Argument organization | תרגול מדורג | רמה B2 (5 יח״ל)

תרגול

1. Homework for young children (1) Young children benefit little from daily homework. (2) Research on primary pupils finds only a weak link between homework time and test results. (3) It is often said that homework teaches children responsibility. (4) Responsibility, however, can be developed just as well through household tasks and hobbies. What is the function of the third sentence in this argument?

   1. an opposing view
   2. the writer's main claim
   3. evidence supporting the claim
   4. the writer's answer to the opposing view

2. Music for every student (1) Every secondary school student should learn a musical instrument. (2) Learning music develops concentration, patience and the ability to work in a group. (3) Some people object that the timetable is already overloaded. (4) Nevertheless, even one short weekly lesson could bring these benefits without replacing core subjects. What is the function of the fourth sentence in this argument?

   1. the writer's main claim
   2. the writer's answer to the opposing view
   3. evidence supporting the claim
   4. an opposing view

3. Funding public libraries (1) Public libraries deserve far more government funding than they receive. (2) They offer free internet access, study space and courses to people who cannot afford them. (3) Sceptics maintain that libraries are unnecessary now that information is online. (4) This overlooks the fact that many households still lack reliable internet or a quiet place to study. What is the function of the second sentence in this argument?

   1. the writer's main claim
   2. an opposing view
   3. evidence supporting the claim
   4. the writer's answer to the opposing view

4. School uniforms (1) Secondary schools should abolish compulsory uniforms. (2) Choosing their own clothes gives students a chance to express their identity responsibly. (3) Supporters of uniforms insist that they reduce pressure to wear expensive brands. (4) In practice, though, students still compete over shoes, bags and phones. What is the function of the first sentence in this argument?

   1. evidence supporting the claim
   2. an opposing view
   3. the writer's answer to the opposing view
   4. the writer's main claim

5. Video games and learning (1) Video games can be a valuable learning tool. (2) Strategy games, for example, require players to plan ahead and manage limited resources. (3) Many parents fear that games are simply a waste of time. (4) But when time limits are agreed, games can complement rather than replace study. What is the function of the fourth sentence in this argument?

   1. the writer's answer to the opposing view
   2. the writer's main claim
   3. evidence supporting the claim
   4. an opposing view

6. A tax on plastic bags (1) A tax on plastic bags is an effective way to protect the environment. (2) In countries that introduced such a tax, the use of single-use bags dropped sharply within a year. (3) Some economists object that the tax hits low-income families hardest. (4) However, the cost is easily avoided by bringing a reusable bag, which many shops give away. What is the function of the third sentence in this argument?

   1. the writer's main claim
   2. an opposing view
   3. evidence supporting the claim
   4. the writer's answer to the opposing view

7. The council's 'improvement' of the park involved cutting down forty old trees to make room for a car park. What is the writer's implied attitude?

   1. The writer disapproves of the council's park plan.
   2. The writer approves of the council's park plan.
   3. The writer does not reveal an opinion.

8. Thanks to the late-night bus service, students can finally attend evening classes without worrying about getting home. What is the writer's implied attitude?

   1. The writer disapproves of the late-night bus service.
   2. The writer approves of the late-night bus service.
   3. The writer does not reveal an opinion.

9. The report lists the number of visitors to the museum in each month of the year and the price of a ticket. What is the writer's implied attitude?

   1. The writer approves of the museum.
   2. The writer disapproves of the museum.
   3. The writer does not reveal an opinion.

10. The 'healthy' cereal turned out to contain more sugar than a chocolate bar. What is the writer's implied attitude?

    1. The writer approves of the cereal.
    2. The writer disapproves of the cereal.
    3. The writer does not reveal an opinion.

11. The library's new opening hours mean that working people can visit in the evening for the first time in years. What is the writer's implied attitude?

    1. The writer disapproves of the library's new opening hours.
    2. The writer does not reveal an opinion.
    3. The writer approves of the library's new opening hours.

12. The school's new timetable starts at eight o'clock and ends at half past two, with two twenty-minute breaks. What is the writer's implied attitude?

    1. The writer does not reveal an opinion.
    2. The writer approves of the new timetable.
    3. The writer disapproves of the new timetable.

