the article:
What Day Is It?
United States History: Citizenship, Culture, and Society
September calendar with a national holiday indicated on each day of the month
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Do a Grouch a Favor Day is a real thing. So is National Garlic Bread Day. But where do these wacky, so-called holidays come from? Some are drummed up by businesses to bring in extra dough. Others are made up by everyday people just for fun. These special days have become known as "micro-holidays." They usher in a reason to celebrate everything from avocados to shredded cheese. Hey, pair those two things together, and taco-bout a good excuse to order extra guacamole on National Mexican Food Day!
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The article explores the concept of "micro-holidays" and their origins. It mentions that some micro-holidays are created by businesses as a marketing strategy, while others are created by individuals for fun. These holidays provide a reason to celebrate various things, ranging from specific foods like avocados and garlic bread to cultural events like Mexican Food Day. The article also includes a September calendar with national holidays highlighted on each day.
QUESTION 1
QUESTION 1
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This article is primarily about __________.
A.the companies that create micro-holidays to increase sales
B.the social media campaigns that promote food holidays
C.the purposes of U.S. federal holidays and how they are chosen
D.the origins of micro-holidays and why they are celebrated
D. the origins of micro-holidays and why they are celebrated
Think about the article. What is one reason why National Talk Like a Pirate Day became popular?
A.National Day Calendar accepted it into its database.
B.Many people learned about it through social media.
C.The United States made it a national observance day.
D.Many companies told their customers about it.
B. Many people learned about it through social media.
Which is the closest synonym for the word conceived, as it is used in the article?
A.invented
B.imitated
C.intended
D.improved
A. invented
Read this passage from the article:
Part of what makes these days interesting is not knowing exactly where they came from…. But people welcome an excuse to celebrate. So, the next time another National Day of Something has you guessing, instead of wondering why—perhaps ask yourself, "Why not?"
The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.
A.encourage readers to join in micro-holiday celebrations
B.persuade readers to send in their own micro-holiday submissions
C.inform readers about the most popular micro-holidays
D.convince readers that there are too many holidays on the calendar
A. encourage readers to join in micro-holiday celebrations
Based on the title "Science and Society Turn a Page" and the image shown in the video, what do you think this article is about?
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Based on the title "Science and Society Turn a Page"
what do you think this article is about?
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Based on the title "Science and Society Turn a Page," it seems that the article may discuss a shift or change occurring in the relationship between science and society. This could potentially involve new discoveries, advancements, or developments in scientific fields and their impact on society as a whole.
The first paragraph says:
It's not easy to tell anyone they're wrong. Telling everyone they're wrong is even harder. But Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus did just that. When? In the 16th century, Copernicus believed that the Earth rotates. He believed that it moves around the sun. Copernicus helped start a revolution. He helped change science and society. How? With the printing press.
Write two questions that you have after reading the first paragraph. What more do you want to find out? Type your answer in the text box. Click SUBMIT when you are done.
1. How did Copernicus come to the conclusion that the Earth rotates and revolves around the sun in the 16th century? What evidence or observations led him to this belief?
2. How did the printing press contribute to the revolution sparked by Copernicus's ideas? What role did it play in disseminating his findings and influencing science and society at that time?
Think about the lesson. To preview an article, you should __________.
Drag three correct answers into the box.
examine any images or photos
do an online search of the topic
skim the last paragraph
read the first paragraph
think about the title
- examine any images or photos
- skim the last paragraph
- read the first paragraph
Think about the lesson. Which three text features can be useful when previewing an article to determine its topic?
A.captions
B.copyright date
C.bold words
D.headings
A. captions
C. bold words
D. headings
Read the first paragraph of "From Sonatas to Space Shuttles."
If you were spending a week in space and could only bring a few personal belongings up with you, what would you choose? For her first mission on a NASA space shuttle, Dr. Ellen Ochoa wasn't leaving Earth without her flute.
Which question can be answered after reading the first paragraph?
A.Why did Dr. Ochoa choose to become an astronaut?
B.Why did Dr. Ochoa bring her flute to space?
C.How long did it take Dr. Ochoa to become an astronaut?
D.How long did Dr. Ochoa spend in space?
B. Why did Dr. Ochoa bring her flute to space?
Think about the article. What makes cheese rolling difficult?
A.The downhill racecourse is short and muddy.
B.The wheels of cheese are heavy and hard to move.
C.The downhill racecourse is steep and slippery.
D.The wheels of cheese are old and smelly.