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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which three directly support the statement that New Orleans became more environmentally friendly?
New Orleans is creating new hybrid buses.
New Orleans is adopting new solar energy programs.
The U.S. Energy Department gave New Orleans a $450,000 grant.
New Orleans is planning new bike lanes.
New Orleans built a large, new, stadium.
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to the article "Going Green in New Orleans," what is one way New Orleans could benefit from taking part in a "cap-and-trade" energy program?
The city could obtain a $450,000 grant from the U.S. Energy Department.
The city could profit from selling extra pollution credits to other companies.
The city could receive new solar technology from the government.
The city could profit from selling extra pollution credits to other companies.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements was NOT made in the article, "Going Green in New Orleans"?
New Orleans hopes to profit from taking part in "cap-and-trade" energy programs.
New Orleans hopes to profit from taking part in "cap-and-trade" energy programs.
New Orleans recently passed a law that forces all companies to use solar power.
The U.S. Energy Department named New Orleans as a "Solar American City."
- 4. Multiple Choice
If you were summarizing the article, "Going Green in New Orleans," which of these statements would NOT be important to include?
New Orleans is adopting several environmentally friendly practices.
The U.S. Energy Department is responsible for naming "Solar American Cities."
New Orleans once had a reputation for being environmentally unfriendly.
Making efforts to "go green" can benefit a city in many different ways.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The article states:
"The effort to go green is a big change for New Orleans."
Which would be the closest antonym for the word "effort"?
commitment
neglect
attempt
enthusiasm
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this the article, "Sneakers on the Brain"?
Sneakerheads can use apps to locate hard-to-find shoes such as the Pigeon Dunks.
Sneakers became an important part of casual fashion in hip-hop culture in the 1980s.
Sneakerheads are footwear fans who buy, sell, and trade rare and valuable sneakers.
Sneakers can attract big-time collectors like the three sisters who have more than 6,000 pairs.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the following passage from "Sneakers on the Brain":
Who has the biggest collection? It may be "Chicks with Kicks," three sisters who own more than 6,000 pairs of shoes…and counting. It would take the trio more than five years to wear all of their shoes, but they prefer not to tread on their treasures. They keep them in an air-conditioned, humidity-free storage unit.
The reader can tell from this passage that __________.
the three sisters don't wear their shoes because it would take too long to wear every pair
the three sisters don't wear their shoes because it would be hard to return them to storage
the three sisters don't wear their shoes because they want to keep them in peak condition
the three sisters don't wear their shoes because they don't like how they feel on their feet
- 8. Multiple Choice
Elijah wants to learn more about Michael Jordan. He would find most of the information __________.
in an ad for sneaker conventions.
in a magazine about popular court shoes.
in an article about basketball.
in a book about basketball superstars.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is the closest synonym for the word authentic?
standard
ideal
genuine
unique
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements from "Sneakers on the Brain," is an opinion?
These conventions are also a great place for foot fashionistas to show off their style.
They were Nike Air Jordan 1s that once belonged to Michael Jordan himself.
Thousands of enthusiasts get together to buy, sell, and swap sneakers.
They keep them in an air-conditioned, humidity-free storage unit.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of these is most important to include in a summary of the article, "Water Found on Saturn's Moon"?
An ocean of liquid water has been discovered on one of Saturn's many icy moons.
Researchers have found that Enceladus is not the only moon with a subsurface sea.
David Stevenson is part of the research team at the California Institute of Technology.
Scientists found evidence pointing to oceans inside the giant moons of Callisto and Ganymede.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Since liquid water was discovered on one of Saturn's moons, Enceladus, then...
Scientists believe it is a good place to look for life.
Cassini's work is not over.
Cassini is expected to make three more fly-bys of Enceladus.
Scientists believe the ocean could cover most of the moon.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of the article, "Water Found on Saturn's Moon!"?
Scientists found a vast ocean on one of Saturn's moons.
Enceladus is one of Saturn's 62 known moons.
Cassini has been studying Enceladus since 1997.
A large plume of ice is streaming from cracks in Enceladus.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is the closest synonym for the word extraordinary?
Typical
Conflicting
Astonishing
Accurate
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read this passage from the article, "Feeling the Beat":
To get more people moving, Hunter makes sure that his dance company is fully accessible for students of all abilities.
Something that is accessible is __________.
easily reached or used
rarely understood
difficult to get around
often filled or busy
- 16. Multiple Choice
Based on information in the article, "Feeling the Beat," the reader can predict that __________.
Antoine Hunter will quit dancing to teach American Sign Language
Antoine Hunter will become a student at the Gallaudet Dance Company
people will stop watching online dance performances.
more schools for Deaf dancers will open around the world
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which passage from the article, "Feeling the Beat," best supports the idea that the vibrations from music can help guide a Deaf dancer's moves?
Simone Botha Welgemoed, a professional Deaf dancer in South Africa, credits muscle memory with helping her hit her mark onstage.
The Gallaudet Dance Company…dancers rely on mirrors and instructions conveyed in American Sign Language (ASL).
Sanchez…kneels beside the speaker and places his hand on top of it. Sound waves course through his body…. He catches the rhythm.
High-tech footwear aside, there are a variety of other techniques Deaf dancers utilize to effectively execute their footwork.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is a cause-and-effect relationship that takes place in the article, "Feeling the Beat"?
Because there were few opportunities for a Black Deaf dancer, Hunter had to create them for himself.
Because digital media is making hard of hearing dancers more visible, Sanchez wants to be a role model.
Because DropLab shoes turn sound into vibrations, all Deaf dancers wear them on stage.
Because dance instructions are always conveyed in American Sign Language, Deaf dancers are able to hit their mark on stage.
- 19. Multiple Choice
In the article, "Feeling the Beat," Antoine Hunter said:
"Dance doesn't start with your ears; it starts with your heart. You feel it from your heart—and you move."
The author probably included this quote to help the reader __________.
know that dance movements match the exact beats of the heart
think about dance as an expression that doesn't rely on hearing
understand that a dancer's goal is to touch the hearts of audiences
question whether or not dance should be considered art
- 20. Multiple Choice
There were more people injured and killed in Hurricanes Maria and Irma than there were in the 9/11 attacks.
True
False
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