• To escape war in Peru.

• To explore American culture.

Answer explanation

Manuel moved to the U.S. to improve his chances at success and receive a better education.

According to Eunji, how are Korean school rules different from American school rules?

• Korean students can wear whatever they want.

• Korean schools do not allow certain hairstyles or accessories.

• Korean schools are less focused on academics than American schools.

• Korean schools are similar to American schools in most ways.

Answer explanation

Eunji says Korean schools have strict rules, including prohibitions on piercings and certain hairstyles.

What is a major theme shared by all the teens in the text?

• Moving to a new country is easy and fun.

• Keeping connections to their home cultures is unimportant.

• They must adjust to new customs while remembering their roots.

• Everyone finds life in the U.S. very similar to life in their home country.

Answer explanation

Each teen discusses the challenge of adapting to a new culture while keeping connections to their heritage.

Why does Liban say people are closer to one another in Somalia than in the United States?

• Families share food from one plate in Somalia.

• There is no transportation, so everyone lives and works nearby.

• Schools in Somalia have fewer students than in the U.S.

• Families in Somalia are smaller than American families.

Answer explanation

Liban explains that people live close to each other in Somalia, making it easier to interact daily.

What advice does Anne Rose give about adjusting to life in the United States?

• Focus only on academics and stay quiet in groups.

• Get involved in activities to learn and experience more.

• Spend most of your time thinking about home.

• Avoid trying to meet new people.

Answer explanation

Anne Rose encourages getting involved to make new connections and gain understanding.

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What do the teens suggest is important for adjusting to life in the United States?

• Learning new sports quickly.

• Making friends and asking questions.

• Ignoring American customs.

• Staying away from people who are different.

Answer explanation

The teens emphasize the importance of building relationships and being curious to adjust successfully.

Which word best describes the advice the teens give about moving to the United States?

• Inspiring

• Confusing

• Negative

• Humorous

Answer explanation

The teens provide practical, encouraging advice about how to succeed and adapt in a new country.

¿Qué pide la pregunta?

Vivir en los Estados Unidos es diferente a vivir en otros países. Usa dos detalles de la selección para respaldar esta afirmación.

• Describe las diferencias culturales en detalle.

• Compara los Estados Unidos con todos los demás países.

• Identifica dos formas en las que la vida en los Estados Unidos es diferente usando el texto.

• Explica por qué las personas se mudan a los Estados Unidos.

Answer explanation

La pregunta pide a los estudiantes usar dos ejemplos de la historia para explicar cómo la vida en los Estados Unidos es diferente a la de otros países.

¿Cómo puedes empezar tu párrafo?

Elige una oración que explique claramente la idea principal.

• Vivir en los Estados Unidos es igual que en otros países.

• La vida en los Estados Unidos es diferente a otros países debido a cómo las personas viven y trabajan.

• Las personas de diferentes países traen sus propias costumbres a los Estados Unidos.

• No hay diferencias entre la vida en los Estados Unidos y otros lugares.

Answer explanation

La oración temática debe responder directamente a la pregunta y preparar el resto del párrafo.

¿Qué oración muestra una forma en que la vida en los Estados Unidos es diferente?

• "People often move far away from their families to find jobs."

• "In some countries, families live together their entire lives."

• "Moving away to work is not common in some other countries."

• "Families in other countries live differently."

Answer explanation

Este ejemplo destaca cómo mudarse por trabajo es un aspecto único de la vida en los Estados Unidos en comparación con otros países.