News Scoop October 31, 2003

Article: We Can Eat Smarter

1. Some kids are overweight because

1. they don't get enough exercise.
2. they spend too much time watching TV.
3. Both A and B.

Article: We Can Eat Smarter

2. The government bought schools more fruits and vegetables. Kids will

1. eat them to stay healthy.
2. study them in science classes.
3. use them for art projects.

Article: We Can Eat Smarter

3. The author wrote this article to

1. tell restaurants to sell smaller meals.
2. explain why many people are overweight and what's being done about it.
3. entertain you with a funny story.

Article: Simon Says, "Read Books!"

4. Seymour Simon's new book is about

1. spiders.
2. natural disasters.
3. outer space.

Article: Simon Says, "Read Books!"

5. Which of the following statements is an opinion?

1. Seymour Simon has created more than 200 books.
2. Seymour Simon sometimes takes pictures to include in his books.
3. Seymour Simon is the best author of children's books.

Article: Simon Says, "Read Books!"

6. This story is mostly about

1. Seymour Simon and his books.
2. Seymour Simon and his family.
3. Seymour Simon and his work as a teacher.

Article: Top 5

7. Which state grew more pumpkins than California?

1. New York
2. Illinois
3. Michigan

Article: Bush Travels to Asia

8. You can tell from the article that many world leaders

1. want to work for peace.
2. want to visit President Bush in the United States.
3. want President Bush to visit their countries more often.

Article: Bush Travels to Asia

9. The main reason for Bush's trip was to

1. thank America's friends for their help.
2. take a vacation from his work.
3. see the sights of Asia.

Article: We Can Eat Smarter

10. Make a list of things that you can do every day to keep your body healthy.