Drag Racing (Nicki Clausen-Grace) - Leveled English Reading

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Question 1: Why are drag cars decorated with bright colors and logos?

to attract fans and to be easily recognizedto make the cars more attractiveto match the driver's outfitto make the action more exciting

Question 2: How do racers know when it's time to start?

The star on the Christmas tree lights up.The green bulb on the Christmas tree light tells them it's time to start.The starter waves a flag.A cartridge shot is fired.

Question 3: Why is a driver's reaction time so important?

A driver must notice all signals, or they might miss the start of the race and lose.A driver must be able to think quickly and react appropriately in emergency situations in order to win.Drivers need to be flexible in order to win.The race is short, so how quickly a driver begins to move after the green light can determine a win or a loss.

Question 4: In the first paragraph, the author is trying to

outline the characteristics required to be a drag racer.describe a Christmas setting.make the reader experience what it would be like to be a drag racer.explain how a drag race starts.

Question 5: What is "heads up" racing?

when cars start at the same time and the winner is the one who finishes firstwhen cars start and end at the same timeracing for very tall peoplewhen drivers race cars with no rooftops

Question 6: The word "instinct" on page 5 refers to

an uncontrollable urge.an urge you are born with.a desire.a dull thought you can't shake.

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