Answer Key
Select Readings Pre-Intermediate
Evolve 3/A
Chapter Ten (Session 4)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
B.
1. Proof
2. Common
3. Cool
4. Means
5. Debate
6. Potentially
Building Vocabulary
A.
1. Studies show that mobile phones are harmful.
2. It appears that there has been an explosion in mobile phone use.
3. It's possible that mobile phones will become more popular in the future.
4. The research indicates that large amounts of radiation are dangerous.
B.
1.Topic: mobile phones
a. It's a fact that mobile phones have become an integral part of modern life.
b. It's possible that excessive use of mobile phones can lead to decreased face-to-face social
interactions.
2.Topic: studying abroad
a. I'm certain that studying abroad provides valuable cultural and educational experiences.
b. It seems that studying abroad can enhance personal growth and foster independence.
3.Topic: sleep
a. Studies show that consistent and sufficient sleep is essential for overall health and well-being.
b. It's possible that implementing good sleep hygiene practices can improve the quality of sleep.
Chapter Five (Session 9)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
B.
1. Marketing
2. Connected
3. Privacy
4. Reject
5. Challenge
Building Vocabulary
A.
1. Email
2. Added
3. Upload
4. Check out
5. Blog
6. Link
7. Search
8. Downloaded
B.
1. A-B-C
2. A-D
3. B-A
4. A-B-D
Chapter Fourteen (Session 15)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
B.
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. E
5. B
Building Vocabulary
1. Verb
2. Verb
3. Verb
4. Noun
5. Noun
6. Verb
7. Noun
8. Verb
9. Verb
10. Verb
Chapter Three (Session 20)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. B
B.
1. Embarrassing
2. Expecting
3. Judge
4. Experience
5. Energy
Building Vocabulary
1. Losing more money than he is earning.
2. was dark and bruised from being hit.
3. showed what he’s really like.
4. Permission to move forward.
Evolve 3/B
Chapter Four (Session 4)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
B.
1. D
2. E
3. A
4. B
5. C
Building Vocabulary
2. un
3. in
4. un
5. ir
6. un
7. im
Chapter Seven (Session 9)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. C
B.
1. D
2. B
3. E
4. C
5. A
Building Vocabulary
A.
1. Agriculture
2. Suburban
3. Community
4. Agribusiness
5. Communicate
6. Urban
B.
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. E
5. A
Chapter Eleven (Session 15)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. 2
2. 4
3. 5
4. 1
5. 3
6. 6
B.
1. C
2. A
3. A
C.
1. Best
2. Concerts
3. People
Building Vocabulary
2. Can be washed
3. Can be read
4. Full of dangers
5. Full of space
6. Full of rope
7. Full of sadness
8. Without love
9. Without fear
10. Without sugar
Chapter Six (Session 20)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. 7
2. 4
3. 9
4. 2
5. 3
6. 1
7. 6
8. 8
9. 5
B.
1. improved
2. impressed
3. wonder
4. fail
5. profit
6. frequently
Building Vocabulary
1. Successful-Successfully
2. Hoped-Hopefully
3. Manager-Managed
4. Impressed-Impression
5. Profit-Profited
Evolve 3/C
Chapter Four (Session 4)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. C
2. A
3. B
B.
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. F
C.
1. Awkward
2. Stuffy
3. Blind date
4. Parted
5. Chitchat
Building Vocabulary
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
Chapter Nine (Session 9)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. A
Building Vocabulary
A.
Things baseball players do: Go to bat, hit home runs, run around the bases
Things baseball fans do: Sing and dance, chat with friends, cheer, eat during the game, watch the game,
use thunder sticks
B.
Things people do when they go without sleeping: They forget, they see things blurred, they talk slowly
Things restaurant owners do: Train the waiters, manage the business, listen to the complaints
Chapter Two (Session 15)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. T
B.
1. Not expensive
2. Asked for
3. Born in Britain
4. Over 50 years old
5. Realized
Building Vocabulary
A.
1. Post office
2. Sister-in-law
3. Keyboard
4. Airport
5. 19-year-old
B.
The answers may vary.
Chapter Eight (Session 20)
After you read (comprehension)
Understanding the text
A.
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
B.
1. E
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. D
Building Vocabulary
A.
1. Scientists
2. Futurology
3. Personal
4. Scientific
5. Futurist
6. Artificial
7. Technology
B.
The answers may vary.