04-29-2011, 11:52 PM
Q1:Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: (Marks 10)
Between the first reported damage and the time of the sinking, approximately 3 to 4 hours later, seas of 25 to 30 feet and winds gusting to 80 knots were variously observed. Without exception, expert testimony has affirmed the fact that seas in shoal waters are inherently more violent and wild than in open water. It follows, therefore, that subsequent to her initial sustained damage, the FitzGerald suffered progressive damage from laboring, rolling, and pitching for the next 3 to 4 hours as it proceeded toward Whitefish Point Light.
At or about 1730, Captain Woodard aboard the Swedish vessel Avafors received a report from Captain McSorley stating the Fitzgerald had a "bad list," had lost both radars and was taking heavy seas over the deck in one of the worst seas he had ever been in. In approximately 2 hours from the initial report of a list, the Fitzgerald had acquired a "bad list" and sustained the loss of both radars.
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes later at or about 1910, the Fitzgerald reported it was holding its own. This was the last transmission ever heard from the Fitzgerald. Aside from the expert testimony elicited at the Coast Guard Marine Board hearing, it is self-evident that Captain McSorley had a damaged ship, and that he did not know how damaged she was.
It is true that initial damage to the Fitzgerald could have been sustained by other means, but it would be a most unlikely coincidence that damage was sustained at the same approximate time that she was reported by Captain Cooper of the SS Anderson to be in close or over shoal waters.
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Q1. What is the significance of the "shoal waters" described in the first and
the fourth paragraphs? (3)
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Q2. Based upon the last transmission from the Fitzgerald, what does the
author of the passage conclude? (3)
Q3. What can the reader infer about the condition of the Fitzgerald based
upon the 1730 report? (2)
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Q4. Choose the best option to answer the following statements:
1. In the first paragraph of the passage, the author makes an assumption about
how the Fitzgerald sank. Identify the assumption on which the author's
argument is based. (1)
A. The author assumes the ship sank as the result of the storm.
B. The author assumes that the ship broke apart in heavy seas.
C. The author assumes that the Fitzgerald sustained damage 3-4 hours prior to
the time she sank.
D. The author assumes that the captain did not know he was in shallow waters.
E. The author assumes the waves were at least 25 feet high.
2. The author adopts the position that the Fitzgerald damaged its hull in
shallow water but the ship is stuck deep in the mud in more than 500 feet of
extremely cold water. How could the author's hypothesis about hull damage
have been tested? (1)
A. Examine the hull using a submersible.
B. Examine the shoal for evidence of damage by the ship.
C. Examine the hull using side-penetrating sonar.
D. Examine the hull by using a remote controlled camera.
E. Review records from the ship and other ships in the area.
Q2. Mark the following statements as true or false and CHANGE the false statements into correct ones. (Marks 5)
1- If we read rapidly our comprehension will necessarily suffer. True/ False
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2- Vocalization process is helpful in improving our reading skill. True/ False
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3- Text-based information is used for quick reference. True/ False
……………………………………………………………….
4- Fact is a statement that can be proved true through objective evidence. True/ False
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5- In any argument whether it is good or bad, one must make a point and then provide support i.e. persuasive and logical evidence, to back it up. True/ False
Between the first reported damage and the time of the sinking, approximately 3 to 4 hours later, seas of 25 to 30 feet and winds gusting to 80 knots were variously observed. Without exception, expert testimony has affirmed the fact that seas in shoal waters are inherently more violent and wild than in open water. It follows, therefore, that subsequent to her initial sustained damage, the FitzGerald suffered progressive damage from laboring, rolling, and pitching for the next 3 to 4 hours as it proceeded toward Whitefish Point Light.
At or about 1730, Captain Woodard aboard the Swedish vessel Avafors received a report from Captain McSorley stating the Fitzgerald had a "bad list," had lost both radars and was taking heavy seas over the deck in one of the worst seas he had ever been in. In approximately 2 hours from the initial report of a list, the Fitzgerald had acquired a "bad list" and sustained the loss of both radars.
Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes later at or about 1910, the Fitzgerald reported it was holding its own. This was the last transmission ever heard from the Fitzgerald. Aside from the expert testimony elicited at the Coast Guard Marine Board hearing, it is self-evident that Captain McSorley had a damaged ship, and that he did not know how damaged she was.
It is true that initial damage to the Fitzgerald could have been sustained by other means, but it would be a most unlikely coincidence that damage was sustained at the same approximate time that she was reported by Captain Cooper of the SS Anderson to be in close or over shoal waters.
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Q1. What is the significance of the "shoal waters" described in the first and
the fourth paragraphs? (3)
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Q2. Based upon the last transmission from the Fitzgerald, what does the
author of the passage conclude? (3)
Q3. What can the reader infer about the condition of the Fitzgerald based
upon the 1730 report? (2)
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Q4. Choose the best option to answer the following statements:
1. In the first paragraph of the passage, the author makes an assumption about
how the Fitzgerald sank. Identify the assumption on which the author's
argument is based. (1)
A. The author assumes the ship sank as the result of the storm.
B. The author assumes that the ship broke apart in heavy seas.
C. The author assumes that the Fitzgerald sustained damage 3-4 hours prior to
the time she sank.
D. The author assumes that the captain did not know he was in shallow waters.
E. The author assumes the waves were at least 25 feet high.
2. The author adopts the position that the Fitzgerald damaged its hull in
shallow water but the ship is stuck deep in the mud in more than 500 feet of
extremely cold water. How could the author's hypothesis about hull damage
have been tested? (1)
A. Examine the hull using a submersible.
B. Examine the shoal for evidence of damage by the ship.
C. Examine the hull using side-penetrating sonar.
D. Examine the hull by using a remote controlled camera.
E. Review records from the ship and other ships in the area.
Q2. Mark the following statements as true or false and CHANGE the false statements into correct ones. (Marks 5)
1- If we read rapidly our comprehension will necessarily suffer. True/ False
……………………………………………………………….
2- Vocalization process is helpful in improving our reading skill. True/ False
……………………………………………………………….
3- Text-based information is used for quick reference. True/ False
……………………………………………………………….
4- Fact is a statement that can be proved true through objective evidence. True/ False
……………………………………………………………….
5- In any argument whether it is good or bad, one must make a point and then provide support i.e. persuasive and logical evidence, to back it up. True/ False
