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Gasping for Air:
 A study says that kids living in areas with air pollution1 are more likely to develop asthma than kids who live in other areas. Asthma is an illness that makes breathing difficult. Over 5 million children in the United States suffer from asthma. More than 3,500 kids, ages 9 to 16, who lived in California took part in the study. About half of those kids lived in areas that had lots of air pollution. The other half lived in areas that had clean air. All the children played outdoor sports. After studying the kids for five years, doctors found that about 260 of them developed asthma. Most of the kids who developed asthma lived in towns that had lots of air pollution. Doctors say that breathing too much polluted air caused the asthma cases. A California health official said the study shows the need to do more to prevent air pollution. Doctors say that children should still play outside but only on days when air pollution isn't bad. 
The main idea of this passage is...

• people need to help stop air pollution. 
• air pollution happens in both towns and cities. 
• a study shows asthma can be caused by air pollution. 
• children with asthma should not play outside. 

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Gasping for Air:
 A study says that kids living in areas with air pollution1 are more likely to develop asthma than kids who live in other areas. Asthma is an illness that makes breathing difficult. Over 5 million children in the United States suffer from asthma. More than 3,500 kids, ages 9 to 16, who lived in California took part in the study. About half of those kids lived in areas that had lots of air pollution. The other half lived in areas that had clean air. All the children played outdoor sports. After studying the kids for five years, doctors found that about 260 of them developed asthma. Most of the kids who developed asthma lived in towns that had lots of air pollution. Doctors say that breathing too much polluted air caused the asthma cases. A California health official said the study shows the need to do more to prevent air pollution. Doctors say that children should still play outside but only on days when air pollution isn't bad. 
Which detail best supports the main idea? 

• Asthma is an illness that makes breathing difficult. 
• Most of the kids who developed asthma during the study lived in towns that had lots of air pollution. 
• Over 5 million children in the United States suffer from asthma.
• More than 3,500 kids, ages 9 to 16, who lived in California took part in the study. 

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Gasping for Air:
 A study says that kids living in areas with air pollution1 are more likely to develop asthma than kids who live in other areas. Asthma is an illness that makes breathing difficult. Over 5 million children in the United States suffer from asthma. More than 3,500 kids, ages 9 to 16, who lived in California took part in the study. About half of those kids lived in areas that had lots of air pollution. The other half lived in areas that had clean air. All the children played outdoor sports. After studying the kids for five years, doctors found that about 260 of them developed asthma. Most of the kids who developed asthma lived in towns that had lots of air pollution. Doctors say that breathing too much polluted air caused the asthma cases. A California health official said the study shows the need to do more to prevent air pollution. Doctors say that children should still play outside but only on days when air pollution isn't bad. 
What portion of the kids who took part in the study lived in areas that had lots of air pollution? 

• about one fourth of the kids 
• about one tenth of the kids 
• about half of the kids 
• about one third of the kids 

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Leading Lady:
 The past few months have been busy for Democrat Nancy Pelosi. In January [2007], she became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. The House and the Senate are the two chambers that make up the U.S. Congress. That branch of government makes the country's laws. "This is a historic moment for the Congress and for the women of this country," says Pelosi. Pelosi has said that she wants to be judged by her abilities, not by her gender. "Becoming the first woman Speaker will send a message to young girls and women across the country that anything is possible for them," she adds. Pelosi leads the 435 members of the House. She is third in line for the presidency, after the vice president. 
The main idea of this passage is...

• More women are getting involved in politics.
• Nancy Pelosi recently became the first female Speaker of the House.
• Nancy Pelosi is a Democrat.
•  It is important to be judged by one's abilities, not by one’s gender.

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Leading Lady:
 The past few months have been busy for Democrat Nancy Pelosi. In January [2007], she became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. The House and the Senate are the two chambers that make up the U.S. Congress. That branch of government makes the country's laws. "This is a historic moment for the Congress and for the women of this country," says Pelosi. Pelosi has said that she wants to be judged by her abilities, not by her gender. "Becoming the first woman Speaker will send a message to young girls and women across the country that anything is possible for them," she adds. Pelosi leads the 435 members of the House. She is third in line for the presidency, after the vice president. 
he following statement does not support the main idea:

• Having a female Speaker of the House sends a positive message to women and girls.
• Pelosi is third in line for the presidency.
• The U.S. Congress makes up the country's laws.
• Nancy Pelosi’s becoming the first female Speaker of the House is a historic moment for Congress.

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