Indy Racing (Tom Greve) - Leveled English Reading

Zoom around the track with Indy Racing (Tom Greve). This thrilling book introduces kids to super fast race cars. You will learn about the brave drivers and the famous races they win. The clear text makes it very easy for young students to read. It is a perfect choice for children who love speed and cars.

Lexile: 1000L

Quiz

Question 1: Indy Cars bear many similarities to

motor cars.Formula One cars.NASCAR cars.go-karts.

Question 2: Who began the tradition of saying "Gentlemen, start your engines" before each race?

Carl FisherToby IndyRay HarrounAnton Hulman, Jr.

Question 3: The Indy Racing League is actually

an official race.not connected to racing at all.a government organization.the IRL and the CART merged together.

Question 4: The diagram on page 5 is

a timeline showing the history of Indy Car Racing.a recount of a special Indy Car Racing event.a pie-chart showing the history of Indy Cars.a diary kept by an Indy car racer.

Question 5: A word on page 4 meaning "driven by" is

humble.evolved.navigated.skillful.

Question 6: What special feature did Ray Harroun's car contain?

heated seatslarger than average wheelsan electric sunroofa rear-view mirror

Quiz

Question 1: Indy Cars run

on very little fuel.long distances.high off the ground.low to the ground.

Question 2: G. Force and Dallara are

companies that make Indy Car frames.names of Indy Car races.names of Indy Cars.engine manufacturers.

Question 3: The more downforce applied to a car,

the less likely it is to overturn.the longer it takes to go around corners.the slower it goes.the faster it goes up-hill.

Question 4: The "You Asked..." caption on page 6 gives

factual information about Indy Car manufacturers.names of famous Indy car drivers.false information about Indy Cars.facts about Indy Car engines.

Question 5: Another word for "Chassis" on page 6 is

engine.brakes.interiors.frame.

Question 6: The word "downforce" on page 7 refers to

weight.width.air pressure pushing down on a car.speed.

Quiz

Question 1: Mario Andretti is possibly the

only driver to claim four Indy 500 victories.most accomplished race car driver in history.most competitive Indy Car driver in the world.oldest driver to ever participate in the Formula One Championship.

Question 2: Currently, one of the more exciting and popular drivers is

Rick Mears.Danica Patrick.Sam Hornish, Jr.Mario Andretti.

Question 3: The Indy Racing League has been in existence for

since 2000.120 years.50 years.12 years.

Question 4: This chapter gives

a brief history of car racing.the titles of various racing competitions.factual information about famous drivers.factual information about famous go-kart drivers.

Question 5: NASCAR stands for

National Associations for Stock Car Auto Racers.National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.National Association for Strong Car Auto Racing.National Action for Stock Car Auto Racing.

Question 6: The word "predate" on page 9 means

are not part of.don't race in.come after.come before.

Quiz

Question 1: How is the season championship determined?

It goes to the driver with the most points.It goes to the driver who performs the most stunts.It goes to the driver who does the most laps.It goes to the driver who tackles the most dangerous roads.

Question 2: How long does it take for pit crews to change tires and refuel a car?

60 secondsminutes5 minutesseconds

Question 3: The "road to winning" could be described as

long and hard.easy but dangerous.impossible.smooth sailing.

Question 4: Why is this chapter titled "The Road to Winning"?

It is about the rules drivers must follow in order to score points and win.It describes the high cost of winning.It recounts stories about how drivers win races.It describes the long roads and tracks drivers need to follow in order to win.

Question 5: What are "flying starts"?

races that begin with the car already in motionwhen a car lifts off the groundwhen a car goes at top speedIt's an expression meaning the car is off to a good start.

Question 6: Another word for "complicated" on page 11 is

fussy.clever.complex.simple.

Quiz

Question 1: The sport of Indy Car Racing gets its name from

the Indianapolis 500.the first race held in India.the Indian Police Squad.the premier of Indianapolis.

Question 2: When was the first Indianapolis 500 race held?

1901201111911911

Question 3: Why do you think the Indianapolis 500 is the largest spectator sport in the world?

People like all sports.It is very exciting.People can't afford to buy race cars so they like to see them at the races.There is no admission fee.

