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Grandma Sue enters our town’s chili-making contest every year. The judges do not like this! It’s not that Grandma Sue’s chili isn’t good. It’s really delicious. It’s a secret recipe. My family loves it. We could eat a bowl every day, but maybe this is because we are used to it. This year, Grandma decided to enter her super-extra-hot chili. The judges got scared when they saw her sign: “Mrs. Moble’s Super-Extra-Hot Chili.” You see the rule is that the judges have to taste everyone’s chili. One judge nearly passed out from tasting Grandma’s “Extra-Hot Chili” last year. They begged her not to make this year’s chili hotter. But I think Grandma was mad that she didn’t take home the blue ribbon last time. On the day of the contest, we all gathered around Grandma and waited for the judges. Their faces were pale as they got to her table. Very slowly, the first judge lifted the spoon to his mouth. He started to sweat. Flames shot from his mouth. He dropped the spoon. You could tell the other judges didn’t want to taste it, but rules are rules. This year, Grandma Sue won the blue ribbon! After all of this time, the judges finally saw that her chili is the best in town! Or maybe they’re just scared of the recipe she might enter next year! 1. What was one effect of Grandma Sue making her "Super-Extra-Hot Chili"? A. She won the blue ribbon. B. She had a secret recipe. C. She entered a contest. D. She made her family eat it.
A. She won the blue ribbon.
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INDEX A air, 33 April, 55 August, 56 autumn, 58 B blizzards, 18-25 breezes, 44 C chance, 22, 50 clear, 10 climate, 5 clouds, 36 cold, 15-16, 25 current, 35 1. On page 44, the reader can learn about A. autumn. B. current. C. breezes. D. climate.
C. breezes.
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Jim Kirkland studies dinosaurs in Utah. He found a huge pocket of bones in the dirt. They all belonged to one dinosaur. This animal most likely ate meat. It also may have looked like a bird. This dinosaur is about 125 to 150 million years old. It is a new find. Scientists have not even named the animal yet. The bones of about 100 other animals are in a hill in Utah. Kirkland says, "We guess there are 500 bones per square meter. That is a lot of bones." His latest find is great. He found many bones in the hill. They are almost all in good shape. Kirkland will learn a lot about the new dinosaur. He thinks he will know more about it than any dinosaur ever found. What is this story mostly about? A. Jim Kirkland found the bones of a new dinosaur. B. Jim Kirkland learns about dinosaurs in Utah. C. Scientists will name the dinosaur after Kirkland. D. Utah is home to a lot of good dinosaur bones.
B. Jim Kirkland learns about dinosaurs in Utah.
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Sumo is a Japanese tradition that has been around for thousands of years. Men wrestled as a way to pray for their rice fields. According to the earliest written Japanese legends, the first sumo match happened 2,000 years ago. To win, one wrestler must push the other wrestler from the ring. One can also win by making the other touch the ground with a body part other than the bottom of his feet. To do this, a wrestler must make the other lose his center of gravity or balance. However, players must follow the rules: no hair pulling, kicking, biting, or poking. They must wrestle by pushing, pulling, and throwing each other around. Most sumo wrestlers weigh between 200 and 600 pounds. The average weight is 400 pounds. The wrestlers' diets are made up of meaty stew, steak, raw fish, and other protein-packed foods, which helps them gain weight. However, putting on too much weight can cause health problems, such as heart disease. 1. Based on the passage, which of the following is the best source of protein? A. orange juice B. lettuce C. yellow cake D. chicken
D. chicken
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Dear Dhat, Hey, friend! How are you? I thought I would send you an email to tell you that I am coming to Haywood next weekend. My parents want to visit my grandmother and my Aunt Sylvia. Do you think we can hang out together some while I'm in town? We'll get there on Saturday afternoon and stay till Sunday morning. Talk to your parents, and then, write me back. When can Dhat and Hank plan to do something together? A. Saturday night B. Sunday afternoon C. Friday night D. Saturday morning
B. Sunday afternoon
