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On The Tracks (David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout)

Discover the exciting world of racing in On The Tracks (David Armentrout and Patricia Armentrout). This book teaches children about the special places where fast vehicles race. You will learn about the curves, the pit stops, and the finish line. The easy-to-read sentences are perfect for young students. It is a wonderful book for kids who love speed and sports.

Lexile: 950L

Quiz

Question 1: Where was Gottlieb Daimler from?

USAAustraliaUKGermany

Question 2: How fast could the first motorcycle go?

26 miles/hour11 miles/hour18 miles/hour7 miles/hour

Question 3: Looking at the picture, which type of transport do you think inspired the motorcycle?

the cartthe carthe wagonthe bicycle

Question 4: What sort of text is on page 5?

paragraphsheadingssentencescaptions

Question 5: Which is the best meaning for the word "engineer" from page 4?

the act of driving a machinesomeone who drives a machinesomeone who fixes enginessomeone who plans and builds machines

Question 6: Which word completes this sentence? The first motorcycle was Daimler's ___.

createdcreationcreatecreating

Quiz

Question 1: What sort of track was NOT used for motorcycle racing early on?

horse racetrackice trackpublic roadwooden track

Question 2: Where did motorcycle racing start?

AustraliaUKEuropeUSA

Question 3: Which of these types of track are still used for motorcycle racing today?

roadshorse tracksnone of thesewooden tracks

Question 4: What sort of information is this sentence? "Daimler had no idea his first motorcycle would lead to a new motor sport."

opinionfactfictionnone of these

Question 5: Necessary means

needed.to do with nectar.wanted.to do with the neck.

Question 6: Which of the following does NOT make a compound word if you add motor to it?

housebikeboatcycle

Quiz

Question 1: Which range of distances are used for flat track racing?

0.40 km to 1.6 km0.25 km to 1 km820 m to 1395 m250 m to 425 m

Question 2: What do flat track and speedway races have in common?

They are both about going as fast as you can.They are both done on oval tracks.They can both be done on dirt tracks.All of the options listed are true.

Question 3: What does this quote from page 8 mean? "Dirt ... is forgiving in a fall."

Dirt is a softer surface to land on.Dirt makes it less likely for a rider to fall.The rider is forgiven for falling in the dirt.Dirt will forgive the rider who falls on it.

Question 4: The text on page 8 is written in

paragraphs.words.all of the options listed.sentences.

Question 5: What does maintain mean here? "Racers use controlled slides to maintain speed ..."

to keep the speed the sameto speed upto slow downto stop

Question 6: The phrase "breakneck speed" means

going so fast you might break someone else's neck.going so fast you might break your neck.going so slow you might break your neck.going fast because your neck is broken.

Quiz

Question 1: What creates great tire traction on a concrete track?

soft rubber tiresspray of sticky syrupall of the options listedheated concrete

Question 2: Where is ice racing popular?

snowy areasfarmscitiesdeserts

Question 3: Which would be safer on an ice track?

It would make no difference.rubber tiresmetal tiresstudded tires

Question 4: What sort of image is across pages 10 and 11?

mapphotopaintingdrawing

Question 5: Which is the best meaning for popular?

liked by many peopleto do with pop musichaving a popping soundtoo many people there

Question 6: Which word is similar in meaning to traction?

tractorslippingtrackgrip

Quiz

Question 1: Which of these is unlikely to be part of a motocross track?

sanddirtroadgrass

Question 2: Which word best describes a motocross track?

easyflatstraighthilly

Question 3: Which part of the track would NOT get a rider airborne?

jumpshillsbermsdips

Question 4: Why is the word berms in bold type on page 12?

So readers know it is in the glossary.It is the most important word on the page.It is a mistake.It is the title.

Question 5: Which word here could replace the word "definitely" on page 12?

veryabsolutelydoubtfullyfinally

Question 6: Which word completes this sentence? The rider ___ around the track.

racingraceracedracer

Quiz

Question 1: Which is NOT a type of turn on a circuit track?

hairpincorkscrewT-typeS-bend

Question 2: Road races held on public roads can go through

country roads.all of the options listed.hills.city streets.

Question 3: A different title for this section could be

Road Racing Tracks.Speedway Racing.Long Races.Circuit Tracks.

Question 4: What is the purpose of this book?

to persuadeto entertainto informto retell events

Question 5: What does temporarily mean?

for all timepermanentlyfor everfor a short time

Question 6: Which word is in past tense?

cangripholdbuilt

Quiz

Question 1: Which word describes a drag race strip?

all of the options listedpavedstraightflat

Question 2: How long is a drag strip?

a quarter mile or an eighth milenone of the options listedan eighth milea quarter mile

Question 3: What is most likely to happen if you race a drag bike on a circuit track?

You will not start.You will go slow.You will crash.You will win.

Question 4: Why is the word GO in capital letters on page 19?

It is the title.It is a mistake.It creates excitement in the reader.It is the most important word on the page.

Question 5: Which is the best explanation of the word "aerodynamic" from page 18?

a shape which offers most resistance to air currents so it moves slowera shape which offers most resistance to air currents so it moves fastera shape which offers least resistance to air currents so it moves slowera shape which offers least resistance to air currents so it moves faster

Question 6: Which word does NOT have a similar meaning to over?

faileddonefinishedended

Quiz

Question 1: Which is NOT a terrain found on an off road trail?

mudtarmacgrassrock

Question 2: Enduro events are

long.on varied terrain.all of the options listed.off road.

Question 3: An off road trail is different to a motocross track because

it is not on a road surface.it can be on varied terrains.it is not planned out.it can have hills.

Question 4: Why are there nine commas on page 20?

They divide up the lists.They look good.They mark the end of each sentence.It is a mistake.

Question 5: Which word is NOT related to plan?

plannerplannedplanningplanet

Question 6: What is a terrain?

a type of tracka type of hilla type of grounda type of motorcycle

Quiz

Question 1: What might a group of motorcycle riders debate?

which track is most funall of these issueswhich type of event is most challengingwhich type of bike is fastest

Question 2: Which type of bike is NOT matched to the correct track?

drag bike and drag stripmotocross bike and dirt ovaldirt bike and road racewaysuperbike and speedway

Question 3: What is another example that could be added to the first paragraph on page 22?

Studded tires are helpful in ice.A motocross bike will never win a drag race.The first motorcycle should win an enduro race.Drag bikes would be great in sand!

Question 4: This book was a

poem.fictional description.narrative.factual description.

Question 5: Which word could replace super in this sentence? "Drag bikes are super fast."

superbverygreatkeen

Question 6: What does debate mean?

to argue angrilyto refuse to listen to a different ideato discuss different sides of an issueto make fun of someone's idea