tailieunhanh - 501 grammar and writing 3e phần 6

Tham khảo tài liệu '501 grammar and writing 3e phần 6', ngoại ngữ, ngữ pháp tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT SET 32 Answers begin on page 121. Answer questions 356-358 on the basis of the following passage. 1 Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. 2 Over the last decade a growing number of racers have been adopted to live out retirement as household pets once there racing career is over. 3 Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. 4 People also worry that the greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need a large space to run. 5 . 6 In fact racing greyhounds are put up for adoption at a young age even champion racers who have the longest careers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. 7 Since greyhounds usually live to be 12-15 years old their retirement is much longer than their racing careers. 8 Far from being nervous dogs greyhounds have naturally sweet mild dispositions and while they love to run they are sprinters rather than distance runners and are sufficiently exercised with a few laps around a fenced-in backyard everyday. 9 Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs but they are very good with children get along well with other dogs and usually cats as well and are very affectionate and loyal. 10 A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone. 356. Which sentence if inserted in the blank space labeled Part 5 would best help to focus the writer s argument in the second paragraph a. Even so greyhounds are placid dogs. b. These worries are based on false impressions and are easily dispelled. c. Retired greyhounds do not need race tracks to keep in shape. d. However retired greyhounds are too old to need much exercise. 357. Which of the following changes is needed in the first paragraph a. Part 1 Change growing to increasing. b. Part 2 Change there to their. c. Part 1 Change is to was. d. Part 2 Change have been adopted to have adopted. 358. Which of the following sentences if .