WORLD REPORT EDITION:
March 7, 2003
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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:
Ancient Warriors Ride Again
1.
Why are scientists racing against the clock to preserve the ancient figures recently unearthed in China?
A.
Scientists are worried that the villagers will steal the figures.
B.
The statues’ painted decorations will fade if exposed to the air for too long.
C.
The figures will melt in the sun.
Article:
Top 5 Fruit
2.
According to the Top 5, the average American eats about 12 pounds of __________ each year.
A.
Cantaloupes
B.
Watermelons
C.
Oranges
Article:
What’s For Lunch?
3.
According to a 2001 report, what percent of American children are obese?
A.
13%
B.
25%
C.
70%
Article:
What’s For Lunch?
4.
According to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, who is responsible for encouraging kids to make healthier choices?
A.
Parents and teachers
B.
Government
C.
Both A and B
Article:
What’s For Lunch?
5.
Why does the U.S. government want to give more money to school lunch programs?
A.
The government wants schools to buy more sugary food like soda and candy.
B.
The government wants schools to order food from kids’ favorite restaurants.
C.
The government wants schools to buy more healthy treats like produce.
Article:
What’s For Lunch?
6.
Which of the following is
not
a good source of calcium?
A.
A piece of cheese
B.
Chicken Nuggets
C.
Yogurt
Article:
What’s For Lunch?
7.
True or False? Nuts are very healthy even though they are high in fat.
A.
True
B.
False
Article:
The Code Breaker
8.
What is DNA?
A.
DNA is the chemical that carries the recipe for every living thing.
B.
DNA is a magazine about kids.
C.
DNA is a type of butterfly.
Article:
Profiles in Women’s History
9.
Who was the first woman elected to Congress?
A.
Nancy Pelosi
B.
Jeannette Rankin
C.
Hillary Clinton
Article:
What's For Lunch?
10.
According to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, parents, teachers and the government are responsible for encouraging kids to make healthier choices. Do you agree with her? How responsible are kids for making the decision to eat right?
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