NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
November 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:
“Fighting the Fires in California”
1.
This story is mostly about
A.
wildfires in California.
B.
a fierce hurricane.
C.
a typical day for a firefighter.
Article:
“Fighting the Fires in California”
2.
How many people in San Diego County had to leave their homes?
A.
about 1,500
B.
more than 500,000
C.
nearly 720
Article:
“Fighting the Fires in California”
3.
Which of these did not cause the fires to spread?
A.
constant rain
B.
strong winds.
C.
very dry weather
Article:
“Fighting the Fires in California”
4.
One way to protect a house from catching on fire is to
A.
light candles.
B.
lock the doors.
C.
spray the rooftop with water.
Article:
“Harmony in Space”
5.
The author compared Harmony to a school bus to
A.
help you picture its color.
B.
help you picture its length.
C.
help you picture its shape.
Article:
“Harmony in Space”
6.
Which word does not describe Pamela A. Melroy?
A.
excited
B.
positive
C.
bored
Article:
“Top 5 World Series Appearances”
7.
The team that has appeared in the World Series the most is
A.
the New York Yankees.
B.
the Chicago Cubs.
C.
the Boston Red Sox.
Article:
“A Superjet Takes Flight”
8.
The Airbus A380 is
A.
faster than any other passenger plane.
B.
larger than any other passenger plane.
C.
older than any other passenger plane.
Article:
“A Superjet Takes Flight”
9.
Which statement is an opinion?
A.
The Airbus A380 has two levels.
B.
The Airbus A380 is too big.
C.
The Airbus A380 has seats for 471 people.
Article:
“Fighting the Fires in California”
10.
How have the wildfires affected residents of California?
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