Best Job in the World - MCAP - 4th Grade

In paragraph 1, the author states, “And he carries these two- tone fluff- balls between their sleeping pens and their public enclosure.” This means that

• the pandas move around a lot.

• the pandas need help walking.

• the pandas sleep more when they are outside.

• the pandas sleep and play in different places.

In paragraph 2, Huang uses the word jealous to show that people

• wish they had his job.

• think he does a good job.

• are thankful that he does his job.

• would be upset if he left his job.

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. “I’m a full- time daddy for these fluffy baby pandas,” says Huang. Which two details best support Huang’s statement?

• “He might have the best job in the world.” (paragraph 1)

• “The 24- year- old is a panda photographer and zookeeper.” (paragraph 1)

• “He prepares their meals of bamboo and milk formula.” (paragraph 1)

• ‘“I get to hug them all the time.’” (paragraph 2)

Read the sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage. They are the only twin pandas born from a wild father and captive mother. In this sentence, pandas that are captive are

• calm near humans.

• dangerous to humans.

• cared for by humans.

• loving toward humans.

Based on information in the passage, what was the best solution to saving the pandas?

• providing specialized training to zookeepers who work with pandas

• finding new environments where pandas can safely live

• widening the genetic pool by developing breeding programs

• sending pandas across the world to create greater awareness

Part B

Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Huang spends each day caring for 18 panda cubs at the Giant Panda Protection and Research Center, in China.” (paragraph 1)

• “This helps widen the animal’s genetic pool, which means a better chance at survival.” (paragraph 4)

• “Pandas must eat 30 to 85 pounds of bamboo every day.” (paragraph 6)

• “Today, more than 50 pandas live in 18 countries.” (paragraph 8)

Read the sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.

Giant pandas are native to China.

In this sentence, native means that pandas

• live in China.

• travel to China.

• are symbols of China.

• can only survive in China.

Which structure does the author use to organize paragraphs 6 through 8 of the passage?

• chronology

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• comparison

Part A

In paragraph 10, the author writes, “Any offspring remain China’s property.” This means that

• pandas can stay in the country where they are sent.

• baby pandas that are born in other countries belong to China.

• pandas are not allowed to leave China.

• China does not own any of the pandas born in other countries.

Part B

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• “This is called ‘panda diplomacy.’” (paragraph 8)

• “Today, more than 50 pandas live in 18 countries.” (paragraph 8)

• “It charges about $1 million per year for the service.” (paragraph 10)

• “But if a deal goes sour, China may take the pandas back.” (paragraph 10)