WORLD REPORT EDITION:
September 22, 2006
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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:
“Back in Orbit”
1.
Which of the following is an opinion about the International Space Station (ISS)?
A.
It was built in 1998.
B.
Its first permanent crew arrived in 2000.
C.
It is a giant space lab in the sky.
D.
Its construction was an amazing accomplishment for astronauts.
Article:
“Back in Orbit”
2.
What is the mission of the space shuttle
Atlantis
?
A.
to add solar panels to the ISS
B.
to bring food to the astronauts at the ISS
C.
to fly to Pluto
D.
to bring parts of the ISS back to Earth for repair
Article:
“Back in Orbit”
3.
Why was the launch of the space shuttle
Atlantis
delayed?
A.
the crew needed more time to train
B.
a crew member became ill
C.
bad weather and technical problems
D.
Both A and B
Article:
“Back in Orbit”
4.
What will be the effect of the new solar panels on ISS?
A.
They will make the ISS orbit closer to the sun.
B.
They will reduce the power of the ISS.
C.
They will disrupt communications to the ISS from Earth.
D.
They will double the power capabilities of the ISS.
Article:
“A New Feathered Friend”
5.
This story is mostly about
A.
rare birds of India.
B.
a new species of bird found in India.
C.
the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in India.
D.
tips on birdwatching.
Article:
“Kids Need a Break!”
6.
Why did the author write this article?
A.
to convince readers of the importance of recess
B.
to say why recess should be eliminated from the school day
C.
to convince kids that they don't need recess
D.
to inform kids of the reasons they should pay attention in school
Article:
"Kids Need a Break!"
7.
According to the author, what are the benefits of recess?
A.
Kids who have recess have longer attention spans.
B.
It improves classroom behavior.
C.
It helps kids develop problem-solving skills in the classroom.
D.
All of the above
Article:
“The Memory Keepers”
8.
In which paragraph could you learn where Ben Schumaker got the idea for the Memory Project?
A.
1st paragraph
B.
2nd paragraph
C.
3rd paragraph
D.
4th paragraph
Article:
Top 5
9.
How much longer was the March 2001 space walk than the May 1992 space walk?
A.
33 minutes longer
B.
23 minutes longer
C.
37 minutes longer
D.
27 minutes longer
Article:
“Back in Orbit”
10.
If you were on a mission to the ISS and could only bring five items, what would you bring?
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