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WorksheetsLing-Ling and Hsing-Hsing Q4 Week 5 (May 2 - May 6)
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which choice provides a summary of the passage?
China wanted to teach the world about giant pandas, so it asked a United States zoo to develop a program to educate people about them. China gave the zoo two pandas as a gift. The zoo then invited people to come see the pandas and learn about them.
China offered the United Staes two giant pandas as a present in 1972, and the pandas were placed in a zoo. People were thrilled to go see the rare animals. China and the United States developed a better relationship because of the pandas.
China asked a United States zoo to care for two giant pandas in 1972, and it offered to teach the zoo about what pandas ate and how they played. China also helped set up the panda habitats. Many people visited the pandas and learned about the rare animals.
China wanted to become friends with other countries, so it gave the United States two giant pandas as a gift. The pandas became famous because of their interesting behaviors. People came from around the world to see the pandas.
What is the meaning of the word enclosure as it is used in paragraphs 4 and paragraphs 9?
an area where animals live and are kept separate from others
a type of equipment animals use for exercising and playing
an area where the food for animals is stored until it is eaten
a vehicle that is used to take animals from one place to another
What do the authors mean by the phrase "Ling-Ling was a clown" in paragraph 5?
Ling-Ling played tricks on people.
Ling-Ling's behavior amused people.
Ling-Ling made messes while playing.
Ling-Ling's fur looked like a costume.
Why were people so excited to see the giant pandas?
Giant pandas were the favorite animals of the president and his family.
Giant pandas had been kept a secret by China, and no one knew they existed.
Giant pandas had never been in a United States zoo because they were so rare.
Giant pandas were the largest animals in the zoo, so they were an interesting sight.
What do the authors mean by the phrase "ambassadors of goodwill" as it is used in paragraph 7?
The pandas were taken around the country to teach people more about China.
The pandas were interesting to watch because they slept so much.
The pandas represented a new friendship and kindness between countries.
The pandas could only be seen by a few people at a time.
What overall text structure is used in the passage?
Cause and effect is used to show that in order for giant pandas to get used to one another, they must be introduced to one another slowly.
Chronological order is used to explain how two special giant pandas arrived in the United States and the impact they had on the country.
Compare and contrast is used to explain that China gives other countries giant pandas, while the United States gives other countries musk oxen.
Problem and solution is used to show how a pair of giant pandas found a new home after they were given away by their owners.
How were Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing different from one another?
Ling-Ling was playful, while Hsing-Hsing was uncertain.
Ling-Ling was clumsy, while Hsing-Hsing was slow.
Ling-Ling was relaxed, while Hsing-Hsing was unhappy.
Ling-Ling was messy, while Hsing-Hsing was clean.
How do the images of the pandas help the reader better understand the passage?
The images show the reader giant pandas in their environments at the zoo.
The images show the reader that giant pandas spend much of their time sleeping.
The images show the reader giant pandas searching for food in the wild.
The images show the reader that giant pandas enjoy playing with toys at the zoo.
What point do the authors make about the gift that China gave the United States?
The gift from China provided the first lady of the United States with a reason to host a party.
The gift from China gave the president of the United States his first opportunity to visit China.
The gift from China encouraged zoos in the United States to become safer for animals.
The gift from China helped improve the friendship between China and the United States.
