(Question 1) The author's attitude about the Palm Islands can best be described as_. a
impressed
B
curious
c
concerned
d
indifferent

Question 2
The Palm Islands are overrated, overbuilt, and overly unnatural. Rather than being considered amazing, they should be considered excessive. Do not bother visiting.
How does this journalist's point of view differ from the point of view of the journalist who wrote "Man–Made Islands of Dubai"? Select two options.

a
The journalist who wrote "Man–Made Islands of Dubai" believes there will never be another engineering project as amazing as the Palm Islands whereas the other journalist does not.
b
The journalist who wrote "Man–Made Islands of Dubai" believes the Palm Islands are the best islands in the world whereas the other journalist does not.
c
The journalist who wrote "Man–Made Islands of Dubai" believes the Palm Islands are artificial whereas the other journalist does not.
d
The journalist who wrote "Man–Made Islands of Dubai" believes the Palm Islands are a fascinating tourist destination whereas the other journalist does not.
e
The journalist who wrote "Man–Made Islands of Dubai" believes the creation of the Palm Islands will be the most amazing project known to man whereas the other journalist does not.

Question 3 (1 point)
How is the main purpose of this article different than the main purpose of a real estate advertisement for the Palm Islands?

a
The purpose of this passage is to inform the reader with interesting facts about the artificial islands, while an advertisement would try to persuade someone to buy property.
b
The purpose of this passage is to instruct others on the steps of creating an island, while an advertisement would try to persuade someone to buy property.
c
The purpose of this passage is to persuade the reader to vacation on the islands, while an advertisement would try to persuade someone to buy property.
d
The purpose of this passage is to entertain the reader with a story about the artificial islands, while an advertisement would try to persuade someone to buy property.

Question 4 (1 point)
Which statement from the text reveals the author's point of view or opinion?

a
Set apart from the first island, Jebel Ali is said to be more of an entertainment island.
b
The Palm Islands in Dubai are some of the most amazing man–made wonders of the world.
c
Around 40,000 South–Asian workers were employed in order to build this enormous island.
d
This immense project, constructed by Nakheel Properties, began in June of 2001.