Off-Road Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding) - Leveled English Reading

Drive through the mud and dirt in Off-Road Racing (Lee-Anne T. Spalding). This exciting book shows cars and trucks racing away from normal streets. Readers will discover how these vehicles handle big bumps and steep hills. The simple vocabulary is great for beginner readers. It is a fun adventure for anyone who loves rough and tough racing.

Lexile: 1030L

Quiz

Question 1: Off-road racing has been around

since trucks were invented.since the motorcar was invented.for over one hundred years.for 1,900 years.

Question 2: What is off-road racing?

the racing of modified cars on natural terrainthe racing of modified cars on tarred roadscars running off the road when racingthe racing of modified cars uphill

Question 3: In some parts of the world, off-road driving is

a special racing event reserved for brave people.a natural part of everyday life.for stunt drivers.a popular spectator event.

Question 4: The first caption on page 5 is

a historical account of off-road racing.a diagram of an off-road racing track.a timeline showing off-road racing winnings.a timeline showing when off-road racing events happened for the first time.

Question 5: The word "modified" on page 44 means

fast.wheeled.special.changed slightly.

Question 6: Another word for "terrain" on page 4 is

tracks.ground.roads.fields.

Quiz

Question 1: What is the "Baja 1000"?

a Mexican eventa type of terraina typical competitionthe first off-road desert race

Question 2: The Loop and Point to Point are

styles of desert races.types of terrain.types of tracks.types of wheels.

Question 3: What is the function of a whip antenna?

It is used to help steer the vehicle.All the listed options are correct.It is a decorative feature.It sends signals to drivers indicating the proximity of other drivers so collisions can be avoided.

Question 4: This chapter contains many

only pictures.incorrect facts.technical words.misspelled words.

Question 5: ATV stands for

All Tested Vehicles.A Terrible Void.All Terrain Vacancies.All Terrain Vehicles.

Question 6: What is a desert?

a place with no peoplebarren land where nothing growsgrassy fieldsdangerous terrain

Quiz

Question 1: What does four-wheeled drive mean?

It refers to any vehicle with four wheels.The front two wheels spin while the back wheels remain still.All four wheels work together to drive on natural terrain.All four wheels spin in different directions.

Question 2: Shock absorbers enable vehicles to

jump higher and handle rough terrain.drive faster.jump higher skid further.drive through rain, hail or storms.

Question 3: Formula off-road vehicles are modified "to meet any obstacle they may encounter" because

they don't drive on roads.they are sports cars.that is the rule of Formula off-road racing.they race over rugged terrain at very fast speeds.

Question 4: The text on page 9 is

a description of Formula off-road vehicles.a discussion about Formula off-road vehicles.a recount of Formula off-road racing.a description of Formula off-road suspensions.

Question 5: Another word for "daring" on page 8 is

dangerous.exciting.fast.new.

Question 6: A word meaning "parts" on page 9 is

terrain.components.absorbers.tires.

Quiz

Question 1: Grave Digger was

a mud bogger.a popular monster truck.all of the listed options.Dennis Anderson's truck.

Question 2: How many types of mud bogs are there?

threetwomanyone thousand

Question 3: What are "open bogs"?

large holes of mudlarge plains of mudmuddy terrain that occurs naturally in the environmentuncovered mud holes

Question 4: The text on page 11 gives

directions on how to get to various mud bogs.a description of how various types of mud are created.a viewpoint about the importance of mud bogs.a description of the various types of mud bogs.

Question 5: Another term for "mud bogging" is

mud slinging.stuck in the mud.muddy.mud racing.

Question 6: The word "environment" on page 11 refers to

the parts of the world that are made up of mud.the man-made world.waterfalls, rivers and lakes.the natural world that surrounds us.

Quiz

Question 1: Why do rock climbing vehicles need a roll cage?

They go at very fast speeds.They are likely to roll over.They are likely to crash.They bounce up and down.

Question 2: Special tires help rock climbing vehicles to

look strong and threatening.stick to the ground.climb rocky courses.speed.

Question 3: Rock crawling is not about speed, it is about

skillful driving over impossibly difficult terrain.crossing large plains and valleys.crawling slowly up and down banks.cross-country driving.

