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5 Standards for Informational Text Academic Language

There is an musical instrument that you can play without actually touching it. It is called the theremin and is electronic. The theremin has a box with two metal antennas. The _______ wires send and receive electromagnetic waves. Because they are in the air, the antennas can exchange waves. One wire controls pitch. This way the musician can play with the position of a sound in a wide range. Another wire controls volume by using the correct level of loudness. One can just move his or her hands towards or away from the antennas to play the theremin. The electric signals from the thermin are amplified with a loudspeaker. So, the sounds can be heard by a lot of people.

1. Choose the word that correctly fills the blank in the passage.

A. actualB. correctC. controlledD. aerial

2. Based on the passage, pitch is

A. an unusual musical instrument.B. the moving of the hands.C. the flow of electricity.D. the range of a musical note.

3. Which word would correctly replace volume as it is used in the text?

A. melodyB. signalC. positionD. loudness

4. Which word would best replace antennas as used in the passage?

A. wiresB. notesC. wavesD. boxes

5. As used in the passage, what does amplified most likely mean?

A. increased

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B. receivedC. electronicD. airborne

6. There is an musical instrument that you can play without actually touching it. It is called the theremin and is electronic. The theremin has a box with two metalantennas. The _______ wires send and receive electromagnetic waves. Because they are in the air, the antennas can exchange waves. One wire controls pitch. This way the musician can play with the position of a sound in a wide range. Another wire controls volume by using the correct level of loudness. One can just move his or her hands towards or away from the antennas to play the theremin. The electric signals from the thermin are amplified with a loudspeaker. So, the sounds can be heard by a lot of people. Based on the passage, pitch is

A.

an unusual musical instrument. B.

the moving of the hands. C.

the flow of electricity. D.

the range of a musical note.

Skiing is a popular winter sport. Skis are a type of _______ used to glide on the snow. Ski poles are other objects used in skiing. The skier uses the poles to propel his or her body across the snow and through the air. The force moves the skier forward.

7. Which word would best fill the blank in this passage?

A. equipment

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B. sportC. forceD. system

8. Based on this passage, to propel is to

A. be thin and very long.B. glide during winter.C. cause an object to move.D. be a snow-proof object.

Through the eyes of the artist, people can see everyday objects differently in paintings. There are many different types of paintings. Landscapes are a popular form. Artist Claude Monet captured nature in his work. He journeyed outside to paint ducks, ponds, gardens, and hills. Artists also paint portraits. Artist Mary Cassatt had people sit for long periods of time. Because of this, she properly painted her subjects' faces and clothing. Still lifes are another common art type. Artist Franciso Goya painted fruits, bottles, and bread. One can visit museums and galleries to enjoy these great art pieces.

9. Which underlined word has to do with painting of nature?

A. galleriesB. still lifesC. portraitsD. landscapes

10. Portraits are defined as

A. paintings of people.B. common types of art.C. ways to pose for pictures.

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D. the demand for pictures.

11. Based on the passage, still lifes have something to do with

A. paintings of objects.B. people sitting for a long time.C. objects seen differently.D. fruits that are seen every day.

12. What does galleries most likely mean?

A. places where art is exhibitedB. artist's ideas of the perfect sceneC. areas where artists paint objectsD. rooms where ancient frames lie

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13. Eat Fruits for a Healthy Life

Fruits have been available since the beginning of humankind. They make a healthy and tasty snack. They are rich in vitamins and minerals. Eating a bowl of fruit helps your body get the necessary vitamins for you to stay healthy. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, contain folic acid, which helps in building red blood cells. Fruits like strawberries and blackberries have antioxidants, which keep your body protected from diseases. Fruits also help you stay fit and healthy, naturally. You can eat them between main meals as snacks when you feel hungry. People who suffer from diabetes are told to avoid sugary sweets. These people can satisfy their sweet cravings by eating fruits such as kiwis, plums, prunes, and watermelons, as these fruits are naturally sweet. Therefore, in order to have a healthy life, you should include fruits in your daily diet.

Directions: Type your response in the box.What is the meaning of the word diet as it used in the following sentence?Therefore, in order to have a healthy life, you should include fruits in your daily diet.Support your response with details from the passage.

