2024 2nd 9 Weeks Benchmark MMQ

"Space Hotels"

Which sentence would best belong in a summary of the article?

(HINT: Which piece of information is like the MAIN IDEA of the article?)

• Two astronauts will fly the spacecraft to the hotel.

• Galactic Suite Limited will try to open the first space hotel.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

"Space Hotels"

Finish the cause and effect statement.

CAUSE: Four companies form Galactic Space Limited. EFFECT: ??

(HINT: To make Claramunt's dream possible, four companies have formed Galactic Suite Limited. They have plans to become the world's largest chain of space resorts.)

• A chain of space resorts is planned

• Interest in space travel increases

• A spaceport is built in the desert

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

"Space Hotels"

What is the best title for the notes below?

• - Receive 16 weeks of astronaut training

• - Experience conditions of life in space

• - Take a day and a half spacecraft trip

• Preparing to Vacation in Space

• How to Schedule a Space Vacation

• Ways to Take a Trip to Space

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

"Space Hotels"

What is the root word in "weightlessness?"

(HINT: In the word, unbelievable, the root word is believe.)

• weightless

• weight

• ness

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"Space Hotels"

The main idea of this article is that space travel -

• is a goal of businessmen and scientists.

• may be a possibility for ordinary people in the near future.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

"Vocational Courses for All"

In addition, these classes are usually the most interesting and enjoyable. They make it possible for students to turn an interest or talent into a highly sought-after job or future career.

What does sought-after mean in this sentence?

• required

• desirable

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Vocational Courses for All"

Everyone runs into situations in which he or she needs an expert's help. Many of these experts learned what they know in these classes.

What does the author imply about experts in these lines?

• Specialists are expensive to hire.

• Only professionals can fix cars.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"Vocational Courses for All"

What do you do if the pipes under the kitchen sink spring a leak? Can you help your parents if their car makes a strange noise? Most people call a plumber or auto mechanic for these problems. These experts are needed from time to time; however, most people can learn how to make many simple repairs on their own.

The author most likely asks questions in paragraph 1 to —

• determine the reader's ability to make minor repairs without consulting an expert

• find out if the reader needs to take a vocational education class

• help the reader think about how they might benefit from a certain task

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"Snow Storm"

Which three phrases are specific to understanding Thomas' job?

(HINT: Which explain what Thomas does for his job? What are his responsibilities?)

• looked out the store windows

• began the long journey home

• worked the cash register

• It was the manager telling him to close

• stocked the produce counter

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1