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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 Singapore is an island in southeast Asia. It has one of the world'slargest ports. It also has very strict laws. What is this text mostly about?

the country of Singaporean islandone of the largest portsstrict laws

Sample .B Which word best fits both sentences?My best friend lives one _______ from my house.The soccer goalie tries to _______ the ball out of the goal.

streetpreventblockkeep

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ComprehensionRead the following technology text. Then answer questions 1–5.

City of CamerasIt is a Saturday morning in Chicago. Kojo James is being watched closely.

First a camera spots him hurrying from an apartment building. Another camerafilms him walking fast down a city street. A third camera catches him jumpingonto a bus.

Are these scenes from a spy movie? In a way, they are. But Kojo is not aspy or a bad guy. He’s just a boy headed to his aunt’s house for the day. Checkout the video and you’ll see. A camera shows Kojo getting off the bus. His aunt,waiting at the bus stop, waves to him.

Today, most American cities have surveillance cameras. These cameras areset up to film people and activities on city streets. Surveillance cameras becamecommon after terrorists attacked our country in 2001. Security experts say thecameras can spot terrorists before it is too late. They can also catch lawbreakersin the act.

But no other city has a camera system like Chicago’s. By 2004, Chicago had 2,000 cameras. Then came a high-tech twist. The city linked its cameras tothe 911 call center. This link lets a 911 call taker watch an emergency live fromthe closest camera. The call taker can also move the camera. It can tilt up ordown. It can move from side to side. It can even zoom. In seconds, the call takerknows what help is needed.

This camera system also helps to fight crime. A 911 call taker may be ableto watch a criminal leave a crime scene. What does the criminal look like? Wasthe criminal walking or in a car? Which way did the criminal flee? When a calltaker can report these details, police have a greater chance of catching thecriminal.

In 2010, Chicago had more than 2,250 surveillance cameras. Many peoplethought that was enough. But Mayor Richard M. Daley disagreed. By 2016, hesaid, Chicago should have a camera on every street corner. If that happens, thenthe people of Chicago, like Kojo, will be on video almost everywhere they go.

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It is a Saturday morning in Chicago. Kojo James is being watched closely.First a camera spots him hurrying from an apartment building. Another camerafilms him walking fast down a city street. A third camera catches him jumpingonto a bus.

Are these scenes from a spy movie? In a way, they are. But Kojo is not aspy or a bad guy. He’s just a boy headed to his aunt’s house for the day. Checkout the video and you’ll see. A camera shows Kojo getting off the bus. His aunt,waiting at the bus stop, waves to him.

Today, most American cities have surveillance cameras. These cameras areset up to film people and activities on city streets. Surveillance cameras becamecommon after terrorists attacked our country in 2001. Security experts say thecameras can spot terrorists before it is too late. They can also catch lawbreakersin the act.

But no other city has a camera system like Chicago’s. By 2004, Chicagohad 2,000 cameras. Then came a high-tech twist. The city linked its cameras tothe 911 call center. This link lets a 911 call taker watch an emergency live fromthe closest camera. The call taker can also move the camera. It can tilt up ordown. It can move from side to side. It can even zoom. In seconds, the call takerknows what help is needed.

This camera system also helps to fight crime. A 911 call taker may be ableto watch a criminal leave a crime scene. What does the criminal look like? Wasthe criminal walking or in a car? Which way did the criminal flee? When a calltaker can report these details, police have a greater chance of catching thecriminal.

In 2010, Chicago had more than 2,250 surveillance cameras. Many peoplethought that was enough. But Mayor Richard M. Daley disagreed. By 2016, hesaid, Chicago should have a camera on every street corner. If that happens, thenthe people of Chicago, like Kojo, will be on video almost everywhere they go.

1 This passage is mostly about—.

Chicago police officers.a person named Kojo James.Chicago’s surveillance cameras.a 911 call taker’s job.



2. Who is Kojo James?a boy who lives in Chicagoa criminal wanted by the Chicago policea driver for the Chicago bus systema 911 call taker in Chicago

3. Look at the graph. After Chicago, which city has the most cameras per100,000 residents?

PittsburghDenverBaltimoreSan Francisco

4. What did Chicago’s Mayor Daley say he wanted by 2016?more police stations a police officer in every buildingmore 911 call takersa camera on every street corner

5. What makes Chicago’s camera system so high-tech?The cameras are linked to the 911 emergency call center.The cameras can watch anyone around the city, not just criminals.Some of the cameras are located on buses.The cameras could help catch terrorists before they act.



