Into the Fire

Facing the Flames

What is the main purpose of the article?

• A.to compare wildfires with fires in buildings
• B.to describe how firefighters fought one of the biggest wildfires in California’s history
• C.to explain how ground crews are trained to fight large wildfires
• D. to explain why August and September are usually the peak of wildfire season

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2. [Part A] Based on the article Facing the Flames , what is the meaning of vegetation?

• A.nutritious food

• B.moisture in the air

• C.plant life

• D. hilly areas

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Facing the Flames

[Part B] Which phrase from the article best supports the answer to question 2?

• A.“all it takes is a spark”
• B.“extreme heat”
• C. “eating when they could”
• D.“tall grasses and trees”

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Facing the Flames

Why does the article mention the steep and rocky landscape of the park in Chico, California?

• A.to explain why the park was a popular spot for visitors
• B.to explain how the Park Fire started
• C.to explain why the Park Fire was hard to reach
• D.to explain why firefighters did not try to battle the Park Fire

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Can You Spot the Fake?

You can infer that a news article that is reliable is most likely ___.

• A. a few years old
• B. accurate
• C. brief
• D. filled with errors

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Can You Spot the Fake?

Based on the article, which of the following is the best example of disinformation?

• A. a funny dog video that someone shares on YouTube
• B.an ad for clothing in your social media feed
• C.a post that spreads a lie about a political candidate
• D.an online article that has a spelling error

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Can You Spot the Fake?

When the author suggests that you “consider the source,” she means that you should ___.

• A.follow as many influencers as possible
• B.think about where information comes from
• C. not trust any information you find online
• D.post your own content on social media

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My Superpower!

Which is one reason Reisli Maldonado Quintero thinks being bilingual is her superpower?

• A.It lets her translate for her family.
• B.It lets her read other people’s minds.
• C.It makes her a great writer.
• D.It helps her earn money.

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Reisli and her family moved to the U.S. from ______.

• A. Mexico
• B. Venezuela
• C. Canada
• D. Costa Rica

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Should Students Learn Music in School?

Which of the following is an argument against having music classes in schools?

• A.It can relieve students’ stress.
• B.It can help students perform better in other subjects.
• C.It uses money needed for other subjects.
• D.It builds teamwork and discipline.