Trains

1.Which of the following best completes the diagram?

• A Train travel is not the fastest way to get around.

• B Fortunately, modern train companies have figured out some great ways to make sure you enjoy the ride

• C Of course, there is always the scenery.

• D Let the rhythm of the rails sing you a lullaby.

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2.In which paragraph could the reader find information on the history of trains?

• F Paragraph 1

• G Paragraph 2

• H Paragraph 3

• J Paragraph 4

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3.Which idea from the selection does the photograph support?

• A Train travel was important for early settlers

• B Train travel is fast and efficient

• C Train travel can be luxurious

• D A train trip can be exciting and beautiful

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4.The invention of trains changed life for normal people because -

• F some trains offer gourmet meals

• G train travel can be very slow

• H people could make long trips in just a few days

• J there are many places that cannot be reached by train

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5.Which of the following sentences in an opinion expressed in the selection?

• A Modern train travel is enjoyable and interesting

• B Trains are slower than other types of transportation

• C Travelers can view wildlife on a train ride

• D Many popular songs have been written about trains

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6.What is the meaning of the word pioneer in paragraph 4?

• F a train traveler

• G An early explorer or settler

• H An adventurer

• J a resident of California

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7.The purpose of this selection is to -

• A persuade the reader to consider traveling by train

• B inform the reader about how trains changed the lives of Americans

• C entertain the reader with murder mysteries that happen on trains

• D explain how to get from California to Nevada by train

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8.The words rhythm and lullaby both help the reader -

• F imagine relaxing soothing sounds

• G feel the soft luxury of the comfortable seats

• H remember his or her youth with a set of toy trains

• J remember his or her first train ride

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9.Which of these is the best summary of the passage?

• A The invention of the train was very important in early settlers' lives. They could travel to new places much more easily and quickly. Traveling by train was new and exciting.

• B If you are interested in train travel, you can choose from three different trips. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad, The California Zephyr, and The Amtrak Cascades all offer fun and exciting adventures for train travelers.

• C Trains are a great way to travel. You can choose from several different fun and exciting train trips. When you travel by train, you can see some amazing sights, relax to the rhythm of the rails, and enjoy some interesting experiences.

• D Trains offer many exciting activities. Passengers can see beautiful scenery, enjoy gourmet meals, and even pretend they are a part of a murder mystery.

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10.Which is NOT a way train companies make sure people enjoy the ride?

• F They offer a Murder Mystery

• G Passengers can enjoy a gourmet dinner

• H They have a game room and theater

• J Passengers can enjoy the beautiful landscapes

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