She's only 10 and Already Making a Difference

1.Which paragraph from the article BEST supports the conclusion that young people can inspire adults in their communities to take action on important issues?

• A. Recently, however, Iwantmyoceanback has hosted events to raise funds for beach cleanups and to donate to conservation groups such as the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Oceana and World Wildlife Fund, Aliyev said.

• B. Sasha has started a channel, named Studio IWMOB. She posts videos from events and has begun a web series. The series is called "Table Talks." In it, she interviews people from different professions about the oceans.

• C.Canela was one of Iwantmyoceanback's first followers. Sasha reached out to him through Instagram to thank him for following her. That led to his spot on her series and a painting that Sasha plans to auction off.

• D. "When a resident identifies an issue of importance and does something to effectuate change, it is to be applauded," Groisman said. "When that resident is 10 years old, and as impressive as Sasha is, we must not only applaud her efforts but join in."

Which sentence from the article shows Iwantmyoceanback's MAIN problem?

• She was horrified at the ocean's pollution levels and dying sea animals.

• The party involved a beach cleanup and guests creating art from the plastic trash they collect.

• Sasha is also working on releasing a book this summer with her 2-year-old sister, Mia.

• "After all, in Miami the ocean is everyone's backyard."

Which answer choice accurately characterizes Sasha Olsen's reaction to her family's trip to Asia?

• She was happy to see so many sea animals that she recognized from her home in Florida.

• She was shocked by how polluted the oceans were.

• She wanted her community to enact pollution programs similar to those that exist in Japan and Vietnam.

• She wanted to tell others how clean the oceans were.

What is the MOST likely reason the author included information about Sasha's YouTube channel?

• to illustrate how her organization is using the internet to increase awareness and support

• to encourage readers to subscribe to her channel and like her videos

• to show the number of celebrities who have already agreed to be guests on her "Table Talks" series

• to explain how YouTube is supporting environmental causes

When Sasha went to Vietnam and Japan, why was she "horrified"?

• She was horrified at the amount of sea animals in the water

• She was horrified at the ocean's pollution levels and dying sea animals.

• She was horrified at the lack of resources available

• She was happy not horrified

Who helped Sasha start her campaign?

• her aunt

• her cousin

• her mom

• her dad

What is Sasha's nonforprofit called?

• New Wildlife Community

• Turtle Conservacy

• Iwantmyoceanback

• It did not have a name

Why did Sasha do with the funds she raised from Iwantmyoceanback's hosted events?

• She donated them to beach cleanups and to conservation groups such as the Sea Turtle Conservancy, Oceana and World Wildlife Fund

• She kept the money for herself

• She didn't raise money during the events

• She used it to create further events

What does Shasha mean when she says

"We're scared sometimes to go into the water because it has had a reputation in recent years of not being safe," said Sasha?

• She fears that there is too much pollution in the water that is bad for her and her sister's health

• She does not fear anything

Which paragraph from the section shows that Sasha Olsen's effort to fight pollution has drawn recognition from community leaders?

• The nonprofit is also trying to spread the word online. They are using YouTube and other social media.

• Jencarlos Canela, a popular Cuban-American singer and TV star, was Sasha's first guest. He appeared on January 12.

• Sasha has also begun working with Bal Harbour Mayor Gabriel Groisman. "When a resident identifies an issue of importance and does something to effectuate change, it is to be applauded," Groisman said.

• "We really want to make ourselves visible and accessible to all," said Aliyev. Aliyev is the nonprofit's vice president. "After all, in Miami the ocean is everyone's backyard. This is the best place to start."