Great Writing 4: Great Essays, 4ed Answer Key unit activity 1, pages 5–8

particularly like, she probably would have 
answered, ‘Why, none, of course. Housework is 
my duty!’ In today’s increasingly busy society, 
however, most people admit that they have 
definite dislikes for certain household chores.” 
Post-Reading
1. Some cancer risks can be reduced by 
implementing lifestyle changes.
2. “By eating better, exercising regularly, and 
staying out of the sun, people can reduce their 
risks of cancer.” 
3. Each paragraph discusses one method (cause) 
for reducing cancer risks
4. The foods contain saturated fat (“These 
popular foods contain large amounts of 
saturated fat, which is one of the worst kinds 
of fat.”) Processed food does not contain fiber. 
(“Instead, they now eat a lot more processed 
foods that do not contain natural fiber.”)
5. Food with a lot of fat tastes better. (“Although 
light and fat-free products are constantly being 
introduced to the consumer market, many 
people still buy foods that contain fat because 
they often taste better.”)
Activity 5, pages 17–22
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Answers will vary.
Post-Reading
1. Community colleges and universities; 
community colleges
2. I. Thesis: “However, if the choice is based on 
three specific factors, namely, cost, location, 
and quality of education, students will quickly 
see the advantages that attending a community 
college offers.”
II. A. Costs
II. A. 1. a. $3,000
II. A. 1. b. University: over $25,000
II. A. 2. b. Photocopying costs
II. A. 2. d. Cafeteria prices
II. B. 1. a. Students do not want to be away 
from home
II. B. 1. b. Students can wait till they have 
more experience before leaving home.
II. C. Educational benefits
II. C. 3. Library facilities are more than 
sufficient.
3. –7. Answers will vary.