What did we learn from previewing the 'Turkish Treats' text?
a blog post, informal style, author's opinion, up-to-date
Which word or phrase would best describe this situation?
controversial
The subject or the object of a sentence can be a noun phrase that has many words.
True
False
'In the 1990s' is a specific past time phrase
True
False
A consultation is a meeting with what kind of person?
a doctor, lawyer, accountant, teacher or other expert
The official legal right to make or sell an invention is called a ______.
patent
What is a monopoly?
Complete control of a market
A local restaurant in Minneapolis
A type of fruit
What is this kind of cheating called?
plagiarism
'Nowadays' refers to the past
True
False
Jessica Nogueira argues that one reason people like homeopathy is that it is often cheaper than conventional medicine.
True
False
A new medicine advertisement says a side effect is " causes sleepiness" What should you probably not do after taking it?
Drive a car / Operate heavy machinery / etc
These people are proponents of Team America
True
False
Complete the sentence: "She had ______ surgery on her knee last year."
the
no article
a
an
Which of these is NOT a reason Italians' food tastes are changing?
the American military influence after World War 2
more foreign restaurants
Italian people are traveling more
reading about food on the Internet
What can skimming topic sentences help us do when reading?
overall article topic, main ideas, organization of ideas,
You always should use "the" with the names countries, like "the Japan" or "the Canada."
False
True
Combine using "while" or "whereas": Some students work part-time. Other students focus only on studying.
While some students work part-tie, other students focus only on studying.
At Starbucks, you see someone with a French-Japanese dictionary. What can you infer?
they may travel to France soon; they study French / Japanese; they like languages
Many people would probably call this dish 'wacky'
True
False
What kind of lifestyle is this called?
sedentary lifestyle
Complete the sentence: "Heart disease is ______ most common health problem for Americans."
a
an
the
no article
What is ONE thing Reading 2 says is the most obvious difference between distance and face-to-face learning?
How instruction is delivered / The use of technology / Time and location
Which adjective would best describe the person in this photo?
perfectionist
According to the Reading 1, which subject is part of STEM?
Ecology
English
Engineering
Economics
In Tokyo, a pineapple would be an example of a locally sourced ingredient.
False
True
Rearrange into a correct noun phrase: that / a market / locally-sourced / ingredients / sells
a market that sells locally-sourced ingredients
Dr. Wehner argues that conventional medicine undergoes years of serious scientific __________?
testing, research, trials, etc
A preventable illness is a disease that cannot be avoided.
True
False
Reading 2 says that in a purely private health care system, everyone can always afford insurance.
True
False
Why does the blogger like Moda?
Her opinion is Moda's food is delicious, authentic, fresh
Jessica Nogueira believes that a patient's belief in a treatment has no real healing power.
False
True
Consumption means “to create something new"
True
False
Women are "underrepresented" in STEM. What does this mean?
the discipline is becoming very popular with women
the discipline is too difficult for women
there are too many of them in the discipline
there are too few of them in the discipline
Rearrange into a correct noun phrase: restaurant / an / expensive / customers / the / in
the customers in an expensive restaurant
A "credible alternative" means a different option that is
to difficult to achieve
believeable and trustworthy
expensive and hard to get
easy to find
Italian families still make pasta sauce at home as often as BEFORE
False
True
Reading 2 concludes that there is one single, perfect health care system for every country.
True
False
What type of time phrase is 'historically'
present
general past time
specific past time
Choose the correct synonym for craving
Confusion
Dislike
Strong desire
What is this called in English?
boundary
Which is a correct noun phrase?
A list of traditional dishes
A list dishes traditional
Dishes traditional list
What type of medicine is the opposite of alternative medicine?
controversial
consultation
contribution
conventional
Reading 2 says that in a public system, where does the government often get the money to pay for health care?
from taxes / funding from natural resources
Which word shows CONTRAST?
the same as
conversely
likewise
similarly
Convenience means “difficulty"
True
False
What is a disadvantage of a public health care system mentioned in Reading 2??
it can be a very expensive system for a country to run
it is very, very poor quality
it is run by private companies
it is only for wealthy or rich people
What is Dr. Wehner's chief priority as a physician?
