Grade 11E B Reading Round 1: Thanks For Filling Out
Grade 11E B Reading Round 1: Thanks For Filling Out
Name *
Qasim Sami
Email *
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In this text the author discusses the country of Turkey. How is the discussion of
Turkey structured? *
The author begins by describing a specific region of Turkey and then describes the whole
country.
The author begins by describing the government of Turkey and ends by describing the different
languages spoken in Turkey.
The author begins by describing the Aegean region of turkey and ends by describing the
Marmara region of Turkey.
The author begins by describing the whole country and then describes specific regions of it.
The author claims that Turkey's terrain is "remarkably varied". What evidence in the
text supports this claim? *
The mountains of Eastern Anatolia are not suited for farming the same fruits as the more
temperate regions of Turkey are.
Central Anatolia is a part of Turkey with plateau lands where grains and cotton are grown.
There are hills, plateaus, mountains, and low-lying coastal regions in Turkey.
The Marmara region of Turkey is known for its rolling hills, which are built up with houses.
The author also claims that Turkey's climate is remarkably varied. What evidence
in the text supports this claim? *
The Aegean region of Turkey has mild winters and a wet climate, while Southeastern Anatolia
is dry and hot.
The Sea of Marmara is located to the south of the Bosphorus, while the Black Sea is located to
the north.
The Aegean region of Turkey has mild winters and a wet climate; the Black Sea Coast also has
a rainy climate.
Southeastern Anatolia is dry and hot, and the plateau lands of Central Anatolia receive little
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rain.
The Marmara region of Turkey is located in the northwestern part of the country.
"Where there isn't water, farming and getting around can be more challenging.
Southeastern Anatolia, a geographical region in (you guessed it!) the southeast of
Turkey, has always been dry and hot." Why might the author have included the
parenthetical phrase "you guessed it" in this sentence? *
To forcefully argue that visiting Southeastern Anatolia is necessary to understand its climate.
To playfully highlight the connection between the name Southeastern Anatolia and its location.
To enthusiastically invite readers to imagine what life is like for people in Southeastern
Anatolia.
"The hills sometimes slope gently into the Bosphorus, the strait that divides
Istanbul into eastern (Asian) and western (European) sides, but other hills eroded
into sharp cliffs." How could this sentence be broken up without changing its
meaning? *
The hills sometimes slope gently into the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Istanbul into eastern
(Asian) and western (European) sides. As an illustration, other hills have eroded into sharp
cliffs.
The hills sometimes slope gently into the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Istanbul into eastern
(Asian) and western (European) sides. However, other hills have eroded into sharp cliffs.
The hills sometimes slope gently into the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Istanbul into eastern
(Asian) and western (European) sides. Primarily, other hills have eroded into sharp cliffs.
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The hills sometimes slope gently into the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Istanbul into eastern
(Asian) and western (European) sides. consequently, other hills have eroded into sharp cliffs.
Hot
Little rain
Mountainous
What is the best suited reason why livestock is a traditional livelihood for people
living in Eastern Anatolia? *
Livestock is a traditional livelihood because the mountains are suited for grazing and pastures.
Climate in Eastern Anatolia is hot and dry, this is why livestock is a traditions livelihood for the
people living in this area.
The author claims that people in Turkey have "learned to use the land within each
section of the country for what it can best provide". What evidence from the text
best supports this claim? *
The mountains in that section of Turkey are not suited for the kind of farming found in other
regions of the country but they are suited for grazing and pastures.
People living in Western Anatolia raise livestock for grazing and pastures.
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