Subways Way to Go
In which country is the deepest subway in the world?
A) North Korea
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) Venezuela
A) North Korea
Where is the oldest subway in the world?
A) Seoul
B) Moscow
C) Washington
D) London
D) London
Why is littering a problem on the 4th of July?
A) Littering isn't more of a problem on the 4th of July.
B) The spirit of consumerism forces Americans to consume more and more and leave the results as a monument to freedom.
C) People go to the park and then don't clean up after themself.
D) Terrorists.
C) People go to the park and then don't clean up after themself.
What word does the author think best describes their ideas?
A) futile
B) fun
C) triumphantilistic
D) a bit stupid
B) fun
What is the best and most graceful animal of all?
A) Cat
B) Horse
C) Panda
D) Heron
C) Panda
I - A passenger goes to the platform.
II - A passenger boards the train.
III - A passenger puts their money into machine and get their ticket in return.
IV - A passenger gets their ticket punched in a machine.
V - A passenger selects their ticket on the machine
A) III, IV, I, II, V
B) V, I, II, III, IV
C) V, III, IV, I, II
D) I, II, III, IV, V
C) V, III, IV, I, II
Why are most subways built underground?
A) It's easier to move through solid stone than through air.
B) Cars, Trucks and people crowd city streets.
C) Subway trains can't survive on the surface.
D) Most subway trains are build on the surface. They're called "trains".
B) Cars, Trucks and people crowd city streets.
What would be the reward for collecting 10 tokens from the recycler?
A) Free Summer Pool Pass.
B) You would then need to recycle 10 cans to get rid of the tokens before a ghost takes your soul.
C) They get a free soda.
D) There is no reward.
A) Free Summer Pool Pass.
How can police officers help stop littering?
A) judicious applications of ultraviolence.
B) Setting up CCTVs to watch the trash cans at all time.
C) Making people listen to somatic messages while they sleep to condition them to not litter.
D) Thank people for using the trash cans correctly.
D) Thank people for using the trash cans correctly.
Which language does Mr. Chris NOT speak?
A) English
B) German
C) Korean
D) Japanese
C) Korean
How are most subways powered?
A) Sandwiches : Eat Fresh.
B) Coal and Steam.
C) Electricity.
D) Diesel.
C) Electricity.
How is Chicago's L train different from other subways?
A) It only runs during the night.
B) It offers sleeper trains.
C) It travels between cities.
D) It is mostly above ground.
D) It is mostly above ground.
Why should the author suggest writing to the mayor?
A) The mayor could help solve the problem.
B) The mayor needs to understand that action will be taken with or without him.
C) The mayor needs the paper to make posters.
D) To taunt the mayor about his powerlessness.
A) The mayor could help solve the problem.
Why does the author think that a transparent trash can that smashes trash could reduce litter?
A) It would be an example to all litters.
B) By compressing litter, people could use the trash can longer.
C) The solar panels would power the incinerator which gives off a pleasant smell.
D) People enjoy watching things get smashed.
D) People enjoy watching things get smashed.
Who was your favourite teacher this year?
A) Mr. Arthur
B) The Amazing Mr. Chris, Panda Teacher
C) Ms. Charlotte
D) Ms. Heidi
D) Ms. Heidi
What's the author's purpose with this passage?
A) To convince readers to give up on cars.
B) To tell people the dark side of trains: subways.
C) To inform readers about subways and how they work.
D) To just needed to waste some time.
C) To inform readers about subways and how they work.
What is NOT a part of a typical subway system?
A) Rails or Tracks
B) Platforms
C) Tunnels
D) ITER Tokamak Reactors
D) ITER Tokamak Reactors
What is this passage mainly about?
A) Ways of throwing away trash
B) New ideas to deal with littering
C) Agricultural Reform
D) How to better care for the elderly
B) New ideas to deal with littering
What's a good title for this story?
A) A bunch of useless ways to fail to clean up the park.
B) Creative ways to keep a park clean.
C) Law and Order: Orders about Laws and how to make them.
D) Fireworks: Nature's Silent Killers.
B) Creative ways to keep a park clean.
Where is the bomb?
A) A5
B) B2
C) C4
D) D1
E) E3
C) C4
Boom.
Which is a function of computer-driven automatic trains?
A) The computer decides when and where to stop.
B) A person calls out the stops as they occur.
C) A machine punches tickets before letting passengers aboard the train.
D) Pop music in the train.
A) The computer decides when and where to stop.
What is NOT an example of artists sharing their work in the subway?
A) Musicians playing music.
B) Robots picking up trash.
C) Sculptors decorating platforms.
D) Paints and poetry put in train cars.
B) Robots picking up trash.
How does the author think they can make using a trash can fun?
A) Bright lights and funny sounds.
B) A game to play every time.
C) Free Fireworks.
D) A song.
A) Bright lights and funny sounds.
How does the author suggest paying a party?
A) 10 Tokens.
B) Taxes.
C) Solar Power.
D) Cleaning up after ourselves.
D) Cleaning up after ourselves.
What is Mr. Chris' favourite restaurant?
A) McDonald's
B) Subway (Eat Fresh)
C) KFC
D) UFO Burger
A) McDonald's