Reading Grade 8 Part Released Test
24. The “What Can You Do?” section is meant to — A. A. explain the paper’s policies and procedures B. B. show samples of student-written news articles C. C. provide examples of possible newspaper jobs D. D. help students improve their writing abilities
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25. The reader may best infer that the Northfield School News and Notes — A. A. does include materials written by teachers and staff B. B. does not charge students for copies of the paper C. C. does not allow sixth and seventh graders on the staff D. D. does publish a variety of material that interests students
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26. A student interested in the “Reviews” section of this flier probably enjoys — A. A. taking photos and writing poetry B. B. attending school athletic events C. C. reading books and watching movies D. D. attending different school academic events
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27. The purpose of this flier is to — A. A. recruit students to work on the school paper B. B. inform students of upcoming school events C. C. persuade students to buy the school paper D. D. encourage students to write more often
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28. Which question is answered in the “Photography” section? A. A. Do students need to have their own camera equipment? B. B. How many photographers does the newspaper need? C. C. Do students need previous photography experience? D. D. What types of photographs does the newspaper need?
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29. In the section just before “Requirements,” what does the word Anonymous mean? A. A. not well written B. B. late or incomplete C. C. written by hand D. D. name not given
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30. The tone of this flier is — A. A. appreciative B. B. supportive C. C. cautionary D. D. persuasive
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31. Mrs. James asks students to include job preferences in order to — A. A. learn which students have previous experience B. B. determine which students are the best workers C. C. assign students to positions that they will enjoy D. D. limit the number of students on the staff
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32. What is the most likely reason Mrs. James requires a letter of application? A. A. To evaluate students’ skills and interests B. B. To avoid unnecessary meetings C. C. To verify that students are making good grades D. D. To find out how well students follow instructions
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33. The reader may best infer that special assignments — A. A. involve using the school’s camera equipment B. B. are usually reserved for experienced staff members C. C. often require additional planning and preparation D. D. require a team of student reporters working together
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34. Complete the following analogy: Photograph is to picture as — A. A. job is to volunteer B. B. report is to event C. C. ticket is to concert D. D. haiku is to poem
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35. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. A. How the company collects shoes for its recycling program B. B. Where the plant the company uses to recycle sneakers is located C. C. Why shoes with metal cleats or eyelets are not recycled D. D. Who creates posters and advertisements promoting recycling of sneakers
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36. In paragraph 3, the word components means — A. A. estimates of product quality B. B. parts or sections of equipment C. C. types or categories of objects D. D. materials of considerable value
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37. The author organizes paragraph 4 by — A. A. comparing different kinds of sports surfaces B. B. describing uses for different parts of the sneakers C. C. explaining the process used to grind the sneakers D. D. examining how a surface is built from start to finish
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38. Paragraph 6 is mainly about — A. A. what causes sneakers to wear out B. B. charities that sell used sneakers C. C. materials used to make sneakers D. D. what happens to most old sneakers
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39. Why does the sportswear company create sports surfaces from old shoes? A. A. To convince area retailers to sell their products B. B. To encourage company employees to stay in shape C. C. To help ease the impact their product has on landfills D. D. To help professional athletes practice their skills
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40. The company sets up collection sites in order to — A. A. make it easier for people to donate their old shoes B. B. count the large numbers of shoes that are donated C. C. separate the shoes according to size and condition D. D. store shoes for community agencies and schools
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41. The soles of sneakers are used — A. A. in the production of new sneakers B. B. to create soft playground surfaces C. C. for football, baseball, and soccer fields D. D. as padding below basketball courts
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42. The company does not recycle metal cleats because — A. A. the metal cannot be separated from the rest B. B. the metal parts are not used to create sports surfaces C. C. metal is much more expensive than rubber D. D. metal cleats are not worn by many people
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43. The reader may best conclude that the sportswear company — A. A. cares about the environment B. B. recycles other types of sportswear C. C. pays people for their old sneakers D. D. donates many shoes to area kids
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44. Which is the best summary of this article? A. A. A major United States sportswear company provides collection sites where consumers may drop off worn- out sneakers. B. B. More than 170 communities have new playground or sports surfaces built by a major United States sportswear company. C. C. Most worn-out sneakers are eventually deposited in community landfills where they remain for many years. D. D. A sportswear company collects worn-out sneakers and uses their materials to help construct playground and sports surfaces.
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45. Complete the following analogy: Sneaker is to shoe as basketball is to — A. A. sport B. B. court C. C. talent D. D. tennis
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