PWR UNIT 4B

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Emily Ainsworth became famous for photographing Mexican landscapes.

• The circus industry in Mexico is struggling to survive.

• Anthropology is the best field for those who want to travel.

• Emily Ainsworth followed her childhood dream and turned it into a unique career.

The word “afford” in the sentence “I saved up for years... so that I could afford to fly abroad” is closest in meaning to:

• manage to pay for

• enjoy

• wait for

• dream about

The word “haze” in the sentence “Most days passed in a ‘sleepy haze’” is closest in meaning to

• a happy memory

• a lazy routine

• a confused or unclear state

• a dangerous situation

Why did Emily Ainsworth work many part-time jobs?

• She was saving to buy photography equipment.

• She needed money to travel abroad.

• She wanted to gain experience in many fields.

• She was helping support her family.

What prize did Ainsworth win from the BBC contest?

• A scholarship to study anthropology

• A position as a circus photographer

• A job with the Circo Padilla circus

• $4,000 to fund an unusual travel adventure

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

• Ainsworth's experience as a journalist

• The number of years Ainsworth spent with the circus

• Ainsworth’s feelings about Mexican culture

• Ainsworth’s early interest in photography

Which of the following is NOT true about Circo Padilla, according to the passage?

• It is a large international circus company.

• It is one of the smaller, family-run circuses.

• Don Humberto is its ringmaster.

• Ainsworth performed in the circus as a dancer.

What can be inferred about Ainsworth’s character?

• She is mainly interested in fame and recognition.

• She prefers studying people from a distance rather than engaging with them.

• She is determined and willing to take risks to achieve her dreams.

• She regrets not choosing a more stable profession.

What can be inferred about Ainsworth's relationship with the circus community?

• She never truly connected with the other workers.

• She became deeply integrated into their lifestyle.

• She viewed the circus as just a research project.

• She only participated for the experience, not personal reasons.

What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?

• To warn readers about the challenges of circus life

• To explain the anthropology of Mexican circuses

• To promote tourism in Mexico

• To describe how childhood dreams can shape a person’s future