Question

Read the excerpt from Silent Spring

. There was once a town in the heart of America where all life seemed to live in harmony with its surroundings. The town lay in the midst of a checkerboard of prosperous farms, with fields of grain and hillsides of orchards where, in spring, white clouds of bloom drifted above the green fields. In autumn, oak and maple and birch set up a blaze of color that flamed and flickered across a backdrop of pines.

Which phrases in the excerpt best support the author’s purpose of creating a positive image of a town? Check all that apply.

A..heart of America

B.live in harmony

C.with its surroundings

D.lay in the midst

E.hillsides of orchards

F.in autumn

G.blaze of color

H.backdrop of pines

Answer 1

The answers are:

A. Heart of America - this name is associated with many important institutions: club, school, bridge etc.

B. Live in harmony - indicates it's a peaceful place.

E. Hillsides of orchands - a good place for planting and harvesting some fruits.

G. Blaze of color - meaning it's full of colors, not predominantly grey.

H. Backdrop of pines - a beautiful view with evergreen trees.

Answer 2

Heart of america

Live in harmony

Hillsides of orchards

Blaze of color

Backdrop of pines