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

תרגול

1. What is the writer's implied attitude? The new library is a welcome addition that the town clearly needed.

   1. critical
   2. supportive

2. What is the writer's implied attitude? The company promised cleaner air, yet the smoke is as thick as before.

   1. critical
   2. supportive

3. What is the writer's implied attitude? Thanks to the volunteers, the beach has never looked better.

   1. critical
   2. supportive

4. What is the writer's implied attitude? The 'modern' app crashes every time it opens.

   1. critical
   2. supportive

5. Read the argument about homework. Homework should be limited in primary school. Some people claim that homework teaches responsibility. Yet responsibility can be taught through classroom tasks as well. Studies of young pupils show little link between long homework and better grades. Copy the phrase that introduces the opposing view.

6. Read the argument about city cycling. Where lanes were added, the number of cyclists often rose quickly. Cities should build more bike lanes. Opponents say that bike lanes take space from cars. Nevertheless, fewer cars on the road means less traffic for everyone. Copy the phrase that introduces the opposing view.

7. Read the argument about four-day school week. A four-day school week deserves a trial. Some schools that tried it reported better attendance. It is often said that pupils would forget more over a long weekend. However, the extra day could be used for projects and revision. Copy the phrase that introduces the opposing view.

8. Read the argument about phones in class. Supporters of phones argue that they are useful learning tools. Yet a shared class tablet can do the same job without the distractions. Phones should stay in bags during lessons. Teachers report that notifications break students' concentration. Copy the phrase that introduces the opposing view.

9. Read the short argument about homework. Homework should be limited in primary school. Some people claim that homework teaches responsibility. Yet responsibility can be taught through classroom tasks as well. Studies of young pupils show little link between long homework and better grades. What is the role of this sentence: "Some people claim that homework teaches responsibility."

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

10. Read the short argument about city cycling. Where lanes were added, the number of cyclists often rose quickly. Cities should build more bike lanes. Opponents say that bike lanes take space from cars. Nevertheless, fewer cars on the road means less traffic for everyone. What is the role of this sentence: "Nevertheless, fewer cars on the road means less traffic for everyone."

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

11. Read the short argument about four-day school week. A four-day school week deserves a trial. Some schools that tried it reported better attendance. It is often said that pupils would forget more over a long weekend. However, the extra day could be used for projects and revision. What is the role of this sentence: "A four-day school week deserves a trial."

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

12. Read the short argument about phones in class. Supporters of phones argue that they are useful learning tools. Yet a shared class tablet can do the same job without the distractions. Phones should stay in bags during lessons. Teachers report that notifications break students' concentration. What is the role of this sentence: "Teachers report that notifications break students' concentration."

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

13. Read the argument about homework. Homework should be limited in primary school. Some people claim that homework teaches responsibility. Yet responsibility can be taught through classroom tasks as well. Studies of young pupils show little link between long homework and better grades. Which word shows that the writer is answering the opposing view?

    1. Yet
    2. However
    3. Nevertheless
    4. Because

14. Read the argument about city cycling. Where lanes were added, the number of cyclists often rose quickly. Cities should build more bike lanes. Opponents say that bike lanes take space from cars. Nevertheless, fewer cars on the road means less traffic for everyone. Which word shows that the writer is answering the opposing view?

    1. However
    2. Nevertheless
    3. Yet
    4. Because

15. Read the argument about four-day school week. A four-day school week deserves a trial. Some schools that tried it reported better attendance. It is often said that pupils would forget more over a long weekend. However, the extra day could be used for projects and revision. Which word shows that the writer is answering the opposing view?

    1. Yet
    2. Nevertheless
    3. However
    4. Because

16. Read the argument about phones in class. Supporters of phones argue that they are useful learning tools. Yet a shared class tablet can do the same job without the distractions. Phones should stay in bags during lessons. Teachers report that notifications break students' concentration. Which word shows that the writer is answering the opposing view?

    1. However
    2. Nevertheless
    3. Because
    4. Yet