Dogs Ease Pandemic
Read the Introduction [paragraphs 1-7].
Which sentence from the introduction explains WHY many nursing homes stopped letting people visit?
(A) This was to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the people who live there.
(B) Now, like many older folks, Nagle only sees her family on video calls.
(C) The program uses trained animals to help improve people's health.
(D) Zeus and Marley, a big dog, are the two dogs that work there now.
(A) This was to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the people who live there.
Which sentence supports the idea that kids should skip team sports for now?
(A) Now that winter has started, you may be wondering: Which winter sports are safest to play during the COVID-19 pandemic?
(B) They are trying to stop the disease from spreading further.
(C) To keep safe, the best activities are the ones you can do alone or with people who live in your house.
(D) He says that staying active during the pandemic is good for our bodies and our minds, too
(C) To keep safe, the best activities are the ones you can do alone or with people who live in your house.
According to the text, what problem does Gardyn solve?
A. Some people don’t have outdoor space for a garden.
B. Most people don’t eat enough healthy food.
C. Buying vegetables can be expensive.
D. Traditional gardening is no fun.
A. Some people don’t have outdoor space for a garden.
Which question is answered in the section "Going Global"?
(A) When did the first video games come out?
(B) How many versions of "Pong" were sold?
(C) What is the best-selling console of all time?
(D) What console did Microsoft release in 2013?
(C) What is the best-selling console of all time?
What was the topic of the article talked about during the podcast?
Kindness
Read the paragraph below from the section "Dog Therapy Comes Back With Certain Dogs."
The dogs belong to workers. They bring them in every day. Only certain dogs are in the program. The dog has to be trained and has a calm personality, said Reingold. His dog, Kida, is new to the program.
Which question is answered by this paragraph?
(A) What do the dogs have to do all day?
(B) What kind of training do the dogs get?
(C) How does a dog get into the program?(D) How many dogs are in the program?
(C) How does a dog get into the program?
Read the following paragraph from the section
"Individual Sports Are Safest." You should "be courteous" of other people while you play, Terry said. Always wear a mask. Socially distance by staying at least six feet away from other people. And make sure to wash your hands often. What conclusion can the reader make based on this paragraph?
(A) People should only play sports in places that have bathrooms nearby for washing and changing.
(B) People should follow the same safety rules for sports as they do for other activities during the pandemic.
(C) Staying distant from other people will make it easier to get better at practicing a sport.
(D) Staying in a mask and gloves will help people stay warmer while playing winter sports
(B) People should follow the same safety rules for sports as they do for other activities during the pandemic.
CrazyCap purifies water by
A. heating it to a temperature that kills bacteria.
B. using a filter to remove contaminants.
C. lighting up to let a user know that water is unsafe.
D. using a special light to sanitize it.
D. using a special light to sanitize it.
The 1990s brought incredible advances for video games. Improvements were made in both the quality of the images and the stories.
Which question is answered in this paragraph?
(A) How did video games get better in the 1990s?
(B) What was the most popular video game of the 1990s?
(C) What was the name of Microsoft's first console?
(D) When did Sony release a new console this year?
(A) How did video games get better in the 1990s?
Name 2 of the acts of kindess listed in the article "Studying Kindness"
1. Say thanky out to someone who made your meals possible.
2. Cover your mouth when you cough.
3. Tell people you love how you feel about them.
4. Video call your parents or grandparents.
Name 2 of the 4 options.
According to the section "Dog Therapy Comes Back With Certain Dogs," WHY did Daniel Reingold start the pet therapy program?
(A) so he could stop leaving his dog home alone
(B) so he could bring some happiness to people
(C) because dogs can break up a boring day
(D) because Catherine Farrell asked him to do it
(B) so he could bring some happiness to people
With which statement would the author MOST likely agree?
(A) It is important for kids to know how to stay both safe and active this winter.
(B) Sports like skiing and snowboarding are much more fun than ice skating.
(C) It is disappointing that hockey and wrestling will not happen this year.
(D) Sports are the best way for kids to get out and meet some new friends.
(A) It is important for kids to know how to stay both safe and active this winter.
How does the Meeting Owl Pro make virtual classes feel more human?
A. The robot looks and sounds just like a human.
B. It turns to whoever is speaking, so you feel like you’re in the room.
C. It can adjust its teaching style to the user.
D. It can respond to conversations people are having.
B. It turns to whoever is speaking, so you feel like you’re in the room.
If readers are looking for information on how home consoles work, which section should they read?
(A) "King Pong"
(B) "The First Mega-Hits"
(C) "Going Global"
(D) "The Next Generation"
(B) "The First Mega-Hits"
What was the name of the Resarch company that study Kindness.
Kindlab
How does petting the dogs affect Elizabeth Pagan
(A) It gives her a lot of comfort.
(B) It helps her to remember things.
(C) It lets her get out of her room.
(D) It makes it easier for her to talk.
(A) It gives her a lot of comfort.
How is Dr. Michael Terry's point of view similar to the CDC's point of view?
(A) Both say winter activities build healthy minds and bodies.
(B) Both say solo sports are the best option during the pandemic.
(C) Terry says to stop using sports equipment, and the CDC says just stop sharing it.
(D) Terry says to try sports that can be played indoors, and the CDC says never play outdoors.
(B) Both say solo sports are the best option during the pandemic.
Which invention helps teach kids social skills?
A. Meeting Owl Pro
B. ABii
C. Remarkable 2
D. Moxie
D. Moxie
What information will the reader find in the section "Multiplayer Madness"?
(A) how much money video games cost
(B) how video game graphics got better
(C) how popular the Atari was in the 1970s
(D) how the internet changed video games
(D) how the internet changed video games
How many volunteer scientist dose the Kindlab have?
400 Volunteers
How old was Eileen Nagle?
A) 97
B) 83
C) 64
D) 79
D) 79
What sport should be avoided during COVID due to contact?
A) Snowboarding
B) Ice Skating
C) Hockey
D) Skiing
C) Hockey
What makes the Fairphone 3+ different from other smartphones?
A. It is made with responsibly sourced and recycled materials.
B. It lets you communicate without speaking or typing.
C. It’s indestructible.
D. It has a much longer battery life.
A. It is made with responsibly sourced and recycled materials.
What year did the game "Pong" released?
A) 1962
B) 1972
C) 1983
D) 1992
B) 1972
How many countires are the volunteers in?
45 countries