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5th grade informational text 5.10-5.18

Skim these texts about Alaska. Then as you answer the questions that follow, return to the texts, reading more carefully, as needed.

Amazing Alaska

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SearchTheNet.com

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Reviews from the Rate Your Trip website.

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Version A 1. How are the two reviews on the Rate Your Trip website alike?

A. They both describe specific things to see.

B. They both give advice on how to deal with the weather.

C. They both present problems and solutions.

D. They both give information on the services available at the Visitor Center.

2. How are the Rate Your Trip website and the "Denali National Park and

Preserve" article on the AmazingAlaska.com website different?

A. The "Denali National Park and Preserve" article focuses on activities that visitors can enjoy. The Rate Your Trip website focuses on visitors' opinions of these activities.

B. The "Denali National Park and Preserve" article focuses on the history of the park. The Rate Your Trip website gives visitors the chance to explain what their experiences at the park were like.

C. The "Denali National Park and Preserve" article focuses on the opinions of the Park Service representatives. The Rate Your Trip website focuses on the opinions of the guests who visit the park.

D. The "Denali National Park and Preserve" article gives visitors advice on what to bring and what to expect when they visit. The Rate Your Trip website gives visitors a chance to explain what they enjoyed the most about their trips.

3. Which search result from SearchTheNet.com is most likely to be

organized like the "Denali National Park and Preserve" article on the AmazingAlaska.com website?

A. Denali Park Lodges, Tours, and Transportation B. Denali National Park and Preserve - The Online Encyclopedia C. Images of Denali National Park and Preserve D. Denali National Park Reviews

Version A 4. Both reviewers on the Rate Your Trip website agree upon which point?

A. The bus trip is boring with nothing to do. B. The wildlife is difficult to see from so far away. C. The bus seats are not comfortable to sit on. D. The food at the Visitor's Center is worth waiting for.

5. How is the excerpt from the National Park Service website similar to

Laurel's review of Denali National Park?

A. The two texts are similar because they both highlight the wild animals that are able to roam free.

B. The two texts are similar because they both describe the beauty of seeing Mount McKinley for the first time.

C. The two texts are similar because they both focus on the animals people see including dogs, moose, and caribou.

D. The two texts are similar because they both discuss the uncomfortable terrain that people experience in the park.

6. Read the sentence

Look at the whale's tail! According to the diagram, what is the proper term for the underlined word?

A. blowhole B. pectoral fin C. dorsal fin D. flukes

Version A 7. Karl's family will be moving to Alaska soon. He wants to teach his

classmates a little about his future home. Where would Karl find the most helpful information?

A. the “People & Places” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 6-8 in Know Your Nation

B. the “Games & Activities” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 1-4 in Know Your Nation

C. the “People & Places” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 11-16 in Know Your Nation

D. the “Games & Activities” link at the top of Amazing Alaska.com website and pages 17-20 in Know Your Nation

8. Diandra watched salmon swim upstream during a recent trip to Alaska.

She wants to write a report about this interesting fish. Where would Diandra find the most helpful information?

A. the “National Parks” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 7-8 in Know Your Nation

B. the “Games & Activities” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 9-10 in Know Your Nation

C. the “People & Places” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 11-16 in Know Your Nation

D. the “Animals LIVE!” link at the top of the Amazing Alaska website and pages 14-15 in Know Your Nation

Version A 9. Which sentences from the "Denali National Park and Preserve" article on

the Amazing Alaska website best support the idea that today the Park Service protects the animals in Denali National Park?

A. At that time, it was named Mt. McKinley National Park. The many people who lived and hunted in this area needed meat for themselves and their dog teams.

B. Because so many of the sheep were being hunted for food, he realized there was a need to protect the sheep's existence. So, Sheldon asked Congress to set the area aside as a national park.

C. Almost the entire original two million acres are set aside as a wilderness area. Only animals may live in this area.

D. Denali is a great place to observe wild animals in their natural surroundings. More than 425,000 people visit this world-class national park every year!

