Time For Kids
NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
April 27, 2007 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 Checkup on Wheels"

1.  
This story is mostly about

A.
an organization that brings health care to kids in need.

B.
a typical visit to the doctor.

C.
how to stay healthy.

Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

2.  
The term "jam-packed" in paragraph 5 means

A.
filled with things to do.

B.
short.

C.
interesting.

Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

3.  
Which word does not describe Dr. Alan Shapiro?

A.
caring

B.
thoughtless

C.
concerned

Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

4.  
Which of the statements below is a fact?

A.
CHF gives medical care to kids in 13 states.

B.
Every doctor should work in a medical van.

C.
Health care is too expensive.

Article: "Japan's Space Plans"

5.  
When is SELENE set to take off?

A.
April

B.
June

C.
August

Article: "Japan's Space Plans"

6.  
Which is not a reason for Japan's upcoming space mission?

A.
Japan's space agency wants to study the moon.

B.
Japan is competing with China to explore space the most.

C.
The moon is an important symbol for the country of Japan.

Article: "Lady and the Pig"

7.  
What type of book is Ginger and Petunia?

A.
nonfiction

B.
fiction

C.
poetry

Article: "Top 5 Wildflowers"

8.  
The most common wildflower in the U.S. is the

A.
Turk's cap lily.

B.
wild geranium.

C.
sunflower.

Article: "Who's News"

9.  
How tall is Thumbelina?

A.
57 inches

B.
17 inches

C.
7 feet

Article: "A Checkup on Wheels"

10.  
Why is there a need for medical vans?





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