GMAS ELA Section 3

Which BEST states the main idea of the passage "What Is A Spacesuit?"

• Every spacesuit has a Simplified Aid for Extravehicular Activity Rescue.

• Many spacesuits are equipped with Portable Life Support Subsystems.

• Spacesuits are worn over a special garment that keeps astronauts cool.

• Spacesuits protect astronauts from the many dangers of space travel.

"On the back of the spacesuit is a backpack." According to the passage, what is one reason for this backpack? (Source 1)

• It provides electricity for the spacesuit.

• It contains thruster jets for the spacesuit.

• It stores extra food for the astronaut.

• It protects the astronaut from space dust.

In the passage "What Is A Spacesuit?", what does the word radiation refer to?

• something that protects astronauts from the sun's rays

• something that provides fuel for a spacecraft

• something that is harmful to human health

• something that is carried in the spacesuit's backpack

How does an astronaut stay cool while spacewalking?

• A special subsystem removes carbon dioxide from the spacesuit.

• Water flows through tubes in a garment worn under the spacesuit.

• Fans in a special device blow cool air around the spacesuit.

• Several layers of material allow good air flow inside the spacesuit.

Which detail from the passage tells how spacesuits helped astronauts leave their spacecraft to walk on the moon? (Source 1)

• "These simple suits were based on pressure suits worn by U.S. Navy pilots."

• "The Mercury suits were worn only inside the spacesuits."

• "The Apollo suits also contained a life support system, similar to the Portable Life Support Subsystem on the current suit."

• "The Advanced Crew Escape Suit is the orange suit that astronauts wear during launch and landing of the space shuttle."

What is the MAIN reason that astronauts need spacesuits?

• to stay cool while in space

• to safely move around in space

• to stay connected to a spacecraft

• to eat inside a spacecraft

Which sentence from "A Leap of Faith" explains what Amy wants Sam to do?

• "It was Amy, his older cousin, and the very sound of her voice sent a memory from the past summer flashing through his head."

• "She was on her school's high dive team and had been trying to convince Sam to join the junior division so that they could go to competitions together."

• "After that day, Amy had helped Sam practice a simple platform dive."

• "As he turned downward toward the water, he pushed hard to raise his legs up in line with the rest of his body."

Which sentence from the passage supports the idea that Amy is important to Sam's success?

• "Today was not the day to be nervous; it was the day to be perfect."

• " 'Come on!' Amy had shouted that August afternoon at the town swimming pool."

• "As he looked down at the water below, Amy had shouted, 'Go, Sam!' and with a sudden burst of courage, he had leaped over the edge."

• "Opening his eyes, he repositioned himself at the edge of the platform, raised his arms, and stretched upward towards the sky."

How does Sam BEST demonstrate a theme of the passage? (Source 2)

• By trying and failing, he shows that winning is not everything.

• By going through with his dive, he shows that fears can be overcome.

• By listening to his cousin, he shows that people should always follow advice.

• By going to the coach for advice, he shows that you should ask for help when you need it.

Which sentence BEST shows the difference between Amy and Sam at the beginning of the story?

• Amy supports Sam, Sam likes to tease Amy.

• Amy is a strong swimmer; Sam is afraid of water.

• Amy is brave on the high dive; Sam is afraid of heights.

• Amy likes to try new things; Sam does not.