Main Idea
What is the main idea of Text 1?
The flying trapeze can be a fun sport if you work hard at it.
Which 2 details DO NOT support the main idea of text 2?
A. “The training is hard and the stunts can be dangerous.”
B. “Most people will enjoy the show and go home.”
C. “Circus artists perform spectacular stunts live, in front of an audience. If the stunt goes wrong, there is no chance to do it again.”
D. Film crews can take hours to shoot an action scene.”
E. “Performers need to be strong and agile.”
F. “Many have no other home but the circus.”
B and E
Which paragraph best connects the information in Text 1 to its photograph?
3
What is the meaning of "remote" as used in Text 2, paragraph 12?
far away
What is the main idea of Text 2?
Stunt work is an extreme job.
Which sentence from Text 1 best supports the author’s idea that “flying trapeze is more of a team sport than you expect?
. “I realized how important that trust and friendship was in the circus world.” OR “You have to trust the person catching you, and you have to know that their timing is perfect.”
Explain what information the reader can gain from the chart in Text 2 that is not discussed in in the text.
The chart explains different risks and dangers from being a stunt performer that the text does not.
Which line from Text 2 BEST helps you understand the meaning of the word remote?
“…deserts, jungles, and mountains.”
Which sentence from Text 2 best explains why stunt performers are willing to do such a dangerous job?
“But performers enjoy the thrill of their work and push themselves hard to do more spectacular stunts.” (paragraph 5)
Select the underlined word in the sentence below that best shows the meaning of the word caravan as it is used in Text 2.
They live in large caravans or trailers. Circus families often travel together, with the children learning to join their parents’ act.
trailers