Is it time to ban cars in city centres?

​ Assess a Balanced Report
Grade 5 English
T2W8L2

​Lesson Objectives

1. Read and understand the balanced report "Is it time to ban cars from city centers?"
2. Test your understanding by answering questions in the quiz.

​For this lesson:

1. Please have your Learner's book on-hand.
2. Be ready to be called to take turns reading aloud.
2. Notebook for notetaking.

​Read the text on Learner's Book page, 145





Are you ready to take the quiz?

Multiple Select

Pick two words that are closest in meaning to "balanced".

• just

• unfair

• fair

• unjust

Multiple Select

Choose two words that are opposite in meaning to "ban".

• prohibit

• stop

• allow

• permit

Multiple Choice

According to the text, air pollution is created by traffic.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Find the synonym for "increase".

• less

• growth

• shrink

Multiple Choice

According to the text, because there are now more cars on the road, the carbon dioxide emissions also went up.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas that can be harmful to humans.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

According to the text, what are the two main problems caused by high levels of CO₂ ?

• extreme weather patterns

• health problems like asthma

• overpopulation

• coronavirus

Multiple Choice

Find the word in the text (3rd paragraph) that means cannot be trusted or depended on.

• unreliable

• non-existent

• upgraded

Multiple Choice

According to the text, cars should not be banned because the public transport is not enough to support the need of the people.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Find the word that is closest in meaning to "upgrade".

• destroy

• cancel

• build

• improve

Multiple Choice

According to the text, upgrading the public transport is cheap and easy.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

According to the text, ALL people feel safe taking buses or trains.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

As a result; in addition; furthermore; hence - are examples of ______________ ?

• adverbs

• prepositions

• connectives

• adjectives

Multiple Choice

In the last paragraph of the text, "urgent" means:

• not necessary

• an option

• immediate action is needed

Multiple Choice

In a balanced report, the writer shows two sides of an issue in a fair and unbiased manner.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The conclusion of a balanced report summarizes only one side of an issue.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The writer of the text wants to ban cars completely.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

Choose two ways that the writer suggested to reduce air pollution:

• wear face masks

• use less fuel

• wash hands

• use public transport where possible

​ How did you do?
Congratulations!

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4.https://www.starfall.com/h/index-grades45.php
5. https://www.funbrain.com/books
6. https://www.howstuffworks.com/
7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zbwg7v4

​ Have a wonderful and safe winter holiday!
See you next year!