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ESL 670 Final Exam Review
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A review of the last 5-4 weeks of Winter 2018.
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1
Which of the following is a hedged statement?
The majority of people think veganism is a bit too extreme
The vast majority of people think veganism is ridiculous
2
Radjou says that frugal innovation is the art of doing _______ with ________.
something, nothing
nothing, something
more, less
less, more
3
What does Radjou think is the most valuable resource?
Human ingenuity
Natural resources
Healthcare
Investment money
4
Which of the following idioms means "to selectively choose facts to support your argument"?
To sit on the fence
Cherry pick
Hedge your bets
Better the devil you know
5
Objective refers to information based on
facts
experiences
6
Which of the phrasal verbs means "to begin something"?
set back
set up
set out
take forward
7
Which of the following is a hedged statement?
Studies suggest that climate change will worsen
Research tells us that climate change will worsen
8
Which of the following is NOT a component of Cornell notes?
Supporting details
Summary
Reflection
Main ideas
9
Which of the following is an example of an objective statement?
The average temperature this month is 64 degrees
Chimamanda Adichie is an excellent public speaker
Atlanta is an entertaining city
Titanic is a great movie
10
Which word is a synonym for "resilience"?
relaxation
humiliation
weakness
toughness
11
What does the persuasive technique "plainfolks" appeal to?
Our tendency to relate to 'regular' people
Our desire to be like celebrities
Our need to be included and accepted
Our ability to imagine metaphors
12
For her, what was the unintended consequence of reading these books as a child?
She became interested exclusively in British literature
She gained a love of stories
She didn't realize people like her could exist in literature
She decided not to become a writer
13
What best describes the "bandwagon" technique?
You should think this because everyone else does.
You should think this because your favorite celebrity does.
You should think this because my best friend does.
You should think this because scientists do.
14
"Admittedly" is a discourse marker used to introduce...
a concession
a consequence
an opinion
an example
15
What made bamboo a viable building material, according to Elora Hardy?
Treatment to make it earthquake-resistant
Treatment to make it fire-resistant
Treatment to make it insect-resistant
Treatment to make it water-resistant
16
Which words would likely be connected in this sentence: "I don't know" ?
I and don't
don't and know
17
Which of the following is NOT a persuasive technique?
Expert testimony
Humor
Rhetorical questions
Plainfolks
18
Which of these sentences would indicate a contradiction? (Stress/rising intonation in CAPS)
This is NOT your best work
THIS is not your best work
This is not YOUR best work
This is not your BEST work
19
Which phrasal verb means "to discover"?
bring about
hit on
hit up
hit off
20
Which invention does Navi Radjou talk about from Peru?
A cell phone charger powered by bike
A battery made from a potato
A fridge made of clay
A billboard that absorbs humidity
21
Which of these sentences would mean the work is not good? (Stress/rising intonation in CAPS)
THIS is not your best work
This is NOT your best work
This is not your BEST work
This is not YOUR best work
22
What is Ibuku?
The name of the school Elora Hardy's father built
A Balinese word for resilience
Elora Hardy's company that makes bamboo structures
A spiritual belief that is common in Bali
23
Which one of these phrases would be considered rude?
I'm afraid I disagree
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with you
I couldn't agree with you more
You are totally wrong
24
The word "malign" most closely means
accuse falsely
destroy
authoritative and complete
easily influenced
25
Which of these words means "difficult to find"?
agile
scarce
adverse
resourceful
26
According to Chimamanda Adichie, what is the danger of a single story?
It creates stereotypes and limits perceptions.
It can be boring and no one will listen.
It isn't actually dangerous to have a single story.
It causes people to be poor.
27
What is jugaad?
fanciful imagination
fearful reaction
frugal innovation
fruitful invention
28
What is NOT a factor that makes bamboo a good building material in Bali?
It is elegant
It lasts longer than concrete and cement
It is abundant
It is fast-growing
29
When she was a child, Chimamanda Adichie read British and American books with characters who
lived in Africa
ate apples
played in the snow
were white
30
Which of these is the best synonym for "bespoke"?
Empty inside
Easily influenced
Craftspeople
Custom-made
31
Why don't many people in Asia want a bamboo house?
They are viewed as rural and poor
They are too expensive
They are not durable
They are ugly
32
What was the "single story" of Fide's family that Chimamanda Adichie believed?
Their poverty
Their closeness
Their creativity
Their work ethic
33
Which phrasal verb means "to deal successfully with"?
get down to
get over
take up
get around
34
Which phrasal verb means "to lead to"?
bring up
pay off
set up
make up for
35
Which of the following is a phrase used to politely disagree?
I see you, though...
I understand where you're coming from, but...
I could not disagree with you more
Let's just move on, shall we?
36
"By and large" is a discourse marker used to introduce...
a contrast
a concession
a general view
an example
37
Which of these idioms means to be undecided?
Against your better judgement
To take the plunge
To hedge your bets
To sit on the fence
38
According to Adichie, power over other people is the ability to create
a story that dispossesses them
their definitive story
39
Which of these words means "to make something with no preparation with materials at hand"?
improvise
innovate
scarce
entrepreneur
40
Which of the following is a synonym for ingenuity?
easily influenced
challenging
inventiveness
flexible
41
When did Chimamanda Adichie realize she had been guilty of believing a single story?
When she went back to Nigeria
When she went to Mexico for the first time
When she became a writer
When she moved to the US for college
42
Which of these is the best synonym for "shoots"?
A design plan
To discharge a firearm
Close connections
A stem of a young plant