Read the following government text. Then answer questions 6–10.

Preparing for TroubleThe terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, changed the lives of many

Americans. So did Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Americans realized that disastersdo not just occur far away. They can happen right here in the United States.People wondered how to protect themselves and their communities. Theydiscovered that being prepared and working together can help.

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, people began learning how to protect theirfamilies. Many also joined groups working to prevent different dangers. Somegroups watch for terrorists or try to prevent crimes. Some focus on health threats.Others respond after disasters occur.

One group is the Citizen Corps. It was founded in 2002 by the U.S.government. Its purpose is to help get citizens involved in responding to localemergencies and natural disasters. It is run by the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA).

All over the country, local Citizen Corps Councils have been formed tocoordinate volunteer activities. These Councils are small groups that offertraining and other resources. They help volunteers and emergency responderswork together. The goal of this council system is to make sure that the right stepsare taken to help each community.

Then there are many other ways to help. Some people become trained in first aid. Others sign up to help police, fire, or other first responders. In somecommunities, people form neighborhood watch groups to watch for terroristactivities or crimes that may happen.

Above all, the Citizen Corps wants to help everyone be prepared and worktogether. Each family should create an emergency plan. Then, if an emergency ora disaster happens, everyone will be ready to respond and help those who needhelp. This kind of program can help make our country a safer place.



The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, changed the lives of manyAmericans. So did Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Americans realized that disastersdo not just occur far away. They can happen right here in the United States.People wondered how to protect themselves and their communities. Theydiscovered that being prepared and working together can help.

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, people began learning how to protect theirfamilies. Many also joined groups working to prevent different dangers. Somegroups watch for terrorists or try to prevent crimes. Some focus on health threats.Others respond after disasters occur.

One group is the Citizen Corps. It was founded in 2002 by the U.S.government. Its purpose is to help get citizens involved in responding to localemergencies and natural disasters. It is run by the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency (FEMA).

All over the country, local Citizen Corps Councils have been formed tocoordinate volunteer activities. These Councils are small groups that offertraining and other resources. They help volunteers and emergency responderswork together. The goal of this council system is to make sure that the right stepsare taken to help each community.

Then there are many other ways to help. Some people become trained infirst aid. Others sign up to help police, fire, or other first responders. In somecommunities, people form neighborhood watch groups to watch for terroristactivities or crimes that may happen.

Above all, the Citizen Corps wants to help everyone be prepared and worktogether. Each family should create an emergency plan. Then, if an emergency ora disaster happens, everyone will be ready to respond and help those who needhelp. This kind of program can help make our country a safer place.

6 What is the main idea of this text? .

Disasters can occur at any time.The U.S. will be safer if people are prepared and work together.September 11 and Hurricane Katrina were huge disasters.The U.S. faces many kinds of threats from other countries.

7 The purpose of the Citizen Corps is to—.

provide state governments with training materials.set up neighborhood watch groups to fight crime.help communities and individuals prepare for emergencies.create national standards for first responders.

8 The Citizen Corps does its work mainly through—.

trained staff members.county governments.the American Red Cross.local and state Councils.



9. Which part of the government runs the Citizen Corps?Department of Health and Human ServicesFederal Emergency Management AgencyEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Bureau of Investigation

10. According to the text, the Citizen Corps encourages every family to—make an emergency plan.volunteer at a hospital.become first responders.report suspicious activity.



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

11. Read this dictionary entry.

i•dle [ahyd-l] adjective 1. not working or busy; doing nothing. 2. not beingused or operated. 3. lazy; unwilling to work. 4. having little value orimportance. 5. not effective; without result.

Which meaning of idle best fits the way it is used in the sentence below?Year-round school keeps children from being idle in the summer.

meaning 1meaning 2meaning 3meaning 4



12. Read this dictionary entry.

i•dle [ahyd-l] adjective 1. not working or busy; doing nothing. 2. not beingused or operated. 3. lazy; unwilling to work. 4. having little value orimportance. 5. not effective; without result.

