Friends Around the World

What does the word traditional mean in this sentence from Friends Around the World?

• everyday

• worn-out

• based on custom

Which word means the opposite of traditional?

• usual

• modern

• old fashioned

What does the word common mean in this sentence from Friends Around the World?

• ordinary

• average

• shared

Which word would come after common in a glossary?

• bucket

• car

• country

What does the word activities mean in this sentence from Friends Around the World?

• homework

• things we do

• parts in a play

Why do Sapporo and Portland make good sister cities?

• They are alike in many ways.

• They are interesting and fun cities to visit.

• They have been sister cities for a long time.

What is special about these two sister cities?

• They have four seasons.

• They are thousands of miles apart.

• They are two of the oldest sister cities.

How do the headings help you read the text?

• They give fun facts about the cities.

• They introduce the topic for each section.

• They show the difference between the cities.

Which section tells about summer in both cities?

• Weather

• Geography

• What Are Sister Cities?

What is different about these sister cities?

• their size

• their weather in winter

• their summer temperatures