Words to Know
1. The cost of energy drinks every day can be very _________________ over time.
1. expensive
6. To help students focus, the teacher decided to ________ phones in class.
A. eliminate
B. prevent
C. implement
D. restrict
A eliminate
11. “Many teens eat junk food every day, even when they know it’s unhealthy.”
A. eat small snacks
B. eat unhealthy food often
C. eat nutritious food
D. skip meals
11. B eat unhealthy food often
In the article “Fueling the Mind with Healthy Food,” author Miguel Torres
15. ________ how breakfast affects student learning.
15. A. argues
B. concludes
C. describes
D. presents
20. What is the first transition word from the summary?
20. First,
2. Going on your phone before bed can become a bad _____________.
2. habit
7. Our cafeteria will soon ________ a new menu with healthier foods.
A. prevent
B. implement
C. nutritious
D. available
B implement
12. “Experts say students should get at least eight hours of sleep each night to stay focused.”
A. sleep less during the week
B. stay awake longer
C. sleep for about eight hours
D. nap during class
12. C sleep for about eight hours
16. ________ shows the results of a classroom survey about healthy snacks. After the survey,
16. A. she
B. the author
C. the host
D. the person
20. What is the second transition word from the summary?
20. As a result,
3. Many schools have _____________ soda and chips to help students make healthier choices.
3. banned
8. Cookies and candy are not ________ during lunch anymore.
A. prevent
B. available
C. restrict
D. eliminate
8. B available
13. “Ms. Brown, a nutrition teacher, believes schools should offer more fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria.”
A. Ms. Brown teaches students how to cook vegetables and fruit at school.
B. Ms. Brown, a nutrition teacher, wants to ban junk food at home.
C. Ms. Brown, a nutrition teacher, says schools should give students more healthy food choices like fruits and vegetables.
D. A nutrition teacher named Ms. Brown thinks schools should stop serving unhealthy snacks.
13. C Ms. Brown, a nutrition teacher, says schools should give students more healthy food choices like fruits and vegetables
17. ________ discusses how skipping breakfast can cause students to feel tired later in the day.
17. A. he
B. her
C. everyone
D. the person
20. What are the last two transition words from the summary?
20. In addition,
Finally,
4. Fruit smoothies are colorful and ________________ to many teens.
4. appealing
9. We should eat more ________ snacks like fruit and yogurt.
A. nutritious
B. nutrition
C. nutrient
D. nutritiously
9. A nutritious
14. “A recent study found that students who eat a healthy lunch have higher test scores and better behavior in school.”
A. Healthy food makes students happy.
B. Research says healthy lunches are important.
C. Research shows that students who eat nutritious lunches do better on tests and behave better in class.
D. Students who skip lunch do worse on tests.
14. C Research shows that students who eat nutritious lunches do better on tests and behave better in class
Finally, Torres
18. ________ by reminding readers that small changes make a big difference.
18. A. explains
B. concludes
C. believes
D. describes
21. What is one important detail in the summary?
21. planted tomatoes and herbs during science class
5. Eating too many fast foods adds a lot of ________________ to your diet.
5. calories
10. The school nurse taught students how to ________ the spread of germs.
A. prevent
B. restrict
C. eliminate
D. impact
10. A prevent
Bonus: “Many schools are trying to reduce obesity by offering healthier lunches and removing sugary drinks.”
Which sentence best paraphrases this statement?
A. Schools are fighting obesity by adding more healthy foods and taking away sugary drinks.
B. Schools are banning all food to stop obesity.
C. Schools want students to bring their own lunches instead of buying them.
D. Schools are increasing sugary drink sales to help students focus.
Bonus: A. Schools are fighting obesity by adding more healthy foods and taking away sugary drinks.
Bonus: Which transition word best completes the final sentence in a formal summary?
“________, these healthy changes have made the school a better place for students.”
A. For example B. In fact C. As a result D. Finally
Bonus: D. Finally
21. What are two important details in the summary?
21. learned how food grows and why fresh food matters
started bringing vegetables home to share with families