News Scoop January 23, 2009

Article: "Natural Treasures" (Main Idea)

1. This story is mostly about

1. the discovery of new plants and animals.
2. dangerous plants and animals.
3. snakes.

Article: "Natural Treasures" (Recall Facts and Details)

2. When were the new species found?

1. before 1997
2. from 1997 to 2007
3. in 2009

Article: "Natural Treasures" (Interpret Figurative Language)

3. Why are scientists calling the Mekong area a treasure chest?

1. There were valuable finds hidden in the Mekong area.
2. There was a secret map that led scientists to the Mekong area.
3. There was gold hidden in the Mekong area.

Article: "Natural Treasures" (Use Captions)

4. Where was the pit viper found?

1. Vietnam
2. Laos
3. Thailand

Article: "Wild Winter Weather" (Identify Cause and Effect)

5. Last week's cold, snow and ice caused

1. schools to open late, or not open at all.
2. traffic accidents.
3. Both A and B

Article: "Top 5 Dog Names" (Read a Graph)

6. Which name do the most dogs have?

1. Max
2. Bella
3. Lucy

Article: "How a Big Critter Flew" (Interpret Vocabulary in Context)

7. The word "soar" (paragraph 2) means

1. to swim.
2. to fly.
3. to fall down.

Article: "Happy New Year!" (Read a Chart)

8. According to the Chinese calendar, a person born in 2001 is

1. cheerful.
2. brave.
3. wise.

Article: "Visit China" (Read a Map)

9. Which country is north of China?

1. Vietnam
2. Mongolia
3. Thailand

Article: "Natural Treasures" (Make Inferences)

10. Could more species still be found in the Mekong area? Explain.