WorksheetsHMH Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which excerpt from the passage best identifies the main conflict?
You can understand why, in a school devoted to perfect order and regularity, these little programmed robots would be far more convenient than real students. One teacher was enough for everybody. (paragraph 3)
The teacher was so dumbfounded that she went to examine the robot’s buttons at once, to see whether she might have pressed them incorrectly. Indeed not. All the buttons were in place. (paragraph 14)
Then the teacher telephoned frantically to the factory to send a repairman at once. She was even willing to pay from her own pocket. (paragraph 18)
So the repairman quickly took his screwdriver and began to loosen all the little screws on the outside. When he had unfastened everything and was able to take off the cover, he just stood there, with his eyes wide open. (paragraph 28)
Which detail from the selection suggests that this is science fiction?
The school strictly follows a regular schedule.
The students are robots programmed to be perfect.
The robots are programmed to do their work efficiently.
The students already know most of what is being taught.
Fill in the circle before the highlighted phrase that provides a clue for the meaning of the word regularity in paragraph 11. The following day, the program A repeated what had been studied previously. Of course, it B was possible to switch subjects around somewhat to C take arithmetic before history, or, D in place of one rule of grammar, to take another. But these were small changes that didn’t really matter, so nothing ever really happened to disrupt the regularity of the lessons.
repeated what had been studied previously
was possible to switch subjects around
take arithmetic before history
in place of one rule of grammar
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A In paragraph 11, what can the reader infer?
The principal is afraid of change.
The teacher is the best educator at the school.
The principal values the consistency of the robot students.
The teacher teaches the subjects in the correct order each day.
Which two excerpts best support the answer to Part A?
There was once a school without a single living student; the principal got his pupils from a robot factory instead. (paragraph 1)
So these little robots were indeed marvels of mechanical and electronic efficiency, and everyone who saw them working was stunned by their performance. (paragraph 4)
Of course, it was possible to switch subjects around somewhat to take arithmetic before history, or, in place of one rule of grammar, to take another. (paragraph 11)
Indeed, the principal was so content with this state of affairs that he not only praised the teacher highly, but even gave her a promotion. (paragraph 11)
The teacher couldn’t imagine such a disrespectful version of history being recited in school. She went back to her desk, full of anxiety, hoping that the principal would not find out. (paragraph 14)
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What is a theme of the story?
New things bring new ideas.
Structure makes learning possible.
Looks can be deceiving sometimes.
Following the rules is important.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part B Which quotation from the story best supports the answer to Part A?
You can understand why, in a school devoted to perfect order and regularity, these little programmed robots would be far more convenient than real students. (paragraph 3)
But there was an even greater surprise at 9:35, during the history lesson. The new robot recited: “At the gallows, Nathan Hale said, ‘Hats off!’” (paragraph 13)
All the buttons were in place. The teacher couldn’t imagine such a disrespectful version of history being recited in school. (paragraph 14)
Then the teacher telephoned frantically to the factory to send a repairman at once. (paragraph 18)
How does the new robot’s behavior propel the story forward?
It causes the other robot students to act strangely.
It causes school staff to look deeper for the truth.
It causes the teacher to forget about learning for the day.
It causes the principal to reconsider giving the teacher a promotion.
How is the ending of the story an example of situational irony?
They expected the robot to be an actual robot.
They were confused by the new robot’s behaviors.
They could not understand why the boy was laughing.
They did not know if the repairman knew about the robot.
What is humorous and ironic about the teacher’s promotion?
The teacher attempted to hide the problem she had with the troublesome new student robot.
The student robots are perfect machines, so the teacher’s work is simple and repetitive.
The principal purchased the student robots from a factory before he hired the teacher.
The repairman does more than the teacher to ensure the student robots are learning.
Which sentence is part of the story’s exposition?
There was once a school without a single living student; the principal got his pupils from a robot factory instead. (paragraph 1)
But there was an even greater surprise at 9:35, during the history lesson. (paragraph 13)
In despair, the teacher said, “Don’t you see how it is mixing them up? Do something, quickly!” (paragraph 21)
There, inside, instead of the spools of magnetic tape that the other robots had, was a live little boy, and he was just looking at them and laughing. (paragraph 28)
How is the theme that perfection is not possible developed throughout the story? Use text evidence to support your response.
The robots work flawlessly each day, and the principal rewards the teacher because everything operates without a single mistake.
The new student robot repeatedly glitches during lessons, leading the teacher to call a repairman; the final reveal that the “robot” is actually a live boy shows that the school’s quest for perfect order cannot be achieved.
The principal immediately upgrades the software so the robots learn better than humans, proving perfection can be reached through technology.
