WORLD REPORT EDITION:
February 18, 2005
Name:_______________________________________
Directions: Do you have a nose for the news? Find out by answering the following questions from this week's TIME FOR KIDS magazine. Just circle the letter next to the correct answer or write your answer below the question.
Article:
"A New Plan for Social Security"
1.
The author wrote this story to
A.
inform you about the Social Security system and President George W. Bush's plan
B.
teach you how to invest your money wisely.
C.
convince you to start saving for retirement now.
D.
compare Social Security with other government programs.
Article:
"A New Plan for Social Security"
2.
Which of the following is NOT a fact about Social Security?
A.
It provides financial support to about 48 million people.
B.
It has paid out more than $7.4 trillion dollars.
C.
It currently provides payments to half of people over 65.
D.
It has been around for 70 years.
Article:
"A New Plan for Social Security"
3.
Social Security provides financial support to which of the following groups of people?
A.
retired workers
B.
families of deceased workers
C.
people with disabilities
D.
All of the above
Article:
"The Way It Works Now"
4.
According to the chart, if John Smith contributes $60 each week to Social Security, his company will contribute
A.
$120.
B.
$60.
C.
$6.
D.
$62.
Article:
"An Arctic Adventure"
5.
Which of the following would make another good title for the story?
A.
A Journey Across the Antarctic
B.
All About the Arctic
C.
Living in the Arctic
D.
A Trek Across the Arctic
Article:
"An Arctic Adventure"
6.
Which of the following statements is an opinion about the Arctic journey of Arnesen and Bancroft?
A.
It will take about three months.
B.
It will begin in Russia and end in Canada.
C.
It will be challenging but also exciting.
D.
It will require Arneson and Bancroft to swim, ski and sail.
Article:
"United They Stand"
7.
This story is mostly about
A.
how girls in Maryland are helping girls in Mali go to school.
B.
fundraisers in Maryland public schools.
C.
how to join School Girls Unite.
D.
children in Mali.
Article:
"United They Stand"
8.
You can tell from reading this article that
A.
Only eighth graders can join School Girls Unite.
B.
It is more important to educate boys than it is to educate girls.
C.
All children in Mali receive an education.
D.
Members of School Girls Unite will continue to work for girls' education in Mali
Article:
"Top 5"
9.
Which of the following is the most popular dog breed in the United States?
A.
golden retriever
B.
Labrador retriever
C.
German shepherd
D.
Yorkshire terrier
Article:
"A New Plan for Social Security"
10.
How does the Social Security system affect you? Explain.
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