News Scoop September 7, 2007

Article: "A Time to Serve"

1. This story is mostly about

1. community service for more Americans.
2. one kid who is helping out in his hometown.
3. the importance of a good education.

Article: "A Time to Serve"

2. Zach Maurin's quote in paragraph 3 means that

1. it is expensive to live in America.
2. Americans need to help their country.
3. taxes should be higher.

Article: "A Time to Serve"

3. Which statement below is a fact?

1. Jack McShane mows the grass for free.
2. It is important for young people to volunteer.
3. Helping others is easy.

Article: "A Time to Serve"

4. How many Americans performed community service in 2006?

1. 8.1 million
2. about 61 thousand
3. more than 61 million

Article: "A Country in Flames"

5. In what continent is Greece?

1. Africa
2. Asia
3. Europe

Article: "A Country in Flames"

6. The author wrote this story to

1. inform you about last week's fires in Greece.
2. tell you how to prevent fires.
3. persuade, or convince, you to buy a smoke alarm.

Article: "Bottled-Water-Drinking Countries"

7. In which country do people drink the most bottled water?

1. Mexico
2. Spain
3. France

Article: "Working to Rebuild"

8. How many schools have been reopened in New Orleans?

1. 128
2. 83
3. 100

Article: "Who's News"

9. Eclyse is a rare zebra-horse mix because

1. she has striped fur.
2. she has separate striped fur and solid fur.
3. she has a dark-colored tail.

Article: "A Time to Serve"

10. Should every American serve as a volunteer? Explain your answer.