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World Report November 9, 2007

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

Comprehension Quiz

Time to Learn

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:"More Time for School"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. kids' hobbies.
    2. kids' favorite school subjects.
    3. schools that have extended the time students spend in class.
    4. schools that have reduced the time students spend in class.

  • Article:"More Time for School"


    2. How much extra time did King School add to the school day?

    1. one hour
    2. two hours
    3. 10 hours
    4. 30 minutes

  • Article:"More Time for School"


    3. Many teachers are focusing more on reading and math because

    1. these subjects are easiest.
    2. these subjects are tested.
    3. these subjects are the most interesting.
    4. these subjects are the most challenging.

  • Article:"More Time for School"


    4. To "weigh the ups and downs" (paragraph 9) means

    1. to consider what is good and what is bad about something.
    2. to figure out how heavy or how light something is.
    3. to walk upstairs and downstairs.
    4. to compare the future with the past.

  • Article:"Space Station Trouble"


    5. The purpose of the solar panel is to

    1. turn sunlight into power for the International Space Station.
    2. protect the International Space Station from the sun's rays.
    3. help astronauts repair the International Space Station.
    4. store oxygen for the International Space Station.

  • Article:"Space Station Trouble"


    6. The author compared the solar panel to a shower curtain to

    1. express how clean it is.
    2. express how important it is.
    3. express how thin it is.
    4. express how smooth it is.

  • Article:"Oil Prices Go Up, Up, Up"


    7. During which month were oil prices highest?

    1. January
    2. August
    3. May
    4. October

  • Article:"Caught on Camera"


    8. Which word does not describe Greg Marshall?

    1. lazy
    2. curious
    3. observant
    4. creative

  • Article:"That's One Nasty Bug"


    9. What can people do to protect themselves from infection?

    1. keep hands washed
    2. cover cuts with bandages
    3. stay alert to news of outbreaks
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"More Time for School"


    10. Why are some schools extending students' time in class?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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