Compare Contrast Pre Test

What are the two job options Julio is considering for the summer?

• Volunteering at a hospital or starting a gardening business

• Volunteering at the aquarium or starting a dog-walking business

• Working at a library or starting a tutoring service

• Volunteering at a zoo or starting a pet grooming business

Why does Julio think volunteering at the aquarium would be beneficial?

• He would learn about marine life and career options

• He would get paid a lot of money

• He would get to travel to different places

• He would meet famous people

What is one reason Julio is considering starting his own dog-walking business?

• He loves being indoors

• He wants to avoid responsibility

• He would be able to make some money

• He dislikes animals

What concern does Julio's mom have about the dog-walking business?

• Dogs might be hard to handle and fight with each other

• It would be too expensive to start

• There are not enough dogs in the neighborhood

• Julio might not have enough time

What does Julio plan to do to help make his decision easier?

• Ask his friends for advice

• Make a list of the good and bad points about each job

• Flip a coin to decide

• Wait until the last minute to choose

What is similar about the two summer jobs Julio is thinking about?

• Both jobs involve being outdoors.

• Both jobs involve working with animals.

• Julio could make some money at both jobs.

• Julio needs to prepare food for animals at both jobs.

In paragraph 2, what does the word volunteer mean?

• to work for free

• to work for money

• to work alone

• to work with animals

Both jobs would be interesting for Julio because

• he is an animal lover.

• he would be able to save money for a new bike.

• he likes training animals for performances.

• he wants to be outside.

Which of these is a good reason to take the aquarium job?

• Julio would be able to help his neighbors with their pets.

• The job would be different on sunny days and rainy days.

• The job would help Julio find out if he wants to study marine life.

• Julio would clean the fish tanks and prepare food for the dolphins.

Working at the aquarium is different from walking dogs because

• Julio will run his own business at the aquarium.

• Julio will exercise at the aquarium.

• Julio will help his neighbors by working at the aquarium.

• Julio will be indoors at the aquarium.