"The Everglades"
"Flying High"
"Playing the Hoops"
Functional Texts
"Let's Go Fly a Kite" Article
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To find the most current information about the restoring of the Everglades, you should look – A: in a chapter about the Everglades in a Florida guidebook B: on the official web site of the Everglades restoration project C: for telephone numbers of members of the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes D: in park service brochures about the Everglades
What is B: on the official web site of the Everglades restoration project
100
What can you conclude about the relationship between the Wright brothers? A: They were very different. B: They were in competition with each other. C: They shared many common interests. D: They had trouble getting along.
What is C: They shared many common interests.
100
James Naismith was asked to invent an activity for students because – A: there were many peach baskets at the college B: he was the students' favorite teacher C: the students were bored while indoors on winter days D: he played duck-on-a-rock as a child
What is C: the students were bored while indoors on winter days
100
Look at the "Greco-Roman Festival" handout to answer the question below: Which question is answered in section 5? A: How will the competitions be judged? B: What recognition will the winners receive? C: Which events require more than one person? D: What may students wear for the football throw?
What is C: Which events require more than one person?
100
To find additional information about kite flying, a student would look in — A: an atlas B: a glossary C: an encyclopedia D: a thesaurus
What is C: an encyclopedia
200
The web below shows a typical Everglades food chain. * *Birds *Fish *Insects *microscopic animals What belongs in the empty space? A: man B: snails C: saw grass D: raccoons
What is D: raccoons
200
The best place to find information on how to make your own kite is – A: an index of magazine articles B: an encyclopedia volume labeled "Ka to Ke" C: a Web site for building toys D: a book about the Wright brothers
What is C: a Web site for building toys
200
You can tell that James Naismith – A: only cared about winning a game B: became rich from inventing basketball C: was proud of his invention D: liked soccer better than basketball
What is C: was proud of his invention
200
Look at the "Greco-Roman Festival" handout to answer the question below: According to section 7, where does Group II go after observing the artwork? A: To compete in Olympic events B: To watch the talent show C: To rehearse for a dance D: To sample the food items
What is B: To watch the talent show
200
The diagram at the end of the passage shows — A: the names of the kite's parts B: how to put the kite together C: how to safely fly a kite D: the purpose of the kite's parts
What is A: the names of the kite's parts
300
What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A: All the water has been used for washing. B: Florida no longer has good soil. C: More and more people have moved to Florida. D: The Everglades has been drained and polluted.
What is D: The Everglades has been drained and polluted.
300
Which question is answered in paragraph 4? A: Why did the Wright brothers choose Kitty Hawk to test their gliders? B: Which brother flew the plane for twelve seconds? C: What pushed the glider through the air? D: What was the name of the Wright brothers' mechanic?
What is A: Why did the Wright brothers choose Kitty Hawk to test their gliders?
300
Which of the following was not part of the first game of basketball? A: Throwing in any direction B: Two teams C: Peach baskets D: Dribbling
What is D: Dribbling
300
Look at the "Echo Cove Cave Club Flier" handout to answer the question: Which of the following summarizes the section "Caves"? A: Acidic water seeping through cracks dissolves fossils. B: Natural processes cause underground formations. C: Strange creatures are found in openings. D: People can become hurt while exploring.
What is B: Natural processes cause underground formations
300
Which question is answered in the section, "A Shocking Experiment"? A: When were kites first used to measure temperature and wind? B: Who proved that lightning is actually electricity? C: What are important safety rules to remember when kite flying? D: How do the forces of air work together to fly a kite?
What is B: Who proved that lightning is actually electricity?
400
Which of the following details about saw grass is not true? A: Saw grass can be dangerous to humans. B: Saw grass protects the food chain. C: Fish, snails, and insects eat saw grass. D: Saw grass filters water.
What is C: Fish, snails, and insects eat saw grass.
400
The fact that the Wright brothers built and repaired bicycles to support their flying experiments implies that the brothers – A: were not wealthy B: would rather build bicycles than airplanes C: could not decide on a
What is A: were not wealthy
400
Based on information in paragraph 5, what is most likely true? A: Before baskets with cords were used, it took longer to play a game. B: People enjoyed climbing a ladder to get the ball from the peach basket. C: The cords on the wire baskets did not work very well. D: Only baskets made of string could be open on one end.
What is A: Before baskets with cords were used, it took longer to play a game.
400
Look at the "Echo Cove Cave Club Flier" handout to answer the question: According to the "Fossils" section of this flier, fossils help people — A: make imprints of plants and animals B: see what rocks inside caves look like C: learn how cave formations are made According to the "Fossils" section of this flier, fossils help people — A: make imprints of plants and animals B: see what rocks inside caves look like C: learn how cave formations are made D: understand living things from the past
What is D: understand living things from the past
400
The information in paragraphs 1 and 2 shows that kite flying — A: developed because of a mishap B: was used to study the atmosphere C: was invented by Benjamin Franklin D: depends on the force of the wind
What is A: developed because of a mishap
500
The Everglades could best be helped if – A: environmental groups join to remove pollution from the river B: the Audubon Society works to help more birds live near the river C: the water is used for irrigation and for animals to drink D: the alligators and manatees that live in the river move away
What is A: environmental groups join to remove pollution from the river
500
What is the best summary for this passage? A: Wilbur and Orville Wright were successful bicycle makers. B: No matter what happens, you should never give up. C: Two brothers from Ohio unlocked the secret of flight. D: Knowledge of bicycles helped invent the airplane.
What is C: Two brothers from Ohio unlocked the secret of flight.
500
Which sentence is the best summary for this passage? A: Basketball is a sport played around the world because it is good for people. B: Most sports played in the United States were invented by people from other countries. C: James Naismith invented basketball because soccer balls needed to be used in the winter. D: James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and it soon was played around the world.
What is D: James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, and it soon was played around the world.
500
Look at the "Echo Cove Cave Club Flier" handout to answer the question: In the "Pan for Gold" section, CHANNEL means a — A: stream or riverbed B: trench or valley C: waterway connecting two seas D: pathway for communication
What is A: stream or riverbed
500
What was the author's main purpose in writing this article? A: to list facts and details for the reader to remember B: to inform readers about kite flying C: to amuse readers with a story about a man who lost his hat D: to persuade readers to try kite flying
What is B: to inform readers about kite flying
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