3. Rewrite the following paragraph so that it does not have wordy constructions:Over 70 years ago a baseball player by the name of Joe DiMaggio established a baseball record of getting a base hit in 56 consecutive games in a row.  Many claim that this record will never be broken.  He was the subject of a hit song when he was playing which went by the title of “Joltin’ Joe.”  Many years later, the songwriter Paul Simon penned this lyric: “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?  A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.”  In sum, Joe DiMaggio was one influential athlete; some compared him to American royalty.

Why is there so much talk about baseball, specifically Joe DiMaggio? aBaseball was the fishermen's only means of escape from the harshness of their existence. bSantiago and the other men in the village had pooled their small savings and bet on DiMaggio's team to win. They listened to the games, hoping to become rich. cSantiago identifies with DiMaggio, and sees that success is sometimes possible, no matter what the odds, if you want it enough. dDiMaggio's ancestors were from the village where Santiago lived. Santiago had known DiMaggio's grandfather when they were boys. The people of the village felt a personal kinship with him.

In Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, Santiago compares the physical difficulties of his left hand with an ailment suffered by Joe DiMaggio. What physical ailment does Joe DiMaggio play through? aBroken foot bBone Spurs cTorn meniscus in his knee dRotator Cuff Injury

Who is Joe DiMaggio in the novella? akind of tuna ba villager cBaseball great da type of shark

The great Joe DiMaggio is obviously an idol of Santiago's. As mentioned in Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, what is one of the reasons why Santiago idolizes this baseball player? aThey both share the same cultural heritage bThey both played amateur ball for the same team cBoth their fathers were fishermen dThey both play center field

Read the following passage and answer the questions.CHICAGOKeith recently came back from a trip to Chicago, Illinois. This town lies along the shore of Lake Michigan. During his visit, Keith spent a lot of time exploring the city. He went to visit important landmarks and monuments.Keith loves baseball, so he took a visit to Wrigley Field. He took a tour of this spectacular stadium. He also got to watch a Chicago Cubs game. In the stadium, Keith and other fans cheered for the Cubs. Keith was happy that the Cubs won with a score of 5-4.Chicago has many historic places to visit. Keith found the Chicago Water Tower impressive. This tower has survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Keith also took a walk through Jackson Park. The park is great for a stroll. There are some original architecture from the World's Fair in 1892.During the last part of his visit, Keith managed to climb the stairs inside of the Willis Tower. It is a 110-story building. Although he felt very tired, Keith thought that reaching the top was worth the effort. From above, Keith received a gorgeous view of the city with Lake Michigan in the background.(From Lingua.com)1/4What is TRUE about Chicago?There are landmarks and monuments in this town. Keith is staying there for a trip. It is a town in Canada. It is in the middle of Lake Michigan.2/4What sport do the Chicago Cubs play in Wrigley Field?Football Baseball Rugby Volleyball3/4Which event happened in Chicago in 1892?The Chicago Cubs game The building of Willis Tower The World's Fair The Great Chicago Fire4/4What did Keith see at the top of the Willis Tower?Wrigley Field Lake Michigan Jackson Park Chicago Water Tower