Question 4: The map on page 14 shows

the American states where drag races were held in 2008.the American states where IPL races were held.the American states where IRL races were held in 2008.the American states where IRL races were held in 1911.

Question 5: "Road courses" on page 14 refers to

straight roads.racetracks.racetracks set up on hilly roads and rough tracks.racetracks set up on streets or roads.

Question 6: Another word for "actual" on page 15 is

current.fast.real.great.

Quiz

Question 1: One of the unique traditions of the Indy 500 is

the singing of the National Anthem before each race.the annual 500 fireworks.the 500 festival parade that is held each year.the 500 festivals held each year.

Question 2: An unusual tradition established since 1936 is that the winner of the Indy 500 race always

gets to run around the winner's circle after the race.gets to bathe in milk.gets a jar of fresh milk in the winner's circle.gets to be on the news.

Question 3: Why is the Indy 500 so popular?

It is different to other races.It is older than other races.It is more dangerous than other races.It is faster than other races.

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" caption highlights

the type of fuel consumed by Indy Cars during races.the large amount of fuel consumed by Indy Cars during races.the small amount of fuel consumed by Indy Cars during races.the high speeds reached by Indy Cars during races.

Question 5: A "pace car" on page 16 is

a car with flags to signal the start of a race.a strong car.a vehicle moving at a controlled speed.a fast car.

Question 6: Another word for "traditions" on page 16 is

rules.customs.training.plans.

Quiz

Question 1: The IRL is

an unpopular sport.a dangerous sport.quite a safe sport.an unusual race.

Question 2: IRL drivers wear fireproof suits to protect them from

heat and rain.fire in the event of a crash and from engine heat.fire and water.fire in the event of a crash and from the cold on freezing days.

Question 3: In order to stay safe, drivers

wear protective clothing and keep at least a meter away from other drivers.must follow rules and help each other.wear protective gear, follow strict rules and constantly watch for warning signals.always hose their cars down before starting a race.

Question 4: The text and pictures on page 19

explains the signals used by IRL race drivers.shows the flags of the different states where IRL is held.explains the meaning of each of the safety flags used by the IRL.shows different flags designed by IRL bosses.

Question 5: Another word for "dangerous" on page 18 is

fast.strange.hazardous.unlikable.

Question 6: A word meaning "give" on page 19 is

donate.provide.yield.signal.

Quiz

Question 1: What is needed in order to start competing in the IRL?

a strong helmetthe proper protective gearan engine and a car framea car

Question 2: David Letterman is

an Indy car driver.a race commentator.a famous mechanic.a TV comedian.

Question 3: In order to assist them with costs, race drivers

work at two jobs.find sponsors.have raffles.collect money from relatives.

Question 4: This chapter is mostly about

the amount of money earned by IRL competitors.the cost of the most expensive cars.the high cost of participating in the IRL.the cost of IRL car repairs.

Question 5: Another word for "expensive" on page 20 is

affordable.priced.costly.cheap.

Question 6: The word "sponsors" on page 21 refers to

people that attend races to support drivers.people who sell products to raise money.wealthy people.groups which pay a team's expenses in exchange for advertising.

Quiz

Question 1: What is the main event of Indy Car racing?

the 500 Indianapolis racesthe large Indianapolis spectator gatheringthe Indianapolis 500the first Indianapolis 500 held each year

Question 2: An Indy car can accelerate to high speeds

gradually.in seconds.in minutes.in one second.

Question 3: "Indy Car racing puts the thrill of high speeds against the backdrop of a rich tradition." What is the meaning of this sentence?

The exciting sport of Indy Car racing is actually quite dangerous.Indy Car racing is only for thrill seekers.The exciting sport of Indy Car racing has an interesting history.The exciting sport of Indy Car racing can only be afforded by rich people.

Question 4: The author uses figurative language to

show the reader how to race.make this chapter stand out.explain the dangers of Indy Car racing.create a picture of thrill and excitement.

Question 5: Another word for "rich" on page 22 is

interesting.costly.wealthy.bright.

Question 6: Another word for "centerpiece" is

main.middle.fastest.well-known.