Text of Barack Obama’s keynote address to the Democratic National Convention, 200

Reading Comprehension

100

[13] Factual: According to Paragraph 13, what are some of the issues faced by Americans at the moment? 

Loss of jobs and unemployment due to outsourcing; High cost of medical care and lack of medical benefits; High cost of college tuition

200

[40] Factual: What is the problem or issue that Obama is addressing? Provide a quotation from the speech that either states or alludes to this problem.

Unemployment and homelessness

Reading Comprehension

100

[19] Factual: What does the speaker want people to do, think, or feel? Provide textual evidence for your claim.

To support John Kerry, the democratic candidate for President

200

[10] Reorganisation: IN YOUR OWN WORDS, explain “the greatness of (their) nation” in Paragraph 10. 

(Not because of architecture or weaponry or wealth) but based on equality and freedom

Reading Comprehension

100

[21-24] Factual: According to paragraphs 21 to 24, what are some examples that Obama uses to support John Kerry’s campaign? 

John Kerry’s support for health coverage 

John Kerry’s support for energy independence 

John Kerry’s support for Constitutional freedoms and liberties 

John Kerry’s anti-war campaign

200

[31] Reference: What does “that” in “that threatens my civil liberties” refer to? 

an Arab American family being rounded up without benefit of an attorney or due process