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ENGL 083-197 PROF DAVID HODGES High Intermediate SUMMER 2013 ENGL 093-197 CRN 50727 Reading and Writing CRN 51630

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Practice Final Reading Exam

B A S E D O N A N I M P R O M P T U R E A D I N G “The Dream Act: Young Peoples’ Perspective” by John Creighton

All the questions below are based on the reading given to you today. You may refer to the article during the test. You may also refer to your paper English/English dictionary. Electronic dictionaries are not allowed.

Section 1. Vocabulary and Syntax

Paragraph 1. “any crimes that would otherwise restrict” means:

a._____ any crimes at all

b._____ crimes severe enough to prohibit the offender from immigrating

c._____ crimes like smuggling people into the country illegally

d._____ crimes that were committed before the person came to the US

Paragraph 2. “two years in uniformed service” in the context of the paragraph means:

a._____ two years of identical daily service

b._____ two years in the army or other military service that requires wearing a uniform

c._____ two years of service about which nobody has been informed

d._____ two years as a police officer

Paragraph 3. In the context of the article “timely and defensible” means:

a._____ reasonable and coming at a good time

b._____ brief and powerful

c._____ relating to time and secure borders

d._____ before the deadline and not illegal

Paragraph 4. In the context of the article, “if it were to pass” means:

a._____ if they were to become citizens

b._____ when the students I’ve been talking to become citizens

Paragraph 5. In the context of the paragraph, the second mention of “I get that” means:

a._____ I understand that

b._____ I am told this very often by my classmates

c._____ In return for what I offer, I receive that

d._____ I wish that hadn’t happened

Paragraph 6. In the context of the article, “As a starting point” means:

a._____ before any kind of conversation can occur

b._____ the least they’re willing to accept

c._____ as a first step toward citizenship

d._____ the polite beginning to a conversation

Paragraph 7. In the context of the article, “resumes that would make any parent proud” means:

a._____ impressive job experience

b._____ an additional step toward fatherhood or motherhood

c._____ a plan to raise a family wisely

d._____ having children again after a delay

Paragraph 8. In the context of the article, “They cite the enormous fees” means:

a._____ They identify high cost as an

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c._____ If the act should become law

d._____ as time goes by

Paragraph 9. In the context of the article, “conditional legal status“ means:

a._____ legal only if the act becomes law

b._____ legal only if the bill becomes a statute

c._____ the law will be passed under certain conditions only

d._____ legal immigrants only if certain conditions are met

Paragraph 10. In the context of the article, “media-reinforced stereotypes“ means:

a._____ prejudices supported by the news and popular culture

b._____ misconceptions about broadcast journalism

c._____ powerful news organizations

d._____ comfort and support received from positive news coverage

Paragraph 11. In the context of the article, “we feel no malice toward legal citizens“ means:

a._____ we don’t object to the laws of citizenship

b._____ we don’t wish citizens any harm

c._____ we don’t think citizens dislike us

d._____ we obey the law like good citizens

objection

b._____ They object that they are charged too much based on their lack of citizenship

c._____ They quote directly from the legislation

d._____ They identify the source of the original material when quoting it

Paragraph 12. In the context of the article, “lives of reduced potential“ means:

a._____ lives that aren’t worth as much as other lives

b._____ lives that don’t last as long as other lives

c._____ lives that aren’t as fulfilled as they could be

d._____ lives that aren’t lived where they should be

Paragraph 13. In the context of the article, “For them, and for me“ means:

a._____ the students and John Creighton

b._____ these students and others like them

c._____ all illegal immigrants

d._____ for the young people and the reader

Paragraph 14. “precious opportunity“ means:

a._____ a good investment

b._____ citizenship is precious

c._____ potential is always valuable

d._____ Americans value their status

Paragraph 15. In context, “practicality“ means:

a._____ judgment based on desired outcomes

b._____ the way the law is practiced

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c._____ nearly but not quite

d._____ just a few votes short of passing the law

Section 2. Author’s Tone

The Introduction. The section before the article’s title is written as a factual, objective account of the details of the DREAM Act. Nonetheless, some elements of tone and interpretation do appear. Explain why you feel the author of the introduction is in favor of the DREAM Act or objects to it.

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Page 1. In your own words, but with references to the text, explain how the author begins to build sympathy for the young people who will benefit from the DREAM Act if it were to become law.

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Page 2. Using VERY SHORT quotations, find 5 brief examples of language the author uses to build sympathy for the young people he has interviewed.

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2. ________________________________________________________________________________

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3. ________________________________________________________________________________

4. ________________________________________________________________________________

5. ________________________________________________________________________________

Page 3. Does the author support the students’ argument that they are discriminated against by their classmates? Explain how you can tell whether he is sympathetic to their concerns about malice from peers.

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Section 3. Summary, Paraphrase, and Citation

Summarize. The author does not provide a strong thesis sentence for his article. In just one sentence, provide a summary of his entire article that states his clear and specific position on the DREAM Act.

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Paraphrase. Paragraph 13 contains several ideas. In just one complex sentence, summarize the many points it makes, using sentence structure and logical connectors to make your meaning clear.

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Paraphrase. Paragraph 9 contains an argument about amnesty. The students distinguish what amnesty means from what the DREAM Act would offer them. In your own words, what is the difference, according to the students?

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Direct Quotation and Citation. Using good punctuation and citation skills, write a sentence or two about the author’s point of view as expressed in Paragraph 15. Quote the author directly, and also use citation to tell readers the author’s name, the name of his article, and where it appeared.

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Indirect Quotation. Write one sentence in which you indirectly quote (or paraphrase) the author’s point of view in Paragraph 12. Identify the author by name and offer any other publication details you choose.

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