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Test 1a

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DIRECTIONS: This is a reading test. Follow the directions for each partof the test, and choose the best answer to each question.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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Sample .A Ken told his mother that he would be home late after school. He wasgoing to a meeting of the science club.Where was Ken going after school?

to a libraryto a gameto a meetingto the park

Sample .B The children at the playground were noisy.A synonym for noisy is—

silly.loud.ugly.pushy.

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ComprehensionRead the following sociology text. Then answer questions 1–4.

Foods From Many NationsPeople from all over the globe come here. Now they live in the United

States. They bring their customs with them. They bring languages. They alsobring their favorite foods. Our foods really come from around the world.

New Americans move here every day. Many remember the foods fromtheir homes. They bring recipes with them. They want to cook the meals theylove. To do this, they need special foods. Some stores now sell those foods. Thestores sell spices from Africa. They sell fruits from South America. Restaurantssell foods from other countries, too.

America is home to many types of food. Some immigrants come here andopen restaurants. They serve foods from their home countries. Some cities havemany kinds of restaurants. You can choose from many foods. Everyone canenjoy foods from other places.

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1 This text is mainly about—.

choices at the supermarket.different food from all over the globe.meeting new people.eating food in the South.

2 What does the text say that immigrants brought with them?.

food from Koreaspecial foods from the storerecipes from homemilk and bread from the supermarket

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3. Based on the text, which statement is true?Small stores are better than big ones.Stores sell foods from different countries.Stores are open all the time.Stores are a great place to work.

4. Look at the graph. The largest percentage of ethnic restaurants in thisMassachusetts city is—

Mexican.Italian.Chinese.Thai or Vietnamese.

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Read the following biographical text. Then answer questions 5–7.

Who Started Google?Google is the most widely used search engine in the United States. A

search engine is used to find information on the Internet. But this fact mightsurprise you. Google was started by a Russian immigrant named Sergey Brin.

Sergey was born in 1973 in Moscow. His parents both worked in low-leveljobs. At that time, Russia was part of the Soviet Union. The Brins faceddiscrimination as Jews. They could not have the careers they wanted. They didn’twant their son to face the same problems.

The Brins left the Soviet Union. They traveled to America. Sergey was justsix years old.

The Brins settled in Maryland. Sergey knew little English. He spoke with aheavy accent. He was shy in school. But he always worked hard.

Sergey learned English. He became an American teenager. And he wasvery smart. Sergey finished high school in only three years. In three more years,he finished college. He moved to Stanford in California for graduate school.There, he studied computer science. He also met Larry Page. In 1996, the twofriends co-founded Google. By 2010, the company was worth $11 billion.Google was used by 72 percent of the people searching the Internet.

Sergey remembers being an immigrant child. He never felt like part of thegroup. But he turned this into something positive. It made him more independent.It helped him pursue bold, new ideas.

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5. This text is mainly about—discrimination in Soviet Russia.the success of Google.the co-founder of Google.Russian immigrants.

6. Based on the text, Sergey Brin achieved success mainly because he—had smart, supportive parents.met Larry Page at Stanford University.was picked on when he was a child.worked hard for what he wanted.

7. Which detail from the text best shows that Google is a successfulcompany?

It was founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page.It is worth $11 billion.Its name is familiar to everyone.It was launched at Stanford University.

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Read this news article. Then answer questions 8–10.

Nigerians in AmericaAbiodun Ogunsanya (oh guh sa na) comes from Nigeria. He lives in

Maryland. He runs a barbershop by day. He works as a guard by night.

“You see some Nigerians have been here for 30 years. They can’t go home.Why?” he asks. “Because the government is not good.”

Nigeria is in West Africa. It became independent in 1960. Since then, thegovernment has changed many times. The army has often taken power for itself.

Nigeria is one of the world’s top ten oil producers. Yet, people live inpoverty. Roads and schools are crumbling. Often, there is no electricity. Sopeople like Ogunsanya come to America. Since 2000, African immigration toAmerica has grown. Nigerians are the largest group.

In the barbershop, Nigerians gather to talk. Gbenga Ajayi left home fiveyears ago. “I don’t know why we cannot have electricity in that country,” hesays. “The first thing Nigeria needs is light. Everything else will follow.”

Nigeria’s president has a tough job. He wants to help the people of hiscountry. In 2010, he planned to hold free elections. He promised more jobs. Healso wanted everyone to share the oil profits.

Ogunsanya closes his barbershop. He has some hope for Nigeria’s future.But he knows the president cannot fix everything. He hopes one day to returnhome. He does not know if he will.

