Which quote is evidence that Gore is concerned but positive?

the last years of decision, but the first years of a bright future

If someone gives directions with urgency what is true?

The directions should be followed immediately

Which of the following phrases from Gore’s Nobel speech convey strong emotion?

climate crisis, increasing alarm, and extraordinary threat

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as an adjective?

Marcus is the person to speak with about the club.

Which sentence shows Gore was trying to convince people to act?

We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.

Which quote is an example of an appeal to reason?

it's hard to misinterpret signs that our world is spinning out of kilter

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix uni-?

having or consisting of only one

Reading science magazines keeps me informed about current issues. The phrase reading science magazines is what?

an infinitive phrase that acts as an adverb, a gerund phrase that acts as a subject

Why would Al Gore repeat "Seven years from now." again as its own paragraph?

To emphasize how quiclky the polar caps are melting

why does Gore criticize the United States and China?

They emit the most CO2 and don't limit it enough

why is little being done to reduce global warming?

People fail to recognize the danger of the situation.

How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?

He presents logical arguments supported by facts.

"In every land, the truth—once known—has the power to set us free." What point is Gore making?

People who become aware of the truth can change.

How is the video of Al Gore more effective than the text of his speech?

Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in Gore’s voice.

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1
Which quote is evidence that Gore is concerned but positive?
We must quickly mobilize our civilization with urgency
We are confronting a planetary emergency
we dumped 70 million tons of global-warming pollution
the last years of decision, but the first years of a bright future
2
If someone gives directions with urgency what is true?
The directions should be followed at some point later
The directions should be followed immediately
The directions should be laughed at
The directions are not very important
3
The word cellular means “made of cells.” what is UNICELLULAR?
made of one cell
made of few cells
made of no cells
made of many cells
4
Which of the following phrases from Gore’s Nobel speech convey strong emotion?
hometown paper, work together, and average temperature
equations and human species
quantities of coal and two decades
climate crisis, increasing alarm, and extraordinary threat
5
what is Gore’s attitude regarding the progress made to reduce global warming?
interested but lazy
concerned but positive
distrustful but forgiving
pleased but confused
6
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as an adjective?
We hoped to stop the wastefulness at our school.
Starting the environmental club was a good idea.
Marcus is the person to speak with about the club.
To recycle more was our class goal for this year.
7
How is the video of Al Gore’s Nobel acceptance speech similar to the text of his Nobel speech?
The medium is the same.
The content is the same.
The appearance is the same.
The format is the same.
8
According to Gore, how should people respond to the environmental crisis
Rapidly
Slowly
Individually
Not at all
9
Which sentence shows Gore was trying to convince people to act?
Alfred Nobel created this prize and the others that bear his name.
The very web of life on which we depend is being ripped.
The experts have told us it is not a passing affliction.
We are what is wrong, and we must make it right.
10
What technique is used when Gore quotes Svante Arrhenius' calculations?
an appeal to reason
an appeal to emotion
an appeal to authority
an appeal to truth
11
Which quote is an example of an appeal to reason?
we have remained largely oblivious
Once again, it is the 11th hour.
it's hard to misinterpret signs that our world is spinning out of kilter
Cordell Hull was described by Franklin Roosevelt
12
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix uni-?
having or consisting of many
having or consisting of only one
having or consisting of few
having or consisting of nothing
13
Which situation is a crisis?
an unfilled swimming pool
a fall breeze
a spreading wild fire
a sleeping bear
14
Reading science magazines keeps me informed about current issues. The phrase reading science magazines is what?
an infinitive phrase that acts as an adverb
a gerund phrase that acts as a subject
an infinitive phrase that acts as a noun
a gerund phrase that acts as a direct object
15
Why would Al Gore repeat "Seven years from now." again as its own paragraph?
To reveal that he doesn't care
To suggest that the research is questionable
To emphasize how quiclky the polar caps are melting
To show people have plenty of time
16
why does Gore criticize the United States and China?
They're not encouraging other nations to help
They refuse to acknowledge the climate crisis at all
They're having too many motor vehicle parades
They emit the most CO2 and don't limit it enough
17
What is the main topic of Gore’s Nobel speech?
Water Polution
War in the United States
Energy Resources
Climate Change
18
What solution to reduce global warming does Gore propose?
Stop heating homes
Ban cars and busses
limit CO2 emissions
Close all factories
19
why is little being done to reduce global warming?
People know that the problem will resolve itself.
People fail to recognize the danger of the situation.
People think that global warming is good for the earth.
People assume that the government is tackling the issue.
20
Whtat is Gore’s main reason for writing his Nobel speech?
to describe scientific facts
to convince people to act
to thank the prize committee
to demand a political treaty
21
What does illusion mean?
undeniable fact
false appearance
unpleasant truth
shocking surprise
22
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He uses words that convey very strong emotions.
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements.
He presents logical arguments supported by facts.
He compares his opinion to public opinion.
23
"In every land, the truth—once known—has the power to set us free." What point is Gore making?
Every nation has a different understanding of truth.
Truth should only be shared with certain individuals.
People who become aware of the truth can change.
Freedom is more important than acknowledging truth.
24
Which words form an infinitive phrase?
The company hoped
by creating
a new plan
to decrease air pollution
25
How is the video of Al Gore more effective than the text of his speech?
Only the video allows the audience to hear the emotion in Gore’s voice.
Only the video calls the audience to action
Only the video includes relevant facts
Only the video conveys Gore’s concern for the environment.

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