1. The song “We Are the World” was written by Quincy Jones.
Quincy Jones
the song “We Are the World”
no subject
2. A bible, a mail-order catalog, and newsreels of President Franklin D. Roosevelt were placed in a time capsule during the 1939 World’s Fair.
bible
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
no subject
3. Mistakes were made.
mistakes
made
no subject
4. The first flight in a balloon powered with a small steam engine and propeller was made by Frenchman Henri Giffard in 1852.
Henri Giffard
steam engine
no subject
5. The cotton textile industry in the United States was founded in 1790.
industry
United States
no subject
6. In 1917, the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which outlawed the manufacture, sale, or consumption of intoxicating liquors, was passed by Congress.
U.S. Constitution
Congress
no subject
7. The powerful empire of the Aztecs was crushed by Hernando Cortez in the sixteenth century.
Aztecs
Hernando Cortez
no subject
8. The famous quotation “Genius is two percent inspiration and ninety-eight percent perspiration” was uttered by Thomas Alva Edison.
Genius
Thomas Alva Edison
no subject
9. The first known radio broadcast in America was made in 1906 by a radio experimenter, Reginald Fessenden, in Brant Rock, Massachusetts.
America
radio experimenter
no subject
10. On the first Christmas during World War I, an unofficial truce was declared by British and German troops, who were enemies.
troops
World War I
no subject
In the following sentences, decide whether the boldface words or phrases are parallel. If
the elements are not parallel, choose the corrected sentence. Otherwise, choose “no
change.”
11. The traditional foods of a culture remind people of their shared past and are a way
to bind them together in the future.
The traditional foods of a culture remind people of their shared past and to bind them
together in the future.
The traditional foods of a culture remind people of their shared past and bind them
together in the future.
no change
12. The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and eating Chinese dishes have become popular all over the United States.
The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and Chinese dishes have become popular all over the United States.
The foods of immigrants sometimes become part of the majority culture; Italian food and the dishes people eat in China have become popular all over the United States.
no change
13. A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love
Indonesian restaurants and the British adore Indian ones.
A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as Dutch people eat a
lot of Indonesian food and Indian food is eaten by the British.
A former empire may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as Dutch people eat a
lot of Indonesian food and many Indian restaurants are popular in Great Britain.
no change
14. Sometimes, however, traditional favorite foods in one culture leave people from other cultures uninterested or they even feel disgusted.
Sometimes, however, traditional favorite foods in one culture leave people from other cultures uninterested or even disgusted.
Sometimes, however, traditional favorite foods in one culture leave people from other cultures uninterested or they may be disgusting.
no change
15. For example, Marmite, a brown, salty, yeast-based spread, is a delicacy in England.
For example, Marmite, a brown, salty, it is made of yeast spread, is a delicacy in England.
For example, Marmite, a brown, tasting of salt, yeast-based spread, is a delicacy in England.
no change
16. Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and its tasting extremely strong offend some people.
Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and its extremely strong taste offend some people.
Even Marmite’s makers admit that the pungent odor of Marmite and with an extremely strong taste offend some people.
no change
17. Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, passionate opponents, and very few diners are indifferent to them.
Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, some people hate them, and very few diners are indifferent to them.
Around the world, foods like fermented eggs and insect larvae attract faithful devotees, passionate opponents, and very few indifferent diners.
no change
18. Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area and people have never heard of them elsewhere.
Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area and who has heard of them elsewhere.
Regional foods in the United States are treasured in one area and unheard of elsewhere.
no change
19. New Yorkers eat knishes, Louisianans consume boudin, and Coloradans sample Rocky Mountain oysters.
New Yorkers eat knishes, boudin is consumed in Louisiana, and Coloradans sample Rocky Mountain oysters.
New Yorkers eat knishes, boudin is consumed in Louisiana, and Rocky Mountain oysters are a taste treat in Colorado.
no change
20. When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to know others through their food than appreciating different social customs.
When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to know others through their food than different social customs.
When people try to communicate across cultures, it is often easier at first to get to know others through their food than to appreciate different social customs.
no change
attachment
14.doc
