NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
November 18, 2005
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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:
"The Future of Energy"
1.
The author wrote this story to
A.
compare solar power with wind power.
B.
tell you about energy sources from nature.
C.
explain how the Flex car runs on sugarcane.
Article:
"The Future of Energy"
2.
What does the word
renewable
mean?
A.
"able to be replaced"
B.
"unable to be replaced"
C.
"used up"
Article:
"The Future of Energy"
3.
The Flex car runs on
A.
sugarcane
B.
oil
C.
wind
Article:
"The Future of Energy"
4.
Why are scientists looking for other sources of energy, besides oil?
A.
We have used up the world's oil supplies.
B.
Oil is expensive and we will someday run out of it.
C.
Oil can't heat our homes.
Article:
"After the Earthquake"
5.
You can tell from reading this article that survivors of the earthquake
A.
still need help.
B.
have new homes.
C.
are easy to reach.
Article:
"After the Earthquake"
6.
Which of the following countries shares a border with Pakistan?
A.
India
B.
Brazil
C.
United States
Article:
"Is He a Bad Sport?"
7.
Why was Terrell Owens taken off the Philadelphia Eagles this season?
A.
He said bad things about his team.
B.
He made very few touchdowns.
C.
He wanted to play a different sport.
Article:
"Is He a Bad Sport?"
8.
Which of the following statements is an opinion about Terrell Owens?
A.
He played football for the Philadelphia Eagles.
B.
He has scored 101 touchdowns.
C.
He should not be allowed to play football.
Article:
Top 5
9.
Which state raised the most turkeys so far this year?
A.
Missouri
B.
North Carolina
C.
Minnesota
Article:
"The Future of Energy"
10.
Which energy source do you think most Americans will be using in the future? Explain your choice.
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