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Go-Kart Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding)

Go-Kart Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding)

Zoom around the track with Go-Kart Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding). This fun book introduces children to the exciting world of small racing cars. You will learn about the tracks, the safety gear, and how to drive fast. The colorful pictures and simple words keep young readers engaged. It is a super fun read for kids who love racing!

Lexile: 1050L

Quiz

Question 1: Go-karting started as

a fun pastime.a phenomenon.an evolving sport.a racing sport.

Question 2: Who built the first go-kart?

Kurtis KraftArt Ingelsa mechanican Englishman

Question 3: Thousands of people in the United States enjoy go-karting

as a competitive sport.when they are bored.just for fun.as a serious sport.

Question 4: The author has introduced this chapter with a series of short exclamations that create a sense of

shock and annoyance.surprise.speed and excitement.mystery and excitement.

Question 5: The word "evolved" on page 4 means to

grow into.change slowly over a period of time.grow out of.sprout.

Question 6: A "phenomenon" on page 4 refers to something

remarkable.mysterious.different.dangerous.

Quiz

Question 1: What is the purpose of the "roll cage"?

to allow the driver to go fasterto prevent the driver from falling from the kartto protect the driverto stop the driver from racing on dirt tracks

Question 2: One of the most common materials used in the world today is

wood.cotton.glass.steel.

Question 3: A true go-kart is made up of

a chassis and four tires.several basic parts and accessories.a motor and transmission.a body and a steering wheel.

Question 4: The main picture and text on page 7 show

a 1950's go-kart.a go-kart prepared for racing.a labeled photograph of the parts of the components of a go-kart.the fastest go-kart ever to be constructed.

Question 5: The "chassis" on page 6 refers to

the main part which is used to make the body of a vehicle.the back frame of a vehicle.the bottom frame of the vehicle.the main frame on which the body of a vehicle is built.

Question 6: A word meaning "extra parts" on page 6 is

headlights.accessories.decals.tires.

Quiz

Question 1: Who builds go-karts?

engineersmany different companies around the worldtradesmenmechanics

Question 2: What is the weight of an average go-kart?

165 kilograms75 to 79 kilograms79 kilograms79 pounds

Question 3: Go-karts are manufactured all over the world because

go-karting is enjoyed all over the world.steel is made all over the world.the parts come from different countries.it's impossible to make them all in one place.

Question 4: The pictures on page 9 show

the smallest go-karts.go-karts at the finishing line of a race.the dangers of go-karts.go-karts in action.

Question 5: The word "manufacturers" on page 8 refers to

go-kart owners.go-kart sellers.people who make things such as go-karts.go-kart racers.

Question 6: Another way of saying "well-known" is

popular.reviewed.seen.noticed.

Quiz

Question 1: What does the International Automobile Federation do?

It regulates how often motor sports can be shown on television.It regulates go-kart racing around the world.It advertises many motor sports around the world.It regulates many motor sports around the world.

Question 2: Go-karts can travel

as slow as trains.as safely as racing cars.as fast as many race cars.as fast as cars.

Question 3: The rules for kart racing

can change if necessary to promote safety and fairness.are revised each year.never change in order to promote safety and honesty.change according to the racing teams.

Question 4: This chapter is about

organizations that make the rules for kart racing.the dangers of go-kart racing.manufacturers that make go-karts.speed limits for go-karts.

Question 5: Another word for "Caution" on page 10 is

warning.note.disaster.look.

Question 6: The word "participate" on page 11 means

to enjoy.to join others in the activity.to race against others.to support.

Quiz

Question 1: A sprint usually lasts

about 15 minutes.1.6 minutes.16 minutes.15 minutes.

Question 2: Where do speedway races take place?

on hillson asphalt or clay oval trackson asphalt ovalson asphalt tracks

Question 3: What is the longest go-kart racing format?

speedway races that run for 402 meterstrack races that run cross countrysprint racesendurance races lasting up to 24 hours

Question 4: The title of this chapter refers to

the typical formats raced by go-karts.the times races take place.the length of racing tracks.the shapes of racing tracks.

