WORLD REPORT EDITION:
March 2, 2007
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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:
"Discoveries from the Land Down Under"
1.
The story is mostly about
A.
the discovery of megamarsupial fossils in Australia.
B.
the life cycle of a marsupial lion.
C.
the geography of Australia.
D.
the job of a scientist who studies fossils.
Article:
"Discoveries from the Land Down Under"
2.
All of the following are examples of marsupials except
A.
kangaroos.
B.
tigers.
C.
koalas.
D.
wombats.
Article:
"Discoveries from the Land Down Under"
3.
Which statement is an opinion about the marsupial lion?
A.
The marsupial lion is extinct.
B.
The marsupial lion was a carnivore, or meat-eater.
C.
The marsupial lion had retractable thumb claws.
D.
The marsupial lion is fascinating.
Article:
"Discoveries from the Land Down Under"
4.
Which statement would Christopher Johnson agree with?
A.
Climate change led to the extinction of megamarsupials.
B.
A flood led to the extinction of megamarsupials.
C.
Human hunting may have led to the extinction of megamarsupials.
D.
Animal predators led to the extinction of megamarsupials.
Article:
"Discoveries from the Land Down Under"
5.
The prefix "mega" in the word megamarsupial means
A.
ancient.
B.
small.
C.
extremely large.
D.
short.
Article:
"Top 5 Richest Women in Entertainment"
6.
Which female entertainer is worth $1 billion?
A.
Oprah Winfrey
B.
Celine Dion
C.
J.K. Rowling
D.
Madonna
Article:
"A Snowy Rescue at 7,400 Feet"
7.
How did a dog help save the climbers stranded on Mount Hood?
A.
He ran and got help.
B.
He brought food and water to the climbers.
C.
He warmed the climbers by lying across them.
D.
He kept their hopes up by making them laugh.
Article:
"Heart and Soles"
8.
What is unique about Toms: Shoes for Tomorrow?
A.
For every pair of shoes sold, one pair is given to a needy child.
B.
The shoes are only available in Argentina.
C.
The shoes are made from natural materials.
D.
Blake Mycoskie makes each pair of shoes himself.
Article:
"Magic Mystery Tour"
9.
You can tell from reading this story that Yoko Ono
A.
had the chance to make music when she was a kid.
B.
believes that music education is important.
C.
thinks that technology can replace musical talent.
D.
wants to sing with the Black Eyed Peas.
Article:
"Discoveries from the Land Down Under"
10.
Why do you think scientists study extinct species?
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