10. Which sentence from the "Denali National Park and Preserve" article on

the Amazing Alaska website best supports the idea that Denali is a popular place to visit?

A. Denali (pronounced duh-nah-lee) National Park and Preserve has been around since 1917.

B. Denali is a great place to observe wild animals in their natural surroundings.

C. Today, Denali National Park and Preserve covers more than six million acres!

D. More than 425,000 people visit this world-class national park every year!

Version A 11. Read the sentence from the "Denali National Park and Preserve" article

on the AmazingAlaska.com website. Denali is a great place to observe wild animals in their natural surroundings. Which sentence from the article best supports this claim?

A. It was originally created to protect wildlife and its environment. B. More than 425,000 people visit this world-class national park every

year! C. Today, Denali National Park and Preserve covers more than six

million acres! D. Almost the entire original two million acres are set aside as a

wilderness area.

12. The students in Mr. Well's class were asked to read the search results

on Denali National Park. Students were then asked to use the information to create a topic sentence for an essay. After doing more research, students would write their essays. Which student correctly understood the information on the search page and wrote a topic sentence that he or she could further research?

A. Student 1: If dog sledding in Denali National Park is the adventure you seek, Charles Sheldon should be your guide.

B. Student 2: Denali National Park is great for snowmobiling because the low elevation receives soft snow that makes for a smooth ride.

C. Student 3: With more than 400,000 visitors to the park each year, it is important to reserve your hotel room early because they fill up quickly.

D. Student 4: Denali National Park is home to more than just wildlife it also stakes claim to the tallest mountain peak in North America and an impressively long glacier.

Version A 13. Alfredo is writing a paper about the types of wildlife found in Denali

National Park. What two sources will be the best for him to gather the information he needs?

A. the "Images of Denali National Park and Preserve" and the "Denali Park Lodges, Tours, and Transportation" links shown in the SearchTheNet.com search results

B. the "Denali National Park and Preserve -The Online Encyclopedia" and the "Denali Park Lodges, Tours, and Transportation" links shown in the SearchTheNet.com search results

C. the "Denali National Park and Preserve" article on the Amazing Alaska website and the Denali National Park reviews on the Rate Your Trip website

D. the link to the "Denali National Park and Preserve-National Park Service Website" shown in the SearchTheNet.com search results and the "Denali National Park and Preserve" article from the Amazing Alaska website

14. Samantha is reading a story set in Alaska. She wants to see pictures of

the area. Which two sources on the SearchTheNet.com page are likely to have the most pictures?

A. the links for "Denali National Park & Preserve National Park Service Website" and “Images of Denali National Park and Preserve”

B. the links for "Denali National Park & Preserve National Park Service Website" and "Denali National Park and Preserve The Online Encyclopedia"

C. the links for “Images of Denali National Park and Preserve” and "Denali National Park and Preserve The Online Encyclopedia"

D. the links for "Denali National Park and Preserve The Online Encyclopedia" and "Denali National Park Reviews"

Version A

Read the passage, and then answer the questions that follow.

Babe: America's Greatest Woman Athlete

On June 26, 1911, in Port Arthur, Texas, an Olympian was born. Her name was Mildred Ella Didrikson. Her parents nicknamed their newest arrival “Baby.” At a young age, Baby showed signs that she was a natural athlete. She grew up playing the same sports as her brothers. Baby loved to play baseball with her friends. She hit many homeruns. Her friends started calling her “Babe,” after the famous baseball player Babe Ruth. Babe imagined a future in sports. She began to dream of becoming the greatest athlete of her time.

In high school, Babe was the high-scoring forward on her basketball team. A local company liked her skills. They hired her just so she could play on their team.

During this time, Babe also began to enter track and field events. She set world records that went unbroken for many years. In the 1932 Olympics, she won a gold medal for the javelin throw and a gold medal for the hurdles. She also won a silver medal in the high jump.

