Choosing the Best Summary

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978. Argentina hosted then. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.

Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?

• In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

• The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

• Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

• The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

Opportunities to help others are all around us. It doesn't matter if you can sing or draw. It doesn't matter if you can cook or build. The desire to help others is all you really need. You can pick up litter in the park. You can visit someone in a nursing home. You can choose among hundreds of ways to make the world a better place. Make a difference today. Volunteer.

Which is the summary for this paragraph?

• Every volunteer helps make the world a better place.

• Helping the elderly is a great opportunity for volunteering.

• Litter is a problem in many parks.

• There are many different opportunities to volunteer in your community.

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When Carl spotted the dogcatcher's truck next door, he could not contain his curiosity. He arrived just in time to see the dogcatcher take the dog from Mrs. Childers. "Hey! That's my dog!" Carl yelled. Mrs. Childers turned bright red. "Why I'm sorry, Carl. I thought it was a stray. I didn't know you had a dog. I wouldn't have called!" The dogcatcher winked at Carl and handed him the dog. "That's a mighty good-looking dog, Carl. Keep a closer eye on him from now on."

Which of these best summarizes the story above?

• Carl does not take very good care of his dog. He does not pay attention when his dog goes outside to play.

• The dogcatcher wants to make sure people take care of their dogs. He is going to give Carl some dog tips.

• Mrs. Childers mistakenly called the dogcatcher on Carl's dog. Carl showed up just in time to save his dog.

• Mrs. Childers always calls the dogcatcher when she sees a stray dog. She has helped them catch five stray dogs

Your heart normally beats 70 to 80 times a minute, but the rate changes depending on your activity level. When you exercise, your body needs more oxygen than when you remain still. Your heart automatically responds to these changing needs. When you need more oxygen, your heart beats faster to increase the flow of blood to your body.

Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?

• Your heart usually beats about 70 to 80 times in one minute. That is more than one heart beat for each second. That is pretty fast!

• Your heart makes blood flow throughout your body. It also allows oxygen to move into your muscles, lungs, and even into your bloodstream.

• Your body needs a lot of oxygen when you exercise. That is why you breathe heavier when you are running or shooting hoops with friends.

• Your heart rate is dependent on your level of activity. Your heart beats faster when you are exercising and slower when you are still.

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