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WorksheetsKiller Smog and Smog So Thick Test Review-SCOPE
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Someone with extremely dry, itchy skin could be described as having respiratory problems.
true
false
Industrialization was an important part of the ancient world.
true
false
It would be frightening to live in a dystopian society.
true
false
Which word is most similar to shroud?
punish
wrap
uncover
ignore
Which word is most similar to impose?
overlook
forget
force
stand
Which word is most similar to prompt?
terrible
positive
slow
quick
Which word is most similar to rein in?
allow
reduce
support
drizzle
Which statement best expresses a central idea of “Killer Smog”?
London is known for its fog.
The Killer Smog of 1952 was a devastating environmental disaster.
Smog forms when pollutants stick to drops of water in fog.
Which of the following lines helps develop the central idea you chose?
“It turned cities ugly and smelled terrible.” (p. 25)
“It appeared in countless paintings and inspired celebrated poems . . .” (p. 24)
“Smog, it seemed, was just a fact of modern urban life.” (p. 26)
“For five days, it blanketed London, causing fear, panic, and death.” (p. 24)
All of the following lines help develop the central idea you chose EXCEPT which?
“It would kill 12,000 people.” (p. 23)
“All around London, others were getting sick too—thousands and thousands of people.” (p. 27)
“For five days, it blanketed London, causing fear, panic, and death.” (p. 24)
“Smog, it seemed, was just a fact of modern urban life.” (p. 26)
A statistic about the number of factories that opened in America in the 1900s would best fit into which section of the article?
“Plunged Into Darkness”
“Pea-Soup Smog”
the introduction
“A Fact of Life?”
On page 24, the author writes that the fog in London “wrapped itself around the city on chilly days.” This line contains
hyperbole that exaggerates how the fog looked.
imagery that shows that the city was completely enveloped by fog
a metaphor that describes the fog’s warming effect.
a simile that compares the fog to a blanket.
On page 28, Edward Wong writes that the Chinese government “broadcast what sounded like bombing raid alerts” in Beijing subways. What does this detail help the reader understand?
The government in China was taking the air pollution “red alert” very seriously.
The alerts were very loud.
both of these
neither of these
On page 29, Edward Wong includes a quote from a Beijing resident: “She [my daughter] loves nature much less than she would in a normal environment.” What is the purpose of this quote?
to emphasize the positive impact of smog
to describe what nature is like in Beijing
to suggest that all kids in Beijing dislike nature
to give an example of how smog is negatively affecting people’s lives in Beijing
Which statement is supported by information in both texts?
Air pollution can cause serious health issues.
The Chinese government ignored the problem of air pollution early on.
People did not always understand the dangers of smog.
Smog is annoying but not dangerous.
