Reading Comprehension
Which would Ellie's grandfather say is the most important part of being a good scientist?
a) Listening to everyone
b) Observing everything around you
c) Eating Chinese food every day
d) Persuading everyone you see to pursue a career in science
B
i__ d_____: Needed or wanted by many people
in demand
Why does Ellie not like fairy tales?
a) She wonders what happens after the "happily-ever-after."
b) The scary movies she wants to see are always sold out.
c) They cause her grandfather to complain.
d) She does not like stories about families.
A
Were the police able to l____ the missing boy?
locate
What is one of the main things that Starlily was trying to teach by giving all of her preschool students goldfish?
All things come to an e__ and you need to deal with the s______ that comes with it.
end, sadness
We en______ the help of a few classmates to get the project done quicker.
enlisted
What can be inferred about Melvin's attitude toward aging based on his experiment?
a) He sees it as a natural process to accept
b) He believes it can be reversed through science
c) He ignores it and focuses on other work
d) He thinks it is caused by poor lifestyle choices
B
Since you helped me move, I will definitely r_______ the favor when you relocate.
reciprocate
Why does the author include Melvin's story about discovering the "Turritopsis" jellyfish?
To explain the i______ behind his anti-____ research.
inspiration, aging