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

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

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

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

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.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

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

Question 5: What is "heads up" racing?

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

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

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

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