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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 racing sport.an evolving sport.a phenomenon.

Question 2: Who built the first go-kart?

a mechanican EnglishmanKurtis KraftArt Ingels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

dangerous.mysterious.different.remarkable.

Quiz

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

to allow the driver to go fasterto stop the driver from racing on dirt tracksto protect the driverto prevent the driver from falling from the kart

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

steel.wood.cotton.glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

decals.accessories.tires.headlights.

Quiz

Question 1: Who builds go-karts?

mechanicsengineerstradesmenmany different companies around the world

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

75 to 79 kilograms79 kilograms79 pounds165 kilograms

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

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

Question 4: The pictures on page 9 show

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

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

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

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

seen.reviewed.popular.noticed.

Quiz

Question 1: What does the International Automobile Federation do?

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

Question 2: Go-karts can travel

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

Question 3: The rules for kart racing

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

Question 4: This chapter is about

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

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

note.disaster.look.warning.

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

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

Quiz

Question 1: A sprint usually lasts

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

Question 2: Where do speedway races take place?

on asphalt trackson hillson asphalt ovalson asphalt or clay oval tracks

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

endurance races lasting up to 24 hoursspeedway races that run for 402 meterssprint racestrack races that run cross country

Question 4: The title of this chapter refers to

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

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

lengths.styles.speeds.tracks.

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

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

Quiz

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

sprint racingprofessional racingFormula One racinggo-kart racing

Question 2: Who is Sarah Fisher?

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

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

They all wanted to be famous.They all wanted to race karts.They are all inexperienced drivers.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 the skills required to race go-karts.it's about F1 race car drivers.it describes the dangers of racing F1 cars.it's about many F1 race car drivers who started their careers by racing go-karts.

Question 5: The word "Formula" refers to

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

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

highest.amateur.professional.clever.

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 all year round.You must participate in series events during the summer months.You must exercise all year round.

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

eightas young as fivetenyounger than five

Question 3: Go-kart racing is

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

Question 4: The map on page 19 shows

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

Question 5: Beginner go-kart racers are called

juniors.mini go-karters.adolescents.beginners.

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

skilled.practice.random.ongoing.

Quiz

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

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

Question 2: Motorless vehicles can reach speeds of

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

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

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

Question 4: The chart on page 20 shows

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

cheap.costly.important.difficult.

Quiz

Question 1: Who enjoys go-kart racing?

adults and children alikeboys and girlsmenwomen

Question 2: People participate in go-kart racing

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

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

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

Question 4: This chapter is

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

Question 5: The word "kart" is

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

Question 6: Which of the following is correct?

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

Tag(s):Action Sports

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