1. What is the writers’ purpose in paragraph 2?


  2. Select the tone words from the box that best describe the writers’ general tone in the article.
    1. arrogant
    2. critical
    3. unbiased
    4. humorous
    5. mocking
    6. informal
    7. factual
    8. serious


  3. Identify the authors’ purpose in this sentence from paragraph 2.
    1. To inform
    2. To entertain
    3. To persuade


  4. Which of these ideas would the writers accept as true?
    1.   Maslow’s theory of human motivation is a clear and simple theory.
    2.   The importance and influence of Maslow’s theory of human motivation is declining in the world of business and within education.
    3.   New theories of human motivation are completely replacing Maslow’s own theory.
  5. The authors’ main purpose in writing this article is to:
    1.   present a balanced argument about whether Maslow’s theory of human motivation is true.
    2.   highlight Maslow’s striking optimism about human nature.
    3.   raise questions about a theory that has been widely accepted for a long time.
    4.   urge the reader to recognise the importance of Maslow’s work.