Tesla Model S (Julio Diaz) - Leveled English Reading

Discover the car of the future in Tesla Model S (Julio Diaz). This book introduces kids to a very cool electric car. Readers will learn how it runs on batteries instead of gas. The bright pictures and easy words make learning about technology very fun. It is an awesome book for young car lovers and future drivers.

Lexile: 1070L

Quiz

Question 1: Who was Franz von Holzhausen?

the first person to buy a Tesla Model Sthe driver who tested the first Tesla Model Sthe founder of Tesla Motorsthe designer of the Tesla Model S

Question 2: How is the Tesla Model S different from most cars?

It is much slower.It is much faster.It is much sleeker.It is powered by electricity.

Question 3: What does the term "zooms silently" suggest about the Tesla Model S?

It starts and stops without making any noise.It is fast and quiet.It is a race car.It is slow, but quiet.

Question 4: What is the main purpose of this chapter?

to recount the history of the Tesla Model Sto advertise the Tesla Model Sto introduce the reader to the Tesla Model Sto explain how electric cars are built

Question 5: Which word from the chapter is a compound noun?

coolestelectricitymarketplacesilently

Question 6: In the clause: "It can weave in and out of traffic effortlessly", which word can replace *effortlessly*?

easilycarefullybeautifullyawkwardly

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Question 1: What is unique about the windows of the Model S?

They are tinted an unusual color.They contain the door handles.They are not made of glass.They have no frames.

Question 2: Which does *not* add to the Model S's aerodynamics?

the hoodthe steering wheelthe roofthe windscreen

Question 3: How is the Tesla Model S different from other electric cars?

It is less luxurious than other electric cars.It is shorter and boxier than other electric cars.It is sleeker than other electric cars.It is slower than other electric cars.

Question 4: What do the red arrows around the picture point to?

the lights around the carthe sleek features of the carthe different parts of the engine inside the carthe unique features on the wheels

Question 5: In the phrase "flush door handles", what does *flush* mean?

The handles are the same color as the door.The handles are very shiny.The handles stick out.The handles are flat in the door.

Question 6: What is the punctuation mark in *all-electric*?

a commaa colonan apostrophea hyphen

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Question 1: What is in the center of the dashboard on a Model S?

a lighta DVD playera radioa touch screen

Question 2: Which answer correctly completes the sentence: "The Model S is the first car to ____."?

have settingsuse electricityprovide a full web browserhave a touch screen

Question 3: Which adjective best describes the interior of the Model S?

old-fashionedoutdatedfuturisticbasic

Question 4: What does the title of this chapter refer to?

the leather seatsthe touch screen computerthe steering wheelthe lights

Question 5: In the clause: "The touch screen is bigger and easier to use", what part of speech are *bigger* and *easier*?

nounsadverbsadjectivesverbs

Question 6: In this chapter, what does the word *icon* refer to?

a computer switcha computer mousea computer picture symbola computer key

Quiz

Question 1: Where is lithium found?

in sandin the atmospherein riversin the ocean and in some minerals

Question 2: Where is the battery in the Model S?

behind the computerunder the car floorunder the driver's seatunder the hood

Question 3: Which sentence best describes the Model S?

The Model S is the safest car on the road.The Model S is designed to protect drivers and passengers in an accident.The design of the Model S makes it impossible for the car to roll over in an accident.The Model S is guaranteed to protect drivers and passengers in an accident.

