Jan. - Week 2

The reader can tell that Bailey’s father made special equipment to help train Bailey for the triathlon because he –

• feels sorry for Bailey

• hates pushing a wheelchair

• wants Bailey to be cured

• cares about his son

Which word is a synonym for adapted in paragraph 2?

• improved

• unmodified

• hammered

• recovered

Which of the following completes the diagram below?

• Bailey’s father adapted special equipment for him to use during training.

• Bailey didn’t use his walker at the end of the race.

• Bailey’s mother said he doesn’t know the word “can’t.”

• Bailey inspires everyone with his determination.

In what way does Bailey’s determination affect other people?

• People who see Bailey race can’t believe he is only 8 years old.

• People who visit Bailey at home are surprised he can’t dress himself.

• People are inspired by his courage and perseverance.

• People are concerned about Bailey since he has a terrible disease.

One of the reasons Bailey was successful at whatever he did is he –

• doesn’t know how to spell “can’t”

• never gives up

• races in front of hundreds of people

• has great grandparents

The special equipment Bailey’s father built for him most likely helps Bailey to –

• inspire people to enter a triathlon

• skate more easily

• swim faster than the other racers

• train for his triathlon more easily

Which sentence from the selection tells something that could be a problem for people who have cerebral palsy?

• Bailey threw his walker aside and headed for the finish line.

• Bailey is a true inspiration to everyone he meets, and that day, there wasn’t a single person who wasn’t touched by his determination.

• He doesn’t see himself as different from anyone else.

• Simple tasks were difficult for Bailey, even getting dressed, but he never complained and always set goals for himself.

Why was Bailey such an inspiration to people on the day he finished the triathlon?

• Bailey has a disorder that affects his ability to move and function as well as other people.

• Bailey was interested in triathlons from a very young age and wanted to try one because of his dad.

• Bailey’s mother and father encouraged him to follow his dreams.

• Bailey’s father trained by pushing Bailey in a wheelchair.

What is this selection mostly about?

• parents that are an encouragement to their son who has cerebral palsy

• an amazing father who adapted special equipment for his son to use

• triathlons for people with disabilities

• a young man who is determined even though he has many physical problems

What is the BEST summary of the selection?

• At eight years old, Bailey Matthews decided to train for a triathlon just like his dad. Since his father couldn’t find any equipment that would be good for Bailey, he built some himself. Throughout Bailey’s life, he has shown he is determined to succeed at whatever he does.

• When Bailey Matthews was only 18 months old, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This probably happened to him because he was born early. His parents were concerned when he was diagnosed with the movement disorder but knew he could overcome it.

• Bailey Matthews was born with a disease that caused him to have physical problems that made simple tasks difficult. With the help and encouragement of his parents, Bailey trained for and finished a triathlon. He never gave up, and he became an inspiration to everyone he knew.

• Bailey was eight when he decided to enter a triathlon. His dad helped him. His father built special equipment to help him win. He fell at the end of the race, but he finished it.