Unit 4 Test Instructor's Edition

Use the following to answer question 1: Read this passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. School Uniforms School uniforms have long been a standard practice in private schools and military academies. Many public schools, however, are following suit and requiring standard pants, shirts, skirts, shoes, and even jackets. Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the United States are either already enforcing uniform rules or are considering them. In doing so, there are many issues that they must consider. The most popular reason for instituting uniforms is the fact that uniforms make all students equal. With uniforms, there are no longer obvious differences between the rich kids, who may have access to current styles, and the poor kids, who probably don't. Teachers, parents, and administrators feel that students would be able to focus on school better if they were less distracted by clothing. They also feel that there would be less bullying and teasing if all of the kids were all dressed the same. Additional supporting reasons include cost (parents wouldn't have to buy a variety of clothes) and school pride (uniform colors would connect the students with their school). Despite these obvious reasons in favor of school uniforms, many feel that uniforms would deny children an integral human right ndividuality. Students who once wore clothes that showed their interests, style, cleanliness, or favorite colors would now be required to wear the same thing that everyone else was wearing. Opponents of uniforms say that there is a danger in not being able to express one's personality through dress. Children and adolescents are searching for connections with other students and, in the past, would choose friends that were most like themselves. Without individual clothing styles, that would be harder to do. The pro-uniform group's response to all of this is that people should never be encouraged to judge others by the way they look. Students who are searching for friends are going to have to look past what is on the outside and get to know the other students better. Barriers of fashion are no longer there to keep people segregated. 1. All of the following are given as support for school uniforms except ___. A) they cost less because parents don't have to buy other clothes for school B) they give students a sense of school pride C) they reduce the amount of distraction in the classroom D) they ensure cleanliness

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2. To illustrate how negative comments can affect children's success, the presenter used the ___ of a deaf frog that was able to climb an impossible height because it could not hear the discouragement of the crowd below. A) acquisition B) ambiguity C) contextual D) analogy Use the following to answer questions 3-4: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use each word one time. ambiguous analogy constitute military context via whereby index acquire

3. The specialized vocabulary may not mean anything to you now, but once you have been at this job a while and can put the words in _______________, you will feel more comfortable with them. 4. The clothing manufacturer spends a lot of its budget on finding new ways to _______________ information about teenagers and the next big fashion trend. 5. The results of the study were ___ unclear because the two researchers used the same questions, but they asked them in very different ways. A) integral B) contextual C) ambiguous D) somewhat Use the following to answer question 6: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use each word one time. ambiguous analogy constitute military context via whereby index acquire

6. The teachers, secretaries, and director of the school _______________ its entire staff. There are no other employees.

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7. The ____ of the history course and the English course allowed students to understand the context in which a novel was written. A) integration B) integrate C) integral 8. She responded to the question ____ because she wasn't really sure of the answer. A) ambiguity B) ambiguous C) ambiguously Use the following to answer question 9: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use each word one time. ambiguous analogy constitute military context via whereby index acquire

9. Suzanna felt that in order to understand the complex issues being discussed in the course, she would need (a)n _______________ of subject-related vocabulary.

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Use the following to answer question 10: Read this passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. School Uniforms School uniforms have long been a standard practice in private schools and military academies. Many public schools, however, are following suit and requiring standard pants, shirts, skirts, shoes, and even jackets. Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the United States are either already enforcing uniform rules or are considering them. In doing so, there are many issues that they must consider. The most popular reason for instituting uniforms is the fact that uniforms make all students equal. With uniforms, there are no longer obvious differences between the rich kids, who may have access to current styles, and the poor kids, who probably don't. Teachers, parents, and administrators feel that students would be able to focus on school better if they were less distracted by clothing. They also feel that there would be less bullying and teasing if all of the kids were all dressed the same. Additional supporting reasons include cost (parents wouldn't have to buy a variety of clothes) and school pride (uniform colors would connect the students with their school). Despite these obvious reasons in favor of school uniforms, many feel that uniforms would deny children an integral human right ndividuality. Students who once wore clothes that showed their interests, style, cleanliness, or favorite colors would now be required to wear the same thing that everyone else was wearing. Opponents of uniforms say that there is a danger in not being able to express one's personality through dress. Children and adolescents are searching for connections with other students and, in the past, would choose friends that were most like themselves. Without individual clothing styles, that would be harder to do. The pro-uniform group's response to all of this is that people should never be encouraged to judge others by the way they look. Students who are searching for friends are going to have to look past what is on the outside and get to know the other students better. Barriers of fashion are no longer there to keep people segregated. 10. The reading states that supporters of school uniforms feel that if everyone looks the same ___. A) there will be fewer distractions in the classroom B) parents won't have to shop for clothes as often C) there will be less bullying and teasing D) Both A and C

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11. Social workers, public attorneys, and others who work with ___ liberties often advocate for improved benefits for disabled individuals. A) civil B) constitutional C) somewhat D) integral 12. What kinds of things do we express with our clothing? Describe a situation in which a certain type of clothing would not be appropriate. Do you feel that clothes are an important part of one's image? Use the following to answer questions 13-14: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use each word one time. ambiguous analogy constitute military context via whereby index acquire