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Starting a business was a lot of work for Kaitlyn. First, she had to find something to sell that people would want to buy. Then, she had to figure out how much to charge. If she charged too little, she would not make enough money to pay herself. If she charged too much, then no one would buy what she sold. After setting the price, Kaitlyn had to make what she was selling. Then, she had to decide the best way to get people to buy from her. After all the preparation, Kaitlyn learned that starting a business was a lot more work than she had thought. 9. Which words help the reader understand how the paragraph is organized? A. sell, charge, buy B. if, then, all C. decide, learn, work D. first, after, then
D. first, after, then
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A-B amphibian, 73, 84 anteater, 25 beetles, 36 berries, 14, 57 birdbath, 18, 46 birds, attracting, 4, 56, 27 birdseed, 44, 39 butterflies, 23, 24, 26 C cardinals, 42 caterpillars (see butterflies) 2. On which page or pages would there be information about caterpillars? A. page 42 B. pages 23, 24, and 26 C. pages 44 and 39 D. pages 18 and 46
B. pages 23, 24, and 26
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The tea plant comes from Asia. Tea is made from the dried leaves of this plant. It has been drunk in China for thousands of years. The Dutch brought tea to Europe in the early 1600s. England became a country of tea drinkers. Other countries in Europe drank coffee. Tea was brought to North America by early settlers. Then, it was taxed by the British. The tax was fought in 1773. This is when the Boston Tea Party took place. Today, tea is drunk by about half of the world's people. China, Japan, and India are some of the main makers of tea. This passage is mainly about A. the Boston Tea Party. B. the history of tea. C. tea from China. D. why tea tastes good.
B. the history of tea.
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Sumo is a Japanese tradition that has been around for thousands of years. Men wrestled as a way to pray for their rice fields. According to the earliest written Japanese legends, the first sumo match happened 2,000 years ago. To win, one wrestler must push the other wrestler from the ring. One can also win by making the other touch the ground with a body part other than the bottom of his feet. To do this, a wrestler must make the other lose his center of gravity or balance. However, players must follow the rules: no hair pulling, kicking, biting, or poking. They must wrestle by pushing, pulling, and throwing each other around. Most sumo wrestlers weigh between 200 and 600 pounds. The average weight is 400 pounds. The wrestlers' diets are made up of meaty stew, steak, raw fish, and other protein-packed foods, which helps them gain weight. However, putting on too much weight can cause health problems, such as heart disease. Which word would best replace diets in the passage? A. kitchens B. meals C. pots D. markets
B. meals
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Sierra is in the third grade. Her little brother is in first grade. His name is Matt. He is just a regular kid in every way. He likes to play with his friends. He likes to bother his sister. What grade is Matt in? A. fourth grade B. third grade C. first grade D. second grade
C. first grade
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Mayor Julio Hidalgo thinks that there are too many dogs running the streets. "Loose dogs are a problem," he said on Monday. He spoke about the rise in the number of people being bitten by dogs. He also spoke about dogs being hit by cars. He said that beginning on the 15th all dogs will need to be kept on leashes. "This is an important step in making Oakdale a safe place to live," he told reporters. 10. The text organization in this passage is an example of A. sequence. B. cause and effect. C. question and answer. D. compare and contrast.
B. cause and effect.
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A-B amphibian, 73, 84 anteater, 25 beetles, 36 berries, 14, 57 birdbath, 18, 46 birds, attracting, 4, 56, 27 birdseed, 44, 39 butterflies, 23, 24, 26 C cardinals, 42 caterpillars (see butterflies) Which page would be the best place to find information about beetles? A. page 84 B. page 42 C. page 14 D. page 36
D. page 36
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Lots of animals make sounds to talk to their own kind. Wolves howl, frogs croak, and dogs bark. Dolphins use one-of-a-kind whistles to identify themselves. It is like how humans have names. Scientists recorded different dolphin whistles. They changed some of the sounds so that they would not be familiar. Then, they played the whistles to 14 dolphins. The dolphins did not react to the changed sounds. When they heard the dolphins they knew, most of them turned to listen. It was like they expected to see their friends! This paragraph is mainly about A. how dolphins have special sounds to identify themselves. B. how dolphins live in the ocean and swim with whales and fish. C. how scientists are always studying how wolves talk. D. how every single person communicates in a different way.
