Question

Read each paragraph. Then determine its topic by asking yourself, "Who or what is this paragraph about?" The name, word, or phrase that answers that question is the paragraph's topic.

1. Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and destructive. For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a massive tsunami throughout the Indian Ocean. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.

The topic is:
A) Tsunamis
B) Ocean waves
C) Earthquakes

2. In Africa, music is usually performed outdoors. There is spontaneous music making as well as performances by social and music groups at ceremonies and feasts. There is no musical notation (written music). African music tradition, like folklore and history, is transmitted orally. Music is a social activity in which almost everyone Interesting characteristics. participates. Clearly, African music has several

The topic is:
A) Music
B) Africa
C) African music

3. Adolescents tend to choose friends who are like them, and friends influence each other to become even more alike. Friends are usually the same race and have similar status within the peer group. Male adolescents tend to have many friends, but the friendships are rarely close ones. Among teenage girls, friendships are fewer but much closer, and they provide a great deal of emotional support.

The topic is:
A) Adolescents
B) Adolescents and their friends
C) Teenage girls' friendships

4. An individual with the eating disorder bulimia first eats secretly, consuming an enormous amount of food in one sitting. The large quantity of food is clearly beyond simple hunger. Then, after the eating binge comes the purge. In this phase, the person vomits or uses laxatives to make sure the food does not stay in the body and produce weight gain. With bulimia, there is always a distinct "binge and purge" pattern.

The topic is:
A) An eating disorder
B) Eating large quantities of food
C) The binge and purge pattern of bulimia

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Answer 1

Respuesta:

1 a

2 c

3 b

4 c