common assessment review Q2

Select the correct meaning for each of the following words from the passage. (1pt. each)

1. The Grand Canyon is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide. The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

2. Over millions of years, the Colorado River wore away rocks as it passed through the area. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the river continues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.

3. Besides its large size, the Grand Canyon is also known for its magnificent colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock, and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologist have identified almost 40 different layers of rock exposed by the river’s erosion.

4. The climate in canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyon often receive snowfall. The air quality is usually very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the air.

5. The Grand Canyon is home to variety of plants and animals. Plants range from various species of cactus to pine forests. Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and Gila monsters. Six different kinds of rattlesnakes have been identified in the area.

6. Native Americans have inhabited the area for around 3,000 years. Spanish conquistadors fi rst explored the area in 1540. Later, Spanish priests and explorers returned in 1776. However, they did not stay, as they found the canyon impassable.

7. Arizona became part of the United States in 1848, and the fi rst geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856. Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park. About five million tourists visit the park each year.

QUESTION: Select the correct meaning of the word geologist as used in paragraph 3.

• scientists who study the physical history of the earth's soil and rocks.

• scientists who study plants and animals

• scientists who study numbers

• a teacher of space

Select the correct meaning for each of the following words from the passage. (1 pt. each)

1. The Grand Canyon is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide. The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

2. Over millions of years, the Colorado River wore away rocks as it passed through the area. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the river continues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.

3. Besides its large size, the Grand Canyon is also known for its magnificent colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock, and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologist have identified almost 40 different layers of rock exposed by the river’s erosion.

4. The climate in canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyon often receive snowfall. The air quality is usually very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the air.

5. The Grand Canyon is home to variety of plants and animals. Plants range from various species of cactus to pine forests. Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and Gila monsters. Six different kinds of rattlesnakes have been identified in the area.

6. Native Americans have inhabited the area for around 3,000 years. Spanish conquistadors first explored the area in 1540. Later, Spanish priests and explorers returned in 1776. However, they did not stay, as they found the canyon impassable.

7. Arizona became part of the United States in 1848, and the first geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856. Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park. About five million tourists visit the park each year.

QUESTION: Select the correct meaning of the word various as used in paragraph 5.

• desert

• rare; unusual

• different kinds

• red

Select the correct meaning for each of the following words from the passage. (1pt. each)

1. The Grand Canyon is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide. The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

2. Over millions of years, the Colorado River wore away rocks as it passed through the area. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the river continues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.

3. Besides its large size, the Grand Canyon is also known for its magnificent colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock, and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologist have identified almost 40 different layers of rock exposed by the river’s erosion.

4. The climate in canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyon often receive snowfall. The air quality is usually very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the air.

5. The Grand Canyon is home to variety of plants and animals. Plants range from various species of cactus to pine forests. Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and gila monsters. Six different kinds of rattlesnakes have been identified in the area.

6. Native Americans have inhabited the area for around 3,000 years. Spanish conquistadors first explored the area in 1540. Later, Spanish priests and explorers returned in 1776. However, they did not stay, as they found the canyon impassable.

7. Arizona became part of the United States in 1848, and the first geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856. Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park. About five million tourists visit the park each year.

QUESTION: Select the correct meaning of the word impassable as used in paragraph 6.

• unable to cross

• far from civilization

• haunted

• can pass easily

Select the correct meaning for each of the following words from the passage. (1pt. each)

1. The Grand Canyon is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places. Its widest point is 18 miles wide. The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

2. Over millions of years, the Colorado River wore away rocks as it passed through the area. Slowly, the river made the path deeper and deeper. Now, the canyon is surrounded by steep walls on either side, while the river continues to flow at the bottom of the canyon.

3. Besides its large size, the Grand Canyon is also known for its magnificent colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock, and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologist have identified almost 40 different layers of rock exposed by the river’s erosion.

4. The climate in canyon area is primarily desert, with both high and low temperatures. The upper rims of the canyon often receive snowfall. The air quality is usually very high, although dust storms and smoke from fires can change the air.

5. The Grand Canyon is home to variety of plants and animals. Plants range from various species of cactus to pine forests. Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and Gila monsters. Six different kinds of rattlesnakes have been identified in the area.

6. Native Americans have inhabited the area for around 3,000 years. Spanish conquistadors first explored the area in 1540. Later, Spanish priests and explorers returned in 1776. However, they did not stay, as they found the canyon impassable.

7. Arizona became part of the United States in 1848, and the first geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856. Today, the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park. About five million tourists visit the park each year.

