Task 1. Insert words into sentences: restrictive inundated exhibition precautions 1. He is __________________ with so much work that he can’t deal with. 2. Picasso __________ will be held next week in France. 3. The school has ______________rules. 4. We have to take ______________ to overcome Corona virus. 5. The actor was ______________with news reporters Task 2. Author’s Purpose Activity: Read the descriptions of each item and determine the author’s main purpose (to entertain, persuade, inform, or to express thoughts) 1.A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s Author’s Purpose: __________ _____________________________________________ 2. An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone Author’s Purpose: _____________ 3. An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone Author’s Purpose: _______________________________________________________ 4. A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made Author’s Purpose: ________________________ 5. The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart Author’s Purpose: ______________ 6. A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body Author’s Purpose: ____________________ __________________________________ 7. A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use steroids Author’s Purpose: _______________________ ________________________________ 8. A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules Author’s Purpose: ______________________ 9. A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself. Author’s Purpose: ___________ Task 3. Answer the questions about Women in Aviation 1. Read each of the following questions. Then choose the letter of the best answer. What was Harriet Quimby's distinction (why did she stand out from other women of this era (time)? a) She was the first woman in the world to earn a pilot's license b) She was the first American woman to become a licensed pilot. c) She was the first American woman to make a solo balloon flight. d) She said, “Flying is easier than voting.” 2. Why is Bessie Coleman an important figure? a) She was the first African-American to earn a pilot's license. b) Her flight instructor said she was a “natural talent.” c) She was determined to start a flying school for African Americans. d) She gave flying exhibitions and lectured on aviation. 3. Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly? a) The cost of flight school was less. b) She knew how to speak French c) Racial prejudice was less restrictive. Meaning... in France she didn't have to deal with haters. d) The best instructors were in France. 4. According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in developing a strong aviation program? a) There was less racial prejudice in Europe. b) The United States was the birthplace of flight. c) African-Americans went to Europe to be trained as pilots. d) European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages. 5. What one factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman? a) giving flying exhibitions b) attempting to break a record c) lack of safety precautions... like parachutes. d) lack of strength and presence of mind 6. Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of the underlined word. What does it mean to inundate? a) to make uncomfortable b) to give a huge amount of something c) to underestimate d) to create confusion 7. A restrictive policy is very a) detailed. b) liberal. c) cold-fashioned. d) limiting. 8. An exhibition is a type of a) performance... or a show b) instruction. c) examination. d) experiment. 9. A precaution is something done to a) save money. b) prepare for the future. c) avoid danger. d) improve performance 10. How did the deaths of Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman affect public opinion about women pilots? a) the public felt that women weren't strong or smart enough to fly planes. b) the public felt women had the best ability to fly.