Patient safety and proven effectiveness
Making treatments cheaper
The history of medicine
Which word best matches this picture?
burden
A friend tells you, "My doctor said I need to change my diet and exercise more." What can you infer about their health?
They are in perfect health
They are in great health
They are in poor health
What does Dr. Wehner say is one of his big concerns about homeopathic medicines?
they are not properly tested, they are very diluted, they have no healing effect, people may not get real treatment for serious illness
Gudetama has a lot of motivation
False
True
What do you call a graduate student who teaches university classes, or who helps a professor?
teaching assistant
What does authenticity mean?
Being cheap
Being popular
Being real/true to origins
Reading 2 says distance learning is less flexible with time and location than face-to-face learning.
False
True
Which word or phrase would best describe this picture?e person in this photo? (TWO possible answers)
evolve OR technological advance
What is Moda’s main selling point?
unique atmosphere
10% discount
fresh and authentic ingredients from Turkey
fast service
Complete with a COMPARISON/CONTRAST word: "In a face-to-face class, a teacher can give immediate feedback. _______, in distance learning there is a time lag for feedback."
On the other hand, Conversely, In contrast, However,
What was the purpose of the Slow Food movement?
To promote fast-food chains in Italy
To increase the consumption of frozen meals
To encourage healthy, locally sourced food
What does TwinCitiesMom blame for rising food prices?
high costs of oil
greedy restaurant owners
bad weather
war in the Middle East
Your friend looks very tired and says, "I was studying all night." What can you infer?
They probably have a test/exam to take soon
A "discipline" (like Chemistry) is a type of test.
True
False
According to Reading 2, it is easier for teachers to understand a student's specific needs in a virtual classroom.
True
False
According to Reading 2, in a "mixed system," what are all citizens required to have?
health insurance
Which of these is NOT a noun phrase?
the ready-made pasta sauces
experiment with flavors
a number of people
foods that are imported into Japan
A restaurant sign says, "Quick Lunch - $5!" What can you infer about the type of customer they want?
they want people who are busy and don't have much money
they want people who only want to eat high quality food
they want people who love authentic fusion cuisine
What is Chez Fitz known for?
locally sourced ingredients
expensive imported ingredients
wacky flavors and dishes
Choose the correct sentence:
Math is hard, whereas English is easy.
While math is hard, but English is easy.
Math is hard whereas, English is easy.
Complete with a COMPARISON/CONTRAST word: "Business is considered an academic subject. ______, engineering is an academic subject, too."
similarly; likewise; in the same way
What specific technology does Reading 2 say modern distance learning heavily depends on?
The Internet
Define 'semester' in your own words
the two main time periods of an academic year
Name TWO ways Business and Engineering majors are SIMILAR, according to Reading 1.
practical, career-oriented, use math, good for grad school
'ten years ago' is what type of time phrase?
specific past time
present
general past time
You notice your friend is recently only buying salad and water for lunch. What can you infer?
They are probably on a diet or trying to be more healthy!
What is true about dried pasta in modern Italy?
It is all imported from China
It is mass-produced and sold cheaply in supermarkets.
It is handmade by families daily.
It is no longer eaten due to foreign influences
In "provide concrete examples," what does concrete mean?
a building material
long
hard
real or specific
When you finish a university program you are awarded a degree
True
False
The use of drugs or exercise to cure a disease is called a __________.
treatment
excitement
judgment
statement
Complete the sentence: "______ water is essential for life."
the
a
an
no article
Reading 1 mentions TWO subjects as examples of majors not directly linked to a career. What are they?
History and Philosophy
According to Reading 1, which major has a significant gender gap with many more male students?
Philosophy
English
Business
Engineering
Reading 1 states that Business is less popular than Engineering in the U.S.
False
True
What does Reading 2 say about the history of distance learning?
It has existed for at least 200 years.
It's only possible with computers.
Nobody should care about it.
It started in 1996.
Define 'symptom' in your own words
the physical sign or feeling of an illness or being sick or injured
A school advertisement says, "We focus on real-world skills!" What can you infer about the subjects the school teaches?
the school has very easy classes
the school teaches academic subjects
the school teaches vocational classes
the school is very expensive
Which word means “a reduction in price"?
Consumption
Convenience
Discount