WORLD REPORT EDITION:
May 9, 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:
On Top of the World
1.
How many years ago did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the top of Mount Everest?
A.
50 years
B.
100 years
C.
last year
Article:
On Top of the World
2.
The author wrote this article to
A.
describe the history of Mount Everest.
B.
explain how to mountain climb.
C.
share a legend about how Mt. Everest was created.
Article:
On Top of the World
3.
From this article, you can tell that
A.
new inventions have helped make climbing safer.
B.
people will continue to climb Mt. Everest.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
On Top of the World
4.
Which statement about Mt. Everest is
not
correct?
A.
It is the tallest mountain in the world.
B.
Over 2,000 people have reached the top of the mountain.
C.
It was first climbed in 1953.
Article:
On Top of the World
5.
Who was Sir George Everest?
A.
He was a doctor
B.
He was a surveyor.
C.
He was a pilot.
Article:
Top 5
6.
Which insect group has the most number of species?
A.
butterflies and moths
B.
ants, bees and wasps
C.
beetles
Article:
Next Stop: Mars
7.
Why are scientists studying Mars with the Exploration Rovers?
A.
They are looking for evidence of water on Mars.
B.
They are trying to find a shorter way to the moon.
C.
They want to find out how far Mars is from Earth.
Article:
Next Stop: Mars
8.
How far will each Mars Exploration Rover be able to travel in a day?
A.
the length of a basketball court
B.
the length of a football field
C.
the length of a school bus
Article:
Movie Theaters Get Game
9.
About how many Americans play computer and video games?
A.
400 million
B.
145 million
C.
221 million
Article:
On Top of the World
10.
What does Jamling Norgay mean when he says, "You cannot conquer Everest. It’s not possible"?
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