Reading Fusion 2

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Answer Key

Unit 1–Art Therapy

Vocabulary Warmup

1. i

2. e

3. d

4. g

5. k

6. b

7. j

8. m

9. n

10. o

1. springboard

2. empathetic

3. aesthetic

4. In essence

5. inspiration

Reading Comprehension

1. C

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. C

Short Answers

1. Music, dance, and puppetry can be used for art therapy.

2.From 700 to 750 hours are required.

3. It can help them facilitate change through a recognition of their addiction.

Vocabulary Building

1. B

2. C

3. A

4. A

5. C

1. prerequisite

2. insight

3. verbalize

4. therapeutic

5. springboard

1. Obtaining

2. empathy

3. inspired

4. facilitate

5. aesthetically

Word Parts

1. True

2. True

3. False

Grammar

1. be punished

2. be filled out

3. be allowed

4. be reduced

5. be made

Write About It

Model Answer:

If all medical insurance covered art therapy, that would be an excellent development. First, since a number of conditions can be treated with art therapy, patients need the option of choosing such a treatment. With the Internet giving us access to so much information, patients and their families want as wide a range of choices as possible. Second, I think modern medicine relies too much on drugs, and patients can become dependent on them. As long as alternative therapies are proven to work, they deserve an equal opportunity.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. C

2. A

3. C

Reading

1. A

2. C

3. A

Supplementary Reading

1. T

2. F

3. T

4. F

5. T

Unit 2 – From Science Fiction to Reality

Vocabulary Warmup

1. m

2. l

3. i

4. f

5. a

6. b

7. c

8. h

9. o

10. d

1. outsmart

2. precedents

3. injected

4. equipped with

5. teleportation

Reading Comprehension

1. A

2. A

3. A

4. A

5. D

Short Answers

1. They met to map out long-term goals for scientific advancement.

2. They wanted them to search for promising ideas.

3. Nugget and the ion propulsion engine are similar to devices seen in Star Trek.

Vocabulary Building

1. A

2. C

3. C

4. B

5. C

1. brainstorming

2. teleportation

3. outsmarting

4. nexus

5. precedent

1. injection

2. hostile

3. dedicated

4. profound

5. Replicating

Word Parts

1. False

2. False

3. True

Grammar

1. It’s a very difficult problem for which there’s no easy solution.

2. Car engines are a mystery about which I know absolutely nothing.

3. The singer to whom you referred is a friend of my cousin’s.

Write About It

Model Answer:

Employing one or more science fiction writers would be a poor use of resources. As it is, space agencies’ budgets are being cut left and right. They’re limiting or canceling important programs, which really worries me. Having said that, I do think science fiction writers and futurists have a part to play. So, I’d like to see them hired on a part time basis, as consultants to discuss ideas with researchers. That would be much more affordable, and it would be a better use of our resources.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. B

2. C

3. C

Reading

1. C

2. D

3. A

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. T

5. F

Unit 3 – Exporting Labor

Vocabulary Warmup

1. o

2. g

3. j

4. i

5. a

6. d

7. m

8. h

9. e

10. f

1. underlying

2. compelled

3. sputters

4. Per capita

5. child rearing

Reading Comprehension

1. C

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. C

Short Answers

1. They have to pay very high fees.

2. A woman from Uganda returned home after suffering severe physical abuse.

3. Many of them lose their jobs and have to return home.

Vocabulary Building

1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. C

1. immune to

2. Child rearing

3. expatriates

4. counseling

5. per capita

1. initial

2. Linguistically

3. Compelling

4. At its core

5. sputtering

Word Parts

1. True

2. True

3. False

Grammar

1. whereby

2. whereas

3. Whereas

4. whereby

Write About It

Model Answer:

In general, I believe the current system is imperfect, and it can be made fairer. In the news, we hear stories of overseas workers having to work constantly, with little opportunity to rest. Some bosses are great, but others treat workers like their property. So I would like to see better supervision of the agencies that set up contracts. I’d also like to see better follow-up coverage once workers have been placed in a job, to make sure their rights are respected.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. D