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8. According to the text, many Nigerians come to the United States to—go to college.get away from pollution.have better living conditions.work at two jobs.

9. Which statement about the Nigerian government is true?It has changed many times.It is run by church leaders.It shares oil profits fairly.It is popular among its people.

10. What is one problem in Nigeria?It is one of the top ten oil producers.It has been independent since 1960.It plans to hold free elections for president.It cannot provide electricity to all of its people.

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Vocabulary/Word StudyRead each question and decide which is the best answer. Fill in the circle nextto the answer you have chosen.

11. People who come to the United States bring family customs with them.Another word for customs is—

departures.traditions.clothes.languages.

12. Haiti became a nation in 1804.Another word for nation is—

island.town.country.region.

13. We cleaned up the vacant lot and planted a garden.Which word means about the same as vacant?

occupiedcornerlonelyempty

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14. I’m always late for school, even when I get up early and rush to get ready.A synonym for rush is—

slow.buy.visit.hurry.

15. I brush my teeth every night to prevent cavities.An antonym for prevent is—

cause.avoid.decay.floss.

16. “Pay attention when I speak to you!”An antonym for speak is—

talk.stay.lose.listen.

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17. Maura says that spelling is her only weakness.Which word means the opposite of weakness?

flawstrengthdesiresubject

18. Omar’s new bike was expensive.Which word is an antonym for expensive?

cheapbrokenfastcostly

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ConventionsRead each question and decide which is the best answer. Fill in the circle next to the answer you have chosen.

19. Which answer is a complete sentence?Lynda for her brother making lunch.Lunch made for her brother.Lynda made lunch for her brother.Lynda her brother making lunch.

20. Which answer is not a complete sentence?We are eating at a Mexican restaurant.Tonight, we are eating at a Mexican restaurant.Eating at a Mexican restaurant once a week.We are eating at a Mexican restaurant with Dad.

21. Which of these is a sentence fragment?Duc went to visit his uncle.After a long ride on the train.Uncle Van was waiting for him.They rode home in a taxi.

22. Which answer is a complete sentence?My sister is looking forward to becoming an inventor.My sister becoming an inventor.My sister becoming an inventor looking forward.My sister looking forward becoming an inventor.

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23. Which of these sentences has correct end punctuation?Which is your house.How did the story end?Here is the bus?Do you want some juice.

24. Which sentence should end with a question mark?Ben comes from AfricaHe lives in the city of AtlantaJim’s mother teaches musicWhen did they arrive

25. Which sentence has correct end punctuation?Nina invited me to her birthday party.Are you getting Nina a present!I decided to get her a gift card?Does everyone know she loves music.

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Write your answer in your own words on the lines below or on theanswer document. Use complete sentences.

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26 Review the text “Foods From Many Nations.” Write one or two sentences toexplain why stores in the United States sell foods from other countries.

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27 Review the text “Nigerians in America.” Why did the Nigerian immigrantscome to the United States? Write two or three sentences to explain.

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Writing Prompt

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Read the prompt. Write your response below or on the answer document.If you need more space, continue writing on a separate paper.

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28 Write an informational paragraph that explains how something in your city ortown has changed in the last five years. Remember to

• state the topic and include a controlling idea,• include connecting and vivid details that support the main idea,• summarize and explain the importance of the topic, and• use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

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Read the prompt. Write your response below or on the answer document.If you need more space, continue writing on a separate paper.

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Test 1a Answer KeySample Questions

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Comprehension1. Main Idea and Details2. Read for Detail3. Main Idea and Details4. Read for Detail5. Main Idea and Details6. Main Idea and Details7. Read for Detail8. Main Idea and Details9. Main Idea and Details

10. Read for Detail

Vocabulary/Word Study11. Synonyms12. Synonyms13. Synonyms14. Synonyms15. Antonyms16. Antonyms17. Antonyms18. Antonyms

Conventions19. Identifying Sentences and Fragments20. Identifying Sentences and Fragments21. Identifying Sentences and Fragments22. Identifying Sentences and Fragments23. Using End Punctuation24. Using End Punctuation25. Using End Punctuation

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Test 1a Answer KeyOpen Response (sample answers):

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26 . People who move to the United States want to eat foods from theirhome countries. Stores sell the foods they want to buy. (2 points:Analyze)

27 . Many immigrants come to America to find better opportunities forthemselves and their children. Ogunsanya had problems in Nigeriabecause the government didn’t provide electricity or job opportunities.(4 points: Analyze)

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28. Answers will vary. Use the rubrics from the SAM Portfolio tab toassess student responses.

Writing Prompt:

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