A year later, Babe took up golf. She won 17 tournaments in 1946 and 1947. Babe became the first American to win the British Women's Amateur Championship. She became a professional golfer in 1947. For the next six years, Babe was the top female golfer in the country.

Being an athlete was not always easy for Babe. At that time in American history, most sports did not encourage females to play. This did not stop her. Some sports journalists wrote scornful things about her. They told her to stay home. Over the years, her spirit and drive have encouraged young female athletes around the world. In 1999, the Associated Press named her “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century.” Babe's dream had come true.

Version A 15. Review the timeline.

Compare the dates in the text with the timeline. Which event best fills in the blank on the timeline?

A. She began playing baseball with her friends.

B. Babe was the top female golfer.

C. She set unbroken world records in track and field.

D. Babe won the British Women’s Amateur Championship.

16. What sentence from the text supports the idea that Mildred would later

be named “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century”?

A. She set world records that went unbroken for many years. B. Her parents nicknamed their newest arrival “Baby.” C. At a young age, Baby showed signs that she was a natural athlete. D. They started calling her “Babe,” after the famous baseball player

Babe Ruth.

17. Based on paragraph 5, readers can conclude that __________.

A. women were good at sports during the 1990s B. most of the athletes during Mildred's career were men C. Babe was hard of hearing and overcame her handicap D. many stories were written about golf in the 20th century

Version A 18. Read the sentence.

Being an athlete was not always easy for Babe. Which sentences best support this claim?

A. “At that time in American history, most sports did not encourage females to play.” “This did not stop her.”

B. “This did not stop her.” “In 1999, the Associated Press named her “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century.”

C. “Some sports journalists wrote scornful things about her.” “In 1999, the Associated Press named her “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century.”

D. “At that time in American history, most sports did not encourage females to play.” “Some sports journalists wrote scornful things about her.”

Version A 19. Review the graphic organizer and answer the question.

Which of the following belongs in box 2?

A. She earned many points for her high school basketball team. B. Babe set unbroken world records in track and field. C. She excelled at javelin throw and hurdles. D. Mildred played golf on her school team.

20. Read paragraph 4.

A year later, Babe took up golf. She won 17 tournaments in 1946 and 1947. Babe became the first American to win the British Women’s Amateur Championship. She became a professional golfer in 1947. For the next six years, Babe was the top female golfer in the country. Which of the following is the best summary of the paragraph?

A. Babe as a young American started to golf when she was 17. B. Babe was a skilled golfer and won competitions for years. C. She competed in Britain as a professional and won. D. She took up golf in 1947 and played in Britain the next year.

Version A 21. Which of the following statements is true about “Babe” Didrikson's life?

A. She was named “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century” because she was a natural player who excelled in many sports.

B. She was named “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century” because she participated in the 1932 Olympic games.

C. She was named “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century” because she won 17 golf contests.

D. She was named “Woman Athlete of the 20th Century” because she kept playing even when people wrote mean things about her.

22. Which of the following events took place first?

A. Babe Didrikson became an Olympic athlete. B. Babe Didrikson won a silver medal in the high jump. C. Babe Didrikson won the British Amateur Women's Championship. D. Babe Didrikson was hired by a company to play basketball.

23. Read the sentence from paragraph 5.

Some sports journalists wrote scornful things about her. Which definition most closely fits the way the word "scornful" is used in the sentence?

A. rude B. teasing C. friendly D. approving

Version A 24. Read the sentence from paragraph 5.

Over the years, her spirit and drive have encouraged young female athletes around the world.

Which definition most closely fits the way the word "drive" is used in the sentence?

A. definition 1 (verb) B. definition 2 (verb) C. definition 1 (noun) D. definition 2 (noun)

25. Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

Babe imagined a future in sports. She began to dream of becoming the greatest athlete of her time. Which of the following has the same meaning as the word "dream" as it is used in the sentence?

A. see B. think C. delight D. create

Version A

Read the passage, and then answer the questions that follow.

