Determining Point of View

Rising From the Ashes Question 1: Which sentence most accurately summarizes the author's point of view in the editorial?

• A The explosion leaked millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf Coast, but BP responded quickly and responsibly.

• B The oil spill disaster was a result of BP's thoughtless actions and its refusal to listen to experts.

• C The rig explosion is a tragedy, but events like this are a problem that the oil industry can learn how to control.

• D BP has been drilling safely in the Gulf of Mexico for over fifty years, and one accident should not be held against the company.

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Rising From the Ashes Question 2: Why does the author of the editorial include statements made by the BP oil executives?

• A to show the contrast between the evidence and the company's official position

• B to emphasize that the oil company executives are truthful but inimaginative

• C to explain why BP's actions were understandable

• D to defend the company's actions both before and after the deep water oil spill

"A Dire Shortage of Water" Question 1: How does the author reveal a point of view that differs from the statement given?

• A She mentions recent scientific discoveries about ocean temperatures, global climate, and drought.

• B She refers to historical records of droughts in the western part of the United States

• C She explains that ocean temperatures cause drought, but human settlements make the problem worse.

• D She reports that the rate of the water flow in the Colorado River Basin has decreased to about one-third of its original rate.

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"A Dire Shortage of Water" Question 2: Which sentence from the text best shows the author's intent to describe how both human and natural factors contribute to drought?

• A "Such a change in weather causes, among other things, floods in Peru and droughts in Australia and Indonesia."

• B "When water is warm in both the North Atlantic and the North Pacific at the same time, conditions can get might dry in the American West."

• C "Although ocean temperatures may be an important factor in starting a drought, people are making the problem of water shortages much worse."

• D "As more people move in, the demand for water continues to grow - even as the supply of water rapidly dwindles."

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"A Dire Shortage of Water" Question 3: How does the content of the passage reflect the author's point of view?

• A It shows that the author approves of ongoing scientific research.

• B It provides facts and statistics showing that the problem of water shortages is growing.

• C It shows that the author feels hopeless about the fate of our planet.

• D It shows that the author dislikes the fact that cities are growing faster in the southwest than elsewhere.

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