A. how dolphins have special sounds to identify themselves.
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Sumo is a Japanese tradition that has been around for thousands of years. Men wrestled as a way to pray for their rice fields. According to the earliest written Japanese legends, the first sumo match happened 2,000 years ago. To win, one wrestler must push the other wrestler from the ring. One can also win by making the other touch the ground with a body part other than the bottom of his feet. To do this, a wrestler must make the other lose his center of gravity or balance. However, players must follow the rules: no hair pulling, kicking, biting, or poking. They must wrestle by pushing, pulling, and throwing each other around. Most sumo wrestlers weigh between 200 and 600 pounds. The average weight is 400 pounds. The wrestlers' diets are made up of meaty stew, steak, raw fish, and other protein-packed foods, which helps them gain weight. However, putting on too much weight can cause health problems, such as heart disease. Based on the passage, a tradition is something that is A. unimportant. B. handed down. C. disappointing. D. brand new.
B. handed down.
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You Are Invited to a Birthday Party! For: Kevin Arnold Where: 1404 Sundown Drive When: Saturday, June 1 from 2:00–4:00 P.M. Bring a swimming suit, sunscreen, and a towel. We'll be playing in the pool! What day of the week is the party on? A. Monday B. Sunday C. Saturday D. June
C. Saturday
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Anton and Anthony were brothers. They were twins. They did everything together. They both played basketball. They were both dancers. They were both on the swim team. When people saw Anton, they saw Anthony too. Then, Anton found music. He learned to play the trumpet. Anthony hated the trumpet. He was not very good at music. Anton would practice the trumpet. Anthony would read. He read a lot. He even thought that he could be a writer. They grew up doing different things. They were more than just brothers. They were more than just twins. Anthony was a great writer. Anton was a great musician. 11. What does the second paragraph show? A. how Anton and Anthony are the same B. how hard it is to dance C. how hard it is to swim D. how Anton and Anthony are different
D. how Anton and Anthony are different
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Early Life 2 Life in the Navy 10 Early Astronaut Training 13 Trip to the Moon 20 First Walk on the Moon 22 Back on Earth 25 Life as a Teacher 29 Private Life 32 Index 40 4. Which chapter probably has the most information about how Neil Armstrong became an astronaut? A. "Life as a Teacher" B. "Early Astronaut Training" C. "First Walk on the Moon" D. "Back on Earth"
B. "Early Astronaut Training"
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Football is an exciting team sport. It is played mostly in the United States and Canada. It is also called American football. The term “football” is used for other team sports around the world. For example, “football” in most countries is what the United States calls “soccer.” In the United States, football is played by two teams. There are 11 players on the field for each team. Each team tries to score points by running or passing plays. The plays move an oval-shaped ball across the other team’s goal line. This scores a touchdown. During a game, the ball goes back and forth between the teams. The team with the ball is called the offense. The other team is the defense. The defense tries to keep the offense from scoring. 1. This passage is mainly about A. American football. B. playing soccer. C. playing offense. D. Canadian sports.
A. American football.
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Sumo is a Japanese tradition that has been around for thousands of years. Men wrestled as a way to pray for their rice fields. According to the earliest written Japanese legends, the first sumo match happened 2,000 years ago. To win, one wrestler must push the other wrestler from the ring. One can also win by making the other touch the ground with a body part other than the bottom of his feet. To do this, a wrestler must make the other lose his center of gravity or balance. However, players must follow the rules: no hair pulling, kicking, biting, or poking. They must wrestle by pushing, pulling, and throwing each other around. Most sumo wrestlers weigh between 200 and 600 pounds. The average weight is 400 pounds. The wrestlers' diets are made up of meaty stew, steak, raw fish, and other protein-packed foods, which helps them gain weight. However, putting on too much weight can cause health problems, such as heart disease. Based on the passage, what does average mean? A. scary B. healthy C. middle D. light
C. middle
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Teddy Bears Theodore Roosevelt was often called "Teddy." After a hunting trip, this nickname got a new meaning. Roosevelt loved the outdoors. He was a hunter. He also loved animals. One time he was hunting with some of his helpers. Some reporters were there, too. For several days, the newspapers reported that the president had not shot any game. Finally, Roosevelt's helpers found a bear. They cornered the bear and gave it to him as a trophy. However, Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear and refused to shoot it. From then on, stuffed toy bears were called "teddy bears." 1. When did Roosevelt refuse to shoot the bear? A. after his helpers gave it to him as a trophy B. in the outdoors one day C. was often called Teddy by people D. reporters got there first
