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Al Gore Nobel Speech Review
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What is the main reason Gore wrote this speech?
To convince peope to take action.
To have a global treaty.
To give facts.
To thank them for the Nobel Prize.
2
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix uni-?
having or consisting of only one
having or consisting of nothing
having or consisting of many
having or consisting of few
3
How are the video and speech alike?
The format is the same
The appearance is the same
The content is the same
The medium is the same
4
How does Gore think we should respond (fix) this crisis?
We shouldn't
Slowly
Fearfully
Rapidly
5
Reading science magazines keep me informed about current issues. The phrase reading science magazines is a:
an infinitive phrase that acts as a noun
an infinitive phrase that acts as an adverb
a gerund phrase that acts as a subject
a gerund phrase that acts as a direct object
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Question 9
A
D
C
B
7
What is a solution Gore proposes in his speech?
He believes there's no hope.
Only use solar power.
Limit CO2 emissions
Drive only electric cars
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Which of the following phrases from Gore's Nobel speech convey strong emotion?
Increasing alarm, extraordinary threat, climate crisis
Quantities of coal, two decade, hometown paper
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Which quote answers how Gore appeals to reason in his speech?
B
A
D
C
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According to Gore, what is the reason little is being done to reduce global warming?
People think it's a good thing.
People think the problem will go away.
We don't understand the danger of this situation.
We assume the government is taking care of it.
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Question 15
A
C
B
D
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How do we know Gore's attitude on the situation of Global Warming?
D
B
C
A
13
Which words in, 'The people hoped to dance at the party, later that night' are an infinitive phrase?
The people hoped
to dance at
later that night.
the party,
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Why does he criticize the US and China?
They emit the most CO2 and don't try to control it.
They're not encouraging other countries to help solve the problem.
They refuse to use renewable energy technologies.
They aren't discussing the concerns with other countries.
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What is Gore's attitude on the progress made to reduce global warming?
pleased but confused
concerned but positive
distrustful but forgiving
interested but lazy
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How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He uses words that convey strong emotions.
He presents logical arguments supported by facts.
He compares his opinion to public opinion.
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements.
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How might the video of Al Gore's Nobel acceptance speech be considered more effective than the text of his speech?
Only the video conveys his concern for the state of the environment.
Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in his voice.
Only the video conveys Gore's concern for the state of the environment.
Only the video calls the audience to action.
18
What is the meaning of illusion in this sentence: Carnival mirrors create the illusion people are taller than they are.
Fact
Surprise
False appearance
Unpleasant truth
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"In every land, the truth-once known-has the power to set us free." What is Gore's point?
Everybody has a different understanding of the truth.
Becoming aware of the truth can make us change.
Freedom is more important than truth.
Only certain people should know the truth.
20
The word cellular means "made of cells." So what would unicellular mean?
made of many cells
made of few cells
made of one cell
made of no cells
21
Which of these illustrates the meaning of the word crisis?
A sunshiny day
A spreading wildfire
A sleeping dog
A chilly afternoon
22
If someone gives directions with urgency, then what should you do. Your answer should be based off the word urgency.
Remember the directions for later.
Follow them immediately.
Ignore them.
Consider it a warning.
23
What is the main topic of Gore's Nobel Speech?
Climate Change
Recycling
Pollution.
Politics
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How do you know Gore's main reason for writing the speech?
The very web of life on which we depend is being ripped and frayed.
...it is not a passing affliction that will heal itself.
Nobel created this price and the others that bear his name.
We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.
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Which of these sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as an adjective?
Marcus is the person to speak with about the club.
To recycle more wasour class goal for this year.
We hoped to stop the wastefulness at our school.
Starting the environmental club was a good idea.
