Reading Informational Text Unit Test
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Foley artists use props to create sound effects for movies. Their principal job is to immerse viewers in what they see by including the dimension of sound to add to the experience. Foley artists rarely capture sounds during live taping that are included in the edited version you view. But, just how is this accomplished? How can the tiptoes of a child or the boom of thunder be recreated? A Foley artist sees the opportunity to use an everyday object to capture the sound: swishing a feather duster across a sheet of paper brings thoughts of a ballerina dancing across center stage, and waving a large piece of heavy aluminum evokes thoughts of a thunderstorm!
Which of the following is a central idea of this paragraph?
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Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
The central idea of this paragraph is that Foley artists use everyday objects to create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists use props to create sound effects for movies. Their principal job is to immerse viewers in what they see by including the dimension of sound to add to the experience. Foley artists rarely capture sounds during live taping that are included in the edited version you view. But, just how is this accomplished? How can the tiptoes of a child or the boom of thunder be recreated? A Foley artist sees the opportunity to use an everyday object to capture the sound: swishing a feather duster across a sheet of paper brings thoughts of a ballerina dancing across center stage, and waving a large piece of heavy aluminum evokes thoughts of a thunderstorm!
Which of the following is a central idea of this paragraph?
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Responses
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
The central idea of this paragraph is that Foley artists use everyday objects to create sound effects for movies.
Hollywood movies originated without sound, and silent movies told stories using visuals only. Eventually, background music was added to create feelings of suspense, melancholy, or romance, but there were no lines of dialogue spoken aloud by actors. As microphone technology improved, the stage was set to add dialogue, and this is when the role of the Foley artist became so important.
The movie industry is now known for creating more than silent movies, and Foley artists are part of that industry's work in elevating the viewers' senses. The term Foley artist is named after Jack Foley, an innovator in the realm of sound effects. His vision paved the way for sound to be included in the world of movies and added the dimension that what our eyes miss, our ears will pick up.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
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Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
The central idea of the excerpt is that advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?(1 point)
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Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
The detail that best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies is that Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
The hills and canyons of California provide all three of a wildfire’s needs in abundance. Dry brush and small shrubs and trees encircle the towns. Santa Ana winds blow steadily. The winds pick up twigs or small embers and carry them miles away. Dry lightning is a common occurrence, too, and tourists’ campfires, broken electric lines, or even dropped cigarettes can spark a fire.
Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
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Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
The best summary of the information in this paragraph is that California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Which statement about an objective summary is true?(1 point)
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It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It quotes the text directly.
It quotes the text directly.
It describes each detail from the text.
The statement, "It conveys the central idea of the text" is true about an objective summary.
The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.
What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
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problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
The underlined phrase shows a cause and effect relationship.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
No matter what he tried, Tom could not get his car to start. He had to figure out another way to get to work. He quickly decided to take the bus, figuring that if he caught the next one, he should get there just in time.
What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
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problem and solution
problem and solution
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
steps in a process
steps in a process
order of importance
The primary text structure used in these sentences is problem and solution.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
It was too cold to play outside in the treehouse, so the boys decided to play in the living room instead with a makeshift fort they built out of old cardboard boxes. It wasn't very sturdy and collapsed at the end of the day, but they had a great time playing in it all afternoon.
What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
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complicated
complicated
spacious
spacious
cozy
cozy
temporary
The word "makeshift" means temporary in this context.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
In order to help her clients make the best decision, Lea spent hours searching through data for the most important information to their situation.
Which word from the sentence provides the best context clue to define the term data?
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situation
situation
help
help
order
order
information
The word "information" provides the best context clue to define the term data in this sentence.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health. It helps the body to produce hormones, helps babies develop in the womb, and is important to many other body processes. In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods and ocean fish, which are natural sources of iodine. The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine. As a result, many salt manufacturers have stopped adding iodine to their product, a change that did not get much attention in the media. Some nutrition experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in this micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
Why does iodine matter to nutrition experts?
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It is added to table salt.
It is added to table salt.
It is only found in dairy foods and ocean fish.
It is only found in dairy foods and ocean fish.
It is important for certain trendy diets.
It is important for certain trendy diets.
It is necessary for good health.
It is necessary for good health.
Iodine matters to nutrition experts because it is necessary for good health, as mentioned in the paragraph.
Reading Informational Text Unit Test
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
People fear wolves. While some of their fear is sensible, wolves actually have more to fear from people than people do from wolves. Although wolves are strong and fierce, wolf attacks on humans are very rare. In nearly all cases, they occur only when people provoke or corner wolves. People, on the other hand, have regularly baited and trapped wolves from the earliest of times. For various reasons, farmers, ranchers, and trappers in North America have all sought to reduce the wolf population. By 1950, there were almost no wolves left in the United States. Finally, in 1974, Congress granted gray wolves a protected status.
What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
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Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
The gray wolf population of North America was saved when Congress granted gray wolves a protected status, as stated in the paragraph.
In 2–3 sentences, identify two traits of narrative nonfiction and explain how they differ from other types of nonfiction.
Two traits of narrative nonfiction are the use of storytelling techniques and a focus on personal experiences and emotions. These traits differentiate narrative nonfiction from other types of nonfiction by adding a narrative structure and a subjective perspective, making it more engaging and allowing for a deeper exploration of themes and characters.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health. It helps the body to produce hormones, helps babies develop in the womb, and is important to many other body processes. In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods and ocean fish, which are natural sources of iodine. The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine. As a result, many salt manufacturers have stopped adding iodine to their product, a change that did not get much attention in the media. Some nutrition experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
In 1–2 sentences, identify and explain the evidence that the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
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The evidence that the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm is the concern expressed by nutrition experts that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in this micronutrient. This suggests that removing iodine from table salt could lead to a deficiency in iodine, which could have negative health effects.
Why Is the News Sometimes Controversial?
Reporters gather facts and write about them—so why do some people say the news is unreliable? They are worried that news stories might be biased.
Bias is an unfair representation of something or someone. It can happen when only one side of a story is presented, when only certain facts are shared, or when news organizations choose which stories they want to publish. Readers sometimes worry that news organizations, intentionally or accidentally, publish biased stories.
News organizations try to avoid bias as much as they can. They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story. They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles.
Readers of the news can take their own steps to avoid possible bias in the news they read. They can read news from multiple sources, or they can look up facts on their own to make sure the news matches other websites and records. It is impossible to avoid bias completely, but news writers and news readers can still do a lot to make sure the information they share and read is accurate.
In 3–5 sentences, identify and explain an inference you made about news media based on the passage. Support your answer with text evidence from the passage.