He was the first to use trombones in a symphony. At age 28, he began to go deaf. YetH he kept on writing and conducting. He never got married. But after he died, friends found some love letters. We don't know who he wrote them to. | Chapter 3 __ Focus A Guided Practice 01 Hide Preparation 1. C 2. D 3. E 02 Succession 1. F 2. B 3. E 03 Constellations 1. B 2. C 3. A Summary 01 Literature Sample response 1. Through literature we can learn about the world in three main ways. 2. First we learn about people by reading the experiences of the author. 3. Second we learn about history when we read stories written in the past. 4. Last the writing itself can teach us about the language we use. 02 The Renaissance Sample response 1. The Renaissance was a period of remarkable change. 2. People s major concern shifted from God to humans. 3. Art philosophy and education emphasized the achievements of people. 4. People stopped living for a future life and started living for their present one. 03 Oaks Sample response 1. For a long time oaks have been important trees to people. 2. Oaks can grow very old and very large and their acorns may have been an early human food. 3. Oaks were so important in the past for construction that people made myths about them and even worshipped them. 4. Even nowadays oak is an important resource for fuel and carpentry. Focus B Guided Practice 01 Geology Suggested answer This passage describes the different branches of geology. The first of these branches of geology looks at the rocks and land inside the Earth. On the other hand physical oceanography looks at the oceans and the rocks beneath them. Next the passage describes historical geology which may involve the study of fossils and economic geology which deals with the search for minerals and fuels. 02 Evaluating Sources Suggested answer This passage explains how to evaluate different sources of information. First we should consider if the source is a primary source which means the writer gives first-hand information or if the source is a secondary source which means the writer gives second-hand information. Another point to consider is whether the source is presenting facts or opinions. Finally we should
