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(Turn It Down) Which detail best explains why it may take people a while to realize they have hearing loss?

• You've likely worn headphones more times than you can count.

• And noise-related hearing loss can be permanent.

• But it may be time to turn down the volume.

• Doctors point out that for many people, hearing loss happens slowly over time.

(Turn It Down) Which word is almost opposite in meaning to exposed?

• protected

• released

• endangered

• measured

(Turn It Down) Which best expresses the main idea of the section "Too Loud, Too Long?"

• Decibels are units used to measure sound.

• Most smartphones have had unsafe sound settings for years.

• Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods can damage your hearing.

• It is important that headphones fit snugly.

(Turn It Down) According to the 60/60 rule, you should play your device at or below 60 percent of maximum volume ___.

• for no more than 60 minutes a day

• and never at more than 60 decibels

• and use earbuds 60 percent of the time

• if you are under the age of 60

(Ancient Army) Which word best describes Qin Shi Huangdi, based on the article?

• peaceful

• fair

• harsh

• beloved

(Ancient Army) Which detail best supports the answer to question 5?

• Qin was just 13 years old at the time.

• People came to fear Qin, who was a ruthless leader.

• He believed he would rule even in the afterlife.

• More than 2,000 of Qin's clay soldiers have been excavated...

(Ancient Army) Based on the article, you know that Qin was the ___.

• last emperor to rule China

• emperor who united China for the first time

• oldest emperor in China's history

• richest emperor in China's history

(Turning Three) A year is based on the time it takes ___.

• Earth to orbit the sun

• Earth to spin on its axis

• the moon to orbit Earth

• Earth to orbit the moon

(Turning Three) Which one of the following would be another good title for the article?

• It’s a Leap Year!

• How Our Calendar Works

• All About Rodeos

• A Famous Kid’s Birthday

(Cursive) Some people who support the idea of public schools teaching cursive argue that ___.

• cursive is easier to read than print

• it takes longer to write in cursive than it does to type on a computer

• kids need to know how to sign their names

• teachers should focus on math and reading