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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
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
- 3. Multiple Choice
"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.
- 4. Multiple Choice
"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."
- 5. Multiple Choice
"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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