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Al Gore Nobel Speech Review
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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 calls the audience to action.
Only the video conveys Gore's concern for the state of the environment.
Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in his voice.
2
Which of these illustrates the meaning of the word crisis?
A chilly afternoon
A sunshiny day
A spreading wildfire
A sleeping dog
3
"In every land, the truth-once known-has the power to set us free." What is Gore's point?
Becoming aware of the truth can make us change.
Everybody has a different understanding of the truth.
Freedom is more important than truth.
Only certain people should know the truth.
4
Which of these sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as an adjective?
Starting the environmental club was a good idea.
Marcus is the person to speak with about the club.
We hoped to stop the wastefulness at our school.
To recycle more wasour class goal for this year.
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How do you know Gore's main reason for writing the speech?
...it is not a passing affliction that will heal itself.
The very web of life on which we depend is being ripped and frayed.
We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.
Nobel created this price and the others that bear his name.
6
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He compares his opinion to public opinion.
He uses words that convey strong emotions.
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements.
He presents logical arguments supported by facts.
7
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix uni-?
having or consisting of many
having or consisting of nothing
having or consisting of only one
having or consisting of few
8
How do we know Gore's attitude on the situation of Global Warming?
A
C
D
B
9
Which words in, 'The people hoped to dance at the party, later that night' are an infinitive phrase?
The people hoped
later that night.
to dance at
the party,
10
The word cellular means "made of cells." So what would unicellular mean?
made of few cells
made of many cells
made of one cell
made of no cells
11
If someone gives directions with urgency, then what should you do. Your answer should be based off the word urgency.
Follow them immediately.
Remember the directions for later.
Ignore them.
Consider it a warning.
12
What is Gore's attitude on the progress made to reduce global warming?
pleased but confused
interested but lazy
distrustful but forgiving
concerned but positive
13
What is the main topic of Gore's Nobel Speech?
Politics
Recycling
Pollution.
Climate Change
14
What is the meaning of illusion in this sentence: Carnival mirrors create the illusion people are taller than they are.
Surprise
Fact
False appearance
Unpleasant truth
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Question 15
A
B
D
C
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Reading science magazines keep me informed about current issues. The phrase reading science magazines is a:
a gerund phrase that acts as a subject
an infinitive phrase that acts as a noun
an infinitive phrase that acts as an adverb
a gerund phrase that acts as a direct object
17
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
18
How are the video and speech alike?
The appearance is the same
The format is the same
The content is the same
The medium is the same
19
What is the main reason Gore wrote this speech?
To give facts.
To thank them for the Nobel Prize.
To have a global treaty.
To convince peope to take action.
20
Which quote answers how Gore appeals to reason in his speech?
A
C
D
B
21
What is a solution Gore proposes in his speech?
Limit CO2 emissions
He believes there's no hope.
Drive only electric cars
Only use solar power.
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Question 9
C
B
D
A
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How does Gore think we should respond (fix) this crisis?
We shouldn't
Rapidly
Slowly
Fearfully
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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 aren't discussing the concerns with other countries.
They refuse to use renewable energy technologies.
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According to Gore, what is the reason little is being done to reduce global warming?
People think the problem will go away.
People think it's a good thing.
We don't understand the danger of this situation.
We assume the government is taking care of it.
