Lesson 1 Critical Thinking and Critical Writing

Lesson 1 单元测验

1、单选题:
‏Which of the following is an example of critical thinking? ​‏​
选项:
A: You tell a friend the contents of this MOOC.
B: Bill obeys the orders of the officer during the military training (军训).
C: Lisa tosses a coin to decide whether she should choose to work in Beijing or Shanghai.
D: Mary shops online according to the ratings.
答案: 【 Mary shops online according to the ratings.

2、单选题:
‏What is the main point of view of this passage?‌‏‌‏Why do so many women seem obsessed with their weight and body shape? Are they really that unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves?‌‏In today’s society, the expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident. Fashion, magazines, talk shows, and “lite” and fat-free food in stores and restaurants are all daily reminders of these expectations. For instance, the latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin: shorts have become shorter, to the point of being scarcely larger than a pair of underpants. These styles are only flattering on the slimmest of bodies, and many women who were previously happy with their bodies may emerge from the dressing room after a run-in with these styles and decide that it must be diet time again.‌‏It seems that this obsession with the perfect body and a woman’s appearance has grown to monumental heights. Now many people feel that this problem is disappearing. People have begun to assume that women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.” But it is ironic. What has happened is that the sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body…‌‏‌
选项:
A: Women should not be obsessed with their weight and body shape.
B: It’s the social expectations for women and their bodies that make them obsessed with their weight and body shape
C: Women are really unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves.
D: Now many people feel that the problem of women paying too much attention to their body shape is disappearing.
答案: 【 It’s the social expectations for women and their bodies that make them obsessed with their weight and body shape

3、单选题:
‏What conflicting idea does the author consider?  ​‏​‏​‏Why do so many women seem obsessed with their weight and body shape? Are they really that unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves?​‏In today’s society, the expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident. Fashion, magazines, talk shows, and “lite” and fat-free food in stores and restaurants are all daily reminders of these expectations. For instance, the latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin: shorts have become shorter, to the point of being scarcely larger than a pair of underpants. These styles are only flattering on the slimmest of bodies, and many women who were previously happy with their bodies may emerge from the dressing room after a run-in with these styles and decide that it must be diet time again.​‏It seems that this obsession with the perfect body and a woman’s appearance has grown to monumental heights. Now many people feel that this problem is disappearing. People have begun to assume that women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.” But it is ironic. What has happened is that the sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body…​‏​‏​
选项:
A: Women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.”
B: Sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body.
C: The expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident.
D: None.
答案: 【 Women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.”

4、多选题:
‍What reasons or evidence does the author use to support the main point of view in the passage?‏‍‏‍‏‍Why do so many women seem obsessed with their weight and body shape? Are they really that unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves?‏‍In today’s society, the expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident. Fashion, magazines, talk shows, and “lite” and fat-free food in stores and restaurants are all daily reminders of these expectations. For instance, the latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin: shorts have become shorter, to the point of being scarcely larger than a pair of underpants. These styles are only flattering on the slimmest of bodies, and many women who were previously happy with their bodies may emerge from the dressing room after a run-in with these styles and decide that it must be diet time again.‏‍It seems that this obsession with the perfect body and a woman’s appearance has grown to monumental heights. Now many people feel that this problem is disappearing. People have begun to assume that women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.” But it is ironic. What has happened is that the sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body…‏‍ ‏‍‏
选项:
A: Some examples of daily reminders of the expectations.
B: Some quotations from magazines and talk shows.
C:  The latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin.
D: Names of the women who went on a diet after reading a fashion magazine.
答案: 【 Some examples of daily reminders of the expectations.;
 The latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin.

5、判断题:
Read the following passage and tell if it is a piece of critical writing. ‎‎‍Why do so many women seem obsessed with their weight and body shape? Are they really that unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves?‎‍In today’s society, the expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident. Fashion, magazines, talk shows, and “lite” and fat-free food in stores and restaurants are all daily reminders of these expectations. For instance, the latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin: shorts have become shorter, to the point of being scarcely larger than a pair of underpants. These styles are only flattering on the slimmest of bodies, and many women who were previously happy with their bodies may emerge from the dressing room after a run-in with these styles and decide that it must be diet time again.‎‍It seems that this obsession with the perfect body and a woman’s appearance has grown to monumental heights. Now many people feel that this problem is disappearing. People have begun to assume that women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.” But it is ironic. What has happened is that the sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body…‎‍‎‍‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验1

1、多选题:
‎Which of the following types of writing are critical essays? ‌‎‌
选项:
A: A movie review
B: A news report
C: An editorial
D: A summary of a book
答案: 【 A movie review;
An editorial

2、判断题:
One characteristic of critical essays is: A critical essay must present a clear point of view.‎‎‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

3、判断题:
One characteristic of critical essays is: They must use real-life examples.‎‌‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

