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- 1. Multiple ChoicePresident Kennedy made this speech in...New York, New YorkSan Antonio, TexasWashington, D.C.Atlanta, Georgia
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho is Kennedy's audience?The entire American publicNASA astronautsPeople at the Aerospace Medical Health Centerthe media
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as "pathfinders" and “pioneers”?The staff are preparing to travel into spaceThey are exploring new areas of medical research.They are making headlines with their discoveries.They work in the city where so many famous pilots trained.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich other air "pioneers," who also trained in San Antonio, does Kennedy mention at the beginning of his speech?The Wright BrothersNeil Armstrong & Buzz AldrinCharles Lindbergh & Claire ChennaultJohn Glenn & Alan Shepard
- 5. Multiple ChoiceKennedy says that research in space medicine leads to benefits here on Earth. He says this in response to the fact that many Americans...think that we need larger spaceships.want to go to space too quickly.assume that space research will be too difficult and dangerous.assume that space research has little value on earth.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceKennedy mentions that one objection Americans have to spending money on space research is...Space research is a partisan issue.The benefits of space research will take too long to realize.The important discoveries in space have already been made.Space research uses up resources that are needed here on earth.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sets of transition words does Kennedy use to organize his three examples?First; Second; ThirdOn one hand; On the other hand; In summationFirst; As a result; FinallyI argue; You could disagree because; However
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich word matches this definition?
processes that allow living things to grow and survivetediousimpetusmetabolismimpairment - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich word matches this definition?
driving forcetediousimpetusmetabolismimpairment - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich word matches this definition?
boringtediousimpetusmetabolismimpairment - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich word matches this definition?
an injury or weaknesstediousimpetusmetabolismimpairment - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Kennedy's main (first) CLAIM?Space research is extremely valuable to life here on earth.Space research can improve technology.Space research can help us learn about our environment.Medical discoveries may be made.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow many REASONS does Kennedy give to support his main (first) claim?345
- 14. Multiple ChoiceKennedy's second CLAIM is that America should...focus solely on medical space research.divide the work among other nations.take the lead in space exploration.partner with other superpowers.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Kennedy's main COUNTERARGUMENT?Many Americans assume space research has no value here on earth.Money should be spent on other things.There will be setbacks.Space travel is very risky
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich one is NOT one of JFK's reasons why space research is important?revolutionize technologyunderstanding man's relation to his environmentmay lead to new safeguards against hazardswill help us beat the Russians
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one specific example Kennedy gives for how space exploration can teach us about safeguarding earth's environment?astronauts will need to be able to breathe in a thin atmosphereastronauts will need to know how to function in zero gravityastronauts will need new devices to protect them from radiationastronauts will need equipment to prevent fires
- 18. Multiple ChoiceKennedy refers to Irish author Frank O'Connor in order to...celebrate O'Connor's birthdaydraw an analogy between climbing a tall wall and overcoming obstacles to space travelplagiarize his workprovide an anecdote about how difficult it can be to lose your hat
- 19. Multiple Choice
When you listen to or read a speech that includes an argument, you should...
support the argument with more evidence.
figure out how you can support the argument's claims.
determine whether the argument is valid.
offer counterarguments that you think of while you read.
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