WorksheetsScholastic News Turn It Down!
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
(Turn It Down) Which detail best explains why it may take people a while to realize they have hearing loss?
You've likely worn headphones more times than you can count.
And noise-related hearing loss can be permanent.
But it may be time to turn down the volume.
Doctors point out that for many people, hearing loss happens slowly over time.
(Turn It Down) Which word is almost opposite in meaning to exposed?
protected
released
endangered
measured
(Turn It Down) Which best expresses the main idea of the section "Too Loud, Too Long?"
Decibels are units used to measure sound.
Most smartphones have had unsafe sound settings for years.
Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods can damage your hearing.
It is important that headphones fit snugly.
(Turn It Down) According to the 60/60 rule, you should play your device at or below 60 percent of maximum volume ___.
for no more than 60 minutes a day
and never at more than 60 decibels
and use earbuds 60 percent of the time
if you are under the age of 60
(Ancient Army) Which word best describes Qin Shi Huangdi, based on the article?
peaceful
fair
harsh
beloved
(Ancient Army) Which detail best supports the answer to question 5?
Qin was just 13 years old at the time.
People came to fear Qin, who was a ruthless leader.
He believed he would rule even in the afterlife.
More than 2,000 of Qin's clay soldiers have been excavated...
(Ancient Army) Based on the article, you know that Qin was the ___.
last emperor to rule China
emperor who united China for the first time
oldest emperor in China's history
richest emperor in China's history
(Turning Three) A year is based on the time it takes ___.
Earth to orbit the sun
Earth to spin on its axis
the moon to orbit Earth
Earth to orbit the moon
(Turning Three) Which one of the following would be another good title for the article?
It’s a Leap Year!
How Our Calendar Works
All About Rodeos
A Famous Kid’s Birthday
(Cursive) Some people who support the idea of public schools teaching cursive argue that ___.
cursive is easier to read than print
it takes longer to write in cursive than it does to type on a computer
kids need to know how to sign their names
teachers should focus on math and reading