Question 4: This text is

a description of rock crawling.an explanation of the dangers of rock crawling.an explanation of the thrill of rock crawling.a procedure on how to rock crawl.

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

help.steer.push.change.

Question 6: A word meaning "rough" on page 12 is

harsh.extreme.modified.rock.

Quiz

Question 1: What is "Enduro"?

a type of off-road tricycle racinga type of off-road motorcycle racinga running racea type of race that lasts for 10 days

Question 2: What are cross-country rallies?

races that take place over many days and many milesraces that take place over several hoursdangerous races that require specially imported vehiclesraces that require a very large number of competitors

Question 3: The Dakar Rally takes riders almost two full weeks to complete which

means riders are starving by the end of the race.tests whether riders are able to follow the correct routes.really tests their endurance.shows that races can be any length or duration.

Question 4: The picture on page 15 shows

a rider driving over rugged terrain.a Dakar Rally contestant competing in a race.a racing winner.a motorcycle rider nearing the end of a race.

Question 5: The word "endurance" comes from the word

end meaning to finish.entrance meaning opening.endure meaning to continue.endure meaning to last.

Question 6: Another word for "entire" on page 14 is

separate.extreme.long.whole.

Quiz

Question 1: ATVs are specifically built to

race.withstand icy conditions.carry passengers.withstand heat.

Question 2: ATVs can race on

quick sand.ice or rivers.sand or ice.flat surfaces only.

Question 3: An ATV can also be called a

quad bike.tricycle.small truck.small car.

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" section gives

factual information about Terry Wilmeth.a description of Terry Wilmeth.a list of ATV speeds.an autobiography of Terry Wilmeth.

Question 5: A word meaning "dual" on page 16 is

two.single.double.even.

Question 6: Which of the following is correct?

Drivers race ATVs on sand. Through woods, and even on ice!Drivers race A T V's on sand, through woulds, and even on ice!Drivers race ATVs on sand, through woods, and even on ice!drivers race ATVs on sand threw woods and even on ice

Quiz

Question 1: What is the Dakar Rally?

a mountain climbing eventa race through forestsa race over dry, rough terraina desert racing event

Question 2: Sometimes "booby traps" are set by

spectators.other drivers.wild animals.kind people.

Question 3: Where did Enduro originate?

USACaliforniaLondonEngland

Question 4: The map on page 19 shows

the countries where off-road racing started.the countries which make off-road vehicles.the countries which have banned off-road racing.the countries where off-road races take place.

Question 5: Another way of saying "booby traps" is

cages.obstacle races.hidden traps.holes or hills.

Question 6: "Spectators" are

people who organize races.people who wear sight glasses.people who enjoy racing.people who watch an event.

Quiz

Question 1: In order to race mud bogging monster trucks, you need

be fearless.to have a lot of money.change the shape of your vehicle.buy a small truck at first.

Question 2: The most expensive racing gear item listed on page 21 is the

pants.chest protector.helmet.boots.

Question 3: People like to race mud bogging monster trucks because

it is different.it is a sport anyone can do.it is thrilling.most people like to drive.

Question 4: The chart on page 21 is

information about average price rises for racing gear.a bill of racing fees.a list of costs associated with drivers' racing gear.a list of car parts.

Question 5: A word meaning "costly" is

range.dollars.expensive.price.

Question 6: Another word for "modifications" is

alterations.decorations.repairs.updates.

Quiz

Question 1: Off-road racing takes place

only in desert lands.worldwide.once every two years.only in a few countries.

Question 2: Off-road racing can be viewed

on television or on camera.indoors or outdoors.in a stadium or on television.in a stadium or from a plane.

Question 3: Spectators find off-road racing events

nerve racking but fun.frightening.suspenseful and exciting.pleasant.

Question 4: This conclusion

informs the reader about where to go to watch off-road racing events.informs the reader of the dangers of off-road racing.gives a brief summary of the many types of off-road racing events.makes off-road racing look easy.

Question 5: Deserts and forests are examples of types of

competitions.terrain.racing tracks.weather.

Question 6: People who watch an event are called

patrons.spectators.spectacles.special.