Welcome to India/India

PART A:

What does express mean as it is used in paragraph 2 of Welcome to India?

• using gasoline for fuel

• traveling with great speed

• moving goods to market

• making stops in many places

PART B:

Which detail from paragraph 2 of the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of express?

• "powered by diesel or electricity"

• "The major cities"

• "use the slower trains"

• "grain and vegetables"

PART A:

How do the authors present details that support the main idea of, Welcome to India?

• by comparing the different types of transportation in India to the trains.

• by explaining different types of transportation in India and how each can be challenging

• by showing the different animals that the people of India use for transportation and how using them can be challenging

• by describing the reasons that people in India travel and what type of transportation is best for different types of journeys

How does the key word sacred in paragraph 3 help the reader understand what the paragraph is about?

• by explaining the details related to caring for cows

• by showing how people in India refer to themselves

• by explaining an example of a vehicle powered by cows

• by showing that the careful treatment of cows follows what Hindus believe

PART B:

Which detail from the text supports the answer to part A?

• "traffic jams are common"

• "over 200 million cows"

• "not allowed to move them"

• "gentle and motherly"

PART A:

In the video, India, what does the term steam beast refer to?

• large railways in warm, steamy climates

• a train powered by steam

• angry people on a steamy, crowded train

• strong railway workers who can work in steamy weather

PART B:

Which image from the video India helps the reader understand the meaning of steam beast?

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PART A:

How are the train stations in India described in the video?

• as orderly places where people can quickly and easily find the train they are looking for

• as interesting places filled with different people and unique things to see

• as exciting places where people can meet others and shop

• as dangerous places where travelers must be cautious

"The Lost Kite"

Jason ran outside, holding his brand-new red kite. The wind was strong, and he knew it was a perfect day for flying. He held the string tightly and watched as the kite soared higher and higher. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind pulled the string from his hands. Jason ran after it, but the kite disappeared over the trees. He sighed, feeling disappointed. Just then, his friend Maria ran over, pointing to a tall oak tree. "Look! Your kite is stuck in the branches!" she said. Jason smiled. "Let’s figure out how to get it down!"

What is the central message of the passage?

• Always fly kites on windy days

• Friends can help solve problems

• Kites always get stuck in trees

• Running fast helps catch kites

What is the meaning of the word "disappointed" as used in the passage "The Lost Kite"?

• excited

• unhappy

• nervous

• tired