Question 4: What is the purpose of the picture in this chapter?

to add excitement to the textto fill an empty space beside the textto advertise lithium-ion batteriesto add to the information in the text

Question 5: Which is the odd word out?

coolingcustomersrechargingheating

Question 6: In the clause: "The Model S battery pack includes safety features", what part of speech is *includes*?

an adverba verba nounan adjective

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Question 1: How is the Model S recharged?

using a special cordusing a special pumpusing a computer cableusing a phone charger

Question 2: How much does it cost Tesla owners to recharge the batteries in their cars?

as much as it would to fill up with petrolmore than it would to fill up with petrolthe price of a kitchen appliance like a fridgea small amount in electricity

Question 3: How does Tesla plan to make its cars even more eco-friendly?

by using solar energy to power Supercharger stationsby developing batteries that use energy more efficientlyby installing solar panels on the roofs of their carsby using wind energy to power Supercharger stations

Question 4: What do the pictures in this chapter help to explain?

why Tesla owners have to recharge the batteries in their carswhen is the best time for Tesla owners to recharge the batteries in their carshow Tesla owners recharge the batteries in their carswhere Tesla owners can find Supercharger stations

Question 5: What is *solar energy*?

energy from Lithiumenergy from the sunenergy from the earthenergy from the moon

Question 6: What do you do if you *depress* a button?

break it openpush it downflick it uppull it out

Quiz

Question 1: Which statement is correct?

The Model S has two charge ports.The Model S has two motors.The Model S has two touch screens.The Model S has two batteries.

Question 2: How many moving parts is the Model S motor designed to have?

onefourtwonone

Question 3: Which statement about the Tesla engine is *not* true?

The Tesla engine has one moving part.The Tesla engine is designed to last the life of the car.Tesla engine allows the Model S to accelerate very quickly.The Tesla engine is very similar to a hybrid car's engine.

Question 4: Where in a library would you find this book?

under non-fictionunder biographyunder fictionunder history

Question 5: What does *superior* mean?

better than others like itnot the same as anything elsenot as good as others like itsimilar to others like it

Question 6: Which word could replace *traction* in this chapter?

speedslidefeelgrip

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Question 1: Where is the Tesla Model S built?

Detroit, MichiganLos Angeles, CaliforniaFremont, CaliforniaDallas, Texas

Question 2: What is the final step in building a Model S?

a thorough inspection of the carmetal stamping the carwet sanding the carassembling the different parts of the car

Question 3: Which method is *not* used to join parts of a Model S?

staplingrivetingweldingadhesive bonding

Question 4: What is the main purpose of this chapter?

to persuade readers to buy the Model Sto report on the performance of the Model Sto explain the process of building a Model Sto describe the materials used in building a Model S

Question 5: Which is the noun?

assembleassemblesassemblyassembled

Question 6: Which prefix should be added to *finished* to turn it into its opposite?

unredeen

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Question 1: Who was Nikola Tesla?

the designer of the Model Sa scientist and electrical engineerthe owner of a car companya wealthy businessman

Question 2: Where can most people purchase a Tesla?

at a car dealershipover the phoneusing social mediaon the Internet

Question 3: Which word tells the reader that the Model S is currently the most popular all-electric car?

customersdeliveriesoutsellingworldwide

Question 4: Why might a Tesla customer buy a Model 3 rather than a Model S?

It is larger.It is safer.It is faster.It is less expensive.

Question 5: What is another way of saying *founded*?

establishedboughtresulteddiscovered

Question 6: What does the term *groundbreaking pioneer* suggest about Nikola Tesla?

He was imaginative and inventive.He worked very hard.He had excellent qualifications.He worked in a methodical way.

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Question 1: What is one of Tesla's goals?

to reduce the number of plastic bagsto get rid of coal powered electricityto reduce the use of pesticidesto reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Question 2: What does Elon Musk predict will happen in America within 30 years?

all the cars on the road will be electricall vehicles will be driverlessthe majority of new cars made will be electricthe majority of cars made will be hybrid

Question 3: What is one major way motorists can reduce carbon dioxide pollution?

by no longer using cars that need petroleumby not using electric carsby keeping their cars longer before replacing themby replacing their cars more often

Question 4: What type of text is in the red box?

a poema commanda quotea question

Question 5: Which letter in *designed* is silent?

dnsg

Question 6: What is the opposite of *reducing*?

increasingdecreasingchoppinghalving