QUESTION: Select the correct meaning of the word erosion as used in paragraph 3.

• adding soil

• the act of drying up or evaporating

• change of direction

• the act of wearing away or grinding down

Read the text and answer the next four questions using the information from the text below.

"How I Came to the Museum"

1. One week before my seventh birthday, my sister and I were playing in the basement with a friend. Our older brother had installed a bar across a doorway for doing chin-ups. We were taking turns standing on a sturdy toy chest. We would leap off the chest, grab the bar, and swing for a moment before dropping to the ground. After each successful round, we moved the chest farther from the bar. I was the smallest one playing the game, so it’s probably not surprising that I was the first one to miss the bar. My mother had just called us for lunch. I took one last flying leap as the others ran up the stairs. This time I landed face first on the hard floor.

2. I spent that afternoon in the dentist’s office, where they pulled out bits of broken tooth and sewed up my torn gums. A few weeks later, I was fitted with a brand new pair of front teeth. I was very proud of them. I had lost my baby teeth before the accident, but my permanent teeth had not yet grown in. I saw myself with big grown-up teeth for the first time. I loved showing my friends how I could pop them in and out of my mouth whenever I wanted to.

3. As I got older, I began to realize just how lucky I was to be born in the 1950s instead of the 1750s. When we learned about George Washington at school, what I remembered best was that he had false teeth. I learned that his mouth looked funny in his portraits because his teeth were made of wood. They were very uncomfortable. They never fit quite right. This really got me thinking. What if I had lived back then? I came from a family of poor farmers, not presidents. What hope would I ever have had for a normal smile? My whole life could have been ruined by an accident at the age of six.

4. It’s strange how one thing leads to another. I might have decided to become a dentist so that I could help others as I had been helped. Instead, I found myself thinking more and more about how people’s lives are changed by inventions. My grandmother walked from her farm to a one-room schoolhouse when she was a child. There were no cars or buses to ride in. I went to a big school with different teachers for every grade. That was because modern buses could bring children to school from miles around. What other parts of our lives had changed because of inventions? I loved thinking about it.

5. When I went to college, I decided to study history. I soon tired of learning about governments, kings, and wars. I wanted to know about the everyday lives of ordinary people. That’s when I discovered archaeology.

6. Archaeologists study buildings, tools, pottery, bones, and other objects from the past. They use them to figure out how people lived long ago. Some archaeologists work in the field, carefully digging up objects that have been buried for hundreds or even thousands of years. I prefer writing and talking about the things that other people have dug up. That’s what I do as a museum curator. The exhibits I set up help visitors understand how people’s lives have changed over time. I haven’t set up an exhibit about the history of dentistry yet, but I probably will someday. I think about it every time I brush my teeth!

QUESTION: What kind of selection (genre) is this?

• news story

• autobiography

• how-to-guide

• editorial

6. Archaeologists study buildings, tools, pottery, bones, and other objects from the past. They use them to figure out how people lived long ago. Some archaeologists work in the field, carefully digging up objects that have been buried for hundreds or even thousands of years. I prefer writing and talking about the things that other people have dug up. That’s what I do as a museum curator. The exhibits I set up help visitors understand how people’s lives have changed over time. I haven’t set up an exhibit about the history of dentistry yet, but I probably will someday. I think about it every time I brush my teeth!

After reading "How I Came to the Museum" focusing on paragraph 6, answer the following question.

What does the author of this article do in her job?

• She sets up museum exhibits.

• She fixes people’s teeth.

• She digs up objects from the past.

• She invents things that change people’s lives.

"How I Came to the Museum"

1. One week before my seventh birthday, my sister and I were playing in the basement with a friend. Our older brother had installed a bar across a doorway for doing chin-ups. We were taking turns standing on a sturdy toy chest. We would leap off the chest, grab the bar, and swing for a moment before dropping to the ground. After each successful round, we moved the chest farther from the bar. I was the smallest one playing the game, so it’s probably not surprising that I was the first one to miss the bar. My mother had just called us for lunch. I took one last flying leap as the others ran up the stairs. This time I landed face first on the hard floor.

2. I spent that afternoon in the dentist’s office, where they pulled out bits of broken tooth and sewed up my torn gums. A few weeks later, I was fitted with a brand new pair of front teeth. I was very proud of them. I had lost my baby teeth before the accident, but my permanent teeth had not yet grown in. I saw myself with big grown-up teeth for the first time. I loved showing my friends how I could pop them in and out of my mouth whenever I wanted to.

