Following Directions - Part 1

 Andrew always delivers the most effective oral presentations in our class. first, he researches his topic thoroughly and takes careful notes. Then, he organizes his facts in a logical way and uses the organized information to develop visual aids. Finally, he rehears in front of a mirror. because he well-prepared, Andrew is able to enjoy the experience of speaking in front of a group. What did Andrew do just before delivering his presentation?

• organized his facts
• practiced in front of a mirror
• developed visual aids

On Saturday, Alyssa and her mother attended a youth concert at Symphony Hall. Following the directions they were given by Alyssa's music teacher, they started at a traffic light in front of North Hills Shopping center. They drove one mile to Adams Upholstery and turned left on Hickory Road. Finally, they drove two blocks to Macy Drive and entered the parking structure. They were right on time! Where did Alyssa and her mom start their trip?

• Macy drive
• North Hills Shopping Center
• Adams Upholstery

David enjoyed the science fair so much that he decided to share his experience with a community newspaper. He obtained a list of participants and projects from the event's organizers. When he contacted several of the winners, David asked about their projects and hopes for the future. He quoted the young scientists in his article, which appeared in the paper's Sunday edition. What did David do after obtaining a list of participants? 

• contacted several winner
• decided to write an article 
• asked about their projects

Mesa Middle School's exchange students were scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon. Christopher's family agreed to meet them at the airport. Chris and his parents hurried to the terminal. When they checked the arrivals and departures board, they discovered that the flight had just landed. Christ dashed to the gate and held up a sign. The excited travelers located him right away. What did Chris do after discovering the flight had landed?

• dashed to the gate
• hurried to the Wide World terminal
• agreed to meet the two exchange students

Before the Wilderness Club's first hike, group members planned carefully. They read local guidebooks, spoke with forest ranger, and selected a trail. because rain would ruin their trip, members checked long-range weather forecasts before choosing a weekend. They recruited a teacher and two parents to serve as guides. Thanks to the group's efforts, the hike was a great success. What did club members do after choosing the weekend?

• read local guidebooks
• checked long-range weather forecasts
• recruited adults to serve as guides

Andrew had just one day to get ready for a summer trip. He called his cousin and asked what to bring. Joseph explained that their rented cabin was near a lake. He advised Andrew to pack an extra pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, some swim trunks, insect repellent, and hiking boots. Andrew found most of the items in his closet, but he did not have a sweatshirt, so he went with his mother to the mall. What did Andrew do first?

• went to the mall
• found some jeans in his closet
• called Joseph

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Lauren's friends would arrive soon; she had less than an hour to prepare. After making her bed, Lauren picked up her clothes and hung them in the closet. Next, she gathered up all her magazines and tossed them into the bed stand drawer. Finally, she vacuumed the carpet and dusted the top of  her dresser. She surveyed the room with satisfaction; she as ready. What did Lauren do first?

• hung up some clothes
• made her bed
• vacuumed the carpet

Every morning, Ashley makes a smoothie. She pours some fresh milk into the blender and adds vanilla yogurt . She locates a bag of berries in the freezer and adds a handful to the mixture. She snaps on the lid and presses the blend button. When her smoothie is ready, she pours it into a paper cup. She grabs a straw and sips it on the way to school. What did Ashley do after pouring milk into the blender.

• put on the lid
• added vanilla yogurt
• pressed the blend button

After attending a performance of the Youth band, Ryan decided to join the group. he discovered that auditions were held twice a year. His music teacher helped him select an appropriate piece, and he began to practice it. Although he was nervous on the day of the tryouts, Ryan was well-prepared, so no one was surprised when he was chosen. What did Ryan do first?

• selected a piece
• tried out for the band
• attended a concert

Lauren washes Princess on her home's sunny outdoor deck. She fills a metal washtub with cool water, then she catches the dog and lifts her into the tub. Using special shampoo, Lauren works the lather into her dog's thick coat. After thoroughly rising Princess, Lauren dries her with a thick towel. When Lauren finishes, the pup is worthy of her royal name. What did Lauren do after filling the tub?

• works lather into the dog's coat
• catches the dog
• lifts Princess into the tub