What is the main conclusion of the research report?

It is important for families to eat together.

What does Tan’s mother want to teach her daughter?

to be proud of her Chinese customs

information that someone has gathered.

According to the report, what happens when meals are shared?

People feel closer to each other.

Tan wrote “Fish Cheeks” in order to

tell a funny story about a life lesson.

Which of these is a hint that “Fish Cheeks” is a true story about Tan?

She uses first-person pronouns.

Which piece of information does the research report include to support its purpose?

the ages of teens who eat meals with a parent

Why does Tan cry after her parents invited the Robert's family for Christmas dinner?

She doesn’t want Robert to see that her family is different.

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Unit 2 Cluster 2 Family Matters/Fish Cheeks

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1
What is the main conclusion of the research report?
Fried foods are not as healthy as vegetables are.
Many teens enjoy eating with their friends.
It is important for families to eat together.
People in all societies share food with each other.
2
What does Tan’s mother want to teach her daughter?
to be proud of her Chinese customs
to use American table manners
to share holidays with her family
to enjoy eating strange food
3
Research is
a place where someone has lived.
a problem that someone has had.
a question that someone has asked.
information that someone has gathered.
4
Data means information that is
shared and discussed at dinner.
difficult to read and understand.
old and no longer useful.
collected and organized.
5
According to the report, what happens when meals are shared?
Meals become less important in people’s lives.
Family members participate in fewer activities.
People feel closer to each other.
The work of preparing food is easier.
6
Which of these does an author use to support his or her purpose in a research report?
facts
memories
opinions
characters
7
Tan wrote “Fish Cheeks” in order to
give advice on dating a minister’s son.
show that her mother is a good cook.
describe a traditional Chinese dinner.
tell a funny story about a life lesson.
8
The main purpose of a research report is to
give information.
tell a story.
give a history lesson.
explain a chart.
9
How does Tan feel during dinner?
sad
tired
angry
ashamed
10
To consume food means to
eat it
buy it
cook it
grow it
11
Which of these is a hint that “Fish Cheeks” is a true story about Tan?
She talks about a family occasion.
She uses quotes from characters.
She uses descriptive language.
She uses first-person pronouns.
12
A bond is a
treat
tie
rule
box
13
According to the report, some teens do not value family meals because they
do not know how to cook.
do not have enough time.
often skip dinner.
enjoy eating in restaurants.
14
A survey is a
result.
fact.
guess.
poll.
15
Which piece of information does the research report include to support its purpose?
the ages of teens who eat meals with a parent
the number of people in an average family
the kinds of foods that teens like best
the reason many teens lead busy lives
16
Why does Tan cry after her parents invited the Robert's family for Christmas dinner?
She doesn’t want to help her mother cook.
She will have to choose a present to give to Robert.
She doesn’t want Robert to see that her family is different.
She would rather go out with her friends than stay at home.
17
To appreciate means to
apply
receive
value
share
18
Which of these is true about an anecdote?
It is narrative fiction.
It is less personal than a memoir.
It is longer than a memoir.
It is mostly about one event.
19
Beneficial means
beautiful
partial
helpful
truthful
20
A united team is one that
becomes famous.
plays a fair game.
works together.
finishes last.

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