2. C

3. C

Reading

1. D

2. B

3. D

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. T

Unit 4 – Celebrating the Earth

Vocabulary Warmup

1. l

2. e

3. j

4. h

5. o

6. n

7. f

8. g

9. c

10. k

1. take root

2. appliance

3. constructive

4. In the face of

5. coincide with

Reading Comprehension

1. B

2. D

3. A

4. A

5. A

Short Answers

1. Sukkot takes place in Israel; Pongal is in India, and Chuseok is a Korean festival.

2. Shortly after the event, the US government created the Environmental Protection Agency.

3. It led to the Chinese government banning thin plastic bags.

Vocabulary Building

1. A

2. C

3. C

4. C

5. C

1. politicians

2. taken root

3. endangered

4. harvest

5. urbanization

1. Contributors

2. vital

3. collective

4. legislative

5. constructively

Word Parts

1. False

2. False

3. True

Grammar

1. What better way to repay the favor than by buying Jack dinner.

2. What better way to make Cindy believe you than by telling her exactly what happened.

3. What better way to learn about farming than by planting a garden.

Write About It

Model Answer:

To improve the environment, we need leadership from individuals. People often blame the government for everything, yet those same citizens don’t want to change their own lives. How can we expect to change the world if we aren’t willing to alter our habits? Therefore, personal awareness and responsibility are critical. If every person makes just a few small changes, together we can make a huge difference. If people are concerned about certain issues, like preserving forests, they can join non-profit organizations which back those causes.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. C

2. C

3. A

Reading

1. D

2. B

3. A

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. T

4. F

5. T

Unit 5 – Virtual Lives

Vocabulary Warmup

1. d

2. g

3. m

4. o

5. i

6. n

7. f

8. j

9. e

10. k

1. sheer

2. coincidence

3. fickle

4. avatars

5. conduct

Reading Comprehension

1. C

2. C

3. D

4. A

5. B

Short Answers

1. It’s difficult because of the sheer variety of online spaces.

2. Avatars walk, fly, or teleport around.

3. Cost restraints and practicality issues make it difficult.

Vocabulary Building

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. C

5. A

1. socialize

2. sheer

3. fickle

4. avatar

5. stake your claim

1. Coincidentally

2. illustration

3. enhancement

4. extending

5. conduct

Word Parts

1. True

2. True

3. False

Grammar

1. What’s difficult for Sid may be easy for Mario.

2. What’s cheap in China may be expensive in Miami.

3. What’s considered new in the USA may be old in Japan.

Write About It

Model Answer:

In the future, people will use the Internet constantly, since almost everything we do will shift to the Net. For example, all our phone calls will be made online through programs like Skype. Our music, photos, and work documents will also be online. That will make life more convenient, since we’ll carry just one “super device”to do nearly everything. I am, however, worried that people may become addicted to the Internet. With a million entertainment options at our fingertips, some people may become Internet slaves!

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. D

2. C

3. A

Reading

1. A

2. D

3. B

Supplementary Reading

1. T

2. F

3. T

4. F

5. F

Unit 6 – Kidults

Vocabulary Warmup

1. m

2. c

3. e

4. k

5. a

6. d

7. n

8. h

9. b

10. j

1. take heart

2. mature

3. opt

4. indulged

5. remarkable

Reading Comprehension

1. A

2. D

3. B

4. B

5. C

Short Answers

1. The average marriage age was 32.6.

2. They’ve made toys and collectibles specifically for adults.

3. He has noted that people are not being pressured to mature.

Vocabulary Building

1. B

2. A

3. A

4. C

5. B

1. coin a term

2. disposable income

3. take heart

4. mature

5. pros and cons

1. ignoring

2. indulgence

3. steady

4. Remarkably

5. blunt

Word Parts

1. False

2. False

3. True

Grammar

1. is being encouraged

2. are being advised

3. are not being forced

Write About It

Model Answer:

It seems to me that people are growing up faster, in the sense that we’re losing our innocence at a very young age. Thanks to the media and the Internet, young people are learning about the world very early on. By the time someone graduates from high school, there are few mysteries left to discover. For better or worse, young peopleare encountering a mountain of information. In terms of being emotionally ready to deal with all of that, it varies from person to person.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. B

2. C

3. C

Reading

1. C

2. B

3. A

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. T

4. T

5. F

Unit 7 – Genetically Modified Food

Vocabulary Warmup

1. h

2. e

3. l

4. n

5. d

6. o

7. i

8. g

9. c

10. k

1. manipulate

2. genetics

3. patent

4. Biotech

5. allergic

Reading Comprehension

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. A

5. D

Short Answers

1. They have been doing so for thousands of years.

2. It causes plants to produce a natural pesticide.

3. It was worth $73.5 billion.

Vocabulary Building

1. A

2. A

3. B

4. B

5. B

1. pesticide

2. organisms

3. biotech

4. drought

5. genetics

1. legitimate

2. monopolize

3. allergies

4. harshly

5. patent

Word Parts

1. False

2. True

3. True

Grammar

1. likely

2. likewise

3. likely

4. likely

5. Likewise

Write About It

Model Answer:

In terms of discounts for GM seeds, I feel companies should work with governments to negotiate lower costs. It’s expensive to develop new seeds, and we can’t expect companies to give everything away. To protect their investments and ensure a reasonable profit, they can deal with ministries of agriculture in poor countries. That might involve a technology transfer or arrangement for lower seed costs for local farmers. In exchange, the firms can be given preferential access to the market and assistance in distributing their seeds.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. C

2. C

3. D

Reading

1. C

2. D

3. A

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. T

5. F

Unit 8 – Empires of the Stars

Vocabulary Warmup

1. m

2. o

3. d

4. b

5. h

6. e

7. c

8. g

9. f

10.i

1. leverage

2. savvy

3. walks of life

4. boasted

5. lucrative

Reading Comprehension

1. C

2. C

3. C

4. D

5. A

Short Answers

1. He receives a percentage of the revenues from every pair of Air Jordan shoes sold.

2. There are Jackie Chan cafés in Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

3. He is involved with video games, roller coasters, sports-related films, and live events.

Vocabulary Building

1. B

2. C

3. A

4. C

5. A

1. discipline

2. boast

3. savvy

4. woo

5. walks of life

1. flourishing

2. transformed

3. endorsement

4. infancy

5. fleeting

Word Parts

1. False

2. False

3. True

Grammar

1. That’s a Commodore Vic-20, one of the earliest personal computers.

2. Stephanie, the friend I told you about, will arrive on Monday.

3. Gold, a precious metal, has many uses and is in demand worldwide.

Write About It

Model Answer:

In my opinion, celebrities are terrible role models. When a new star emerges, we know very little about them beyond the movies they make or songs they release. Their public images are carefully crafted by public relations firms. Personally, I don’t think that’s a very good basis for looking up to someone. Also, over time, the truth about stars’ private lives often emerges, and we see that they are far from perfect. In my opinion, parents, relatives, and teachers make much better role models.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. D

2. B

3. A

Reading

1. B

2. A

3. D

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. F

3. T

4. F

5. F

Unit 9 – Destination: Mars

Vocabulary Warmup

1. g

2. e

3. o

4. j

5. f

6. d

7. a

8. b

9. c

10. h

1. radiation

2. revive

3. retrieve

4. oxygen

5. pioneers

Reading Comprehension

1. D

2. A

3. A

4. D

5. B

Short Answers

1. It is a great stepping stone for deep space exploration; it contains incredible surface features, and life may oncehave existed there.

