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World Report May 6, 2005

This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
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Comprehension Quiz

"Desert in Danger"

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:"Some Like It Hot"


    1. Why are more people moving to the desert?

    1. They want more space.
    2. They want to live in a cleaner environment.
    3. They like warm weather.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"Some Like It Hot"


    2. Arizona's population grew by 53% in how many years?

    1. 10 years
    2. 15 years
    3. 13 years
    4. 23 years

  • Article:"Some Like It Hot"


    3. What animals might you see in the desert?

    1. bobcats, sidewinder rattlesnakes and penguins
    2. bobcats, Couch's spadefoot toads and parrots
    3. sidewinder rattlesnakes, sharks and bobcats
    4. Couch's spadefoot toads, bobcats and sidewinder rattlesnakes

  • Article:"Some Like It Hot"


    4. In what ways are people changing the desert environment?

    1. People's pets are hunting and eating some desert animals.
    2. People use too much groundwater and do not leave enough water for desert plants.
    3. People are growing plants that are not native to the desert.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"A White House Address"


    5. What was the purpose of President George W. Bush's recent news conference?

    1. to tell people about his plans for changing Social Security
    2. to discuss the high price of oil and gasoline
    3. to discuss his trip to Europe
    4. Both A and B

  • Article:"A Woodpecker Lost and Found"


    6. What does the word extinct mean?

    1. "in danger of dying out"
    2. "something that is rare"
    3. "no longer existing or living"
    4. None of the above

  • Article:"A Record-Setting Trek"


    7. What is not a fact about the recent trek to the North Pole?

    1. The team proved that Peary could have reached the North Pole in 37 days..
    2. The team traveled the same route as Peary did in 1909.
    3. The team used wooden sleds similar to those used by Peary on his expedition.
    4. Tom Avery traveled alone on his journey.

  • Article:"TOP 5"


    8. More than 50% of people in the United States buy which two flavors of ice cream?

    1. chocolate and vanilla
    2. vanilla and strawberry
    3. chocolate and strawberry
    4. chocolate and peach

  • Article:"Paws For Applause"


    9. What does Bill Berloni use to train his animals?

    1. food treats
    2. playtime between actors and animals
    3. a voice coach
    4. Both A and B

  • Article:"Good Sports"


    10. Do you think kids' sports are too competitive? Explain.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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