G8Bi 6.1 Earth - A Gift Shop (Comprehension 2)
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- Q1An explanation or theory for something that can be tested for validity is a...Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble30s
- Q2Complete the sentence: If you form an incorrect opinion about something you...misjudge it
misjudge them
misjudge
misjudged
30s - Q3Which of the following supports the idea that this story is set in the future?
The story happens after "the fossil fuels ran out and all of the nation states collapsed."
The story includes a museum and a gift shop.
The story's characters "escaped Earth."
The story involves humans who only care about shopping.
30s - Q4
Which of the following most closely describes the author's style? The phrases " pretty long" and "really long" and the sentence fragments "followed by another pretty long time" and "which was then followed by a really long time"...
... establish a formal, serious tone.
... convey an informal, humorous tone.... create a neutral, objective tone.
... convey a descriptive, poetic tone.
30s - Q5
What do the objects in the museum reveal about future Earth?
They show that after the collapse of Earth, people cannot recognize or appreciate art.They show that despite the collapse of nations, people have managed to preserve their culture, and respect it.
They show that future Earth has an artistic culture, with many different forms of art on display.
30s - Q6
Read the following excerpt: After only five years of schooling, kids "join the leisure force as full time professional consumers" and "humans who visit Earth still want credit accounts and lifelong loyalty rewards". What point is the author making?
The author is pointing out that people who visit Earth still care a lot about money because consumerism is a big part of our society.
The author is highlighting the importance of long years of schooling for kids, as it helps them become successful professionals in various fields.
The author is discussing the negative effects of consumerism on society and suggests that people should instead focus on experiences.
The author is criticizing the idea of kids joining the workforce at a young age and saying they should have longer schooling.
30s - Q7
Think about what readers learn about Earth's transformations.
1.The museum was closed because it was too boring.
2. Humans on Earth developed merchandise and attractions on Earth, the theme park and gift shop.
3. Because they no longer had Engineering skills, the rides were too dangerous. Earth became just a gift shop instead.
What theme do these details suggest?
Gift shops are the most important part of any experience.
Earth’s transformation into a theme park improved quality of life. D
People should focus more on entertainment than education.
Without preserving knowledge and skills, society may decline.
30s - Q8Humans moved past the age of learning, later seen as boring, into the age after the age of learning, in which learning was no longer valued - people preferred ignorance. What point is being made about human "progress"?
As we progress, we develop a more balanced approach to life, recognizing the importance of leisure and relaxation over constant learning.
Sometimes it's important to become more focused on practical skills, rather than only academic goals.
Sometimes human advancement may lead to education becoming less valuable and to us losing our natural curiosity.
People need a deeper understanding of their own limitations and to consider other parts of life more important than always learning.
30s - Q9What does the author likely mean when he says: "we are a theme park without the park part, which is to say we are basically just a theme"?
Earth has become more focused on selling ideas and images than offering real experiences.
The theme park was closed permanently due to lack of visitors.The author misses going to theme parks for fun and nostalgia.
The rides at the theme park were upgraded, leaving only the decorations behind.
30s - Q10
To whom might the narrator be referring when using the pronoun "we" throughout the story?
The narrator uses "we" and "us" to refer to the humans who left Earth.
The narrator uses "we" and "us" to refer to the people who now live on Earth.
The narrator uses "we" and "us" to refer to all humans.
30s - Q11
The narrator tells how "Earth: The Planet" has undergone several name changes. What point might the author be making?
The whole planet has been just a brand for centuries.
The name changes don't matter as long as the Earth stays the same.
The only thing that people remember about Earth is that is is a planet.
The Earth has been invaded for centuries by a race called marketers.
30s - Q12
How does the narrator's use of language reveal the author's attitude toward the story topic?
The author uses humor to show that he strongly approves of modern consumer culture.
The author uses humor to show that he disapproves of modern consumer culture.
30s - Q13
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