A. after his helpers gave it to him as a trophy
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The mailman barely made it to the front door. When the door opened, Mrs. Pennington said, "hello." But before she had a real chance to say "thank you," the mail blew out of the mailman's hands and the front door slammed in his face. "Oh my," she said. Tommy was watching the shutters open and then shut, open and then shut. "Mom," he said, "May I go outside?" "Be careful," she said. "It's so windy today." Tommy crawled down from the window-seat and ran to the door. He opened it with a bang. The wind blew fiercely and snatched the newly recovered mail from Mrs. Pennington's hands and blew it even further into the house. "Oh my," she said again. Tommy ran outside and the door slammed shut. Outside, yellow, gold, and red leaves were leaping from swaying trees, landing on the roof, jumping off the roof, and then chasing one another down the street in tiny whirlwinds of merriment. Tommy watched in fascination. "If I was a leaf, I would fly clear across the world," Tommy thought and then ran out into the yard among the swirl of colors. Mrs. Pennington came to the front porch. "Tommy, I have your jacket. Please put it on." adapted from "High and Lifted Up" by Mike Krath 8. What caused the shutters to open and shut? A. It was a very windy day. B. It was raining very hard. C. Mrs. Pennington was watching the shutters. D. Tommy liked playing with the shutters.
A. It was a very windy day.
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Chapter One Making a Place for Wildlife 5 Chapter Two Feeding Birds 15 Chapter Three Common Visitors 24 Chapter Four Making Animals Feel at Home 30 Chapter Five Water and Shelter 38 5. Which chapter would most likely have information about what to feed robins? A. Chapter Five: Water and Shelter B. Chapter Three: Common Visitors C. Chapter Two: Feeding Birds D. Chapter Four: Making Animals Feel at Home
C. Chapter Two: Feeding Birds
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Football is an exciting team sport. It is played mostly in the United States and Canada. It is also called American football. The term “football” is used for other team sports around the world. For example, “football” in most countries is what the United States calls “soccer.” In the United States, football is played by two teams. There are 11 players on the field for each team. Each team tries to score points by running or passing plays. The plays move an oval-shaped ball across the other team’s goal line. This scores a touchdown. During a game, the ball goes back and forth between the teams. The team with the ball is called the offense. The other team is the defense. The defense tries to keep the offense from scoring. Which would be the best title for this passage? A. How to Play American Football B. The History of Canadian Football C. Is it Soccer or is it Football? D. How to Play Soccer in Canada
A. How to Play American Football
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Sumo is a Japanese tradition that has been around for thousands of years. Men wrestled as a way to pray for their rice fields. According to the earliest written Japanese legends, the first sumo match happened 2,000 years ago. To win, one wrestler must push the other wrestler from the ring. One can also win by making the other touch the ground with a body part other than the bottom of his feet. To do this, a wrestler must make the other lose his center of gravity or balance. However, players must follow the rules: no hair pulling, kicking, biting, or poking. They must wrestle by pushing, pulling, and throwing each other around. Most sumo wrestlers weigh between 200 and 600 pounds. The average weight is 400 pounds. The wrestlers' diets are made up of meaty stew, steak, raw fish, and other protein-packed foods, which helps them gain weight. However, putting on too much weight can cause health problems, such as heart disease. If a wrestler loses his center of gravity or balance, he will most likely A. pray often. B. lose weight. C. play unfairly. D. fall down.
D. fall down.
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Teddy Bears Theodore Roosevelt was often called "Teddy." After a hunting trip, this nickname got a new meaning. Roosevelt loved the outdoors. He was a hunter. He also loved animals. One time he was hunting with some of his helpers. Some reporters were there, too. For several days, the newspapers reported that the president had not shot any game. Finally, Roosevelt's helpers found a bear. They cornered the bear and gave it to him as a trophy. However, Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear and refused to shoot it. From then on, stuffed toy bears were called "teddy bears." Why wouldn't Roosevelt shoot the bear? A. His helpers asked him not to. B. He was often called Teddy. C. The reporters got there first. D. Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear.
D. Roosevelt felt sorry for the bear.
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