STAAR English I High School 2023 - Past Paper

contradict the assumption that early inhabitants of Venice were unskilled

illustrate the unique building method in a way people today can understand

explain the importance of the wooden stakes in building a secure foundation

support the key idea that Venice was a wealthy city with many grand palaces

Venice's natural strategic position on the sea, along with its special design, helped make it a wealthy city.

(paragraph 7)

The centerpiece was the S-shaped Grand Canal, which served, as it still does, as Venice's main "boulevard."

(paragraph 8)

What had once been a lowly marsh had become a masterpiece of urban development and an example of how humans can depend on, benefit from, and modify the natural environment at the same time. (paragraph 8)

Those ancient pilings still provide firm support for Venice's beautiful buildings, which in turn support Venice's tourist industry. (paragraph 10)

To emphasize Venice's transformation and the many challenges it has overcome over time

To entertain the reader with the dramatic story of Venice's founding and the people who inhabit the city today

To inform the reader about historical developments in engineering and urban planning that work effectively with

nature

To discuss the historical significance of the city and place it in a larger context

They highlight the author's skepticism about the cultural life of the city.

They underscore the author's academic background and commitment to objectivity.

They suggest the author's amazement and enthusiasm for the topic.

They show that the author approaches this technical subject from a poetic standpoint.

They lacked knowledge of the newest technology.

They depended on nearby cities for basic necessities.

They did not understand why parts of the city began to flood.

They needed to adapt to their environment.

Instead of car-filled streets, the city of Venice in Italy has a system of winding canals. (paragraph 1)

The islands had long been used by fishermen but were inhospitable and mostly uninhabited. (paragraph 3)

Although many of the refugees eventually returned to the mainland, some people remained on the islands.

(paragraph 4)

Even so, Venice's natural-turned-urban setting has special challenges. (paragraph 11)

Tidal effects have remained relatively constant over the history of the city.

Flooding in the city can be predicted by the MOSE system.

The location provided unexpected opportunities for developing the city.

The boundaries of the city will continue to shrink.

Venice is a beautiful city with famous artwork on display almost everywhere. This includes the Santa Maria Della Salute church and numerous other buildings, especially the palaces that were built by wealthy inhabitants when the city was at its height. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists, who come from all over the world to see its canals and sit at the cafés.

Venice is a beautiful city with unique geography. Built on a network of islands, it has at least 150 canals. Early inhabitants constructed buildings atop wooden stakes, including grand palaces and marble churches during the Renaissance. These stakes lasted hundreds of years because of chemical transformations under the water. Nevertheless, the city still floods regularly.

Venice is a World Heritage Site, celebrated for its architecture. Located on 118 islands, the city is organized around waterways or canals. The islands had weak silt and sand that would not support large buildings, so stakes had to be pounded down to reach solid clay for building to begin.

Venice is sometimes called the Floating City. Instead of streets, it has more than a hundred canals. The buildings, many from the Renaissance, are supported on wooden stakes driven deep into the clay below the surface. In order to preserve this historic city from flooding, engineers over time have developed creative solutions, a process that continues to this day.

Believed

Confided

Hinted

Assured

The man's neediness suggests that it is important to offer help to those who require it.

The man's strength shows that people should not be judged by their appearance.

The man's determination in the face of struggle teaches that people should not be afraid to encounter failure.

The man's cheerfulness reveals that a positive outlook has the power to lift the spirits of others.

His strong voice belied the web of wrinkles that covered his face. (paragraph 7)

He looked relieved that Joey was willing to play the role of benefactor. (paragraph 9)

Something compelled him to spend a bit more time with this genial stranger. (paragraph 20)

The old man and the teen regarded each other for a moment, and then they shook hands. (paragraph 21)

Joey’s thoughts reflect his fear that his best effort is not sufficient, but the man’s regard for Joey reminds him of his worthiness.

Joey's thoughts indicate that he feels disconnected from the other players, but the man's kindness helps Joey feel less lonely.

Joey's thoughts reveal his frustration about being treated unfairly, but the man's grateful attitude helps Joey feel respected.

Joey's thoughts show his irritation toward his team captain, but the man's graciousness helps Joey be forgiving.

building suspense about how Joey will perform during the next scrimmage

creating confusion about how well Joey actually performed

communicating the anxiety Joey feels about allowing opposing players to score against his team

portraying the anger Joey combats as he considers the actions of teammates

ignore the errors in the opinions others have about her

stop focusing on her imperfections

forget about past wrongs that have been done to her

use her maturity to avoid making hasty judgments about others

The speaker thinks that she has been treated unfairly by others.

The speaker hopes that others will notice the changes she has made.

The speaker feels that her past mistakes were not errors after all.

The speaker believes that she should accept herself as she is.