SN3 May 13th 2024

When something makes its debut, it appears for ___.

• A. a long time

• B. a short time

• C. the first time

• D. the last time

Which phrase from the article provides the best clue to the meaning of debut?

• A. "for more than two weeks"

• B. "from around the world"

• C. "try to win medals"

• D. "to introduce many to breaking"

In hip-hop music, what happens during the break?

• A. Rappers begin to add words to the music.

• B. Most instruments and rapping stop.

• C. DJs begin to spin records.

• D. All drumming stops.

Which sentence sums up how Victor Montalvo views breaking?

• A. It's a fun hobby but is not a sport.

• B. It should never have become a competition.

• C. The goal is to keep getting better, even if you don't win.

• D. It's important to win more often than you lose.

According to the sidebar "What You Need to Know About the Paris Olympics," which statement is true?

• A. This summer will be the third time Paris has hosted the Olympics.

• B. All surfing events have been canceled for the Paris Olympics.

• C. Some Olympic events will take place in the Eiffel Tower.

• D. There will be no bronze medals given out at the Paris Olympics.

Which word is most similar in meaning to brood?

• A. insect

• B. noise

• C. group

• D. location

Why do male cicadas make a loud buzzing sound?

• A. to try to attract female cicadas

• B. to tell other cicadas they have found sap

• C. to scare off enemies

• D. to wake up other cicadas

Where do female cicadas lay their eggs?

• A. inside tree branches

• B. in the ground

• C. in pools of tree sap

• D. in bodies of water

Which detail supports the idea that some time in the sun can be good for your health?

• A. " . . . it's easier to keep warm by wearing more clothes than it is to cool down in the heat."

• B. "Your body makes more vitamin D when you're in the sun."

• C. "It's a time for swimming, camping, and family trips."

• D. "You have more freedom in your schedule for different activities."

Why does Alex Straatman write that he feels healthier in the winter than in other seasons?

• A. There is less pollen in the air in winter.

• B. There is more pollen in the air in winter.

• C. He has more free time in the winter.

• D. He gets more exercise in the winter.