Which meaning of idle best fits the way it is used in the sentence below?When the shoe company closed down, that factory became idle.

meaning 1meaning 2meaning 3meaning 4

13. Which meaning of raise is used in the sentence below?Farmers must raise more food to help feed the larger population.

to liftto bring upto growan increase in pay

14. Which meaning best fits the word catch as it is used in the sentence below?If we don’t catch the bus, we will have to walk.

to grasp a moving objectto capture someone trying to escapeto see, hear, or understandto get to or arrive in time



15. Which word can be used to complete both sentences?A dog usually _______ when it is hot.My new _______ shrank when I washed them.

scratchespantsdrinkssocks

16. Which meaning of range is used in the sentence below?This airplane has a range of 3,000 miles.

the high and low limits for something, such as pricesa large area of open land where animals grazethe greatest distance a vehicle can travel without refuelinga kitchen appliance with burners and an oven

17. What does the word poppy mean?

pop•py [pop-ee] noun A plant with showy, often bright orange-redflowers. The seeds of some poppies are used in cooking.pop•u•lace [pop-yuh-luhs] noun The common people in a community. pop•u•lar [pop-yuh-ler] adjective Well liked; enjoyed by many people;commonly accepted (a popular belief).pop•u•late [pop-yuh-leyt] verb To supply with people; to inhabit.

a kind of flowering planta person who is well likeda bright orange-red colora spice used in cooking



18. What does the word populace mean?

pop•py [pop-ee] noun A plant with showy, often bright orange-redflowers. The seeds of some poppies are used in cooking.pop•u•lace [pop-yuh-luhs] noun The common people in a community. pop•u•lar [pop-yuh-ler] adjective Well liked; enjoyed by many people;commonly accepted (a popular belief).pop•u•late [pop-yuh-leyt] verb To supply with people; to inhabit.

enjoyed by many peoplethe common peopleto supply with peoplea flowering plant



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

19. Which is a complete sentence?Max asleep during the movie.Max sleeping during the movie.Max sleepy during the movie.Max fell asleep during the movie.

20. Which is a sentence fragment?Leanne’s parents limit her TV watching.They review her choices of music.Also set limits on Internet usage.They are the most careful parents I know.

21. Which sentence has correct end punctuation?I just finished reading this mystery.What a scary and surprising story it is?Would you like to borrow the book!Just return it when you’re finished?

22. Which sentence has correct end punctuation?We were not hungry, but we ate the soup anyway?Didn’t you hear Casey practicing his trumpet.Please let me know what time to expect you?Watch out for those sharp thorns!



23. Which is a sentence fragment?The longest poisonous snake is the king cobra.Can be up to eighteen feet in length.They have enough venom in one bite to kill an elephant.Unless cornered, they won’t attack humans.

24. Which is a complete sentence?Mr. Chang at school early each morning.Mr. Chang arriving at school early each morning.Mr. Chang arrives at school early each morning.Mr. Chang to arrive at school early each morning.

25. Which sentence has correct end punctuation?Do you know how small the Mayflower was!The Pilgrims’ ship was only about 100 feet long.That’s about the same as two and a half school buses?How brave they were to cross the ocean that way?


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

Open Response


26 Review the text “City of Cameras.” Why does Chicago use surveillancecameras on public streets? Write one or two sentences to explain.

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

Open Response


27 Review the text “Preparing for Trouble.” How does the Citizen Corps help communities prepare for trouble? Write two or three sentences to explain.

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Writing Prompt


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 explaining what you and your family havedone—or should do—to prepare for an emergency. Remember to

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

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Writing Prompt


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. Read for Detail4. Main Idea and Details5. Main Idea and Details6. Main Idea and Details7. Main Idea and Details8. Read for Detail9. Read for Detail

10. Main Idea and Details

Vocabulary/Word Study11. Using a Dictionary12. Using a Dictionary13. Multiple-Meaning Words14. Multiple-Meaning Words15. Multiple-Meaning Words16. Multiple-Meaning Words17. Using a Dictionary18. Using a Dictionary

Conventions19. Identifying Sentences and Fragments20. Identifying Sentences and Fragments21. Using End Punctuation22. Using End Punctuation23. Identifying Sentences and Fragments24. Identifying Sentences and Fragments25. Using End Punctuation


Test 1a Answer KeyOpen Response (sample answers):


26 . Chicago has surveillance cameras to help prevent crime and to helpcatch people who commit crimes. The cameras also help 911responders deal with emergencies.(2 points: Analyze)

27 . The Citizen Corps sets up state and local Councils to helpcommunities be prepared for trouble. These Councils offer trainingand other resources. They help families create emergency plans. Theyhelp people learn first aid, assist first responders, and form neighborhood watch groups to watch for terrorist or criminalactivities.(4 points: Analyze)


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