Article: "Coolest Inventions of 2007"

1.	The author wrote this article to

A.	explain to you how to become an inventor.
B.	tell you about the most important inventions of all time.
C.	inform you about 12 new inventions.
D.	persuade you to buy 12 new inventions.

Article: "Coolest Inventions of 2007"

2.	The iPhone can be used to

A.	make phone calls.
B.	listen to music.
C.	watch video.
D.	All of the above

Article: "Coolest Inventions of 2007"

3.	What makes FlyTech Dragonfly unique?

A.	It flies by flapping its wings.
B.	It flies using a propeller.
C.	It flies more quickly than all other flying toys.
D.	It flies, swims and walks.

Article: "Coolest Inventions of 2007"

4.	The author compared the Senz umbrella to a bat wing to express

A.	its color.
B.	its shape.
C.	its texture.
D.	its size.

Article: "Restarting Mideast Peace Talks"

5.	Which two groups began peace negotiations last week?

A.	Palestinians and Israelis
B.	Palestinians and Americans
C.	Americans and Israelis
D.	Sunnis and Shiites

Article: "Top 5 Toys for the Holidays"

6.	According to a recent survey,

A.	the Number 1 toy for boys is Nintendo Wii.
B.	the Number 1 toy for girls is Barbie.
C.	girls purchase more toys than boys do.
D.	boys and girls like the exact same toys.

Article: "An Undersea Gardener"

7.	Which statement is a fact?

A.	Benjamin Kahn's family owns seven aquarium parks.
B.	Snorkeling is more fun than scuba diving.
C.	Every person should work to protect the world's coral reefs.
D.	The Red Sea reefs are the most beautiful reefs in the world.

Article: "An Undersea Gardener"

8.	Which word does not describe Benjamin Kahn?

A.	driven
B.	committed
C.	apathetic
D.	passionate

Article: "Chocolate Is in Fashion"

9.	Jessie Lyric Harrell created a dress made out of

A.	plastic.
B.	silk.
C.	wood.
D.	chocolate.

Article: "Coolest Inventions of 2007"

10.	Is it important for people to continue inventing new things? Explain.

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