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 1 . Which is a synonym for the word prevalent as it is used in the text?
a. dominant
b. accepted
c. frequent
d. common
 2 . What is one way in which electric cars differ from gasoline-powered cars?
a. Electric cars are less expensive.
b. Electric cars need refueling.
c. Electric cars create less pollution.
d. Electric cars have a longer driving range.
 3 . Which statement describes why electric cars might not be better for the environment?
a. They are nearly silent.
b. The electric motor has wires and electric motors.
c. Electric cars do not produce greenhouse gas emissions.
d. The battery packs are scheduled for replacement every seven years and must be disposed of.
 4 . What can you infer from the passage about what affects the popularity of electric cars?
a. They became more popular as people started becoming concerned about the environment.
b. They became more popular when people had more money to spend on vehicles.
c. They became more popular when more companies started producing electric cars.
d. They became more popular when public charging stations became available.
 5 . What are some ways in which the technology for electric cars might be improved to make them a better 
alternative to gasoline-powered cars?
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Nonfiction: Current Events
Tree Climbing: Not Just for Kids
Some people delight in the simple pleasures of life, such 
as climbing a tree. Tree climbing is now offered as a 
physical-education course at a college in New York.
Students at the school were previously learning 
climbing skills on indoor climbing walls. However, the 
program claimed to offer outdoor education. In an 
effort to solve the problem, instructors investigated 
their options. Suitable rock-climbing opportunities 
were over one hundred miles away—too far to travel 
for a college course. Additionally, inclement weather 
could make rock climbing hazardous. Their area had 
an abundance of trees, and climbing trees has practical 
career applications. The solution was simple—a course 
in tree climbing! A course was soon designed to focus 
primarily on recreational tree climbing, lacking the 
time and expertise to focus on career training.
Whether as part of a college course or independently, 
certain factors must be considered when participating 
in a sport. Risk factors and safety concerns must be 
addressed. Climbers should maintain respect for the 
environment, seeking little or no damage to trees 
during the climbing process. To prevent damage to the 
tree and potential personal injury, climbers are 
encouraged to consider the overall health of the tree 
before embarking on their adventure.
One career application of tree climbing is forest canopy 
research. As concern about the environment grows, 
the field of conservation and research has continued to 
expand. Scientists now recognize and study forest 
characteristics in temperate and urban forests as well as 
the rainforest. Another practical application that 
requires a good understanding of tree structure is that 
of arborists. These are the people who trim trees for 
utility companies and private citizens. They help 
people in urban and rural areas manage trees wisely.
More than one institution offers tree-climbing courses, 
including the United States Forest Service. For some 
reason, people seem to love being in trees.
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 1 . Which of the following is not a career application related to climbing trees?
a. research and study of forest canopies
b. trimming for utility companies and private citizens
c. choosing a tree that is healthy for climbing
d. wise management of forests and trees
 2 . What does the word temperate mean as it is used in the text?
a. moderate in indulging in appetites
b. self-restrained in one’s actions
c. reasonable and fair
d. mild, as in climate
 3 . What was the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
a. to explain reasons people climb trees
b. to describe in detail the techniques used to climb trees
c. to describe the dangers of rock climbing
d. to give reasons why people should not climb trees
 4 . Which of the following is not something to consider when tree climbing?
a. the overall health of the tree
b. risk factors and safety concerns
c. participating in a college course
d. ways to climb without damaging a tree
 5 . What other applications can you think of for tree climbing that would benefit society?
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