Chapter 2: Writing, Language, and Reflection Page 1: 1 2 3 4 5 & 7 8 g Quiz Information Writing Skills: The Paragraph Question 1 {10 points) = | o} Listen | p | Imagine you are writing a paragraph about dietary choices. Which of the following are good topic sentences? | 1 am going to tell you about my favourite dish. | My grandmother's cooking brings back special memories for me. | There is alapanese restaurant in my town. Vegetarian cooking is very healthy, and the Mediterranean diet is also good. | It is possible to eat well and cheaply as a student. | What is the best way to grow your own vegetables? | My friend lost a lot of weight on the South Beach diet. | Although fad diets help you to lose weight, they are not always healthy ) British Columbia is a good place to live if you prefer organic food. Have you ever considered becoming a vegan? Chapter 2: Writing, Language, and Reflection Page 1: 1 2 3 4 5 & 7 8 g Quiz Information Question 2 {2 points) = | ojListen | | Look at the following topic sentences (TS). What supporting details can you use? Choose three supporting details, then write a concluding sentence {C5) for each paragraph: T5: The best foods are those grown close to home. 1. 2 3. Cs: T5: Shopping in a supermarket can be overwhelming, but there are strategies you can use. 1. Cs: TS: Fad diets are a waste of time and money. 1. Cs: Chapter 2: Writing, Language, and Reflection Working with Language: Simple Sentences Question 3 {10 points) o Listen | | Look at these sentences. The subject will be boldened, and the predicate will be Page 1: 1 2 3 4 |5 |6 = 7 8 9 underlined. Select the sentences where the subject is correctly boldened and the predicate is correctly underlined. Quiz Information ) Cola contains a lot of sugar. __JCanadians are eating less meat now. _: B.C. farmers produce many varieties of apples. ) ou can grow tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce on your balcony. : The healthiest foods are around the perimeter of the supermarket. ) Many Indian dishes contain rice and vegetables. _: A cafeteria lunch costs at least $10. | Boxed macaroni and cheese is full of additives. | The 100-mile diet reduces your ecological footprint. " | Jennifer gats pasta on Mondays and chicken on Tuesdays Question 4 {1 point) o Listen | | Us When you go to college, you need to use long, complicated words in your writing. ing this kind of vocabulary will make you sound more intelligent. ) True P ( e () False Chapter 2: Writing, Language, and Reflection Page 1: 1 2 3 4 5 & 7 8 9 Quiz Information [ L. Question 5 {1 point) =i [ | You can use the same kind of language in college writing as you do in your everyday life. () True () False Question 6 {10 points) o) Listen | p \\ wmoh oW o o It is possible to grow lettuce, tomatoes, and other stuff on a balcony. Many people find a low-carb diet awesome for losing weight. The people of the town were pissed off when the farmers' market closed. Con't add too much salt, or you'll totally ruin the flavour of the dish. It isn't easy to eat well on a budget. Many people screw up when they first try it It's pretty shocking to see the number of additives in a microwaveable meal. . A major reason for obesity is eating too much fast food. Basically, a healthy diet should contain more fresh foods and fewer processed foods. . t'simportant for kids to eat enough fruits and vegetables. 10. Actually, many Canadians consume too much meat. Chapter 2: Writing, Language, and Reflection Question 7 {6 points) Page 1: =| listen | p | 1 2 3 ==l === Think about how you like to study. Answer the following guestions. 4 5 & 1. Do you prefer to study in the morning, in the afternoon, or at night? Or can == == = you study at any time of the day? 7 8 o 2. Where do you like to study? At home? In the library? In a fast food restaurant? On the bus? Is there a place where you find it easiest to get down to work? iz Inf ti Quiz Information 3. Do you like to watch TV or play music while you work? Or do you prefer to work in silence? 4. Do you multitask? Do you work on several things at the same time? Can you do homework, cook dinner, and text your friends at the same time? Or do you prefer to do one thing at a time? 5. Do you like to take freguent breaks while you are doing homework? Or do you like to work solidly and get it done? 6. Do you often procrastinate? If you do, why do you think this is? Do you find the work boring or difficult, oris there another reason? Question 8 {1 point) E[wu]r] Use the space below to make notes on how you can use your own study preferences to develop habits that work well for you. Chapter 2: Writing, Language, and Reflection 4 Page 1: 1 2 3 4 5 & 7 g 9 Question 9 {6 points) B[ | 3. Write three new things you have learned in this unit. Quiz Information 2. Write two things that vou have strong opinions about {you agree or disagree), or that vou reacted emotionally to (you felt happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, etc.). 1. Write one guestion you still have. Where can you find the