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

Question 2: What is off-road racing?

the racing of modified cars on natural terraincars running off the road when racingthe racing of modified cars uphillthe racing of modified cars on tarred roads

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

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

Question 4: The first caption on page 5 is

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

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

fast.wheeled.changed slightly.special.

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

roads.ground.fields.tracks.

Quiz

Question 1: What is the "Baja 1000"?

a typical competitiona type of terrainthe first off-road desert racea Mexican event

Question 2: The Loop and Point to Point are

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

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

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

Question 4: This chapter contains many

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

Question 5: ATV stands for

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

Question 6: What is a desert?

grassy fieldsbarren land where nothing growsa place with no peopledangerous terrain

Quiz

Question 1: What does four-wheeled drive mean?

The front two wheels spin while the back wheels remain still.It refers to any vehicle with four wheels.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.jump higher skid further.drive faster.drive through rain, hail or storms.

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

they are sports cars.they don't drive on roads.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.new.fast.exciting.

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

tires.terrain.absorbers.components.

Quiz

Question 1: Grave Digger was

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

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

twomanythreeone 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

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

Question 5: Another term for "mud bogging" is

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

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

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

Quiz

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

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

Question 2: Special tires help rock climbing vehicles to

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

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

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

Question 4: This text is

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

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

help.change.push.steer.

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

extreme.harsh.modified.rock.

Quiz

Question 1: What is "Enduro"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

whole.long.extreme.separate.

Quiz

Question 1: ATVs are specifically built to

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

Question 2: ATVs can race on

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

Question 3: An ATV can also be called a

small truck.tricycle.quad bike.small car.

Question 4: The "Thrilling Fact" section gives

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

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

even.single.two.double.

Question 6: Which of the following is correct?

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 iceDrivers race ATVs on sand, through woods, and even on ice!

Quiz

Question 1: What is the Dakar Rally?

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

Question 2: Sometimes "booby traps" are set by

wild animals.kind people.other drivers.spectators.

Question 3: Where did Enduro originate?

EnglandUSALondonCalifornia

Question 4: The map on page 19 shows

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

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

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

Question 6: "Spectators" are

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

Quiz

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

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

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

chest protector.helmet.boots.pants.

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

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

Question 4: The chart on page 21 is

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

Question 5: A word meaning "costly" is

expensive.dollars.range.price.

Question 6: Another word for "modifications" is

alterations.decorations.repairs.updates.

Quiz

Question 1: Off-road racing takes place

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

Question 2: Off-road racing can be viewed

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

Question 3: Spectators find off-road racing events

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

Question 4: This conclusion

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.informs the reader about where to go to watch off-road racing events.

Question 5: Deserts and forests are examples of types of

racing tracks.terrain.weather.competitions.

Question 6: People who watch an event are called

spectators.patrons.special.spectacles.