2. They would have to grow their own food while recycling water in a closed loop system.

3. The goal is to see how a six-person crew will adjust to living together in a small, sealed chamber for 520 days.

Vocabulary Building

1. A

2. C

3. C

4. B

5. C

1. daunting

2. revive

3. radiation

4. pioneer

5. oxygen

1. orbiting

2. Retrieval

3. bombardment

4. speculating

5. embark

Word Parts

1. False

2. True

3. False

Grammar

1. The more she reads about space, the more the field interests her.

2. The more we invest in customer service, the more our sales increase.

3. The more we tell our son not to eat candy, the more he eats!

Write About It

Model Answer:

The way I see it, a manned mission to Mars is a necessary step. Space exploration is important, and we can only learn a certain amount from robotic craft. People need to travel to Mars to gain first-hand knowledge of the planet. It’s possible that their discoveries will help millions of people in the future. As long as the crew understands the risks, then it’s their choice. Whether their mission is a success or failure, they will be considered heroes on Earth.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. B

2. B

3. A

Reading

1. C

2. C

3. C

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. F

3. T

4. F

5. T

Unit 10 – Cross-Cultural Friendships

Vocabulary Warmup

1. j

2. o

3. l

4. e

5. g

6. n

7. k

8. h

9. a

10. f

1. broaden your horizons

2. inevitably

3. anthropologist

4. befriend

5. stereotypes

Reading Comprehension

1. C

2. D

3. B

4. A

5. C

Short Answers

1. People tend to view things they don’t understand as wrong or strange.

2. After recognizing our stereotypes, we can take steps to overcome them.

3. It runs programs that bring together young people from diverse backgrounds.

Vocabulary Building

1. B

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. A

1. befriend

2. element

3. broaden your horizons

4. vice-versa

5. anthropologist

1. sympathize

2. inevitably

3. stereotypical

4. introverted

5. conflict

Word Parts

1. False

2. True

3. True

Grammar

1. in doing so

2. To do so

3. In doing so

4. To do so

Write About It

Model Answer:

In the future, the world’s cultures will become similar in some ways, but they’ll continue to change and evolve in other ways. In terms of similarities, a new global culture will emerge, driven by the media, companies, and the Internet. That’s already happening with successful movies, clothing lines, and sports teams. However, sincemany people enjoy being unique, other types of cultures will also evolve. They may be related to religion, hobbies, regional differences, and more. It seems the future will be very complex!

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. A

2. B

3. C

Reading

1. D

2. D

3. A

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. T

5. T

Unit 11 – Muscle Memory

Vocabulary Warmup

1. h

2. e

3. c

4. a

5. g

6. o

7. d

8. j

9. b

10. n

1. slump

2. pulse

3. rhythm

4. tense up

5. interrupted

Reading Comprehension

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. D

5. B

Short Answers

1. The brain sends commands via the central nervous system.

2. During a panic attack, a person may have a faster pulse, higher blood pressure, and chest pains.

3. We can do that by forming new responses to old situations.

Vocabulary Building

1. C

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. A

1. pulse

2. crawl

3. trigger

4. slumps

5. tense up

1. interruption

2. resolution

3. accomplishment

4. critical

5. precision

Word Parts

1. False

2. True

3. True

Grammar

1. myself

2. yourselves

3. themselves

4. ourselves

Write About It

Model Answer:

When it comes to learning a new skill, I think anything is possible, within reason. You can take up any instrument, sport, or other pursuit and become somewhat good at it. For example, if you like badminton, and you practice a lot, you can probably reach a decent skill level. However, there’s no guarantee that you will become an expert. Some people play chess their whole lives but never win a tournament. In my opinion, that’s fine, since you should try new things because you enjoy them.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. C

2. B

3. C

Reading

1. C

2. A

3. B

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. T

Unit 12 – Maritime Piracy

Vocabulary Warmup

1. j

2. g

3. e

4. b

5. i

6. m

7. h

8. f

9. n

10. a

1. provoke

2. dispatched

3. ransom

4. hijack

5. ward off

Reading Comprehension

1. A

2. C

3. B

4. A

5. A

Short Answers

1. Eighty percent of the world’s goods are shipped by sea.

2. Modern pirates have faster ships and better weapons.

3. That’s because ships have to proceed at a slower pace through the narrow lanes.

Vocabulary Building

1. B

2. A

3. B

4. A

5. B

1. ransom

2. port

3. lethal

4. prone to

5. hijack

1. colliding

2. motivation

3. provocation

4. catastrophic

5. Dispatch

Word Parts

1. True

2. False

3. False

Grammar

1. If you should need help, feel free to call me.

2. Should the drought continue, many crops will die.

3. Should an accident occur, the results would be deadly.

Write About It

Model Answer:

