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World Report March 4, 2005

This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

Comprehension Quiz

"Creepy, Crawly Robots"

Directions:

  1. Print the student quiz with the ten questions below.

  2. Customize this quiz by changing questions 9 and 10.

  3. Find the answer key to the quiz in this week's Teachers' Guide. Look under the ANSWERS section on page 2.

  • Article:"These Robots are Wild!"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. how robots have changed in the past 40 years.
    2. arthropods and how they survive in their environment.
    3. animal-inspired robots that may someday take on difficult tasks.
    4. scientists who build robots.

  • Article:"These Robots are Wild!"


    2. The new robots may someday be used to

    1. search for underwater mines.
    2. find people who are trapped in a collapsed building.
    3. explore Mars.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"These Robots are Wild!"


    3. You can tell from reading this article that the new robots

    1. are modeled on large animals.
    2. will be sold as toys.
    3. will perform tasks that would be difficult and dangerous for humans.
    4. will not be useful to humans.

  • Article:"These Robots are Wild!"


    4. In what year did NASA's first robotic vehicle, or rover, explore the surface of Mars?

    1. 1994
    2. 1997
    3. 1999
    4. 1974

  • Article:"President Bush Jets to Europe"


    5. What was the purpose of President George W. Bush's visit to Europe last week?

    1. to take a vacation with his family
    2. to meet with world leaders and gain support for American policies
    3. to attend a meeting of world leaders
    4. Both A and B

  • Article:"Mean Messages"


    6. The author wrote this story to

    1. inform you about bullies on the Internet and what kids can do to stop them.
    2. show you that cyberbullying is a problem for many kids.
    3. tell you how some parents and kids are working to stop cyberbullying.
    4. All of the Above

  • Article:"Mean Messages"


    7. You can tell from reading this article that

    1. most kids ages 9 to 14 have never experienced online bullying.
    2. cyberbullying takes place only on the Internet.
    3. bullying can take many forms and happen in many different places.
    4. cyberbullying is not a serious problem.

  • Article:"A New Deal on School Meals"


    8. Which of the following would make another good title for the article?

    1. Texas's New School Nutrition Policy
    2. Cracking Down on School Cafeterias Across the U.S.
    3. Kids in Texas Say No to Soft Drinks
    4. Texas Teachers Support School Nutrition Policy

  • Article:"A New Deal on School Meals"


    9. Which of the following statements is an opinion about Texas's new school nutrition policy?

    1. It was created to promote healthful eating in schools.
    2. It takes the fun out of school.
    3. It restricts foods low in nutrients, including most candies.
    4. It has received mixed reviews from parents, teachers and students.

  • Article:"These Robots are Wild!"


    10. How do you think robots should be used in the future? Explain.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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