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 founder of Tesla Motorsthe driver who tested the first Tesla Model Sthe 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 powered by electricity.It is much sleeker.

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

It is fast and quiet.It starts and stops without making any noise.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 explain how electric cars are builtto advertise the Tesla Model Sto introduce the reader to the Tesla Model S

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

marketplaceelectricitycoolestsilently

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

awkwardlycarefullybeautifullyeasily

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

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

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

the windscreenthe hoodthe steering wheelthe roof

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

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

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

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

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 are flat in the door.The handles stick out.

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

an apostrophea commaa hyphena colon

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

a radioa lighta touch screena DVD player

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

have settingsprovide a full web browseruse electricityhave a touch screen

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

futuristicold-fashionedbasicoutdated

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

the lightsthe leather seatsthe touch screen computerthe steering wheel

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

nounsverbsadverbsadjectives

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

a computer picture symbola computer switcha computer mousea computer key

Quiz

Question 1: Where is lithium found?

in the ocean and in some mineralsin sandin the atmospherein rivers

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 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.The Model S is the safest car on the road.

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

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

Question 5: Which is the odd word out?

customersheatingrechargingcooling

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

an adverban adjectivea nouna verb

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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?

the price of a kitchen appliance like a fridgeas much as it would to fill up with petrola small amount in electricitymore than it would to fill up with petrol

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

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

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

when 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 stationswhy Tesla owners have to recharge the batteries in their cars

Question 5: What is *solar energy*?

energy from the earthenergy from Lithiumenergy from the moonenergy from the sun

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

pull it outpush it downbreak it openflick it up

Quiz

Question 1: Which statement is correct?

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

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

onenonetwofour

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

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

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

under fictionunder historyunder biographyunder non-fiction

Question 5: What does *superior* mean?

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

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

slidegripfeelspeed

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Question 1: Where is the Tesla Model S built?

Fremont, CaliforniaDetroit, MichiganLos Angeles, CaliforniaDallas, Texas

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

wet sanding the carassembling the different parts of the carmetal stamping the cara thorough inspection of the car

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

weldingrivetingstaplingadhesive bonding

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

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

Question 5: Which is the noun?

assembleassembledassemblyassembles

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?

a scientist and electrical engineera wealthy businessmanthe owner of a car companythe designer of the Model S

Question 2: Where can most people purchase a Tesla?

using social mediaover the phoneon the Internetat a car dealership

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

outsellingcustomersworldwidedeliveries

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

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

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

boughtdiscoveredestablishedresulted

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

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

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

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

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

all vehicles will be driverlessall the cars on the road will be electricthe 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 replacing their cars more oftenby no longer using cars that need petroleumby not using electric carsby keeping their cars longer before replacing them

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

a poema questiona quotea command

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

dnsg

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

increasinghalvingdecreasingchopping