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1、Suggested Answers for The Yellow Ribbon by Pete Hamill (P . 210)1. Vi ngo returned from pris on to find that his wife still loved him and wan ted him back.2. b3. a4. B5. Two examples: Vingo tells his story slowly and painfully and with great hesitation.Vingo tells his story slowly and painfully and

2、with great hesitation.6. Examples of Vin go's being hono rable: He does'express any self-pity about being in jail.He owns up to his crime. He offers his wife her freedom.7. Place n ames: Fort Lauderdale, New Jersey, Wash ington. Jacks on ville, the 34th StreetOther tran siti on: Terminal in

3、New York, Philadelphia, Brun swick8. But if she did n't.9. Maybe the author Hamill asked one of the young people in the story about her traveling experie nee.10. The author ends this essay by describ ing how the young people shouted excitedly whe n they saw the yellow ribbons on the oak tree and

4、 how Vingo rose from his seat and made his way to the front of the bus to go home n ervously.We may expect that Vi ngo would receive an amaz ing and warm welcome whe n he walks into his home.The author just wants to leaves some space for the readers to think and imagine freely.P.256-Tam ing the An g

5、er Mon ster: by Anne Davids on1. d2. An ger has become an in creas in gly com mon problem in our society.3. Accord ing to Carol Tavris, author of An ger: The Misun derstood Emotio n, the keys to deali ng with an ger are com mon sense and patie nce.4. Effect: An epidemic of an gerThree causes: Lack o

6、f time, tech no logy, tension6. B7.Supporting Point 1:Parisi? raph(s)Siippcirtiliilg Poini 2:P 田 raj1 rupb(slSlipporlirtg mint 3：ParagruphtsjSupporting Point 4:P肄 T呼 lSupporling Rtiinl 5：Piirap rnph*iCoociusicffi:Pumgruph:7. To beg in with Tech no logy is also Tension, the third major culprit8. D9.

7、The first paragraph prese nts a story about a pers on with an ger problems. The last paragraph shows how that story was successfully resolved.P289.-Born to Be Differe nt?: by Camille Lewisc 2. a 3. D4. She lists a series of examples where th“mpathizing mindset is evident: female-do min ated careers,

8、 female read ing matter, and female relatio nships5. Brain an atomyWays of in teract ing with the worldWays of problem solvi ng6. Lewis prese nts her essay point by point. The first point is about brain an atomy, the sec ond is about in teract ing with the world, and the third is about problem sol v

9、ing. For each point, she discusses wome n and the n men.7.hitroduction:Paragraphs1-5Supporting Point 1:Paragraph (s)6-7Supporting Point 2:Paragraph()39Supporting Point 3:Paragraph! s)10-11Conclusion:Paragraph127. On the other hand (7)In con trast (9)But (11)8. d 10 aP.508-Suggested Answers forShame

10、-Dick Gregory (P .508)Note: The nu mbers in pare ntheses refer to releva nt paragraphs in the selectio n.Read ing Comprehe nsion Questi ons, 584-5851. A2. D3. b An swers a, c, and d are too n arrow.4. aAn swers b, c, and d are too n arrow. 5. cSee Paragraph 66. True See Paragraph 237. a See Paragrap

11、h 58. B. The en tire in cide nt with the Commu nity Chest Fund shows Richar' pride9. b Richard's teacher ignores his problems and humiliates him in front of the en tire class;see paragraphs 5 through 26.10. bHele ne cries over Richards humiliati on; see paragraph 23.Structure and Technique,

12、5851. In paragraphs 1 and 2, Gregory mentions several steps he took to impress Helene Tucker.What were they? Why does he include them in his essay?Answer:In order to impress Helene, Gregory brushed his hair, got a handkerchief, washed his socks and shirt every night, shoveled the snow off her walk,

13、tried to make friends with her mother and aunts, and left money on her stoop. He describes those steps in detail because, besides demonstrating his devotion to Helene, they give a clear picture of Grego'rsy poverty.2. A metaphor is a suggested comparison. What metaphor does Gregory use in paragr

