MP6#3_RUNNERS_Phys. Ed.

FROM ARTICLE 1: Which sentence from the section "Long-Distance Runners" gives one reason why people run fast?

• Scientists discovered that people run faster when they compete.

• Sports scientists also look at people who run for long distances.

• The fastest marathon runners are men between 25 and 29 years old.

• They can run up to 577 feet per minute.

FROM ARTICLE 1: Read the paragraph from the section "The Upper Limits."

Humans are much slower than some animals. The fastest animal is the cheetah. It can run up to 70 mph. Usain Bolt cannot even run at half that speed. Some experts think the fastest a person can run might be 35–40 mph. No one is sure just yet, though.

Which information from this paragraph explains that humans are slow compared to some animals?

• The fastest animal is the cheetah.

• Some experts think the fastest a person can run might be 35-40 mph.

• Usain Bolt cannot even run at half the speed of a cheetah.

• No one is sure how fast humans could possibly run.

FROM ARTICLE 1: Read the heading "What Makes An Elite Runner?"

Which word could replace "elite" WITHOUT changing the meaning of the heading?

• Bad

• Perfect

• Fine

• Top

FROM ARTICLE 1: Read the sentence from "The Upper Limits."

It can run up to 70 mph.

In this sentence, "mph" is most likely a measurement of:

• speed

• distance

• time

• height

FROM ARTICLE 1: Florence Joyner is the fastest female runner. What country did she run for?

• America

• Jamaica

• China

• Kenya

FROM ARTICLE 1: The fastest animal is the __________

• Panther

• Jaguar

• Cheetah

• Lion

FROM ARTICLE 2: Read the section "Winning Races And Breaking Records."

Which sentence from the section states the MAIN idea about why Blaze is so famous now?

• Blaze has been training since he was 4 years old.

• He recently returned to the track.

• He won the 100-meter dash in about 13 seconds.

• He also finished second in the 200-meter dash.

FROM ARTICLE 2: Finish the sentence below.

One main idea of the article is that ____.

• Blaze just wants to lead a normal life.

• Blaze's hard work and attitude have helped him win.

• Blaze's father keeps track of his Instagram account.

• Blaze is going to be a faster runner than Usain Bolt someday.

FROM ARTICLE 2: According to the section "A Happy Boy Is A Big Reward," WHY does Rudolph Ingram Sr. do so much to help his son?

• because he wants to support Blaze and help him to meet his goals

• because he goes to all of Blaze's practices and games

• because he believes Blaze will make it to the Olympics in the future

• because he wants Blaze to be in the National Football League

FROM ARTICLE 2: Which event happened FIRST in the article?

• Blaze gained many Instagram followers.

• Blaze trained to run for several years.

• Blaze broke a record for his age group.

• Blaze took a break from running.