Cold Read Practice #1 (3 passages)

How are bees able to help plants all over the world grow?

• A. Producing honey

• B. Building hives

• C. Pollinating plants

• D. Controlling pests

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Comprehending a text

Besides simply eating honey, what other purpose has it served throughout history?

• Cooking

• Healing

• Cleaning

• Construction

How do bees communicate with each other to share information about food sources and locations?

• Through dances

• By singing

• Using telepathy

• Through written messages

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Comprehending a text

What is the main topic of the passage?

• The importance of bees in pollination

• The history of beekeeping

• The impact of pesticides on bee populations

• The nutritional value of honey

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Main ideas and supporting details

Which of these is NOT a challenge that bees are facing?

• Loss of habitat

• Exposure to pesticides

• Climate change

• Increase in honey demand

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Comprehending a text

What is the structure of the passage in 'Exploring the History of Science Fiction'?

• Chronological (in time order)

• Argumentative

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

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Understanding text structures

What does the word 'pioneers' imply about the early authors in science fiction?

• They were the innovators of the genre

• They were the fans of the genre

• They were the critics of the genre

• They were the scholars of the genre

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Understanding word meanings

After reading the passage, a reader could reasonably infer that

• Science fiction has only existed in recent years.

• Science fiction is the most popular genre of story.

• There are very few science fiction writers.

• There have been many writers of science fiction over the years.

The author's purpose in writing this passage was most likely

• to warn readers about the difficulty of understanding science fiction books/films

• to inform readers about the long history of science fiction

• to convince readers to watch more science fiction

• to argue for science fiction as the best genre

Which of these titles is considered one of science fiction's most early works?

• Back to the Future

• Jurassic Park

• Frankenstein

• Star Wars