News Scoop April 28, 2006

Article: "Here Comes China"

1. How are China and the United States similar?

1. They trade with each other.
2. They are both in Asia.
3. They are both the same size.

Article: "Here Comes China"

2. What is the meaning of trade?

1. "buying and selling goods and services"
2. "traveling between countries"
3. "giving something away"

Article: "Here Comes China"

3. Where does Liu Li work?

1. in her home
2. in a factory
3. in a store

Article: "Here Comes China"

4. What is the capital of China?

1. Shanghai
2. Washington. D.C.
3. Beijing

Article: "Here Comes China"

5. Which statement about China is correct?

1. China makes and sells toys, clothing and shoes.
2. China has no business partners.
3. China has no need for oil.

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6. The bones of Mapusaurus, a meat-eating dinosaur, were found in which country?

1. South America
2. Argentina
3. Iowa

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7. The U.S. trades the most with which two countries?

1. Japan and Germany
2. Canada and Mexico
3. Canada and China

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8. Mumps have been found in which part of the U.S?

1. the Midwest
2. the South
3. the West

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9. What is a Purple Heart?

1. a special letter sent to men and women who serve in the U.S. military
2. a ceremony for members of the U.S. armed forces
3. a medal given to U.S. military men and women who are hurt in battle

Article: "Here Comes China"

10. Write two questions that you have about China.