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Directions Read the text and then answer
the questions.
SCORE

Many kids want to be race car drivers. They like the 1._
idea of going fast. Cars are exciting and fun. Some kids
get started on the hobby early. They build small go-karts.
This can be a fun thing to do with a parent. It is really 2._
important to follow a good plan!

1. What is the text 3. What is the root word 3._

mostly about? in exciting?

A following a plan A excite 4._

B working together with B exci
a parent
C ting
C cars and go-karts D citi ____ / 4
Total
D hobbies
4. What is another word
2. What do kids do in for the word plan in
order to follow their the last sentence?
dreams of being race
car drivers? A decision
A They spend time with B race track
a parent. C calendar
B They run fast. D drawing
C They find a hobby.
D They build go-karts.

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2 Name:________________________________ Date:___________________

Directions Read the text and then answer

the questions.
SCORE

1._ Track and field is a sport. It includes running, jumping,

and throwing. Athletes compete in a stadium. There is a
large oval track. Runners race around the track. Some
2._ races are long. The longest is over six miles. Other races
are very short. They are called sprints.

3._ 1. Which title best fits 3. How many syllables are

the text? in the word compete?

4._
A Jumping for Sport A one syllable
B Around the Track B two syllables
C Facts About Track C three syllables
____ / 4 and Field
Total
D four syllables
D Running Six Miles
4. Which would probably
2. Which statement is true not take place in
about track and field? a stadium?

A All runners do A a track and field meet

six-mile races.
B a professional
B It includes running, baseball game
jumping, and throwing.
C a school choir
C Long races are performance
called sprints.
D a rock concert
D Track and field is
a hobby.

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Name:________________________________ Date:___________________
3
Directions Read the text and then answer
the questions.
SCORE

Most cars run on gas. Gas engines create exhaust, 1._

which makes the air dirty. This is called pollution. Some
cars are cleaner. Hybrids are one example. They run
on gas, but also use battery power to go. They use less 2._
gas than regular cars. This makes them better for our
environment.
3._

1. According to this text, 3. Which word has the

why are hybrids better same root word
for the environment? as pollution? 4._

A because they run on gas A polluted

B because they use B poll ____ / 4
less gas and create
less pollution
C lution Total

C because they have a D ollut

gas engine
D because they do not 4. Using context clues,
make any pollution what is exhaust?

A air
2. What do most cars B water
run on?
C used gas
A electricity
D smells
B gas
C exhaust
D gas and electricity

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4–5 Name:________________________________ Date:___________________

The Race Track

Henry Ford is a famous man. He made cars. He formed a
company. It is called the Ford Motor Company. He started it
in 1903. It is still making cars today.
Cars grew more popular after Ford’s company formed.
More people could afford to buy them. Cars changed the
way that people lived.
People have grown to love their cars. Many people drive
every day. A new sport was born. Auto racing began around
the 1900s. People enjoyed the thrill of a race. The National
Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) was formed
in 1948.
The sport has changed over time. Cars have raced on
dirt tracks. Now they mostly race on pavement. The shapes
of the tracks have changed. They are oval. They also have
steep sides. This track design helps cars go faster.
Of course, the cars go faster, too. Henry Ford might be
surprised if he were alive today. His dream has taken off!

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Name:________________________________ Date:___________________
4
Directions Read “The Race Track” and then answer
the questions.
SCORE

1. Which experience 4. What happened 1._

would help you better in 1948?
understand the text?
A Henry Ford died.
A I paint toy cars with my B Henry Ford started the 2._
dad every weekend.
Ford Motor Company.
B I like to race bikes with C Henry Ford was born.
my neighbor. 3._

C I have watched D NASCAR was formed.

NASCAR races on TV.
4._
D When I am old enough, I 5. Which statement gives
will buy a motorcycle. the best summary of
the text?
5._
2. What aspect of racing A The Ford Motor
tracks has changed? Company is still
around today. ____ / 5
A the snape B NASCAR was formed Total
B the shape in 1948.
C the sheep C Henry Ford’s invention
has created a popular
D the shop and thrilling sport.
D Henry Ford made a
3. The shapes of the car that was designed
_______ have changed. for everyone.
A tired
B time
C take
D tracks
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5 Name:________________________________ Date:___________________

Reread the text “The Race Track.”

SCORE
___ / 4 Think about how there are many different kinds of
races that are fun for kids to try.
Write about a time when you tried racing. What
does it feel like to win or lose a race? If you have
not tried racing, what kind of racing would you like
to try? What do you imagine winning or losing a
race would feel like?

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