Question 1

What was the problem with running shoes from the past?

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They did not protect people's feet as well as they could.

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They caused people a lot of pain because they were too small.

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They were not as decorative or cool as today's shoes.

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They needed boots not running shoes.

Question 2

Why did inventors add air pockets to space boots?

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They acted as padding to protect astronauts from twisting their ankles on the craters of the moon.

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They acted as padding so astronauts could jump higher.

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They allowed astronauts to combat gravity.

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They were a cool feature that looked different from old boots.

Question 3

After shoe companies heard about space boots...

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they tried out the idea for running shoes and were successful!

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they were impressed but left the technology just for space boots.

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they did not care.

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they tried out the idea for running shoes and it did not work.

Question 4

"A Better Running Shoe" is an example of which type of text structure?

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cause-effect or problem-solution

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description

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sequence

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compare-contrast

Question 5

"Rescuing a Sea Lion" is organized by...

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events told in sequence

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comparing sea lions to veterinarians

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a list of facts

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describing sea lions' lives

Question 6

What is the direct effect of sea lions getting caught in fishing nets?

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Sea lions could be harmed and need rescuing.

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Sea lions would eat more fish.

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Sea lions are released back in the ocean.

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People feel sad because they cannot help.

Question 7

What is the final step in the rescue process?

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Sea lions are released into the ocean to be free again.

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Veterinarians heal the sea lions.

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People understand sea lions better.

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People throw away fishing nets.

Question 8

After people see a sea lion in danger, they often...

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call a rescue team

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lift the sea lions into cages

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leave them

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help the sea lions themselves

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