Clara Barton

Clara Barton was born on December 12, 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of five children. From a young age, Clara wanted to help others. When one of her brothers was hurt, Clara took care of him. She also took care of wounded pets and animals.

When Clara was still a teenager, she became a teacher. She opened her own school in New Jersey. Clara taught there for many years. However, she was living and working in Washington, D.C., when the Civil War began. She heard many stories of injured soldiers. Clara knew she wanted to help in some way.

She began helping by gathering medicine and bandages. She delivered these supplies to the battlefields. However, Clara wanted to do more. She began nursing the hurt soldiers back to health. Clara became known as the “Angel of the Battlefield.”

Clara did not stop helping others when the war ended. She spent time helping soldiers find their families. She also worked to name the graves of unknown soldiers. Then she began to give lectures about her experiences during the war. Many people came to hear her speak.

After four years of helping others in this way, Clara traveled to Europe. In Europe, she worked with a group known as the Red Cross. The Red Cross helped people who were suffering during times of war. Clara returned to the United States in 1873. She began working to open an American branch. Finally, she was successful. In 1881, Clara opened the first American branch of the Red Cross. She was its first president.

During her time as president, Clara worked very hard. She did not even accept a salary for her work. The Red Cross grew greatly under her leadership. She left her job as president in 1904. Clara died on April 12, 1912, in Echo, Maryland. Today, many are still being helped because of her work.

26. Which sentence shows that Clara Barton began helping people at a young age?

A. She was the youngest of five children.

B. She heard many stories of injured soldiers.

C. Clara became known as the “Angel of the Battlefield.”

D. When one of her brothers was hurt, Clara took care of him.

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27. Based on evidence within the text "Clara Barton," what would have

happened if Clara had not been able to deliver supplies to the battlefields?

A. She would have returned to teaching because it was a much easier and safer job for her to perform.

B. She still would have collected supplies and done everything she could to help those who needed her.

C. She would have become angry and stopped helping because she was unable to do as she wanted.

D. She would have forgotten about trying to help the injured soldiers and fought in the Civil War herself.

28. What conclusion can be drawn about Clara Barton, and what evidence

supports this conclusion?

A. Clara Barton cared more for the families of the soldiers than she did for the soldiers themselves. She spent a lot of time and effort helping to identify unknown soldiers’ graves.

B. Clara Barton's main desire was to work to help others, not to make a lot of money. She did not even accept a salary during her time as president of the Red Cross.

C. Clara Barton’s desire to help others was a result of her father’s injury when she was young. She played a large role in helping to take care of him.

D. Clara Barton grew tired of her work in the United States. She decided to travel to Europe and work for an organization known as the Red Cross.

Version A 29. Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

Clara did not stop helping others when the war ended. Which sentences support this claim?

A. “She spent time helping soldiers find their families.” “She also worked to name the graves of unknown soldiers.”

B. “She also worked to name the graves of unknown soldiers.” “Then she began to give lectures about her experiences during the war.”

C. “Then she began to give lectures about her experiences during the war.” “Many people came to hear her speak.”

D. “She spent time helping soldiers find their families.” “Many people came to hear her speak.”

30. What are two of the wishes that Clara Barton was able to see come true?

A. She traveled to Europe, and she worked with the Red Cross. B. She became a teacher when she was a teenager, and she

collected medicine and bandages for wounded soldiers. C. She was able to help hurt soldiers and their families, and she

opened the first branch of the American Red Cross. D. She helped soldiers find their families, and she began to give

lectures about her experiences in the war.

31. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the “Clara Barton”

text?

A. “Clara Barton” focuses on Clara Barton’s life as a teacher and lists some other ways she contributed to society.

B. This passage lists some great things Clara Barton did during the Civil War and for those who were suffering.

C. The short passage titled “Clara Barton” features some of the ways in which Clara Barton helped soldiers during the Civil War.

D. This passage talks about how Clara Barton helped soldiers during the Civil War and how she founded the American Red Cross.

