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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978. Argentina hosted then. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.

Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?

• In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

• The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

• Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

• The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

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Opportunities to help others are all around us. It doesn't matter if you can sing or draw. It doesn't matter if you can cook or build. The desire to help others is all you really need. You can pick up litter in the park. You can visit someone in a nursing home. You can choose among hundreds of ways to make the world a better place. Make a difference today. Volunteer.

Which is the summary for this paragraph?

• Every volunteer helps make the world a better place.

• My mother and I like to bake cookies for Grandma

• Litter is a problem in many parks.

• I saw a volunteer list on the board.

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A woman trying to shoplift from a T.J. Maxx store with another adult left one important item: her 8-month old son. Suzette Gruber ran out of the store when she thought she would be caught. She panicked and left her son sitting in this stroller inside the store. Police say that they will keep the child in protective care while they investigate. A man claiming to be the father has tried to regain his child. He said that Gruber called him and told him to pick up the boy. Gruber turned herself in to the police on Tuesday. She will be charged with theft and abandonment of a child.

Which is the best summary of this article?

• Suzette Gruber and another adult tried to steal from a T.J. Maxx. They were almost caught, but Gruber called the boy's father and told him to pick up the boy. The woman was charged with theft.

• Police took care of an 8-month old boy when his mother left him in a department store on accident. The police said that they are still investigating the crime. They will keep the boy in special care.

• A woman tried to shoplift from a T.J. Maxx store. She thought she would be caught, so she ran out of the store. She took a few items from the store with her, but she left her 8-month old son.

• Suzette Gruber left her child in a store when she tried to shoplift. The police will keep her son in protective care for now. Gruber turned herself in and will be charged with the theft and leaving her son.

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All members of the Miller family are busy this morning. Mom is putting the sandwiches and drinks into the cooler. Dad is locking all the windows in the house. Rick is packing his suitcase and making sure his younger sister, Angela, packs her socks and shoes. In a few minutes they will take the cooler out to the car and load it in the back. They'll put books, tapes, and pillows in the car. Then, they'll all get in the car and start their trip to Grandpa Miller's house—well before the sun rises.

What is the best summary for this paragraph?

• Mom made the sandwiches the night before.

• The Millers take books and tapes on car trips.

• Always start a long trip before dawn.

• The Miller family is getting ready for a long car trip.

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When Carl spotted the dogcatcher's truck next door, he could not contain his curiosity. He arrived just in time to see the dogcatcher take the dog from Mrs. Childers. "Hey! That's my dog!" Carl yelled. Mrs. Childers turned bright red. "Why I'm sorry, Carl. I thought it was a stray. I didn't know you had a dog. I wouldn't have called!" The dogcatcher winked at Carl and handed him the dog. "That's a mighty good-looking dog, Carl. Keep a closer eye on him from now on."

Which of these best summarizes the story above?

• Carl does not take very good care of his dog. He does not pay attention when his dog goes outside to play.

• The dogcatcher wants to make sure people take care of their dogs. He is going to give Carl some dog tips.

• Mrs. Childers mistakenly called the dogcatcher on Carl's dog. Carl showed up just in time to save his dog.

• Mrs. Childers always calls the dogcatcher when she sees a stray dog. She has helped them catch five stray dogs

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Your heart normally beats 70 to 80 times a minute, but the rate changes depending on your activity level. When you exercise, your body needs more oxygen than when you remain still. Your heart automatically responds to these changing needs. When you need more oxygen, your heart beats faster to increase the flow of blood to your body.

Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?

• Your heart usually beats about 70 to 80 times in one minute. That is more than one heart beat for each second. That is pretty fast!

• Your heart makes blood flow throughout your body. It also allows oxygen to move into your muscles, lungs, and even into your bloodstream.

• Your body needs a lot of oxygen when you exercise. That is why you breathe heavier when you are running or shooting hoops with friends.

• Your heart rate is dependent on your level of activity. Your heart beats faster when you are exercising and slower when you are still.

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Whiskers the cat works hard at the fire station. Every morning,

she chases the mice out of the storage closets.

This morning was different. When Whiskers went into the

closet, a loud screech came from the dark ceiling. Whiskers

looked up, couldn’t see anything, and darted out of the closet to hide.

What is the problem in this plot?

• Whiskers has to chase the mice out of the closets.

• A loud screech kept Whiskers from doing her job this morning.

• The fire station can be a dangerous place for cats.

• Whiskers can’t see in the dark.

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Instead of working, Whiskers was hiding. She could hear

firemen were scurrying about and looking for that sound.

“What was that screech?” yelled one firemen to another. They ran to the closet and turned on the lights. They heard the screech again, and they saw it. It was hanging from the ceiling – a bat.

What is the problem in this plot?

• Whiskers must chase the mice out of the closets.

• A loud screech kept Whiskers from doing her job this morning.

• The fire station can be a dangerous place for cats.

• The firemen went looking for the loud screech.

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“Okay, Jordan, you get a plastic bag. I’ll call the local Animal

Control,” one of the fire fighters said. Whiskers poked her head out from hiding. She didn’t see the bat, so she slowly crept into the closet again. Just as she was about to climb up a shelf, she heard a FLAP, FLAP. The bat flew down and out of the closet. Before Whiskers could chase after, she saw the bat escape out of the garage.

How was the problem resolved?

• Whiskers chased the bat out of the closet.

• The fire fighters called the local Animal Control.

• The bat flew away.

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Whiskers the cat works hard at the fire station. Every morning, she chases the mice out of the storage closets.

This morning was different. When Whiskers went into the

closet, a loud screech came from the dark ceiling. Whiskers

looked up, couldn’t see anything, and darted out of the closet to hide.

Instead of working, Whiskers was hiding. She could hear

firemen were scurrying about and looking for that sound.

“What was that screech?” yelled one firemen to another. They ran to the closet and turned on the lights. They heard the screech again, and they saw it. It was hanging from the ceiling – a bat.

“Okay, Jordan, you get a plastic bag. I’ll call the local Animal

Control,” one of the fire fighters said. Whiskers poked her head out from hiding. She didn’t see the bat, so she slowly crept into the closet again. Just as she was about to climb up a shelf, she heard a FLAP, FLAP. The bat flew down and out of the closet. Before Whiskers could chase after, she saw the bat escape out of the garage.

Which is the best summary?

• A cat is scared by a bat. Before anyone can capture the bat, it

  gets away.

• Fire fighters are trying to get help. They want to catch a scary

  bat. The bat flies away.

• Whiskers is a cat who works at a fire station, but today a bat

  scares the cat. Whiskers can not do her job.

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