13. The survey was conducted _______________ an Internet questionnaire that was administered by teachers. 14. The firefighter needed to think of (a)n _______________ that children could understand, so he told them to pretend they were puppies and to crawl on the floor to the nearest window. 15. Completion of the course work does not ____ a passing grade in the class. Students must also complete their educational interviews and submit their paperwork for approval. A) constitution B) constitute C) constituent 16. The parties at the beginning and end of the semester were ____ to the project even though they were only social gatherings. A) integration B) integrate C) integral

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17. Praise and encouragement are a(n) ___ part of the educational program at most middle schools in our area. A) integral B) military C) ambiguous D) civil Use the following to answer questions 18-19: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use each word one time. ambiguous analogy constitute military context via whereby index acquire

18. Once the _______________ contract is finalized, the company will begin manufacturing the army's uniforms and shoes. 19. The teams were asked to wear specially colored uniforms _______________ the referees and announcers could differentiate them from each other. 20. In order to ___ between the two programs, Sergio made a chart that included the benefits, requirements, and costs of each. A) constitute B) integrate C) acquire D) differentiate 21. After the ___ of a company based overseas, Rentell Corp. was able to expand into international sales. A) analogy B) civilization C) acquisition D) context 22. The director said that the meeting will ___ after lunch. A) differentiate B) contextualize C) reconvene D) constitute

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23. The sociological study was filled with _______________ because the two groups that were interviewed were from completely different economic and educational backgrounds. A) ambiguity B) ambiguous C) ambiguously Use the following to answer questions 24-25: Read this passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. School Uniforms School uniforms have long been a standard practice in private schools and military academies. Many public schools, however, are following suit and requiring standard pants, shirts, skirts, shoes, and even jackets. Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the United States are either already enforcing uniform rules or are considering them. In doing so, there are many issues that they must consider. The most popular reason for instituting uniforms is the fact that uniforms make all students equal. With uniforms, there are no longer obvious differences between the rich kids, who may have access to current styles, and the poor kids, who probably don't. Teachers, parents, and administrators feel that students would be able to focus on school better if they were less distracted by clothing. They also feel that there would be less bullying and teasing if all of the kids were all dressed the same. Additional supporting reasons include cost (parents wouldn't have to buy a variety of clothes) and school pride (uniform colors would connect the students with their school). Despite these obvious reasons in favor of school uniforms, many feel that uniforms would deny children an integral human right ndividuality. Students who once wore clothes that showed their interests, style, cleanliness, or favorite colors would now be required to wear the same thing that everyone else was wearing. Opponents of uniforms say that there is a danger in not being able to express one's personality through dress. Children and adolescents are searching for connections with other students and, in the past, would choose friends that were most like themselves. Without individual clothing styles, that would be harder to do. The pro-uniform group's response to all of this is that people should never be encouraged to judge others by the way they look. Students who are searching for friends are going to have to look past what is on the outside and get to know the other students better. Barriers of fashion are no longer there to keep people segregated.

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24. The pro-uniforms group believes that school uniforms discourage adolescents from ___. A) judging each other by the way they look B) making real friends C) getting to know each other D) Both A and C 25. The main reason that people oppose school uniforms is that they ___. A) don't allow wealthy kids to show off their wealth B) cause conflicts between schools C) don't allow for individuality D) cost too much money 26. Do you feel that school uniforms inhibit individuality? Why or why not? What arguments might a teenager make against school uniforms?

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Use the following to answer question 27: Read this passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. School Uniforms School uniforms have long been a standard practice in private schools and military academies. Many public schools, however, are following suit and requiring standard pants, shirts, skirts, shoes, and even jackets. Elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the United States are either already enforcing uniform rules or are considering them. In doing so, there are many issues that they must consider. The most popular reason for instituting uniforms is the fact that uniforms make all students equal. With uniforms, there are no longer obvious differences between the rich kids, who may have access to current styles, and the poor kids, who probably don't. Teachers, parents, and administrators feel that students would be able to focus on school better if they were less distracted by clothing. They also feel that there would be less bullying and teasing if all of the kids were all dressed the same. Additional supporting reasons include cost (parents wouldn't have to buy a variety of clothes) and school pride (uniform colors would connect the students with their school). Despite these obvious reasons in favor of school uniforms, many feel that uniforms would deny children an integral human right ndividuality. Students who once wore clothes that showed their interests, style, cleanliness, or favorite colors would now be required to wear the same thing that everyone else was wearing. Opponents of uniforms say that there is a danger in not being able to express one's personality through dress. Children and adolescents are searching for connections with other students and, in the past, would choose friends that were most like themselves. Without individual clothing styles, that would be harder to do. The pro-uniform group's response to all of this is that people should never be encouraged to judge others by the way they look. Students who are searching for friends are going to have to look past what is on the outside and get to know the other students better. Barriers of fashion are no longer there to keep people segregated. 27. The reading outlines the main arguments for and against uniforms in public schools. A) True B) False 28. In his science project, he broke down a hamburger into all of its ____ parts, then analyzed the chemicals it contained. A) constitution B) constitute C) constituent

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29. Because the instructions were ___, the participants left the study not sure what they were supposed to do next. A) convenient B) ambiguous C) analogous D) military Use the following to answer question 30: Use the words in the box to complete the sentences. Use each word one time. ambiguous analogy constitute military context via whereby index acquire

30. Although the survey was _______________, , the researchers were able to determine what kinds of questions to ask in the future.

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Answer Key
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. D D context acquire D constitute A C index D A via analogy B C A military whereby D C C A A C A C B ambiguous

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