Unit 1.3 Review

What is the central idea of the text Getting from Here to There

• Traveling long distances is impossible without modern technology.

• Advances in technology are improving the way that we travel from one place to the next.

• Technology has made travel more difficult and inconvenient.

• Most people prefer to travel by foot rather than by vehicle.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

1. Part B. 

Select two relevant details that support the central idea? “Advances in technology are improving the way that we travel from one place to the next.”

• • “These cars have better fuel economy, or use less gas per mile, than conventional cars.” (page 57)

• • “Increasing train speed from 79 to 220 miles per hour, for example, could greatly reduce travel time between cities in the U.S.” (page 57)

• • “A government survey analysis showed most people get to work by personal vehicle.” (page 56)

• • "Engineers have offered a counterpoint to fuel saving train transportation.” (page 56)

• • "Some people interpret this to mean it is the preferred way to travel.” (page 56)

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Part A. 

Which statement explains how the bar graph, titled Reducing Train Travel Time, on pg. 57 contributes to the overall meaning of the text, Getting From Here to There?

• Ⓐ The bar graph gives the reader an idea of how much slower trains of the future will be. 

• Ⓑ The bar graph shows how high-speed trains will increase travel time from one place to another. 

• Ⓒ The bar graph shows how high-speed trains are more comfortable than trains used today. 

• Ⓓ  The bar graph gives the reader an idea of how much faster trains of the future will be.

Part B. 

Select two details from the passage that provides evidence for the answer in Part A? 

• • “Whether by car or train, future transportation will likely offer faster and more efficient ways to travel.” (pg. 57)

• • “Increasing train speed from 79 to 220 miles per hour, for example, could greatly reduce travel time between cities in the U.S.” (pg. 57)

• • “These cars have better fuel economy, or use less gas per mile, than conventional cars.” (pg. 57)

• • “Trains are more energy-efficient per passenger.” (pg. 57)

• • “Passengers are not the only ones moving along these days.” (pg. 56)

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.9A

How does the second paragraph help support the author’s claim?

• The second paragraph argues that public transportation is the only viable solution for reducing traffic congestion.

• The second paragraph provides statistics on the rising costs of car ownership, showing that cars are becoming less practical.

• The second paragraph explains that although public transportation does have benefits, cars have become more fuel-efficient over the years.

• The second paragraph focuses on the environmental impact of airplanes rather than discussing cars or public transportation.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.9A

How does the heading “Going Green” on page 53 support the author’s claim?

• Ⓐ The heading helps to show a picture of what “green cars” look like, which helps to support the author’s claim.

• Ⓑ The heading helps to organize the information that some cars pollute less than public transportation, which helps to support the author’s claim.

• Ⓒ The heading helps to give facts and details about how public transportation is better than cars, which supports the author’s claim.

• Ⓓ The heading helps to show data and information about the amount of people who own green cars, which supports the author’s claim.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Read the sentence below.

              

“These cars have better fuel economy, or use less gas per mile, than conventional cars.” (pg. 57)

What is the meaning of the phrase fuel economy, as it is used in the sentence? 

• Ⓐ the amount of speed a car can travel using a specific amount of fuel.

• Ⓑ the government money that is used to purchase fuel.

• Ⓒ the money you earn for traveling by train. 

• Ⓓ the amount of miles a car can travel using a specific amount of fuel.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Part A.

Read the sentence below.  

         

“Cars and trains are changing at a rapid pace. These advances may offer more ways of getting around in the future.” (pg. 56)

What is the meaning of the word advances, as it is used in the sentence?  

• Ⓐ a mode of transportation

• Ⓑ a development or improvement

• Ⓒ a way to communicate

• Ⓓ a way of getting around

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Cars and trains are changing at a rapid pace. These advances may offer more ways of getting around in the future.” (pg. 56)

Part B. 

What words in the context around the word advances,, in Part A, help you to understand the meaning of the word?

• Ⓐ cars and trains

• Ⓑ in the future

• Ⓒ may offer more

• Ⓓ changing at a rapid pace.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Read this sentence from the passage.

It is an inexpensive and comfortable alternative to a car (page 54).

In this sentence, the word comfortable means “enjoyable” If the prefix “un-” was added to this word, what would the new word mean?

• Ⓐ in a way that is enjoyable

• Ⓑ to cause enjoyment

• Ⓒ to enjoy again

• Ⓓ not enjoyable

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CCSS.L.5.4B