Question 5: Another word for "formats" on page 12 is

speeds.tracks.lengths.styles.

Question 6: The word "duration" on page 12 refers to

a period of time.a type of sprint.the amount of time taken to prepare for a race.the speed of a go-kart.

Quiz

Question 1: What is the highest class of auto racing?

sprint racingprofessional racinggo-kart racingFormula One racing

Question 2: Who is Sarah Fisher?

a professional race car driverthe youngest woman to ever race in the Indianapolis 500a racing car driver who got her start racing go-kartsAll the options listed apply.

Question 3: What do Michael Schumacher, Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon have in common?

They are all inexperienced drivers.They all wanted to be famous.They all wanted to race karts.They all began their racing careers by racing on small circuits.

Question 4: This chapter is titled "Start With Kart Racing" because

it's about many F1 race car drivers who started their careers by racing go-karts.it's about F1 race car drivers.it describes the dangers of racing F1 cars.it's about the skills required to race go-karts.

Question 5: The word "Formula" refers to

a racing map of a track.the rules and requirements that all racers and race cars must meet.the mechanical construction of a racing car.the tests given to all racers.

Question 6: A word meaning "skilled and experienced" on page 14 is

clever.amateur.professional.highest.

Quiz

Question 1: What does it take to be a serious go-kart racer?

You must have an expensive go-kart.You must participate in series events during the summer months.You must participate in series events all year round.You must exercise all year round.

Question 2: At what age can a person begin entering competitive go-kart racing?

tenyounger than fiveas young as fiveeight

Question 3: Go-kart racing is

both for adults and children.a children's sport.only for males.an adult sport.

Question 4: The map on page 19 shows

the location of series International tracks.the locations of major sporting arenas.the locations of the most dangerous tracks in the world.the capital cities of some American states.

Question 5: Beginner go-kart racers are called

juniors.beginners.mini go-karters.adolescents.

Question 6: Another word for "series" on page 19 is

ongoing.random.practice.skilled.

Quiz

Question 1: The most expensive go-kart model listed on page 20 is

the GK-01.the GK-1000.the GK-34.the GK-43.

Question 2: Motorless vehicles can reach speeds of

around 48 kilometers per hour.48 kilometers per minute.30 kilometers per hour.30 miles per minute.

Question 3: A way of saving money on the purchase of a go-kart is to

buy two and get a discount.pay for it in cash.buy a used model.buy the cheapest one on the market.

Question 4: The chart on page 20 shows

the best go-karts to buy.the high cost of go-karts.the prices of various kart models.the cost of the most unique go-karts.

Question 5: A "soapbox" is

a go-kart that is powered by solar energy.a go-kart with no engine.a go-kart that is the size of a soap box.a go-kart that is very small compared to other models.

Question 6: Another word for "expensive" on page 20 is

important.cheap.difficult.costly.

Quiz

Question 1: Who enjoys go-kart racing?

adults and children alikewomenboys and girlsmen

Question 2: People participate in go-kart racing

only as a competitive sport.just for fun or to win.just for fun.when they can't afford to race in F1.

Question 3: Why do you think people find go-kart racing "thrilling"?

Only adventurous people participate in this sport.It is a very cheap sport.It is a strange sport that few people practice.The speed and drive to win make it exciting.

Question 4: This chapter is

the conclusion of this book.an introduction to go-kart racing.an explanation of how go-kart racing came about.the complication of the story.

Question 5: The word "kart" is

a verb.an adjective describing "racing."a pronoun.an adverb describing "racing."

Question 6: Which of the following is correct?

whether riding just for fun. or racing to win. go-carts are thrilling vehicles!Weather riding just for fun or racing to win go-karts are thrilling vehicles.Whether riding just for fun or racing to win, go-karts are thrilling vehicles?Whether riding just for fun or racing to win, go-karts are thrilling vehicles!

Tag(s):Action Sports

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