Carrying weapons for defensive purposes is dangerous. People see a lot of movies of heroic soldiers and police officers, and they think it’s easy to carry and use a weapon. However, reality is another matter. Unless you’re professionally trained, it’s not a good idea to carry weapons, since you could be hurt or killed during an attack. The things on a ship can be replaced, but a crewperson only has one life. So if you can’t outrun a pirate, it’s best to surrender the vessel.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. C

2. D

3. A

Reading

1. D

2. A

3. B

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. T

Unit 13–The Science of Love

Vocabulary Warmup

1. n

2. h

3. o

4. c

5. f

6. d

7. a

8. c

9. i

10. e

1. palm

2. passion

3. potion

4. hormones

5. nurturing

Reading Comprehension

1. D

2. B

3. C

4. B

5. C

Short Answers

1. It took less than half a second.

2. They give us more energy, focus our attention, and make us feel elated.

3. The hormone is associated with forming nurturing bonds and maintaining trust.

Vocabulary Building

1. C

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. A

1. fascinating

2. potion

3. nurturing

4. hormones

5. palm

1. elated

2. indicator

3. Activating

4. prominent

5. instantly

Word Parts

1. False

2. True

3. True

Grammar

1. has been sorted out

2. has been pushed back

3. has been brought up

4. has been cleaned up

Write About It

Model Answer:

Selling a love potion in stores would be insane. It would create chaos in the streets, since it’s possible that several people could use the potion at the same time. Nobody knows what would happen in such a situation. There’s also a question of morality. Falling in love should be a matter of personal choice. If a potion used by another person could somehow force you to act against your will, it should be banned. Otherwise, it would give another person (possibly a complete stranger) power over you.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. B

2. C

3. D

Reading

1. C

2. A

3. D

Supplementary Reading

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. T

5. F

Unit 14 – The Homeless

Vocabulary Warmup

1. f

2. c

3. n

4. l

5. b

6. k

7. e

8. i

9. g

10. d

1. shelter

2. latter

3. grim

4. slum

5. abandoned

Reading Comprehension

1. A

2. A

3. D

4. B

5. D

Short Answers

1. They have no running water, sanitation, or electricity.

2. They often suffer from emotional problems, depression, and drug or alcohol abuse.

3. They can continue living in a place without fear of eviction.

Vocabulary Building

1. C

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. B

1. latter

2. slum

3. grim

4. flimsy

5. infrastructure

1. feasibility

2. noble

3. Abandoning

4. occupants

5. drifting

Word Parts

1. True

2. False

3. True

Grammar

1. go

2. is

3. comes

4. works

Write About It

Model Answer:

The practice of security of tenure is, in my opinion, a good idea under certain conditions. The shantytown’s land would have to be owned by the government, which would oversee its transition to a proper community. Everyone living there would need to register their name, date of birth, and other personal information. Their children should also be required to attend school. Finally, each new homeowner should agree to work at least 10 hours a week improving their community by paving roads, laying water pipes, and so on.

Focus on Testing

Listening

1. A

2. C

3. D

Reading

1. C

2. C

3. B

Supplementary Reading

1. T

2. T

3. T

4. F

5. F

Unit 15 – Is the world ready for a single currency?

Vocabulary Warmup

1. k

2. b

3. j

4. n

5. e

6. f

7. a

8. d

9. i

10. h

1. stabilize

2. chorus of voices

3. wipe the slate clean

4. shuddered

5. expose

Reading Comprehension

1. B

2. A

3. A

4. D

5. A

Short Answers

1. When the local currency falls, it makes imports more expensive.

2. They maintain reserves to boost their credit worthiness and protect the local currency from sudden drops in value.

3. The euro and East Caribbean dollar are currently in use.

Vocabulary Building