English Reading/Writing Grade 11 Advanced
WRITING STRATEGIES AND MECHANICS
1 Choose the words that belong in the blank.
My brother was always fascinated by how the human heart works, so it was not surprising that he became _____________. A an audiologist B a cardiologist C a dermatologist D an anthropologist
2 Choose the words that belong in the blank.
A new computer store is opening this weekend. It’s name,__________ , means it is a very big store. A Computer Kilomart B Computer Dynomart C Computer Extramart D Computer Megamart
3 Choose the word that belongs in the blank.
Many people in the world face a _________of clean drinking water. Clean drinking water is either far away or simply not available. A shortage B development C source D variety
4 Choose the word that belongs in the blank.
Scientists study changes in air pressure and wind movements to help ________ what the weather will be in the future. A capture B handle C predict D revise
Read the paragraphs below and answer the questions that follow. The Overfishing of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (1) Atlantic bluefin tuna are warm-blooded fish that inhabit the waters of the North Atlantic and its adjacent seas. (2) These fish are fast and powerful swimmers that weigh 250 kilograms on average and grow up to two meters long. (3) _______ , their speed and size are no match for longline fishing. (4) In an effort to meet the ever-growing demand for bluefin tuna, more fishermen are employing the practice of longline fishing. (5) This method of fishing deploys a fishing line that can be between 1 and 97 kilometers long. (6) Bait is attached to hooks that are spaced evenly along the line. (7) As bluefin tuna go for the bait, they become caught on the line. (8) Because bluefin tuna travel in schools and because these lines are left in place for numerous hours, a large number of fish can be caught at