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Unit 7 Achievement Test

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Name: ERICK GOMEZ

Date: 01/28/2024

PART 1: READING SKILLS

Read the interview. Then use the information to complete the activities that follow.

Learners Weigh Online Option

1 Do you think online classes are better than traditional face-to-face classrooms?
If so, you’re not alone. The overall enrollment rate for online classes is soaring.
While some students never fully adjust to this new way of learning, others swear
by it.1
2 Many students who learn via the Internet enjoy the convenience. Diana Morgan’s
story is quite typical. Ms. Morgan explains, “A specific situation made it crucial
for me to participate in online courses. I was working in the medical sector
of Chicago and caring for my children. I wanted to become a nurse, but I was
disappointed to find that I had no time to attend classes. Learning online let me
take a beginning nursing class from home. I liked it so much that I signed up for
subsequent ones, and I’m looking forward to those with great anticipation!”
3 Others approach online learning with more doubt, but even among those, many
are soon converted. After completing an online marketing class, Julia Jackson
said, “At first, I felt that studying online might be an issue for me because I enjoy
the interaction in a traditional classroom. However, I found the diversity of
the group and the collaboration between students to be wonderful. It’s a global
classroom, and this just enhances the education for me as a business major.”
4 Aspects of online learning turn out to be positive for some students and negative
for others. Raymond Zamora says he doesn’t like to be with other people. He
is a big fan of science fiction—the subject of his first online course. “Being
physically separated let me analyze the material without being interrupted. What
a great experience!” By comparison, Alicia Branson had a significantly different
feeling about it. “Without face-to-face interaction with my instructor, I felt
less motivated. I also felt that I had to make more assumptions about what the
instructor wanted because I couldn’t talk to her one-on-one.”
5 One drawback of virtual learning is that fewer students who enroll complete
their courses compared to those in traditional classroom courses. Educational
researchers dispute the reasons behind the pattern. Registration for courses is so
easy that it may attract learners who are less serious.
6 Knowing if online learning would suit you may ultimately depend on your
learning style. However, until you try it, you can’t be sure!

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swear by: promise something to be true
Choose the best answer.

1. The article focuses on online class experiences of ____.

A. students
B. instructors
C. the general public
D. working professionals

2. Based on what she says in paragraph 2, how concerned is Diana Morgan about her available
time?
A. not very concerned
B. somewhat concerned
C. concerned
D. very concerned

3. At the end of paragraph 3, how concerned is Julia Jackson that she won’t interact with other
students online?
A. not very concerned
B. somewhat concerned
C. concerned
D. very concerned

4. Based on Julia Jackson’s experience, she would most likely ____.

A. start her own business
B. limit the time she studies
C. take another online course
D. confirm her original ideas as true

5. Raymond Zamora and Alicia Branson both ____.

A. took online classes
B. are science fiction fans
C. enjoyed virtual learning
D. are at the top of their class

6. Who is speaking at the end of paragraph 4?

A. Julia Jackson
B. Diana Morgan
C. Alicia Branson
D. Raymond Zamora

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7. Compared to the dropout rate in traditional classrooms, the rate in online course is ____.
A. lower
B. higher
C. the same
D. too hard to know

PART 2: VOCABULARY

A. Complete the sentences using the words from the box. Not all of the words will be used.

analyzes crucial issue sector via

anticipation enhances overall subsequent virtual

8. To learn online, it is crucial that you are able to study alone in front of a

computer screen.

9. Her first online class was a little confusing, but subsequent classes after that went

much better.

10. There is great anticipation and excitement from students to see how online learning

advances in the coming years.

11. There were a few problems with the class, but overall I think it was very

successful.

12. The use of chat features enhances the communication between online students.

13. The class seemed very real and normal even though it was presented in an online,

virtual environment.

B. Complete the chart with the correct word forms.

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

Adjustment 14.adjust adjusted X

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15. assumption assume assuming X

16. diversification diversify diverse diversely
significance signify significant 17. significantly

PART 3: GRAMMAR

A. Write the direct speech statement in indirect speech.

18. Professor Endendel said, “Few students followed the actual assignment.”

Professor Endendel said that few students had followed the actual assignment.

19. One student raised her hand and said, “I want to do the assignment again.”

One student raised her hand and said that she wanted to do the assignment again.

20. The professor said, “I’ll think about offering an alternative assignment tomorrow.”

The professor said that he would think about offering an alternative assignment tomorrow.

B. Write the indirect speech statement in direct speech.

21. My girlfriend tells me that she always does the extra credit work so that she gets the extra
points.

My girlfriend says, "I always do the extra credit work so that I get the extra points."

22. After class, I said that I might do extra credit from now on, too.

After class, I said, "I might do extra credit from now on, too."

23. My girlfriend said she thought that was a good idea!

My girlfriend said, "I think that's a good idea!"

PART 4: WRITING SKILLS

A. Read the characteristics that relate to the organization of comparison and contrast essays.
Write B if the characteristic relates to block organization. Write P if it relates to point-bypoint
organization.

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B 24. Compare and contrast all aspects of a single topic at once

P 25. Compare the same aspects of each topic in different paragraphs
P26. Compare and contrast one aspect of both topics at once

B. Complete part of a comparison and contrast essay below. Choose the subordinator or
transition that correctly completes each sentence.

I took an online class at my college to see if I would like it. In some ways, the class was similar

to my regular classes. It was certainly 27. (just as / in the same way) difficult as my regular classes! I

had to work hard. My regular classes have group projects. 28. (As / Similarly), the online class had a

group assignment. Everyone met in an online chat room to discuss project roles.

There were also differences between the online class and my regular classes. In my regular

classes, I can ask questions in the middle of a lecture. 29. (Whereas / In contrast), the online

lecture was taped and I couldn’t ask any questions until after it was completed. I didn’t like that

aspect of it. Also, a regular class has an assistant for the professor 30. (while / however) an online

class does not.