Version A 32. Which of the following statements is true about Clara Barton's life?

A. Clara wanted to be a teacher because she was the youngest of five children.

B. Clara opened the first branch of the American Red Cross because she spent time in Europe working with a related company.

C. Clara became president of the American Red Cross because she was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield.”

D. Clara wanted to help wounded soldiers because her brother was a soldier.

33. Which of the following events took place first?

A. Clara Barton became president of the American Red Cross. B. Clara Barton helped Civil War soldiers find their families. C. Clara Barton opened her own school in New Jersey. D. Clara Barton spent some time in Europe.

34. Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

Then she began to give lectures about her experiences during the war. Which definition most closely fits the way the word "lectures" is used in the sentence?

A. scoldings B. warnings C. instructions D. speeches

Version A 35. Read the sentence from paragraph 5.

She began working to open an American branch. Which definition most closely fits the way the word "branch" is used in the sentence?

A. tree limb B. local office C. divide D. turn

36. Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

She also took care of wounded pets and animals. Which definition most closely fits the way the word "wounded" is used in the sentence?

A. upset B. injured C. coiled D. curved

Version A

Cosmos World

Version A 37. From the park entrance, which direction would visitors travel to reach the

Flight Control Tower? ________.

A. northwest

B. northeast

C. southwest

D. southeast

38. Where is the park entrance located?

A. between Saturn City and Venus Village B. between Mars Town and Moon Town C. between Venus Village and Mars Town D. between Moon Town and Venus Village

39. When can park visitors meet Andy Asteroid, one of Cosmos World’s

favorite characters?

A. 9:00 am-Noon B. Noon-1:30 pm C. 2:00 pm-3:00 pm D. 3:30 pm-5:00 pm

Version A

Read the passage, and then answer the questions that follow.

Doctor for Her People

Susan La Flesche is an important person in history. She was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree. Susan La Flesche was born on June 17, 1865, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the youngest of five children. Susan was the daughter of Chief Joseph La Flesche (Iron Eyes). He was the last chief of their Omaha tribe. He thought school was important. He and his wife, One Woman, taught their young children at home. When their children got older, they sent them to school. Chief Joseph raised his children to be leaders. They followed their father's vision. One of Susan's sisters was a teacher. She taught all of her sisters to speak English. Susan and her siblings helped the Omaha people keep their customs. They also helped the Omaha people adapt to the changing society.

As a child, Susan met a woman in her tribe who was sick. Local doctors would not usually treat tribe members, and the woman died because she did not receive care. This is the main reason Susan decided to study medicine. She wanted to help the people of her tribe when they were ill. Susan did not want them to suffer like the woman she had known as a little girl.

Susan did well in school. She attended school on the reservation until she was 14, then studied in New Jersey and Virginia. In 1882, Susan returned to Omaha, where she taught school on the Omaha Reservation. Then Susan went to college at Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. In 1889, she finished her studies and became a doctor. Susan remained in Pennsylvania to practice medicine. Later, she moved back to Omaha to be a doctor for her people. She treated over 1,200 people in her tribe. Susan rode across the reservation on horseback visiting people's homes to care for them. Her dream was to build a hospital on her tribe's land.

Susan married Henry Picotte in 1894. They moved to Bancroft, Oklahoma. Susan treated all people fairly, giving health care to people that lived on and off the reservation. In addition to caring for so many patients, she raised two sons. She also traveled widely to talk to crowds about the problems facing the Omaha people. Overhunting of buffalo had almost wiped out the herds, leaving little food for the tribe. Susan thought this was the root of many of her people's problems.

In 1913, Susan's dream came true. After a lifetime dedicated to helping her people, she opened a hospital on a reservation in Nebraska. Two years later, Dr. La Flesche passed away. The hospital constructed a museum in her honor.

Version A 40. According to paragraph 4, what did Dr. La Flesche think was the root of

her people's problems?

