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Read “Asian Men Can Jump,” by Gish Jen (2012, New York Times)
In 2012, Jeremy Lin led an unexpected winning streak by the New York Knicks, becoming the first Asian-American player to rise to prominence in the National Basketball Association. The writer Gish Jen published the following op-ed reflecting on the significance of Lin’s success.
Read the passage carefully, then complete the following tasks:
Identify a claim made by Jen and explain the reasoning underlying this claim.
List at least two pieces of supporting evidence from the passage and briefly explain how they support the claim you have identified
Answer:
Jen claims that her brother, Bob, could be "the fittest 58-year-old on the planet." Of course, this is not a claim to be taken literally. It means that his health and physical state is incredibly good for his age.
Explanation:
The evidence she provides is that her brother´s doctor has estimated Bob´s biological age at 35. She further supports her claim saying that "he´s still climbing big mountains in the Himalayas," which is a monumental physical effort.
<span>The servants are more serious about the feud than their masters.</span>
Answer:
The answer is: <em>Overall, Schwartz's claim that recycled water faces a public image challenge is well argued and supported with strong evidence.</em>
Explanation:
When making an effective concluding statement, it is very important to wrap things up. It means you need to summarize the points you've mentioned in your essay or article. You can also use words such as: <em>Thus, Therefore, Overall, Finally, Lastly, In general, As a result, As expressed, In conclusion, For this reason, etc. </em><em>The statement above uses "overall," thus it is the answer.</em>
Remember that you shouldn't start opening a new idea here because it marks the end of your essay. You just have to put everything together and it would also be better if you call for an action or a solution if the topic talks about an issue.
He wants people to support him. He sought to emphasize the historic nature of the events at Pearl Harbor, implicitly urging the American people never to forget the attack and memorialize its date.
Answer: Sam's body language does not show engagement.
Listening skils are important, as they convey to the speaker that we are paying attention, undertanding the information, and thinking about it. It is also a respectful thing to do, as it shows the speaker that we value his time. In this example, Sam is listening, understanding and thinking about the information. However, his body language conveys disinterest. Therefore, the speaker is likely to think he is not interested in what is being said.
