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1Answer KeyThe processes involved in arriving at an answer are often more important than the answer itself. It isexpected that students will not use the Answer Key until they have completed the exercises and are pre-pared to defend their answers. If a student’s answer does not agree with the Key, it is important for thestudent to return to the exercise to discover the source of the error. No answer is provided in instanceswhere the students have been asked to express their own opinions or when there is no single bestanswer.Unit 1Discourse Focus: Reading for Different Goals—Web WorkSkimming (page 1)1. This is the website of the Cable News Network. Accord-ing to the website, it covers a wide range of news, bothU.S. and international, including news about politics,weather, sports, and economics. 2. The center of the page contains a news story of currentinterest. The columns on either side the story providelinks to other pages and to specific information. Youwould click on these items to learn more about the topics.3. • A glass-bottomed observation deck is being built outfrom the side of the Grand Canyon. • The illustration is an artist’s drawing of the Skywalkalong with basic facts about it. The map shows thelocation of the Skywalk.Scanning (page 4)1. On the top of the page, you can click on Home.2. Under Resources, you could click on World Weather.3. Click on the second language on pull-down menu underLanguages(page 3).4. On the side of the page, you can clink on items underAsia(page 2) or click on TIME Asiaunder Resources(page 3). 5. On the top of the page, under the CNN.comheading,youcould click on Sports.6. The Skywalk is 4,000 feet above the canyon floor and theColorado River.7. Seventy feet.8. At least $75.9. The Skywalk is in Arizona, on the west side of the GrandCanyon, on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.Reading for Thorough Comprehension (page 5)1. horseshoe2. T. Paragraph 1 refers to a glass-bottomed observationdeck.3. F. In Paragraph 4, it says that the Skywalk was built by aLas Vegas developer.4. T5. F. Paragraph 8 reports that one-third of the tribe’s mem-bers live in poverty.6. to give or lend7. F. Paragraph 10 indicates that he will receive part (“a cut”)of the profits.8. One is a member of the Chickasaw Indian tribe; the otherwalked on the moon.Critical Reading (page 6)1. Anyone who is interested in getting news online, espe-cially news as it is being reported or international news.2. No, this is a news site.3. F. Like most websites, you can find all types of informa-tion here.4.F or N. Probably not; the website seems to focus on U.S.events through links like this, and international eventsthrough links to specific stories.5. Probably because visitors would feel that they are walkingin the sky. 6. T. According to the information that accompanies theillustration, it is built to withstand winds of 100 miles perhour.7. Answers will vary. The article says that the tribe is hopingto create tourism because one-third of its members live inpoverty.8.F or N. This isn’t entirely clear. We believe that the articleis talking about the future in paragraph 5, when it saysthat the tribal leaders hope the Skywalk will become thecenterpiece of a budding [just developing or new] touristindustry. But this could mean that the industry is alreadybeginning, and the Skywalk will become its center.
9. Answers will vary. He may have wanted to help the Indi-ans or to make money for himself, or both.10. Answers will vary, depending on how you define “good.”Only time will tell.11. Answers will vary. You might be excited or terrified.12. Answers will vary.Non-prose Reading: MenuScanning (pages 7–8)1.Yes2. Apparently not, none are listed.3. Yes, see Baked Goods.4. Yes; Under “Hot” Paninis, the ingredients come “onbread.”5. Under Café Sandwich: Bacon Turkey Bravo, SmokedHam & Swiss. Under Signature Sandwich, ItalianCombo; Pepperoni Pizza; Spinach & Bacon Soufflé. 6. Under Signature Sandwiches: Mediterranean Veggie.Under Hot Panini: Portobello & Mozzarella. UnderSoups: Broccoli Cheddar, French Onion, Low-Fat Vege-tarian Black Bean, Low-Fat Vegetarian Garden Vegetable.Baked Potato; Under Salads: Caesar, Greek, and ClassicCafé. Under “Crispani” Pizza: Tomato & Fresh Basil,Three-Cheese, and Roasted Wild Mushroom. UnderSoufflés: Four-Cheese and Spinach & Artichoke. Any ofthe Bagels. 7. She could eat the Kid’s Deli sandwich under “PaneraKids.” (She could also eat a meat dish on the adult menu,but it would cost more.)8. Sizes and shapes9. Yes, in a Baked Egg Soufflé10. We assume not; soufflés are only served in the morning,and then “only while they last.”11. No, underneath Side Choices, it says, “Prices excludetax.”12. No. Unless it says that a certain amount is added for atip, menu prices do not include tips. If there are serverswho bring food to your table, you will need to add a tip.Although you cannot tell this from the menu, Paneradoes not have servers; customers pick up their food whentheir names are called. Some restaurants like this have ajar for tips at the cash register. 13. a. $4.99 + $.59 = $5.58 + tax.b. $6.19 + $1.69 = $7.88. 14. Under Salads: Fuji Apple Chicken, Asian SesameChicken, or Grilled Chicken Caesar. Also, chicken isavailable on any salad for an additional $1.59. Note: Youwould not order Chicken Salad under Signature Sand-wiches if you wanted a green salad with chicken.15. a. The illustration near the list of Bagels and Spreads willgive you an idea.b. To spread is to distribute a thin layer over something. Aspreadis any food that can be spread over bread orcrackers, such as soft cheese.16. a. You could ask which of the hot teas don’t contain caf-feine, or you could order Colombian Decaf coffee. Note: Most chocolate contains caffeine. b. Yes, two are listed underneath Iced Drinks.Scanning for Details (page 9)1. T2. F, unless you eat lunch after 4 pm.3. T4. T5. F; Under You Pick Two, it costs $6.69 + tax. 6. F; you would need more money to pay for tax.7. T8. F9. F; apparently you can only order the dinner salads withthe pizzas (but you can always ask).10. F; according to the menu this is true ex cept for smallamounts that occur naturally in dairy and meat products.11.T (as long as your group has five or more people).Critical Reading (page 9)1. Answers will vary: If your family likes formal restaurantsfor celebrations, prefers to eat fish, or hates bread, youprobably wouldn’t bring them here. 2. Answers will vary.3. You might order one of the salads (perhaps without meator croutons, or with one of the low-fat or reduced sugardressings), the Low-Fat soups, or Lower Carb Breads. Wedon’t know what Lower Carb means (how much lower?)and we don’t know how it tastes!4. In many Romance languages, the root pan means bread.We think the name probably is intended to make usthink of crisp bread (in the pan?) at Panera.5. a. Dough is uncooked bread; it’s also a slang term formoney. A donation is a gift or contribution. This sec-tion describes financial contributions do (dough)nations—from a bakery.b. F. If you make a special donation at Panera, the com-pany will match part of it and give the money to com-munity organizations. c. To make a difference means to do something good forothers. It seems to suggest that by eating at Panera,customers are supporting the programs to help those inneed. Answers to the rest of this question will vary.Word Study: Context CluesExercise 1 (page 12)1.pounced:jumped2.adapt:adjust to new circumstances3.egret:a type of bird4.inveigh against:talk loudly against; to attack verbally;protest5.slithered:moved like a snake; slid6.pelt:hit7.kinesics:the study of body motion8.gregarious:sociable; friendly9.ravenous:extremely hungry10.salvage:save2 · ANSWER KEY TO PAGES 7–12