14、aph 5, and what is its purpose? What metaphor does he use in the second sentence of paragraph 7, and what does it mean?Answer:In paragraph 5, Gregory uses the metaphor that he was pregnant to suggest the effects of poverty on him it gave him strange tastes, which pregnant people get. It also filled

15、him (as pregnancy fills someone), but with negative things: poverty, dirt, “smells that made people turn away, and so on.In the second sentence of paragraph 7, Gregory uses the metaphor of a flying eagle to represent the movement of money. (A picture of an eagle is engraved on one side of a quarter)

16、.3. In narrating the incidents in the classroom and in the restaurant, Gregory chooses to provide actual dialogue rather than merely to tell what happened. Why?Answer:By using the exact words spoken by Helene, the teacher, and himself, Gregory gives a very clear picture of what happened by allowing

17、the reader to “experienceit, rather than simply hear a general summary. The dialogue between Helene and the teacher shows Helene as an ideal little student who received approval from the teacher. The dialogue between Gregory and the teacher, however, clearly demonstrates Gregory's eagernessto im

18、press Helene and his unsuccessful, embarrassing attempt to gain the teach'serapproval. If Gregory had merely described what had happened, we would have a much less vivid impression of the characters involved.4. At the end of the essay, Gregory shifts his focus from the classroom to the scene inv

19、olving the wino at the restaurant. What is the connection between this closing scene and the rest of the essay? Answer:In the body of the essay, Gregory is narrating a time that he was shamed publicly and no one came to his defense. In the closing scene, Gregory realizes that he has done the same th

20、ingthat he, too, has witnessed a person being shamed without assisting him. He feels a new kind of “shame,that of having failed to help another man in need.Critical Reading and Discussion, 5861. When Gregory writes, “I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that(paragraph 1)

21、, he is using irony an inconsistency between what is expected and what actually occurs. What does he mean by these two statements? What is the effect of his irony? Answer:Gregory means that although his home life was one of poverty and want, his home was not a place of inhumane values, such as hatre

22、d and shame. But at school, which on its surface was a more positive place, he was made to feel hatred and shame. The ironic statement intrigues the reader and makes him or her want to know more about what Gregory means.2. What are Gregory's feelings about his teacher? What were your feelings ab

23、out her as you read this essay? What could the teacher have done or said that wouldnot have made Gregory feel ashamed?Answer:Gregory seems sad and resentful that the teacher did not understand why he misbehaved in class and that she assumedhe was stupid and a troublemaker. But he also wanted her app

24、roval badly, as seen by the Community Chest incident and the fact that he got a “big thrill out of being chosen to clean the blackboard. Students'suggestions about the teacher will vary. One possibility: She could have merely thanked Gregory in class and then spoken to him privately later if she

25、 doubted that he could contribute to Community Chest.3. Gregory shows how a childhood incident taught him shame. What other important lessons does Gregory learn in this essay? Explain.Answer:From paragraph 3, in which Gregory talks about his accomplishments later in life, we can conclude that he lea

26、rned he could boost his self-esteem through his own efforts. Paragraph 5 shows that from his own experiences, he learned that children who are hungry and poor may feel invisible and so behave in ways that attract attention. From his experience with the wino, he learned that in order to feel good abo

27、ut himself, he would have to start standing up for other people who were shamed.4. At the end of his essay, Gregory says“, I waited too long to help another man.Why do you think he waited so long to assist the wino? What are some reasons people do not always help others who are in need (for example,

28、 ignoring a homeless person seated on the sidewalk)? Answer:Gregory probably had many reasons for not helping the wino sooner: embarrassment at drawing attention to himself, reluctance to part with his hard-earned money, not wanting to get in trouble with Mr. Williams, not knowing the wino and thus

29、feeling the affair wasn 'this business, etc. People have similar reasons for not helping others in need. In addition, people who ignore a homeless man may feel that the man's problemsmaybe including substance abuse or mental illness are so big and deep-rooted that they are not qualified to h

