Question 1

What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

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Christiansen changed LEGO toys from wood to plastic.

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The first plastic LEGO brick was produced in 1958.

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Christiansen worked as a carpenter.

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The word “LEGO” is a Danish word that means “play well.”

Question 2

Which of these best expresses the main idea of paragraph 5?

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Stage fright can be overcome by using several strategies.

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Stage fright affects people who do not practice their performance.

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Wearing the proper clothing can help relieve stage fright.

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Eating certain foods can help prevent stage fright.

Question 3

The article is mainly about —

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what visitors can see at the Health Museum

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why it is necessary to eat right and exercise

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why it is important to understand the human body

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how the Health Museum’s special effects work

Question 4

In what way does Chu stay aware of Dusty’s activities?

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She creates a list of the items he has brought home.

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She waits for Dusty on the porch when he leaves the house.

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She watches videos on YouTube to see what Dusty has done.

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She talks with neighbors each morning to learn about missing items.

Question 5

Which sentence expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

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Not long after he moved in, the family members started finding odd objects lying around.

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Jean Chu and her family adopted Dusty, their pet cat, a few years ago.

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One day they would find a glove and an unfamiliar towel.

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Soon they realized that the objects always showed up in the morning.

Question 6

What is the main idea about bristlecone pine trees presented in the selection?

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They are able to adapt to extremely harsh conditions.

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They are protected by park rules.

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They provide scientific clues about their environment.

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They are found in mountainous areas.

Question 7

What is the main idea of the selection?

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In 1903 Jackson and Crocker drove a car across the United States, which was a great accomplishment at that time.

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In 1903 paved roads were rare in the United States, but they became more common after Jackson and Crocker drove across the country.

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In 1903 many Americans had never before seen a car until Jackson and Crocker drove across the country.

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In 1903 Jackson and Crocker drove a car across the United States and found that cars had many problems.

Question 8

What is the best summary of the section titled “A Difficult Journey”?

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Jackson and Crocker encountered many difficulties on their trip. Sometimes they got lost, their car frequently needed repairs, and they encountered harsh weather. They planned well, though, and received help when they needed it.

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When Jackson and Crocker drove across the country, the land was difficult to cross. The roads were bumpy, and fields were often muddy. Bad weather made travel even more difficult and caused the car to break down at times.

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Jackson and Crocker left San Francisco and after only 15 miles of driving, their rear tire went flat. They were able to use a spare tire for the rest of that day. They had trouble getting accurate directions at times, and bad weather was also an obstacle to completing their journey.

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When Jackson and Crocker left San Francisco, they could not predict what would happen to them in the next three months. During their journey they drove on many dirt paths. People helped the two men repair their car when it broke down from the rough travel.

Question 9

The details in paragraph 5 support the main idea that R2's design —

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helps it accomplish certain kinds of tasks

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works better in space than in a factory

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causes it to be too heavy to complete certain tasks

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took years for scientists to plan

Question 10

Read this quotation from paragraph 9 of the article. Which detail from the article supports this idea?

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In the future humanoid robots will be astronauts’ eyes in space, going places considered too difficult or unsafe for astronauts to explore.

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They will grasp and hold onto handrails as the robot moves through the space station.

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Since its hands are shaped like human hands, R2 can use human tools to complete tasks traditionally performed by astronauts.

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Astronauts will also appreciate the fact that the robot can perform its duties without constant supervision.

Question 11

What is the best summary of paragraphs 4 through 6?

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Scientists at NASA and GM have developed a humanoid robot called R2 for space missions. R2’s body has features that help it move like a human and complete tasks independently.

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R2 is a humanoid robot built to help astronauts on the space station. It weighs 330 pounds and cost $2.5 million to build, but astronauts like the fact that it will give them more time to rest.

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Scientists have built a special humanoid robot called R2 that looks and moves like a human. GM and NASA worked together to create a robot that could complete simple jobs.

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R2 is a new humanoid robot that will help astronauts on the space station. Its arms can hold 20 pounds, and its fingers apply 5 pounds of force to pick things up.

Question 12

According to the article, the annual event began when —

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neighbors gathered at a local fruit far

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a local family wanted to prove they could win an award

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people came to the town to seek employment

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a frost ruined a crop of cherries at a local fruit farm

Question 13

Which sentence best states the main idea of the article?

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The pit spit, which features many eager participants, will be taking place again at the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Eau Claire.

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Although last year’s cold weather kept the cherry harvest small, this year the harvest will be ideal for the pit spit.

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A truck driver from Chicago was the champion of the pit spit in Eau Claire in 2012.

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Many members of the Krause family will be participating again this year at the pit spit.

Question 14

In paragraph 6, the details about Ted Williams’s experience with Louisville Slugger bats support the idea that —

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professional athletes can notice slight differences in equipment

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Louisville Sluggers are not the best bats available to professional baseball players

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Louisville Sluggers are better designed today than when they were first made

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negative comments about a product can harm a company’s business

Question 15

Which sentence best states the main idea of the section titled “Old and New”?

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Baseball bats have changed a great deal over the years.

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The shape of today’s baseball bats is also more regular—narrow at the handle and wide at the end.

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Bats come in different lengths and weights.

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They were made with any kind of wood that was available.

Question 16

What is the main idea of the section titled “A Prickly Feast”?

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People and animals eat parts of the cholla cactus.

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The cholla cactus attracts bees because of its pollen.

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People sometimes roast the buds of certain types of cholla cactus.

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The fruit of the cholla cactus is quite juicy.

Question 17

According to the article, rainwater is stored in the cholla cactus’s —

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stems

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flowers

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spines

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roots

Question 18

Which of these statements best summarizes the section titled “Stretching into Success”?

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Peter Hodgson learned of an invention, named it Silly Putty, and used his experience to successfully advertise it.

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When Peter Hodgson purchased the rights to make the putty, he decided to call it Silly Putty.

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Peter Hodgson realized that children around the country would like the putty if he came up with a good name for it.

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To help make James Wright’s invention popular, Peter Hodgson wanted to give more people the opportunity to know about it.

Question 19

Wright’s invention was originally intended for —

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military use

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physical therapy

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children

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astronauts

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