A. her frequent travel B. lack of medical care

C. lack of education

D. overhunting of buffalo

41. What is the best conclusion about Dr. Susan La Flesche's life?

A. Susan was a good wife and mother to her family. B. Dr. La Flesche always wanted to help her people. C. Dr. La Flesche wanted to raise buffalo on the reservation. D. Susan owned many horses for transportation.

42. Review the timeline.

Based on the text, which event does not occur within this time frame?

A. Susan's family moves to Virginia. B. Susan attends college. C. Susan is honored by a museum. D. Susan's dream comes true.

Version A 43. What are two of the wishes that Dr. Susan La Flesche was able to see

come true?

A. She learned to speak English, and she became a doctor for her people.

B. She became a doctor for her people, and she opened a hospital on her tribe's land.

C. She traveled the reservation on horseback, and she opened a hospital on her tribe's land.

D. She treated over 1,200 people in her tribe, and she raised two sons.

44. One important idea from this text is that the children of Iron Eyes

performed deeds of good will. What facts from the text support this idea?

A. The children helped the Omaha people keep their customs. They also helped the Omaha people adapt to the changing society.

B. Susan La Flesche is an important person in history. She was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree.

C. Iron Eyes thought school was very important. He and his wife, One Woman, taught their young children at home.

D. Susan La Flesche was born on June 17, 1865, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the youngest of five children.

45. Which of the following statements is true about Dr. Susan La Flesche's

life?

A. She was able to open a hospital because she was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree.

B. She was able to open a hospital because she spent years being committed to helping her people.

C. She moved back to Omaha because she wanted to raise a family. D. She traveled to speak about the problems facing her tribe because

she was worried about overhunted buffalo.

Version A 46. Which of the following events took place first?

A. Susan saw a sick woman in her tribe die from lack of medical help. B. Susan taught school on the Omaha Reservation. C. Susan got married and had two sons. D. Susan opened a hospital on a reservation.

47. Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

They followed their father's vision. Which definition most closely fits the way the word "vision" is used in the sentence?

A. sight B. imagination C. image D. dream

48. Read the sentence from paragraph 4.

Susan thought this was the root of many of her people's problems.

Which definition most closely matches the word "root" as it is used in the sentence?

A. definition 1(noun) B. definition 2 (noun) C. definition 1 (verb) D. definition 2 (verb)

Version A 49. Read the sentences from paragraph 3.

Susan rode across the reservation on horseback visiting people's homes to care for them. Her dream was to build a hospital on her tribe's land. Which sentence below uses the word "land" in the same way it is used in the sentence?

A. My cousin wanted to land that job. B. The boat will land tomorrow. C. The pilot chose to land the plane. D. The land is ready to be planted.

Version A

Skim these texts about London transportation. Then as you answer the questions that follow, return to the texts, reading more carefully, as needed.

Version A

Cool Tubes of London

The first underground railway opened in London in January 1863. It slowly grew into the underground train system now known as the tube. Many residents use the tube to get to and from work every day. It is also used by many people who visit London. Visitors find it to be a cheap and easy way to reach the sights of the city.

The tube is a popular way to travel around London. This leads to overcrowding at certain times. The summer months can be especially crowded. Many tourists visit London in the summer. They get packed into the small train carriages. There is little room to move and little air flow. “The heat this creates is just awful,” says Tara Wilcox, a London native.

The London Transport Board has started taking steps to solve this problem. It is working to place air conditioners in some of the trains. It will continue to do so for the next few years. “This is difficult in some lines because there is a lack of space for the machines. But the job will get done,” said a member of the board.

Almost half of London's trains should be air conditioned by 2015. Tube riders who were interviewed think this is a “cool” idea.

Version A

Version A 50. Which SearchTheNet.com link is likely to have the same information as

the “Cool Tubes” passage?

A. London Transport

B. History of the London Underground

C. London Travel Tips for Tourists

D. Pay as You Go!

51. Which text would be best to use if you wanted information about the

double-decker bus schedule in London?

