Reading Topics
What makes supervolcanos different from normal volcanos?
They are bigger in size and more powerful.
What do we need to remember about the format of starting a new paragraph?
To indent the first line of the paragraph
What type of sentence is this (simple, compound, complex)?
There are many different effects of earthquakes, and we need to be prepared for them all.
Compound
"Governments can make improvements that benefit local residents because of the profit made by tourism."
Which part of this sentence is the cause, and which part is the effect?
Cause: because of the profit made by tourism
Effect: governments can make improvements that benefit local residents
What does convey mean?
To transmit something
What are two ways that infographics can be misleading?
Implied correlation
Misleading scale
Color making something stand out more
What usually goes at the end of the introduction?
Thesis statement
Is this sentence grammatically correct? Why/why not?
If we won't take action now, pollution will eventually destroy this waterfront.
No (If we DON'T take action now...)
"While it may seem difficult to make good infographics, anyone can create them with the right software."
Which part of the sentence is the argument, and which part is the counterargument?
Argument: "anyone can create them with the right software"
Counterargument: "while it may seem difficult to make good infographics"
"It's important to be objective when doing research."
What part of speech is "objective" in this sentence?
Adjective
What makes geotourism different from mass tourism?
Geotourism sustains the geographical nature of a place-- the environment, heritage, culture, and wellbeing of local people.
What usually goes in the middle of the introduction?
Background information
Is this sentence grammatically correct? Why/why not?
Residents need to start researching evacuation routes, making an emergency plan, and assemble a bag with essential supplies.
No (incorrect parallel structure)
"According to scientists' research, rats' sleeping and waking patterns are disturbed in the days leading up to an earthquake. These changes may alert them to a coming disaster."
Who does "them" refer to?
a) Scientists
b) Rats
c) Sleeping and waking patterns
b) Rats
How many syllables does "publication" have, and which syllable is stressed?
4 syllables; the 3rd is stressed
What two effects does the Arabic language have on visual data?
What two components are essential in conclusions?
A summary of your main points and a final thought/call to action
Is this sentence grammatically correct? Why/why not?
Because of these reasons, many scientists believe the theory is correct.
"Scientists have long suspected that animals might have a 'sixth sense.' Until recently, they have had to rely on informal reports of changes in animal behavior.
Which word is a referent and which word is its antecedent?
Referent: they
Antecedent: scientists
What's the difference between "emphasize" and "stand out?"
Emphasize: to highlight something -- transitive (can take an object)
Stand out: to be obvious (to be emphasized) -- intransitive (can't take an object)
From Reading 1 in Unit 4, how did scientists theorize birds could predict storms?
"The Environmental Effects Of Tourism On Santiago"
Is this sentence grammatically correct? Why/why not?
More than a third the participants responded positively.
Incorrect -- More than a third OF the participants responded positively.
However, it is also a sacred site for the Anangu people, the traditional owners of the rock.
What's the name of this type of phrase: ", the traditional owners of the rock"?
Appositive
What's the phrase that means 'to work for the money you need to live?'
Earn a living