Michelle
Date: Tuesday 19 November 2019
Title: Read Theory
Question 1: Which pair of words best describes how modern builders
probably feel about the Leaning Tower of Pisa today?
probably feel about the Leaning Tower of Pisa today?
Answer:
Proud and Confident
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a famous building in Italy. The Tower is famous because it tilts to one side. The tower began to tilt
during its construction in the 1200s. In the following decades, the tilt only got worse. The builders of the tower came up with differ
ent ideas to explain this. In the end, they concluded that the ground the tower sat on was too soft and caused the building to sink on
one side.
during its construction in the 1200s. In the following decades, the tilt only got worse. The builders of the tower came up with differ
ent ideas to explain this. In the end, they concluded that the ground the tower sat on was too soft and caused the building to sink on
one side.
Although tilted, the tower still exists today. In fact, it is a major tourist attraction. Modern builders have done things to make sure the
tower c
\ontinues to lean, but does not fall down. Their efforts have been successful. Between 1990 and 2001, the tower leaned at an angle of
5.5 d
egrees. But the tower now leans at about 3.99 degrees. In 2008, construction workers performed more work on the tower.
They removed 7
7 tons of ground to try to make the tower more level. They say the tower will now be stable for the next 200 years.
tower c
\ontinues to lean, but does not fall down. Their efforts have been successful. Between 1990 and 2001, the tower leaned at an angle of
5.5 d
egrees. But the tower now leans at about 3.99 degrees. In 2008, construction workers performed more work on the tower.
They removed 7
7 tons of ground to try to make the tower more level. They say the tower will now be stable for the next 200 years.
Question 2: In this passage, the author compares concrete and crushed gravel based on
which of the following factors?
which of the following factors?
I. cost
II. care requirements
III. physical appearance
Answer: 1 & 11
A New Driveway
When constructing a new driveway, you should consider using concrete or crushed gravel. Although concrete is expensi
ve, it requires very little work to maintain. On the other hand, crushed gravel is relatively cheap, but you have to do more work over
the years to keep it in good condition.
ve, it requires very little work to maintain. On the other hand, crushed gravel is relatively cheap, but you have to do more work over
the years to keep it in good condition.
Question 3:
Using the information in the passage as a guide, the reader can be certain that which of the following
statements is true?
statements is true?
Answer:
Chard Veggies
An Unusual Taste
Tim has an unusual taste in vegetables. For some reason, Tim will eat any vegetables that are NOT green.
For example, he will eat carrots, squash, and parsnips. But he will not eat chard or kale.
For example, he will eat carrots, squash, and parsnips. But he will not eat chard or kale.
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