8 ASH - Week 3

What is the main purpose of the text?

• to create a well-informed interest in SKA

• to show that the SKA will provide value for money

• to warn against excessive expectations for the SKA

• to compare the SKA's advantages and disadvantages

Which definition of sport would best support Travis' argument?

• a game or activity requiring physical effort or skill that is participated in for enjoyment, following a set of rules

• an athletic activity, often of a competitive nature

• a challenging activity requiring a level of skill, undertaken for amusement or competition

• a relaxing or enjoyable activity pursued by an individual or team

What was the main purpose of the visible clockwork mechanism inside the Mechanical Turk?

• to allow the machine to evaluate its chess moves

• to facilitate the movement of the Turk's left arm

• to allow von Kempelen to manipulate the machine for onlookers

• to provide the appearance of complex calculating ability

What is the main purpose of the text?

• to give a summary of the history of eating insects

• to warn readers that not all insects are safe to eat

• to convince readers of the benefits of eating insects

• to give facts about eating insects

What is the narrator's attitude towards the events in this poem?

• relief

• wonder

• confusion

• nervousness

The text shows the kit is special because ...

• It has many colours in it.

• It can be used to paint things.

• It is made from tin.

• It is small enough to carry with you.

The writer suggest that alchemists' ideas what about mercury and sulfur?

• were logical given their assumptions.

• contained a small element of truth.

• were based on insufficient thought.

• remained popular despite contrary evidence.

Overall, what is the discussion based on?

• the high jump representing all the key aspects of sport

• one dictionary's definition of sport

• the students' own experiences of gaming

• reaching an established consensus