"Be Prepared" FAST Type Questions

How does the author develop the purpose of the passage?

• • By telling the story of a family's experience with a disaster.

• • By discussing the causes of various natural disasters in great detail.

• By explaining different types of natural disasters and how families should prepare for them.

• • By giving advice on how to rebuild homes after a disaster strikes.

How does the term "flash floods" support the claim that some floods can develop quickly?

• It explains how some floods happen due to slow rain over several days

• It shows that flash floods can happen suddenly and unexpectedly after heavy rainfall.
  
  

• • It describes floods that are predictable and manageable.

• • It talks about floods that affect only a small number of people and cause minimal damage.

Select two sentences that are important to include in a summary of Passage 2.

• Hurricanes are often predicted days ahead of time

• Tornadoes can be violent and develop with little warning

• Have an emergency kit, food and water, and a plan for evacuation, or leaving the affected area

• Natural Diasters are common emergency

Select two details from the text that support the central idea that hurricanes cause serious damage.

• When a hurricane strikes, high winds can cause serious damage."

• Tornadoes are less dangerous than hurricanes

• Flooding results from a surge of water from the ocean or gulf

• Flash floods are more common than hurricanes."

What does the word "immunizations" mean in this sentence? Explain about the pet.

• Immunizations" refers to vaccinations or shots that protect the pet from disease.

• Immunizations" refers to preparing the pet for evacuation with a pet carrier

• Immunizations" refers to preparing the pet for evacuation with a pet carrier

• Immunizations" refers to a pet's need for shelter during a disaster

How does the structure of the text affect the meaning?

• The structure organizes the text based on the severity of disasters, which doesn't help with preparedness

• The structure of listing different types of disasters and preparedness steps helps readers understand the variety of emergencies and the specific actions needed for each.
  
  

• • The structure includes personal stories from people who survived natural disasters.

• • The structure compares different countries' responses to natural disasters, which is irrelevant to preparedness.