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WorksheetsPretest for grade 12 Discussion text
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 40mins
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There are many reasons for both sides of the question, "Should we have printed advertisement'?" Many people have strong views and feel that ads are nothing more than useless junk mail, while other people feel it is important source information.
There are some reasons why we should have advertisement in newspaper and magazines. One reason is ads give us information about what is available. Looking at ads we can find out what is on sale and what is new in the market. This is an easy way of shopping. Another reason is that advertisement promotes business. When shop owners compete against each other the buyer saves money, more people come to their shops and they sell more goods.
On the other hand, some people argue that ads should not be put in newspapers and magazines for these various reasons. Firstly, ads cost the shopkeepers a lot of money to print onto paper. Also some people don't like finding junk mail in their letter boxes. Ads also influence people to buy items they don't need and can't really afford. Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching.
After looking at both sides of issue, I think we should not have advertisements because they cost a lot of money and take up a lot of room in the papers. I don't think I find some of them interesting. I mainly disagree because it's junk mail.
Why does the writer present two sides of opinions of advertisements?
She/he wants to take side
She/he wants to be in the affirmative side
She/he uses the opinions to emphasize her own stance
She/he wants the readers know the opinion about the issue
She/he wants the readers to understand her stance
The teacher influences the students by repeatedly saying that ....
The lessons are only garbage
The lessons contain unimportant information
The lessons promote unnecessary activities
The lessons inform us tips of easy learning
The lessons become the source of knowledge
"In a marketing campaign, companies often allocate a significant amount of space and effort to make the advertisements eye-catching. The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
Newsworthy
subtle
Plain
Impressive
Delicate
What is the generic structure of the text?
Arguments-Recommendation-Thesis
Recommendation-Issue-Arguments-Thesis
Issue-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Conclusion
Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Reiteration
Reiteration-Arguments-Thesis
"... their shops and they sell more goods." (paragraph 2) The underlined word refers to ....
Buyer
Shop Owners
Readers
Writer
Advertiser
Muslim’s Headscarf
The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the UN charter and considered by many to be a basic human right. Some religions require special diet, others prayer at specific times. Why should a religious mode of dress receive as much protection as these other aspects of religious freedom?
Many Muslim women view the veil as a means to protect their modesty and privacy. Just as we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear if she did not feel comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her hair if she does not want to? Modesty is a personal judgement, some are comfortable in the smallest bikini while others prefer a lot more clothing. No one but the woman herself should make that decision.
Muslim women are not the only ones to feel coerced over their mode of dress. Most people are affected by the societal norms surrounding them. Fashion trends could be seen in exactly the same light as religious traditions.
Banning head coverings is only likely to provoke a more extreme reaction among highly religious communities. Framing laws to ban only Islamic forms of dress could be considered an attack on one religion. Feeling under attack could cause the Islamic community to close off into itself. They could set up religious schools where their children can dress as they want them to and not mix with children from other faiths. These effects could never be good for the integration of society and would further the influence of extremists. Internationally, the perceived attack on Islamic values would inflame wider Muslim opinion, feed conspiracy theories and add to the dangerous feeling that there is a clash of civilizations.
Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing Muslims freedom of religious expression. In a multicultural society, students should be aware of the different religious practice and cultural traditions of their classmates, and be taught to understand and respect these.
Based on the above discussion, the government should not banned Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms.
What is the last paragraph called?
Issue
Orientation
Argument
Preview
Conclusion
What is Muslim women’s view on the veil?
It is an obstacle of their freedom
It is to protect their modesty and privacy
It is a fashion trend among them
They feel being forced to wear it
It is what their parents told them to wear
Paragraph 4 tells us that banning on Muslim headscarf could ….
Arouse social conflict among social communities
Maintain solidarity among social communities
Provoke a more extreme reaction among highly religious communities
Teach students social awareness
Make Muslim women loose their identity
What does the writer suggest?
Schools should not be tolerant to any freedom of religious expression
Students should know various social groups among the society
The government should ban Muslims headscarf because it may arouse conflicts
Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms should not be banned
Schools are allowed to ban Muslim headscarf because it may arouse many problems
“Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing…..” (paragraph 5) The underlined word is synonymous with ……
Reason
Custom
Expectation
Evidence
Requirement
What kind of the text above?
News Item
Descriptive
Narrative
Discussion
What is presented in a DISCUSSION TEXT?
(two answers)
an issue
a fairy tale
a problem
news
How many point(s) of view is/are needed in a DISCUSSION TEXT?
1
2
3
4
The fourth generic structure is ...
Issue
Conclusion
Argument Pro
Argument Cons
What kind of the text above?
News Item
Descriptive
Narrative
Discussion
What does paragraph 2 tell us about TV?
The disadvantage of TV programs to children and students
The benefit of TV for viewers, especially for parents
The difficulties of students in stopping their bad habit
The contrary of producer to people who work for TV
“On the other hand, they honestly admit that TV programs…” (Paragrap-3)The word “they” refers to ...
TV programs
TV producers
Benefits of TV
Many parents
Example of Modals, except..
Must
Hope
Perhaps
Should
example of thinking verbs, except..
Feel
believe
besides
think
example of additive connections
furthermore
on the other hand
although
because
those who are pro home work think that students can ... in the evening
prepare for the next lesson
review their lesson
enjoy their pastime
do their hobbies
what is the writer's suggestion about the homework?
homework is pointless
homework is badly needed
homework should be given at weekend
student must frequently have homework
what is definition of argument pro..
stating the issue which is to be discussed
presenting the point in supporting presented the issue
presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point
stating the writer recommendation of the discourse
what is issue in generic structure ?..
summary and conclusions, presenting the recommendation for the discussed issues
list of contra arguments that shows opinions countering the supporting arguments
list of supporting opinions that presents arguments containing supporting evidence
a preview of the issue that will be discussed
What kind of the text above?
News Item
Descriptive
Narrative
Discussion
What does paragraph 2 tell us about TV?
The disadvantage of TV programs to children and students
The benefit of TV for viewers, especially for parents
The difficulties of students in stopping their bad habit
The contrary of producer to people who work for TV
“On the other hand, they honestly admit that TV programs…” (Paragrap-3)The word “they” refers to ...
TV programs
TV producers
Benefits of TV
Many parents
Example of Modals, except..
Must
Hope
Perhaps
Should
example of thinking verbs, except..
Feel
believe
besides
think
example of additive connections
furthermore
on the other hand
although
because
those who are pro home work think that students can ... in the evening
prepare for the next lesson
review their lesson
enjoy their pastime
do their hobbies
what is the writer's suggestion about the homework?
homework is pointless
homework is badly needed
homework should be given at weekend
student must frequently have homework
what is definition of argument pro..
stating the issue which is to be discussed
presenting the point in supporting presented the issue
presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point
stating the writer recommendation of the discourse
what is issue in generic structure ?..
summary and conclusions, presenting the recommendation for the discussed issues
list of contra arguments that shows opinions countering the supporting arguments
list of supporting opinions that presents arguments containing supporting evidence
a preview of the issue that will be discussed
