Choose the word to fill in the blank: Scientists are working to create robots that can play sports like _______.
A. soccer
B. computers
C. the piano
ANSWER: A
Choose the word to fill in the blank: Earlier machines were unable to _______ by themselves, a modern robot like Asimo can walk by itself, climb stairs, and even run slowly.
A. imagine
B. respond
C. operate
ANSWER: C
Choose the word to fill in the blank: Robots have changed greatly since they were first developed for use in _______.
A. history
B. chemistry
C. industry
ANSWER: C
What is the main idea of the following passage: Mercury is one of the planets in our solar system. Mercury moves around the sun like the other planets. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It is very hot there.
A. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
B. Mercury is very hot
C. Mercury is one of the planet in the solar system.
ANSWER: C
What is the main idea of the following passage: In parts of California the fall is very hot. Often hot winds blow. If someone starts the smallest fire these winds will make the small fire become a large fire. Because of tall weeds these fires spread very quickly.
A. California's fall season
B. Fires in California
C. Fighting forest fires
ANSWER: B
What is the main idea of the following passage: Immigrants are people who come to another country to live. In the late 1800s, many immigrants came to the U.S. They came to build a better life for their family.
A. The late 1800s
B. A new country in the U.S.
C. Immigrants coming to the U.S.
ANSWER: C
What is the main idea of the following passage: Girls all over the world enjoy playing with dolls. Dolls serve as playmates, and an outlet for many emotions. This toy is made to look human to help children identify with the doll.
A. Girls enjoy playing with dolls.
B. Dolls have different sizes.
C. Dolls were made long time ago.
ANSWER: A
What is the main idea of the following passage: 10,000 settlers pitched tents in the center of Oklahoma in the year of 1889. The city of Oklahoma City was formed soon after buildings were built and it was named as the state capital of Oklahoma.
A. When Oklahoma City was settled
B. The United States of America
C. 10,000 settlers living in tents
ANSWER: A