Permaculture is a way of farming and gardening. "Permaculture" comes from the words "permanent" and "agriculture." In this method, people try to design the land using nature as a model. They try to be in harmony with nature without disturbing it too much. The farmers or gardeners study how insects and plants interact naturally. How these life forms behave with each other in nature is important information. Then, the farmers try to apply the knowledge in farming. Farmers study how plants behave with the soil as well. Also, they use no-till planting. So, they plant the seeds directly in the ground without plowing the soil. In permaculture, the plants are grown without using chemicals. The farmers use resources they can easily find. For example, they use rainwater by catching it in buckets. They try to use things that easily go to waste and reduce work in farming. All in all, the farmers help sustain nature’s structure.

14. Which of these would replace sustain in the last paragraph of this piece?

A. recycleB. decorateC. supportD. love

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15. In no-till planting

A. chemicals are not used.B. the soil is not plowed.C. the soil is hard and dry.D. many seeds are planted.

16. The passage shows that farmers try to be in harmony with nature. This means they try to

A. agree with nature's structure.B. avoid starting wars on fertile land.C. follow the gardeners' demands.D. design peaceful plants and crops.

17. What does interact mean in this passage?

A. use a natural methodB. behave with each otherC. act in an unusual wayD. lie above the ground

There is no such thing as being double-jointed. If a person's body bends in weird ways, he or she is extra flexible. This means the ligaments are stretchy. Ligaments are elastic tissues that hold bones together at the joints. These tissues are very strong. Joints allow people to make twisting and turning motions. So, a double-jointed person can move his or her arms and legs in strange ways without breaking them.

18. Based on the passage, a flexible person

A. breaks joints.B. has stiff tissues.C. is too strong.D. stretches easily.

19. What does ligaments mean in the passage?

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A. tough, elastic tissuesB. break-proof bonesC. held-together jointsD. strange, fast motion

Anger Danger

Everyone feels a range of emotions from time to time. Being angry is a feeling that nobody likes. It is as natural as being happy or sad. However, too much anger is harmful and has a toxic effect on the body. It acts just like a poison. Anger can be scary if it is a chronic problem. In this situation, a person has felt anger for a long time. This habit can increase a person's risk of having a heart attack. It is important to deal with anger in a healthy way. Talking to someone, taking time to cool down, and writing down one's feelings can be helpful.

20. According to the passage, emotions have something to do with

A. actions.B. dangers.C. situations.D. feelings.

21. Which of these is an example of something that can have a toxic effect?

A. snakebiteB. medicineC. iceD. sports

22. If something is chronic,

A. it is a feeling nobody likes.B. it helps a person cool down.C. it is important for the heart.D. it takes place for a long time.

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23. Directions: Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Which word fits the context of the passage?

Characteristics for Survival Animals live in all types of environments. As such, animals have evolved in different ways to help them survive. An animal's special characteristics, or , are what allow it to live in a particular type of environment. For example, sharks have a strong sense of smell that helps them locate food from long distances. They also have teeth that allow them to attack their prey. Pelicans live in a different type of environment. Therefore, they have different characteristics to help them get food. Pelicans have huge, pouched bills that they use to scoop fish from the water. They also have air sacs under their skin so they can float in the water.

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24. Directions: Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Which word best fits the context of the passage?

Burj Khalifa

The city of Dubai has always been known for its oil wells. some years back, the government felt the need for a project that would attract international tourists. They wanted something that would help boost the economy, as well as prove that the city was as good as the top cities of the world.Soon, they came up with a project to build the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa. Well-known architects and engineers were hired to develop a plan for the building’s construction and design. The construction began in 2004 and ended in 2010. The project was successful. Now, Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world!

25. Directions: Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Which word fits the context of the passage?

French Fur Trade In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier explored the Saint Lawrence River in Canada. He started a French colony and claimed the land for Canada.Cartier made contact with the native people who were eager to trade furs for knives and iron pots. Cartier and his men were happy to trade. Furs were popular back in Europe. Cartier opened the way for more French exploration. More people came to set up trading posts. Trading fur became a successful enterprise for some of the colonists. The furs were shipped back to Europe where people were willing to pay a good price.

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Answers1. D 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. -- 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. A 12. A 13. -- 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. D 21. A 22. D 23. -- 24. -- 25. --

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