3. As I got older, I began to realize just how lucky I was to be born in the 1950s instead of the 1750s. When we learned about George Washington at school, what I remembered best was that he had false teeth. I learned that his mouth looked funny in his portraits because his teeth were made of wood. They were very uncomfortable. They never fit quite right. This really got me thinking. What if I had lived back then? I came from a family of poor farmers, not presidents. What hope would I ever have had for a normal smile? My whole life could have been ruined by an accident at the age of six.

4. It’s strange how one thing leads to another. I might have decided to become a dentist so that I could help others as I had been helped. Instead, I found myself thinking more and more about how people’s lives are changed by inventions. My grandmother walked from her farm to a one-room schoolhouse when she was a child. There were no cars or buses to ride in. I went to a big school with different teachers for every grade. That was because modern buses could bring children to school from miles around. What other parts of our lives had changed because of inventions? I loved thinking about it.

5. When I went to college, I decided to study history. I soon tired of learning about governments, kings, and wars. I wanted to know about the everyday lives of ordinary people. That’s when I discovered archaeology.

6. Archaeologists study buildings, tools, pottery, bones, and other objects from the past. They use them to figure out how people lived long ago. Some archaeologists work in the field, carefully digging up objects that have been buried for hundreds or even thousands of years. I prefer writing and talking about the things that other people have dug up. That’s what I do as a museum curator. The exhibits I set up help visitors understand how people’s lives have changed over time. I haven’t set up an exhibit about the history of dentistry yet, but I probably will someday. I think about it every time I brush my teeth!

After reading "How I Came to the Museum" answer the following question. Select THREE items.

Why was the author interested in George Washington's teeth?

• the author has false teeth like George Washington

• the author is a relative of George Washington

• the author thought it was interesting that his teeth were made out of wood

• the author wondered why all his pictures looked so funny

• the author wanted to live in the 1750's

"How I Came to the Museum"

1. One week before my seventh birthday, my sister and I were playing in the basement with a friend. Our older brother had installed a bar across a doorway for doing chin-ups. We were taking turns standing on a sturdy toy chest. We would leap off the chest, grab the bar, and swing for a moment before dropping to the ground. After each successful round, we moved the chest farther from the bar. I was the smallest one playing the game, so it’s probably not surprising that I was the first one to miss the bar. My mother had just called us for lunch. I took one last flying leap as the others ran up the stairs. This time I landed face first on the hard floor.

2. I spent that afternoon in the dentist’s office, where they pulled out bits of broken tooth and sewed up my torn gums. A few weeks later, I was fitted with a brand new pair of front teeth. I was very proud of them. I had lost my baby teeth before the accident, but my permanent teeth had not yet grown in. I saw myself with big grown-up teeth for the first time. I loved showing my friends how I could pop them in and out of my mouth whenever I wanted to.

3. As I got older, I began to realize just how lucky I was to be born in the 1950s instead of the 1750s. When we learned about George Washington at school, what I remembered best was that he had false teeth. I learned that his mouth looked funny in his portraits because his teeth were made of wood. They were very uncomfortable. They never fit quite right. This really got me thinking. What if I had lived back then? I came from a family of poor farmers, not presidents. What hope would I ever have had for a normal smile? My whole life could have been ruined by an accident at the age of six.

4. It’s strange how one thing leads to another. I might have decided to become a dentist so that I could help others as I had been helped. Instead, I found myself thinking more and more about how people’s lives are changed by inventions. My grandmother walked from her farm to a one-room schoolhouse when she was a child. There were no cars or buses to ride in. I went to a big school with different teachers for every grade. That was because modern buses could bring children to school from miles around. What other parts of our lives had changed because of inventions? I loved thinking about it.

5. When I went to college, I decided to study history. I soon tired of learning about governments, kings, and wars. I wanted to know about the everyday lives of ordinary people. That’s when I discovered archaeology.

6. Archaeologists study buildings, tools, pottery, bones, and other objects from the past. They use them to figure out how people lived long ago. Some archaeologists work in the field, carefully digging up objects that have been buried for hundreds or even thousands of years. I prefer writing and talking about the things that other people have dug up. That’s what I do as a museum curator. The exhibits I set up help visitors understand how people’s lives have changed over time. I haven’t set up an exhibit about the history of dentistry yet, but I probably will someday. I think about it every time I brush my teeth!

After reading "How I Came to the Museum" answer the following question.

True or False

The author originally studied history in college.

• True

• False

Which of the following words MOST LIKELY means the same as setting?

• environment

• light

• balance

• organization

Which of the following is NOT an example of a character trait.

• love

• tall

• kind

• smart