13. Homework for young children (1) Young children benefit little from daily homework. (2) Research on primary pupils finds only a weak link between homework time and test results. (3) It is often said that homework teaches children responsibility. (4) Responsibility, however, can be developed just as well through household tasks and hobbies. Which sentence presents the writer's answer to the opposing view? Write the number.

14. Music for every student (1) Every secondary school student should learn a musical instrument. (2) Learning music develops concentration, patience and the ability to work in a group. (3) Some people object that the timetable is already overloaded. (4) Nevertheless, even one short weekly lesson could bring these benefits without replacing core subjects. Which sentence presents evidence supporting the claim? Write the number.

15. Funding public libraries (1) Public libraries deserve far more government funding than they receive. (2) They offer free internet access, study space and courses to people who cannot afford them. (3) Sceptics maintain that libraries are unnecessary now that information is online. (4) This overlooks the fact that many households still lack reliable internet or a quiet place to study. Which sentence presents an opposing view? Write the number.

16. School uniforms (1) Secondary schools should abolish compulsory uniforms. (2) Choosing their own clothes gives students a chance to express their identity responsibly. (3) Supporters of uniforms insist that they reduce pressure to wear expensive brands. (4) In practice, though, students still compete over shoes, bags and phones. Which sentence presents the writer's answer to the opposing view? Write the number.

17. Video games and learning (1) Video games can be a valuable learning tool. (2) Strategy games, for example, require players to plan ahead and manage limited resources. (3) Many parents fear that games are simply a waste of time. (4) But when time limits are agreed, games can complement rather than replace study. Which sentence presents the writer's main claim? Write the number.

18. A tax on plastic bags (1) A tax on plastic bags is an effective way to protect the environment. (2) In countries that introduced such a tax, the use of single-use bags dropped sharply within a year. (3) Some economists object that the tax hits low-income families hardest. (4) However, the cost is easily avoided by bringing a reusable bag, which many shops give away. Which sentence presents evidence supporting the claim? Write the number.

19. Homework for young children (1) Young children benefit little from daily homework. (2) Research on primary pupils finds only a weak link between homework time and test results. (3) It is often said that homework teaches children responsibility. (4) Responsibility, however, can be developed just as well through household tasks and hobbies. Copy the reporting phrase in sentence 3 that introduces the opposing view (the words before "that").

20. Music for every student (1) Every secondary school student should learn a musical instrument. (2) Learning music develops concentration, patience and the ability to work in a group. (3) Some people object that the timetable is already overloaded. (4) Nevertheless, even one short weekly lesson could bring these benefits without replacing core subjects. Copy the reporting phrase in sentence 3 that introduces the opposing view (the words before "that").

21. Funding public libraries (1) Public libraries deserve far more government funding than they receive. (2) They offer free internet access, study space and courses to people who cannot afford them. (3) Sceptics maintain that libraries are unnecessary now that information is online. (4) This overlooks the fact that many households still lack reliable internet or a quiet place to study. Copy the reporting phrase in sentence 3 that introduces the opposing view (the words before "that").

22. School uniforms (1) Secondary schools should abolish compulsory uniforms. (2) Choosing their own clothes gives students a chance to express their identity responsibly. (3) Supporters of uniforms insist that they reduce pressure to wear expensive brands. (4) In practice, though, students still compete over shoes, bags and phones. Copy the reporting phrase in sentence 3 that introduces the opposing view (the words before "that").

23. Video games and learning (1) Video games can be a valuable learning tool. (2) Strategy games, for example, require players to plan ahead and manage limited resources. (3) Many parents fear that games are simply a waste of time. (4) But when time limits are agreed, games can complement rather than replace study. Copy the reporting phrase in sentence 3 that introduces the opposing view (the words before "that").

24. A tax on plastic bags (1) A tax on plastic bags is an effective way to protect the environment. (2) In countries that introduced such a tax, the use of single-use bags dropped sharply within a year. (3) Some economists object that the tax hits low-income families hardest. (4) However, the cost is easily avoided by bringing a reusable bag, which many shops give away. Copy the reporting phrase in sentence 3 that introduces the opposing view (the words before "that").