WORLD REPORT EDITION:
December 16, 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:
"Pictures of 2005"
1.
In 2005, which country held its first free elections in 50 years?
A.
Iran
B.
Iraq
C.
Syria
D.
Germany
Article:
"Pictures of 2005"
2.
Which of the following events happened first?
A.
Steve Fossett flew nonstop and solo around the world.
B.
Five rare cheetah cubs were born at the National Zoo.
C.
Hurricane Katrina hit parts of the Gulf Coast.
D.
An earthquake rocked Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
Article:
"Pictures of 2005"
3.
Hurricane Katrina hit in which month?
A.
February
B.
June
C.
August
D.
October
Article:
"Pictures of 2005"
4.
How many months ago did Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France?
A.
four months
B.
five months
C.
six months
D.
seven months
Article:
"Pictures of 2005"
5.
Why was John G. Roberts Jr. in the news this year?
A.
He became the 17th U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice.
B.
He won the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
C.
He became pope.
D.
He earned a gold medal at the Olympics.
Article:
"Pictures of 2005"
6.
Who was Rosa Parks?
A.
a pilot
B.
a civil rights hero
C.
a prime minister
D.
a judge
Article:
"Saddam Hussein in Court"
7.
Saddam Hussein is on trial in which country?
A.
Iraq
B.
Pakistan
C.
Iran
D.
Thailand
Article:
"Top 5"
8.
Which holiday activity do kids like most?
A.
give presents
B.
decorate for the holidays
C.
spend time with family
D.
receive presents
Article:
"Spotlight"
9.
What did Albert Shieh and Anne Lee create?
A.
a computer
B.
medical software
C.
a scholarship program for teens
D.
a vaccine
Article:
"Warning: Turn Off Those Junk-Food Ads"
10.
Should companies be required to advertise only healthful foods to kids? Explain.
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