WORLD REPORT EDITION:
January 19, 2001
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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:
An Icy Trek
1.
"Most people would have turned back, but these two bold explorers are on a mission." What does bold mean in this sentence?
A.
brave
B.
scared
C.
prepared
Article:
An Icy Trek
2.
Why is Arnesen and Bancroft's journey historic?
A.
They are the first women to cross the continent of Antarctica.
B.
They are the first women to set foot on Antarctica.
C.
They are the first women to travel more than 1 mile an hour in Antartica.
Article:
An Icy Trek
3.
What does Bancroft mean when she says, "We could never have done this alone. All over the world, there are people supporting and following us."?
A.
There are people following Bancroft and Arnesen carrying their supplies.
B.
Along their journey there are people carrying signs of support encouraging them.
C.
People have let them know that they believe in what they are doing,
Article:
An Icy Trek
4.
What year did the first person set foot on Antartica?
A.
2000
B.
1911
C.
1929
Article:
Who Turned Off the Lights?
5.
What caused California power supplies to dwindle and electricity costs to rise?
A.
The removal of government regulations for electricity suppliers.
B.
A huge winter storm
C.
The electric companies are on strike.
Article:
Who Turned Off the Lights?
6.
What did energy officials want people to do to prevent electricity resources from running out?
A.
Cut electricity use
B.
Operate businesses without lights during the day
C.
Both A and B
Article:
Discovered: Some Monster Planets!
7.
Approximately how many more planets have scientists discovered?
A.
30
B.
50
C.
17
Article:
Top 5 Top 5 Top 5
8.
Which national park had 1 million more visits than Yosemite National Park?
A.
Grand Canyon National Park
B.
Rocky Mountain National Park
C.
None of the above
Article:
Clinton's Place in History
9.
What may be one effect of Clinton's environmental preservation policies?
A.
The forests will all be destroyed.
B.
People will lose jobs.
C.
Too many roads will be built.
Article:
Clinton's Place in History
10.
Choose one thing from the list of "Successes and Disappointments" that you think people will remember most about President Bill Clinton. Explain your answer.
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