The teacher’s strict scheduling ensures perfection because every lesson is repeated exactly the same way, and no problems ever occur.
Which best states the main idea of Passage 1, paragraph 1?
Robot pets are the latest craze for elderly people, because they offer freedom from allergies and animal bites or scratches while still offering companionship.
People with dementia and elderly people in need of care should not consider a robot pet, since they do not offer as much comfort and care as a real pet would offer.
Proponents of robot pets believe they help reduce care needs in elderly or ailing people, while opponents believe they will unfairly lead to people with dementia caring for uncaring machines.
There are several dangers with real pets that are not associated with robot pets, and elderly people should consider how much better a robot would be to have as a companion.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What is the central idea of Passage 1?
New technologies could give older people pets that are easier to manage.
New technologies could help older people take care of themselves more easily.
New technologies do not have the negative outcomes that old technologies do.
New technologies could help people feel more connected or add to their disconnection.
Part B: Which selection from Passage 1 best supports the idea that new technologies could help people feel more connected or add to their disconnection?
Interactions such as this one are happening at some nursing homes and other eldercare facilities around the world. (paragraph 1)
Yet Paro has none of the physical side effects of medication. (paragraph 2)
Being a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all. (paragraph 2)
Is Paro a sign that humans are losing touch with each other, or that we’re finding new ways to feel connected? (paragraph 5)
Why does the author include the information in Passage 1, paragraph 1?
to introduce both sides of the argument
to show that robots are good for people
to emphasize the need to help the elderly
to point out that many people distrust robots
Fill in the circles before the two antonyms from paragraph 2 of Passage 1 that provide clues to the meaning of the word agitated. Which side is right? Research has shown that Paro can have the same A calming effect as medications on agitated dementia patients. Yet Paro has none of the physical side effects of medication. Plus, when it comes to providing companionship and C comfort to the elderly, there just aren’t D enough people to go around. Being a caregiver is a E tough job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all.
calming
effects
comfort
enough
tough
Which two statements from Passage 1 support the claim that robot pets make good companions?
“I know you’re not real,” she whispered. “But somehow, I don’t know, I love you.” (paragraph 1)
Being a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. (paragraph 2)
“Paro is a robot but people feel that Paro is a living animal or baby.” (paragraph 3)
“She witnessed an elderly woman talking to Paro as if the seal were real, and the experience troubled her.” (paragraph 4)
Is Paro a sign that humans are losing touch with each other, or that we’re finding new ways to feel connected? (paragraph 5)
Why does paragraph 5 of Passage 1 include only questions?
to encourage readers to buy a robot companion
to entertain readers with an unusual ending format
to inspire readers to consider their own points of view
to ask questions that were not covered in the passage
What is the overall pattern of organization used in Passage 1?
main idea and supporting details
question and call to action
problem and solution
chronological
Which two details from Passage 1 best support the argument of people who oppose using robots like Paro?
Robots are less effective than medications.
The conversations that people have with robots may not make sense.
Older people cannot truly be comforted by robots that look like animals.
Lonely people may come to rely too heavily on robot pets for companionship.
It can be confusing for dementia patients who may think the robot is a living thing.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: What is the main claim expressed in the audio clip?
Socially assistive robots are better companions than most human caretakers.
Socially assistive robots can motivate and encourage people to make healthy choices.
There are many questions to be answered before we can safely use socially assistive robots.
There are hardwired social cues within humans that attract them to socially assistive robots.
In Passage 3, what is the advantage of using an illustration?
It sums up the important details of the arguments in the article.
It presents new ideas that were not clearly stated in the article.
It shows an opposing viewpoint that is addressed in the article.
It provides a visual representation of the main claim in the article.
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Read paragraph 2 of Passage 3. “I can, and do, write prescriptions for her many medical problems, but I have little to offer for the two conditions that dominate her days: loneliness and disability. She has a well-meaning, troubled daughter in a faraway state, a caregiver who comes twice a week, a friend who checks in on her periodically, and she gets regular calls from volunteers with the Friendship Line. It’s not enough. Like most older adults, she doesn’t want to be ‘locked up in one of those homes.’ What she needs is someone who is always there, who can help with everyday tasks, who will listen and smile.” What kind of rhetoric is used in this paragraph?
direct address
appeal to logic
appeal to emotion
rhetorical question
Part B: What is the effect of the rhetoric used in paragraph 2 of Passage 3?
It allows the reader to feel empathy toward older adults.
It asks readers to question their ideas about older adults.
It suggests that readers take direct action to help older adults.
It helps readers understand how many older adults are lonely and disabled.
Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of Passage 3. “Even within the medical community, this idea that machines could help fulfill more than just physical needs meets largely with skepticism, and occasionally with outrage.” The word skeptic comes from the Greek language and means “to examine or inquire.” What is the meaning of the word skepticism in this sentence?
acceptance
interest
doubt
fear
Which two excerpts from Passage 3 support the claim that robots should care for older adults? A "We do not have anywhere near enough human caregivers for the growing number of older Americans." (paragraph 11) B "According to . . . the executive director of the Quality of Life Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon, the current limitation is not the technology . . ." (paragraph 12) C "I really expect there will be a robot helping me out when I retire. I just hope I don’t have to use all my retirement savings to pay for it." (paragraph 12) D "Since the robot caregiver wouldn’t require sleep, it would always be alert and available in case of crisis." (paragraph 14) E "And then, because my patient loves to read but her eyesight is failing, the caregiver robot would offer to read to her." (paragraph 15)
A and B
A and C
A and D
D and E
C and E
Which sentence from Passage 3 does not support the use of robot caregivers? A "What she needs is someone who is always there, who can help with everyday tasks, who will listen and smile." (paragraph 2) B " . . . digitally savvy parents toss an iPad at our kids to keep them busy and out of our hair, is this the example we want to set when we, ourselves, need care and kindness?" (paragraph 8) C " . . . the woman ‘found comfort when she confided in her Paro. Paro took care of Miriam’s desire to tell her a story.’" (paragraph 9) D "Since the robot caregiver wouldn’t require sleep, it would always be alert and available in case of crisis." (paragraph 14)
A
B
C
D
Read paragraph 14 from Passage 3. Imagine this: Since the robot caregiver wouldn’t require sleep, it would always be alert and available in case of crisis. While my patient slept, the robot could do laundry and other household tasks. When she woke, the robot could greet her with a kind, humanlike voice, help her get out of bed safely and make sure she was clean after she used the toilet. It—she? he?—would ensure that my patient took the right medications in the right doses. At breakfast, the robot could chat with her about the weather or news. Why does the author use the direct address underlined in this paragraph?
To highlight for readers arguments on both sides of this debate
To question readers about how people would use robots in their lives
To encourage readers to picture what robots could do that humans cannot
To explain to readers all the reasons why robots should not replace humans
Which excerpt from Passage 1 contradicts the ideas presented in Passage 2?
" . . . Paro and similar robots provide the same kind of comfort to elderly people as animal therapy . . ." (paragraph 1)
" . . . cuddly robots will unfairly lead people with dementia to care for uncaring machines." (paragraph 1)
" . . . when it comes to providing companionship and comfort to the elderly, there just aren’t enough people . . ." (paragraph 2)
" . . . a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all." (paragraph 2)
In what way are Passage 2 and Passage 3 similar?
Both provide data and statistics to support the use of robot helpers.
Both make claims that robots can help children become more social.
Both use stories about real individuals to illustrate their main points.
Both give evidence that robots might be a necessary addition to caregiving.
Synthesize the ideas presented for and against robot helpers in Passages 1 and 3. Which statement best captures the overall balance of viewpoints?
Robot helpers are portrayed as replacements for human caregivers and are shown to remove the need for human contact.
Robot helpers are shown to be useful for tasks and companionship in some situations, but concerns remain about empathy and overreliance.
Both passages argue that robots should be banned from caregiving because they cause harm to vulnerable people.
Both passages conclude that robots are already superior to human caregivers in every important way.
Choose the word that replaces the underlined section in the sentence below with the correct transition. The world’s people produce a lot of trash, and unfortunately, some of that trash ends up in the ocean.
likewise
otherwise
therefore
correct as is
Choose the correct spelling of the all caps word in the sentence below. A student who loves TWO walk along the beach and see marine animals, Anna wanted to do something to help.
too
to
tue
correct as is
Choose the correct spelling of the all caps word in the sentence below. THEIR both helping the environment.
There
Theyre
They're
correct as is
Choose the phrase that most effectively uses the active voice to replace the underlined section of the sentence below. This device was created by a group from the University of San Diego in California with help from a nonprofit organization called Clear Blue Sea.
A group from the University of San Diego in California created this device
A group created this device from the University of San Diego in California
From the University of San Diego in California, a group created this device
correct as is
Choose the correct participle form of the underlined word in the sentence below. The prototype of this floated garbage collector has a conveyor belt attached to two pontoons, or rafts.
float
floater
floating
correct as is
Choose the phrase that most effectively uses the active voice to replace the underlined section of the sentence below. When the bin is full, the trash is carried by the robot to a ship for pickup.
the trash are carried by the robot
the robot carries the trash
the robot and trash are carried
correct as is