30、elp him in any effective way.Thesis-and-Support OutlineThesis: Living poor was, for the author, a humiliating experience.1. He was embarrassedin front of his classmatesand, worse, in front of Helene Tucker(7-23).2. Everybody knew he was a“worthy boywho had no Dad and no money (28).3. His self-pity p

31、revented him from helping another poor man, the wino (29-37).P.567 Suggested Answers for “Propaganda Techniques in Today 's Advertising by Ann McClintockNote: The numbers in parentheses refer to relevant paragraphs in the selection.Reading Comprehension Questions, 648-6492. d3. b4. c5. b6. d7. c

32、8. c1. bAnswer a is too broad; answers c and d are too narrow. Answers a and b are too narrow; answer d is too broad. Paragraph 9Paragraphs 18-19Paragraph 16Paragraph 239. b9. aStructure and Technique, 649-6501. In paragraph 1, McClintock 's choice of words reveals her attitudes toward both prop

33、agandists and the public. What specific words reveal her attitudes, and what attitudes do they represent?Answer:McClintock describes propagandists as“seducersand “brainwashers. She refers to their “alluring images, their “tricks, and their “charm.She describes the public as “contentand “eager . . .

34、victims. Her choice of words makes it clear that she thinks propagandists are untrustworthy and interested in taking unfair advantage of a too-trusting public.2. What key term does McClintock define in paragraph 2? Why does she define it here? Where else in the essay does she use the technique of de

35、finition?Answer:She defines the term “propaganda. She places the definition close to the beginning because it is so essential to the reade'sr understanding of the rest of her essay. Other points at which McClintock uses definition are in paragraphs 5, 6, 9, 12, 16, 18, and 21. In each of those p

36、aragraphs, she defines a particular propaganda technique.3. McClintock uses parentheses in two lists, the ones in paragraphs 7 and 19. What purpose do these parentheses serve?Answer:Paragraph 7 lists “high-sounding but basically empty phrases. The author uses parentheses to add comments that reveal

37、the emptiness of those listed phrases. Paragraph 19 lists claims that include “weasel words.The author uses parenthesesto show just how insubstantial those weasel words are.4 . McClintock provides abundant examples throughout her essay. Why does she provide so many examples? What does she accomplish

38、 with this technique?Answer:McClintock 's many examples, drawn from the television and print ads we all see every day, clarify her definitions and demonstrate that propaganda techniques are truly a factor in everyday life. The examples make the reader more aware of the effects of propaganda on d

39、ecisions he or she makes.Critical Reading and Discussion, 6501. Some of the propaganda techniques listed in the selection have contrasting appeals. How do name-calling and glittering generalities contrast with each other? Testimonials and plain folks?Answer:Name-calling appeals to the instincts of f

40、ear, anger, and mistrust. Name-calling propaganda encourages the public to reject something or someone. Glittering generalities, on the other hand, appeal to the public's positive emotions: love, attraction, patriotism. The public is asked to accept the thing or person advertised by associating

41、it with those emotions.Testimonials depend on the public's interest in or affection for celebritiespeople ordinary viewers don't know but admire and see as bigger and more important than themselves. By contrast, plain folks advertising is based on the idea that the public likes to see ordina

42、ry peoplepeople like themselvesin the products and services they buy.2. Why are ads that use the bandwagon approach so effective? What ads have you seen recently that use that approach?Answer:The bandwagon technique is effective becauseof the human need to be part of a group. We feel safe and secure

43、 when we are surrounded by people who agree with us about something even something as trivial as what frozen coffee cake is best ( “Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee). Answers to the second question will vary.3. The author states, “Americans, adults and children alike, are being seduced.What might be

44、 the differences between the ways adults and children react to the seductions of advertising?Answer:Answers will vary.4. McClintock states, “We are victims, seemingly contenteven eagerto be victimized(paragraph 1). Do you agree? Is this article likely to change how you view ads in the future? Why or

