Question 1

Which sentence from the article best explains why stunt performers are willing to do such a dangerous job?

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"But performers enjoy the thrill of their work and push themselves hard to do more spectacular stunts." (paragraph 5)

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"For the stunt performers, this is the day's work." (paragraph 4)

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"They work hard to make it look as if someone else is doing the stunt." (paragraph 7)

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"This means filming in remote places such as deserts, jungles, and mountains." (paragraph 12)

Question 2

Based on paragraphs 10 through 12, what must stunt actors do to train for their jobs?

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They must work to get their bodies ready for action and in good shape.

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They must live in far off places.

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They must learn to be either a gymnast or a martial artist.

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They must become specialists in horse riding, working with explosives, and scuba diving.

Question 3

Based on the article, why do some stunt actors spend long periods of time away from home?

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They need to travel to the different places where movies and television shows are filmed.

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They need to live in different parts of the world to be able to help the actors.

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They need to hike and climb in deserts, jungles, and mountains to help them stay in shape.

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They need to go to different places to learn new skills from experts.

Question 4

Based on the article, music helps circus performers by

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letting them know when to begin and end parts of their shows

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calming their fears when they are in front of an audience

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reminding them of home when they are performing in new places

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allowing them to relax during difficult stunts

Question 5

How do paragraphs 15 through 19 support the author's main points?

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They give details about the types of danger stunt performers face.

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They show that stunt performing has too many dangers.

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They give details about how stunt performers train their bodies.

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They show how stunt performing is something everyone can do.

Question 6

Which paragraph best supports a main idea of the article?

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paragraph 7

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paragraph 10

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paragraph 13

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paragraph 19

Question 7

What does paragraph 3 reveal about Ms. Snoops?

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She sometimes forgets things.

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She rarely gets great ideas.

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She is an organized person.

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She wishes Ali were her daughter.

Question 8

Which detail best reveals what Ali wants to be when she grows up?

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Ali collects old objects to show to Ms. Snoops.

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Ali thinks of things starting with "M" to try to help Ms. Snoops remember.

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Ms. Snoops explains to Ali that making things up is what writers do.

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Ms. Snoops thanks Ali for bringing her treasures.

Question 9

According to the story, what does the phrase "fill in the holes myself" (paragraph 16) mean?

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create details to complete an unfinished story

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rely on memory to finish a true story

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find evidence for the most likely explanation for a story

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ask someone questions to figure out the whole story

Question 10

Which sentence expresses something important that Ali and Ms. Snoops have in common?

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They both enjoy making up stories.

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They both like old-fashioned fruit preserves.

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The icy-blue stone is a mystery to both of them.

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Shirley the doll means a lot to both of them.

Question 11

Which theme is best supported by paragraph 21?

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Something that seems worthless may be special to someone.

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Childhood toys should be kept forever.

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Important lessons can be learned from the past.

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Nothing brings more joy than to talk with a friend.

Question 12

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

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"All these treasures you've shown me have brought back my memories, and I am so grateful." (paragraph 24)

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"Ms. Snoops went to her desk and brought back a sheet of paper marked with a big handwritten 'M." (paragraph 3)

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"Maybe you were thinking of baking your delicious orange muffins. You haven't made those in a while." (paragraph 4)

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"I would bet dollars to doughnuts this was one of Pug's stones. He collected unusual ones." (paragraph 12)

Question 13

In paragraph 2, the details about Larry Greene are important because they suggest why

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his advice about training can be trusted

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coaches need running experience

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his book is full of good ideas for running

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young people need special training

Question 14

Based on the article, what is the main reason it is helpful to join a team or a club?

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You can improve by working with a coach.

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You can have fun running with people.

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You can learn to change your time goals.

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You can learn to run far without getting tired.

Question 15

Why is the text box "Fun Run" included in the article?

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It provides ideas for training that add to suggestions given in the article.

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It gives an opinion about training that is different from the rest of the article.

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It suggests that a silly approach to running is better than the article's serious approach.

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It provides evidence to support the article's claim that people can become better runners.

Question 16

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

As your body becomes more conditioned to the exercise, you’ll get the endurance to go even farther and faster.

Which paragraph best supports this claim?

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paragraph 5

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paragraph 2

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paragraph 3

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paragraph 6

Question 17

Based on paragraph 6, what does it mean to run “efficiently”?

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to use correct speed and form

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to stretch and cool down correctly

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to train with another person

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to avoid any danger

Question 18

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the article?

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“ ‘But to perform your best in the mile run, and to feel good doing it, you really need to prepare properly,’ says Larry Greene.” (paragraph 2)

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“If your school participates in the President’s Challenge, chances are you have taken the Physical Fitness Test.” (paragraph 1)

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“To train for a mile run, start by running a short distance, such as one-quarter mile.” (paragraph 5)

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“ ‘Don’t push yourself when running becomes painful,’ Greene says.” (paragraph 6)

Question 19

Based on information in the text box “First Place Finish!” what can the reader conclude about racing?

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Running in races can encourage people to work hard.

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Competing in races is something every runner must try.

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Training three days a week is necessary to win races.

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Winning championship races requires joining a program.

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