Inside Writing Intro Level: Unit 4 Test

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________

Part 1

Vocabulary

Use four of the words below to complete the sentences.

accurate assist error individual

initial objective relax resource

1. Marian is studying sociology. Her ________ is to become a social worker.

2. The library is a great ________ for periodicals. You can search online for articles.

3. If you can’t find something, there is a librarian to ________ you.

4. The library is also a good place to ________ and study quietly.

Read each sentence and circle the best answer.

5. She ________ wanted to be teacher, but later changed her mind.

A) objectively
B) initially
C) individually
D) accurately

6. There is a(n) ________ in the data. The city’s population is 300,000, not 30,000.
A) resource
B) objective
C) error
D) initial

7. These directions are not ________. I can’t find the building.

A) accurate
B) initial
C) objective
D) assist

8. A career choice is a(n) ________ decision. Everyone has different skills and abilities.
A) resource
B) accurate
C) initial
D) individual

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9. After my final exams, I plan to ________ and enjoy the summer.
A) assist
B) relax
C) resource
D) individual

10. My ________ is to get a part-time job at the library.

A) resource
B) initial
C) objective
D) error

Grammar

Match the beginning of each sentence with the correct ending.

_____ 11. There is

_____ 12. There are

A) some students who speak three or four languages in my class.

B) a study that shows bilingual students have higher-level thinking skills.

_____ 13. There was

_____ 14. There were

A) one student who spoke five languages: French, Arabic, German, Spanish, and English.
B) ten students who spoke only one language.

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Part 2

Read the following personal narrative and then answer the questions.

The Good Problem

By Duncan Maugham

Some problems are stressful, but I had a good problem. I recently graduated with a
degree in sociology. I applied for two positions. The first position was as a counselor1 at a Youth
Services Center. The job involved coaching young people. The objective was to encourage them
to stay in school.
The second position was as a research assistant with the local government. The research
involved collecting data about issues affecting young people. The job involved writing
proposals2 to get money for more programs and resources.
I interviewed for both positions. To my surprise, I received two job offers! I couldn’t
decide which position to accept. There were interesting things about both positions. What a good
problem!
For the past three summers, I’ve worked as a summer camp counselor. I love working
with young people. They like me because I’m close to their age. I decided that finding money for
programs and resources is the best way to help young people. I chose the research position. It
was the right decision.
1
counselor someone who gives advice about a problem or situation
2
proposals plans or suggestions

15. How can you tell that this article is a personal narrative?
A) It talks about a problem and a solution.
B) It gives advice about choosing a career.
C) It tells about a challenging issue in society.
D) It describes something that happened in the writer’s life.

16. Which sentence describes the writer’s problem?

A) Some problems are stressful, but I had a good problem.
B) I recently graduated with a degree in sociology.
C) To my surprise, I received two job offers!
D) I chose the research position.

17. Which sentence tells how the writer solves the problem?
A) There were interesting things about both positions.
B) For the past three summers, I’ve worked as a summer camp counselor.
C) I decided that finding money for programs and resources is the best way to help young
people.
D) It was the right decision.

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18. Which of the following is a background event in the writer’s life?
A) He worked as a summer camp counselor for three years.
B) He interviewed for two positions.
C) He enjoys working with young people.
D) He made the right decision.

Is the following sentence a supporting detail? Circle Yes if it is a supporting detail or No if it isn’t.

19. The writer applied for two positions after graduating with a degree in sociology.
A) Yes
B) No

20. Young people like the writer because he is close to their age.
A) Yes
B) No

Part 3

Writing Assignment

Imagine that you have been offered two jobs in your field of study. Write a paragraph describing
the positions. What final decision did you make? Why? Organize your paragraph as a problem-
solution story, with supporting details that describe your feelings, and a conclusion. Include an
event from your background.

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