NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
February 1, 2008
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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:
"Can India Save Its Working Kids?" (Identify Main Idea)
1.
This story is mostly about
A.
children in India who have to work.
B.
a girl in India who works as a nanny.
C.
schools in India.
Article:
"Can India Save Its Working Kids?" (Make Inferences)
2.
Which statement about India is true?
A.
No kids in India work instead of going to school.
B.
All kids in India work instead of going to school.
C.
Many kids in India work instead of going to school.
Article:
"Can India Save Its Working Kids?" (Identify Cause and Effect)
3.
Many kids in India have to work because
A.
their families are very poor.
B.
there is too much work for the adults to do.
C.
girls and boys work as servants and maids.
Article:
"Can India Save Its Working Kids?" (Interpret Vocabulary in Context)
4.
A laborer is a person who
A.
works.
B.
goes to school.
C.
reads many books.
Article:
"A Very Late Bloomer" (Recall Facts and Details)
5.
How tall is the palm tree that was discovered in Madagascar?
A.
66 feet
B.
16 feet
C.
100 feet
Article:
"A Very Late Bloomer" (Recall Facts and Details)
6.
On what continent was the new palm tree discovered?
A.
North America
B.
Africa
C.
Asia
Article:
"A Very Late Bloomer" (Identify Fact and Opinion)
7.
Which statement is a fact about the new palm tree species?
A.
It is the most beautiful species of palm in Madagascar.
B.
It is the largest species of palm in Madagascar.
C.
It is the most interesting species of palm in Madagascar.
Article:
"A Super Matchup" (Recall Facts and Details)
8.
Which two teams will play in the Super Bowl?
A.
the New England Patriots and the New York Giants
B.
the New England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers
C.
the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers
Article:
"Top 5 Most Popular Dog Breeds in the U.S." (Recall Facts and Details)
9.
Which dog breed is the most popular in the United States?
A.
Labrador retriever
B.
bulldog
C.
beagle
Article:
"Can India Save Its Working Kids?" (Draw Conclusions)
10.
Why is it a problem if children work instead of going to school?
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