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

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

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

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

The race is short, so how quickly a driver begins to move after the green light can determine a win or a loss.Drivers need to be flexible in order to win.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.

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

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

Question 5: What is "heads up" racing?

when drivers race cars with no rooftopsracing for very tall peoplewhen cars start and end at the same timewhen cars start at the same time and the winner is the one who finishes first

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

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

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