Task 1

Some people prefer to work in an office setting. Others prefer to work from their home away from the traditional office or workplace. Which of these two work arrangements would you prefer and why？

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Task 2

Reading

Poetry Writing Course to be Canceled

For many years now, the humanities department has offered a poetry writing course every fall semester. Beginning next year, however, the poetry writing course will no longer be offered. According to the chair of the department the course is being canceled because of declining enrollment in recent years. “The classes have gotten a lot absence,” she said, “So it’s not worthwhile to continue offering them.” She added that students who want to take a poetry writing course in the future will be able to register for a similar course at nearby States University.

Using points from the newspaper article, explain the man’s reasons for disagreeing with the university’s decision.

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Task 3

Reading

Releasers

Certain behaviors that are essential to an animal’s survival are innate, these behaviors do not need to be learned before being performed. Most of these innate behaviors, such as feeding, reproduction, parenting, and self-defense are initiated by releasers—specific stimuli that release, or trigger, a behavioral response in an animal. Various types of stimuli can serve as releasers. In some cases, visual stimuli such as certain shapes and body movements can be releasers that prompt the instinctive reaction that is crucial to the animal’s or the species’ survival.

Using the examples of the toad and the goose, explain what a releaser is.

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