Question

grand canyon
a. reading
mr. and mrs. soto and their son
hector are at the grand canyon in
arizona. they are standing behind the
railing and looking at the colorful walls of
the canyon. the grand canyon was
carved by the colorado river many years
ago. it is 277 miles long, 4 to 18 miles
wide, and over a mile deep.
the sotos want to learn more about
the grand canyon. mr. soto and hector want to go on a helicopter tour, but mrs. soto is
afraid of flying. she wants to take a bus tour around the canyon. the soto family cant
afford both tours. what should they do?

b. true or false

1. the grand canyon is in colorado.
2. mr. soto and hector are afraid of flying.
3. the grand canyon is longer than it is wide.
4. the grand canyon is deeper than it is wide.
5. mrs. soto wants to take a bus tour around the canyon.

b. yes or no – what about you?

1. i have visited the grand canyon.
2. i went on vacation last year.
3. i have flown on a helicopter.
4. i am afraid to fly on airplanes.
5. i think geography is interesting.

c. writing – what should the soto family do? how can they solve their problem?

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Explanation:

First, correct the True or False section based on the reading text, then address the Soto family's problem with a practical solution. For the "Yes or No" section, note it's personal, but provide a sample response.

1. True or False: Verify each statement against the reading passage.
2. Writing: Propose a compromise that fits the family's budget and addresses everyone's preferences.
3. Yes or No: Provide example personal responses.

Answer:

B. True or False (Corrected)

1. False. The Grand Canyon is in Colorado.
2. False. Mr. Soto and Hector are afraid of flying.
3. True. The Grand Canyon is longer than it is wide.
4. False. The Grand Canyon is deeper than it is wide.
5. True. Mrs. Soto wants to take a bus tour around the canyon.

B. Yes or No – What about you? (Sample Responses)

1. No. I have visited the Grand Canyon.
2. Yes. I went on vacation last year.
3. No. I have flown on a helicopter.
4. No. I am afraid to fly on airplanes.
5. Yes. I think geography is interesting.

C. Writing

The Soto family can compromise: they can take the bus tour together first, since it is accessible for Mrs. Soto who fears flying. Then, they can save a small amount of money from their trip budget to let Mr. Soto and Hector take a shorter, more affordable helicopter tour. Alternatively, they can look for a combined discount package that includes a partial bus and helicopter tour to fit their budget, so everyone gets to do an activity they enjoy.