45、 why not?Answer:Answers will vary. Thesis-and-Support Outline Thesis:People should detect and understand common propaganda techniques, which appealto the emotions rather than to logic.1. We are bombarded with ads, which present biased messages through various propaganda techniques, including seven c

46、ommon ones (1-4).2. Name callingreferring to a competitor with negatively charged names or comments (5).3. Glittering generalities making important-sounding general claims with no explanation (6-8).4. Transferassociating something with a symbol or image most people respect and admire (9-11).5. Testi

47、monial promoting something with the support of a celebrity (12-15).6. Plain folks associating something with the average person (16-17).7. Card stackingmaking something sound good by suppressing relevant evidence or making an unfinished claim (18-19).8. Bandwagonappealing to people's desire to d

48、o what many others are doing (20-21).9. Use critical thinking to avoid reacting emotionally to ads (22-23).P.592 Suggested Answers for “Here 's to Your Health Joan Dunayer Note: The numbers in parentheses refer to relevant paragraphs in the selection. Reading Comprehension Questions, 667-6681. c

49、2. c3. dAnswers a, b, and c are too narrow.4. cAnswer a is too narrow; answer b is too broad; answer d, never directlystated in the article, is too narrow.5. b Paragraph 66. FalseParagraph 47. TrueParagraph 88. a9. FalseParagraphs 6 and 810. d Paragraphs 4 and 8 Structure and Technique, 668-6691. Wh

50、at method of introduction does Dunayer use? What effect do you think she hoped to achieve with this introduction?Answer:She uses an anecdote. By telling a brief story about Tod's experience, she puts a human face on the larger idea that alcohol abuse is linked to societal pressure. It also sets

51、the tone for Dunayer's thesis by showing the potential danger of even small amounts of alcohol.2. Dunayer introduces her criticism of alcohol with the words “Part of the myth is . . . . (See the first sentence of paragraph 3.) What addition transitions does she use to introduce each of the three

52、 other parts of the myth (in the first sentences of paragraphs 5, 7, and 9)? What is gained by the use of these transitions?Answer:The three addition transitions are “another,“also,and “finally. Each transition makes the reader aware that one element of the myth is being introduced.3. The body of Du

53、nayer's essay is made up of four pairs of paragraphs (paragraphs 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10). What is the relationship between the paragraphs in each pair? In which of the two paragraphs does Dunayer present her own perspective? Why do you think she puts her own perspective in that para

54、graph?Answer:In the first paragraph of each pair, Dunayer presents one part of the alcohol myth.She begins each second paragraph with a topic sentence that represents her perspective. She then goes on to support her topic sentence with a series of facts. For example, below is the topic sentence of p

55、aragraph 4; it represents her perspective, which contradicts what the ad in paragraph 3 suggests about whiskey.Contrary to what the liquor company would have us believe, drinking is more closely related to lack of success than to achievements.She then follows that sentence with supporting facts.By p

56、resenting her perspective after describing each part of the myth, Dunayer makes her points more dramatically: She sets up an appealing image in the first paragraph of each pair only to knock it down with force in the second one.4. In her essay, Dunayer provides vivid descriptions of alcohol advertis

57、ements, particularly in paragraphs 3 and 5. What vivid details does she provide? How do these details support her main point?Answer:In paragraph 3 she describes in detail the print ad showing two prosperous-looking businessmen in a restaurant, surrounded by fine crystal, velvet draperies, and spotle

58、ss linen. In paragraph 5, she provides details about a beach scene: a young, beautiful, sexy woman; a young muscular man enticing her with a cold beer. By providing such detailed descriptions, Dunayer makes the reader very aware of the advertiser's premise (alcohol will make you successful; alco

59、hol will make you sexually attractive) behind such ads.Critical Reading and Discussion, 6691. Dunayer presents and then rebuts four “mythsabout alcohol. What are these four myths? According to Dunayer, what is the reality behind each myth?Answer:(1) Alcohol will make you professionally successful. In fact, says Dunayer,