A. the “Cool Tubes” text, because it contains bus schedules and maps B. the SearchTheNet.com text, because it contains links to bus

schedules and maps C. the “Cool Tubes” text, because it explains a popular method of

traveling D. the SearchTheNet.com, text because it provides tips for tourists

52. Which topic is addressed by both “Cool Tubes of London” and the

SearchTheNet.com search results?

A. the summer temperatures in London B. the job of the London Transport Board C. the popularity of London's subway system D. the size of London's subway cars

53. Read the reviews of the London tube. Which statement best explains

why Chris's tube experience is more positive than Jeannie's?

A. Chris travels more often on subways than Jeannie does. B. Chris has less experience with the London tube than Jeannie does. C. Jeannie rides the tube to and from work every day. D. Jeannie has less experience with the London tube than Chris does.

Version A 54. Read these lines from the reviews about the London tube.

Jeannie says: Trains are often overcrowded, very hot in summer, and dirty. Chris says: The trains run frequently, and they are clean. What is the best explanation for why these two reviewers disagree?

A. Jeannie's review was written several years before Chris's review. B. Chris rode the tube during a trip when it rained a lot. C. Jeannie wants to wait only two minutes for a train. D. Jeannie is female while Chris is male.

55. Read Jeannie's review of the London tube, and compare it to the

information in the “Cool Tubes” article. What part of Jeannie's review is most likely to have changed since she wrote her review?

A. The trains are rarely on time. B. The passes cost too much. C. The trains are often hot in the summer. D. The trains are often overcrowded.

56. Read the sentence from "Cool Tubes of London."

The tube is a popular way to travel around London. Which sentences in the text best support this claim?

A. Many residents use the tube to get to and from work every day. It is also used by many people who visit London.

B. Many tourists visit London in the summer. They get packed into the small train carriages.

C. There is little room to move and little air flow. “The heat this creates is just awful,” says Tara Wilcox, a London native.

D. The London Transport Board has started taking steps to solve this problem. It is working to place air conditioners in some of the trains.

Version A 57. Which sentence from “Cool Tubes” supports the idea that work is being

done to make the tube more comfortable?

A. Visitors find it to be a cheap and easy way to reach the sights of the city.

B. It is working to place air conditioners in some of the trains. C. This leads to overcrowding at certain times. D. They get packed into the small train carriages.

58. Which sentence from “Cool Tubes” best supports the idea that improving

tube travel is a tough job?

A. It is working to place air conditioners in some of the trains. B. It will continue to do so for the next few years. C. This is difficult in some lines because there is a lack of space for

the machines. D. Almost half of London's trains should be air conditioned by 2015.

59. Carmen is researching London transportation and wants to include

information about getting tickets for the tube. Which text will be most helpful to her?

A. “Cool Tubes,” because it provides information about the history of the London tube that is not available on SearchTheNet.com

B. “Cool Tubes,” because it describes some of the challenges of traveling in London during the busy season

C. SearchTheNet.com, because it contains a link to a website that explains how to buy a pass for the tube

D. SearchTheNet.com, because it provides a link to tips for tourists

Version A 60. The writer of “Cool Tubes of London” wants to expand the article to

include information about expected behaviors on the tube. Which information from SearchTheNet.com should the writer use?

A. “London Transport,” because it contains maps and schedules for a variety of transportation options in London

B. “History of the London Underground,” because it explains how the tube came to be and how it influenced London's growth

C. “London Travel Tips for Tourists,” because it includes tips and unwritten rules about traveling on the tube

D. “Pay as You Go!” because it describes how to buy a prepaid pass to travel on the tube

61. Ted is writing a play about two students who tour London during their

summer break. How will the information in "Cool Tubes of London" and the SearchTheNet.com search results help Ted?

A. They will allow him to add specific and accurate details about the subway when the characters use it.

B. They will allow him to understand the different types of transportation in the city.

C. They will allow him to write about the weather in London. D. They will allow him to understand where visitors like to spend time.