English 2 Semester 1 QUESTIONS WITH WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Read the conversation.
CHAIRMAN REED. I'd like to call this meeting to order. Mr. Hollembeak, your willingness to meet
with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. I am looking forward
to an honest and candid discussion. Members of the committee, please remember that we will
reconvene in a closed session at 2 p.m. today to take a vote. Please hold your comments and
questions until each statement has been read. Mrs. Louis, please begin.
MRS. LOUIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I begin by referring to my colleague's November 22nd
testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security
may have been compromised. Were you aware of this at the time?
MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I was not aware. Based on the findings of an internal review board that I
established after my appointment in 2016, I concluded that my department's security protocol
was up to date.
MRS. LOUIS. I - answer☑️✔️..He has come prepared for the discussion.
He is following protocol for the discussion.
He is offering to support his point of view with further details.
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
Asha is planning to attend an important city council meeting about potential locations for a new
public library. Several members of the city council will be in attendance, but community
members are invited to participate as well. Asha wants to present her point of view about
where the library should be built.
, What can Asha do to prepare for this discussion? Select two options. - answer☑️✔️..prepare
notes summarizing her point of view and some facts to support it
visit the city council's website to learn about city council meeting rules and protocol
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
Sam is participating in a group discussion about the importance of healthy eating. Throughout
the discussion, he checks his phone frequently and stares out the window. However, Sam is
listening to the discussion and will be able to recall details about it later. He even contributes a
few ideas, paraphrases for clarity, and asks some questions.
Why isn't Sam demonstrating good speaking and listening skills? - answer☑️✔️..Sam's body
language does not show engagement.
Which scenarios are examples of students using effective presentation skills in a student council
meeting? Select two options. - answer☑️✔️..Nakisha mentions another student's point of
view to help explain her own perspective.
Samir brings notes to the meeting so he can persuade council members by supporting his
opinions with facts.
Marcus and his classmates are discussing a novel in class. Which discussion observations most
suggest that Marcus has prepared before presenting his point of view to the group? Select two
options. - answer☑️✔️..Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.
Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
ANSWERS
Read the conversation.
CHAIRMAN REED. I'd like to call this meeting to order. Mr. Hollembeak, your willingness to meet
with us today speaks to your openness and integrity in this investigation. I am looking forward
to an honest and candid discussion. Members of the committee, please remember that we will
reconvene in a closed session at 2 p.m. today to take a vote. Please hold your comments and
questions until each statement has been read. Mrs. Louis, please begin.
MRS. LOUIS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I begin by referring to my colleague's November 22nd
testimony that the files being discussed were not properly encrypted and that their security
may have been compromised. Were you aware of this at the time?
MR. HOLLEMBEAK. I was not aware. Based on the findings of an internal review board that I
established after my appointment in 2016, I concluded that my department's security protocol
was up to date.
MRS. LOUIS. I - answer☑️✔️..He has come prepared for the discussion.
He is following protocol for the discussion.
He is offering to support his point of view with further details.
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
Asha is planning to attend an important city council meeting about potential locations for a new
public library. Several members of the city council will be in attendance, but community
members are invited to participate as well. Asha wants to present her point of view about
where the library should be built.
, What can Asha do to prepare for this discussion? Select two options. - answer☑️✔️..prepare
notes summarizing her point of view and some facts to support it
visit the city council's website to learn about city council meeting rules and protocol
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
Sam is participating in a group discussion about the importance of healthy eating. Throughout
the discussion, he checks his phone frequently and stares out the window. However, Sam is
listening to the discussion and will be able to recall details about it later. He even contributes a
few ideas, paraphrases for clarity, and asks some questions.
Why isn't Sam demonstrating good speaking and listening skills? - answer☑️✔️..Sam's body
language does not show engagement.
Which scenarios are examples of students using effective presentation skills in a student council
meeting? Select two options. - answer☑️✔️..Nakisha mentions another student's point of
view to help explain her own perspective.
Samir brings notes to the meeting so he can persuade council members by supporting his
opinions with facts.
Marcus and his classmates are discussing a novel in class. Which discussion observations most
suggest that Marcus has prepared before presenting his point of view to the group? Select two
options. - answer☑️✔️..Marcus has brought the novel to use as a reference.
Marcus supports his opinions with evidence from the text.
Read the scenario about a formal discussion.