4、判断题:
‏One characteristic of critical essays is: Their purpose of writing is to criticize or challenge a commonly-accepted opinion. ‎‏‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

5、判断题:
‎One characteristic of critical essays is: The essay should justify the author’s opinion with reasons and evidence.​‎​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

6、判断题:
‏One characteristic of critical essays is: They weigh up conflicting ideas.‍‏‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验2

1、判断题:
‏I feel I have messed up my chances of becoming a great singer. “Mess up” is a phrasal verb. So a more formal version of the sentence could be “I feel I have spoiled my chances of becoming a great singer.”​‏​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

2、判断题:
​I am so psyched about my vacation! “Psyched” is too colloquial for formal writing. “I am so excited about my vacation!” can be more suitable.‌​‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

3、判断题:
‍It goes without saying that you will be paid for the extra hours you work. “It goes without saying” is a cliché, because a lot of people, especially Chinese students, use it in their writing.‍‍‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

Lesson 2 Understanding Arguments and Essay Structure

Lesson2 单元测验

1、单选题:
‏What is the sentence that tells the author’s point of view in an essay called?     ‎
选项:
A: thesis
B: thesis statement
C:  introduction
D: conclusion
答案: 【 thesis statement

2、单选题:
‌Where does the thesis statement of an essay normally appear? ‌
选项:
A: In the introduction section.
B: In the body section.
C: In the conclusion section.
D:  
答案: 【 In the introduction section.

3、多选题:
‌What are the three essential parts of a critical essay?   ‌
选项:
A: introduction
B: body
C: conclusion
D: paragraph
答案: 【 introduction;
body;
conclusion

4、多选题:
‍Which of the following statements are true according to this lesson?‎
选项:
A: As a writer, I should use an extended argument to support its thesis statement.
B: In order to persuade my reader, I should avoid mentioning any ideas that go against my own.
C: Considering conflicting ideas and refuting them can make my essay more convincing.
D: Repeating the thesis statement in the conclusion is the only way to wind up my essay.
答案: 【 As a writer, I should use an extended argument to support its thesis statement.;
Considering conflicting ideas and refuting them can make my essay more convincing.

5、判断题:
‍The three essential elements of an argument are the thesis, premises and the logic between the thesis and premises.‏
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

6、判断题:
‍This is not an argument: Nanotechnology encompasses a wide range of materials that, because of their small size, exhibit novel chemical or biological properties. ‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

7、判断题:
‎This is an argument: In my view, the American people deserve answers, not guesses. I have proposed that we obtain these answers in a responsible and bipartisan manner. –Conyers  ‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

8、判断题:
‏This is an argument: We brought various kinds of fishes ashore and turned them loose in the meadow, but in all cases they were a disappointment—no legs came. It was strange; we could not understand it. Within a week they had all wandered back to the water, and seemed better satisfied there. We took this as evidence that fish as a rule do not care for the land. –Eve’s Diary, p. 78‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验1

1、判断题:

The chickens in the following caricature are making an argument.

‌选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

2、判断题:

​Student A in the following caricature is making an argument.

‏选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验2

1、判断题:
‍ This is an argument: Genetic engineering really worries me. I don’t think it should be allowed. ‌‍‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

2、判断题:
​ This is an argument: Genetic engineering should be curtailed because there hasn’t been sufficient research into what happens when new varieties are created without natural predators to hold them in check.  ‍​‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

3、判断题:
​This is an argument: Biscuits can be bad for your teeth. We often eat mid-morning when the effects of breakfast have worn off. Biscuit companies, like other food manufacturers, require their employees to wear hats to hold back their hair for health and safety reasons. ‏​‏
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

随堂测验3

1、单选题:
​Read the essay, “Working at McDonald’s”. Which paragraph(s) can be considered as the introduction section of the essay? ‎
选项:
A: Paragraph 1.
B: Paragraphs 1-2.
C: Paragraphs 1-3.
D: Paragraphs 1-4.
答案: 【 Paragraphs 1-3.

2、单选题:
​Which paragraphs consist of the body section of the essay, “Working at McDonald’s”?‏
选项:
A: Paragraphs 2-19.
B: Paragraphs 3-21.
C: Paragraphs 4-20.
D: Paragraphs 5-21.
答案: 【 Paragraphs 4-20.

3、单选题:
​Which paragraphs are the conclusion of the essay, “Working at McDonald’s”?​
选项:
A: Paragraph 22.
B: Paragraphs 21-22.
C: Paragraphs 20-22.
D: Paragraphs 19-22.
答案: 【 Paragraphs 21-22.

随堂测验4

1、多选题:
‏What are the basic functions of the introduction section of a critical essay?‌‏‌
选项:
A: To introduce the topic.
B: To state the thesis statement.
C: To support the thesis with details.
D: To tell how important the topic is.
答案: 【 To introduce the topic.;
To state the thesis statement.

