Vocabulary
When you _________ something, you understand that it is good.
appreciate
To appreciate means to
A. apply.
B. value.
C. share.
D. receive
B. value.
According to the report, some teens do not value family meals because they
A. often skip dinner.
B. do not have enough time.
C. do not know how to cook.
D. enjoy eating in restaurants.
B. do not have enough time.
How does Tan feel during dinner?
A. sad
B. tired
C. angry
D. ashamed
D. ashamed
Which of these is true about an anecdote?
A. It is narrative fiction.
B. It is longer than a memoir.
C. It is mostly about one event.
D. It is less personal than a memoir.
C. It is mostly about one event.
When you conduct a _______, you ask people questions to find out what they think or do.
survey
A survey is a
A. fact.
B. poll.
C. result.
D. guess.
B. poll.
Which of these does an author use to support his or her purpose in a research report?
A. facts
B. opinions
C. memories
D. character
A. facts
Which of these is a hint that “Fish Cheeks” is a true story about Tan?
A. She uses descriptive language.
B. She uses first-person pronouns.
C. She uses quotes from characters.
D. She talks about a family occasion.
B. She uses first-person pronouns.
The main purpose of a research report is to
A. tell a story.
B. explain a chart.
C. give information.
D. give a history lesson.
C. give information.
When you have a ________ with someone, you have a special attachment to that person.
bond
A bond is a
A. tie.
B. box.
C. rule.
D. treat.
A. tie.
According to the report, what happens when meals are shared?
A. The work of preparing food is easier.
B. People feel closer to each other.
C. Meals become less important in people’s lives.
D. Family members participate in fewer activities.
B. People feel closer to each other.
Tan wrote “Fish Cheeks” in order to
A. tell a funny story about a life lesson.
B. show that her mother is a good cook.
C. describe a traditional Chinese dinner.
D. give advice on dating a minister’s son.
A. tell a funny story about a life lesson.
What does the word "indifference" mean?
It just doesn't matter.
Something that is _______ helps you.
beneficial
Research is
A. a problem that someone has had.
B. a place where someone has lived.
C. a question that someone has asked.
D. information that someone has gathered.
D. information that someone has gathered.
Which piece of information does the research report include to support its purpose?
A. the kinds of foods that teens like best
B. the reason many teens lead busy lives
C. the number of people in an average family
D. the ages of teens who eat meals with a parent
D. the ages of teens who eat meals with a parent
Why does Tan cry when she finds out her parents invited the minister’s family for Christmas dinner? A. She will have to choose a present to give to the minister’s son.
B. She would rather go out with her friends than stay at home for dinner.
C. She doesn’t want the minister’s son to see that her family is different than his.
D. She doesn’t want to help her mother cook a large meal for a lot of people.
C. She doesn’t want the minister’s son to see that her family is different than his.
How have family meals changed since the 1970s?
More people are eating fast food
When a team is _____, the payers work well together.
united
To consume food means to
A. eat it.
B. buy it.
C. cook it.
D. grow it.
A. eat it.
What is the main conclusion of the research report? A. It is important for families to eat together.
B. Many teens enjoy eating with their friends.
C. Fried foods are not as healthy as vegetables are. D. People in all societies share food with each other.
A. It is important for families to eat together.
What does Tan’s mother want to teach her daughter? A. to enjoy eating strange food
B. to use American table manners
C. to share holidays with her family
D. to be proud of her Chinese customs
D. to be proud of her Chinese customs
What does the word "connotation" mean?
The feeling associated with a word or phrase.