随堂测验5

1、单选题:
‎Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? ‌‎‌
选项:
A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side.
B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples.
C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons.
D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.
答案: 【 The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.

随堂测验6

1、判断题:
‍In the conclusion of an essay the author should always repeat the thesis statement.‌‍‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

2、判断题:
‎One function of the essay conclusion is to reemphasize the main thesis of the essay. ‌‎‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

3、判断题:
‌An essay conclusion serves the same function as those of an essay introduction.‍‌‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

4、判断题:
‎The conclusion section of an essay is the only place that the author’s main point of view should be presented. ‏‎‏
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

随堂测验7

1、填空题:
‌Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the be verbs with an action verb. (请用一个英文词作答,全部小写) ‏‌I was alive after two brutal battles. ‏‌I ___________ two brutal battles.‏
答案: 【 survived

2、填空题:
​Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the be verbs with an action verb. (请用一个英文词作答,全部小写) ‌​This article is a report on the devastating accident. ‌​This article ___________ on the devastating accident.‌​‌
答案: 【 reports

3、填空题:
​Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the be verbs with an action verb. (请用一个英文词作答,全部小写) ​​James is the inventor of this ingenious machine. ​​James ___________ this ingenious machine.​​​
答案: 【 invented

4、填空题:
‎(填空题)  Please change the following sentence into active voice. (请用一个英文词作答,全部小写)‌‎This novel was bought by Michael as a gift. ‌‎Michael __________ this novel as a gift.‌‎‌
答案: 【 bought

5、填空题:
​(填空题)  Please change the following sentence into active voice. (请用一个英文词作答,全部小写)‍​The whole town was ruined by the flood. ‍​The flood _________ the whole town.‍​‍
答案: 【 ruined

6、填空题:
‏Please change the following sentence into active voice. (请用一个英文词作答,全部小写)‏‏ ‏‏New polices were released by the government last week.‏‏The government __________ new policies last week.‏‏‏
答案: 【 released

Lesson 3 Writing Theses and Introductions

Lesson 3 单元测验

1、多选题:
​What are the major functions of the introduction section of a critical essay?‏​‏
选项:
A:  Introducing the topic.
B: Presenting the thesis.
C: Supporting the thesis.
D: Signposting the reader.
答案: 【  Introducing the topic.;
Presenting the thesis.

2、多选题:
​Which of the following should be considered when you evaluate the thesis statement of a critical essay? ‎​‎
选项:
A:  Is it a complete sentence?
B: Is the issue both narrow & broad?
C: Is any reasons included?
D: Is the position clear & debatable?
答案: 【  Is it a complete sentence?;
Is the issue both narrow & broad?;
Is the position clear & debatable?

3、判断题:
‏This is a proper thesis statement for a critical essay: Men and women are very different.‍‏‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

4、判断题:
‎This is a proper thesis statement for a critical essay: Men and women are often treated differently in the Japanese society. ‌‎‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

5、判断题:
‏This is a proper thesis statement for a critical essay: Bike-sharing brings about transportation convenience to the public. ‍‏‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

6、判断题:
 This is a proper thesis statement for a critical essay: Bike-sharing benefits both the society and the individuals.​‎​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验1

1、判断题:
​This statement is arguable: Dogs make the best pets.‏
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

2、判断题:
This statement is arguable: As a result, more stopping places were set up along motorways to enable drivers to take a break.​‏​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

3、判断题:
This statement is arguable: Television has a disastrous impact on children.‍‏‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

4、判断题:
‍This statement is arguable: The Pacific is the largest ocean.‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

5、判断题:
‏This statement is arguable: The room is crammed with people. ‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

6、判断题:
This statement is arguable: Bilingualism and multilingualism confer many benefits.‌‏‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

7、判断题:
This statement is arguable: Cellphones should be banned from classrooms‎‍‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

8、判断题:
‏This statement is arguable: My favorite singer is Lady Gaga. ‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

9、判断题:
This statement is arguable: Vehicle exhaust gases are the chief cause to smog.‏‍‏
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验2

1、多选题:
‎Choose from the following topics the one(s) that you think appropriate for an essay. ‍
选项:
A: The quality of education.
B: The significance of education.
C: The influence of historical events.
D: Renaissance’s influence on modern art.
答案: 【 The significance of education.;
Renaissance’s influence on modern art.

随堂测验3

1、判断题:
‏In this essay, I want to talk about the crime wave in our country. ‌‏‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

2、判断题:
‎The “baby boom” generation has changed American society in key ways. ‌‎‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

3、判断题:
‎Disease has shaped human history. ‍‎‍
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

4、判断题:
‎Sport helps alleviate people’s stress. ‌‎‌
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 正确

随堂测验4

1、判断题:
​In a thesis statement, the author only needs to tell what issue he/she is going to discuss in the essay.​
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【 错误

2、判断题:
‏A thesis statement should state clearly the author’s opinion on a certain issue. ‎
选项:
A: 正确
B: 错误
答案: 【

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