ENGL-6 CIP English 6 Unit 6 Assessment Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions

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1 ENGL-6 CIP English 6 Unit 6 Assessment Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions [Exam ID:20W5XY Read the following passage and answer questions 1 through 17. Birds of a Feather 1 When choosing a pet, most animal enthusiasts choose dogs, cats, or even fish. Birds are not common choices as pets, but they have a lot to offer. There are numerous breeds and types available in a rainbow of colors, and they can be incredibly friendly and affectionate companions. However, when choosing a bird as a pet, several aspects of their care should be considered. Proper food, hygiene, and exercise must be provided for your new pet bird. 2 Feeding your bird is a huge responsibility. You should feed it in the morning and in the evening. The basis of every avian diet is pellet. This can be bought in any pet store or even online. Birdseed is another component of a bird s diet that can be bought in a pet store. Your neighborhood grocery store will provide the rest of your feathered friend s meal. Fruits and vegetables from the produce section can easily be chopped and sliced to feed your bird. 3 Hygiene is another aspect of a bird s care. The cage must be kept clean and free of germs and parasites. Change the paper in the bottom of the cage daily and clean the whole cage weekly. A bird bath is necessary for your bird. You can place a dish of water in the cage for the bird to bathe in or use a bottle with a mister to spray water on its wings. 4 Finally, exercise is important for all living creatures. For a bird s good health, begin with a cage that has plenty of room for it to spread its wings. This is a minimum and more space for moving around is encouraged. Toys are not just for fun; they motivate your pet to exercise. Most experts would say that every bird needs three to seven toys of different types placed all around the cage. This forces the bird to move around and get physical exercise. Last but not least, time outside of the cage is healthy for your bird. At least thirty minutes a day should be spent outside of the cage. 5 If you choose a new parakeet or parrot as your pet, you may quickly find that there are more bird owners out there than you might have realized. Birds can be exciting pets, and owners love to talk about their birds' crazy antics. Providing food, good hygiene, and healthy exercise for your bird will take a little more effort than some other pets, but you will be rewarded with a lifelong friend.

2 1 The author most likely wrote this passage to A inform the reader about the care of pet birds B persuade the reader to buy a pet bird C entertain the reader with stories about birds D describe what a bird looks like 2 Which of the following would be the best heading for paragraph 4? A How to Choose the Best Toy B Keep Your Bird Moving C Work Out With Your Bird D Places for Birds to Fly 3 Which sentence from the passage is an opinion? Most experts would say that every bird needs three A to seven toys of different types placed all around the cage. Birds are not common choices as pets, but they do B have a lot to offer. C A bird bath is necessary for your bird. Birdseed is another component of a bird's diet that D can be bought in a pet store. 4 After reading the first paragraph, a reader would most likely predict that the rest of the passage will A describe the different kinds of pet birds that people have B discuss the food, hygiene, and exercise needs of pet birds C be about dogs, cats, fish, and birds D explain why dogs and cats make the best pets 5 In paragraph 2, the word avian means A animal B tasty C bird D nutritious 6 Which sentence would fit best in paragraph 3? A It is important to keep cats away from the bird. B Be sure to change the water often. C Most people throw away their newspapers. D There are many types of birdseed.

3 7 Based on paragraph 3, what would most likely be an effect of poor hygiene? A Poor diet B Risk of injury C Illness D Loneliness 8 Read the dictionary entry. Which meaning of the word spread is used in paragraph 4? A To distribute over a flat surface B To stretch to the fullest extent C To scatter D To be forced apart 9 Based on the information in paragraph 2, what would the reader most likely conclude? A Birds should only eat once a day. B Bird owners need to dig up worms for the birds. C Birds eat some of the same foods as people. D Birds are hungry all the time. 10 After reading this passage, a reader will most likely A want to read a story about birds B decide that birds make poor pets C know more about keeping birds as pets D buy only birds as pets 11 If a bird will be a lifelong friend, then it must A always keep in touch B not eat too much C have a long life span D keep its cage neat

4 12 Read this sentence from the passage. Finally, exercise is important for all living creatures. In which of the following words does -ly have the same meaning as it does in finally? A quickly B reply C family D silly 13 Which sentence from the passage is a fact? A Feeding your bird is a huge responsibility. B Birds can be exciting pets... C Toys are not just for fun... D The basis of every avian diet is pellet. 14 Which statement best states the main idea of paragraph 3? A A bird's cage should be cleaned once a week. B Birds need a lot of exercise. C Spray a bird's wings with water to keep them moist. D Cleanliness is important to a bird s health. 15 If a student wanted to find out which type of bird would be the best choice for a pet, which of the following resources would be most helpful? A A book titled Bird Breeds for Owners B A book of bird stories C A magazine article about wild birds D A field guide of birds found in Virginia 16 The author's organizational pattern of paragraph 1 can best be described as A compare/contrast B process C cause and effect D generalization

5 17 Directions: Click and drag the answers to the correct boxes. An eleven-year old is leaving care instructions for a relative who will be caring for the pet bird next weekend. Complete the chart with details from the passage. Give chopped apples and carrots. Make sure all three toys are in the cage. Change the paper in the bottom every day.

6 Read the following passage and answer questions 18 through 35. How to Be a Teeth Brushing Expert 1 Swooshing, swashing, and brushing! Your mom and dad are always telling you to brush your teeth. I can hear my mom say, "Wash your face and brush your teeth. The Board of Health is across the street." It gets annoying, doesn't it? Well, it is a good thing that you do brush your teeth at least twice a day, but I bet you probably are not brushing them correctly and you leave a lot of icky junk behind in your mouth. Well, after all the stuff I learned from my dentist the last time I saw her, I can help you learn how to get every spot in that mouth of yours clean. 2 To get those teeth clean, you will need a few essential items to make sure the job is done correctly. In order to get started, you will need a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and a sink. The toothbrush is a very important item, as it has the bristles that help clean your teeth. Toothpaste is the "soap" that actually cleans your teeth. Fortunately, they have all kinds of flavors, so you can buy one that tastes good to you. Dental floss is very useful to get those hard to reach areas between your teeth and gums. You definitely want to be near the sink so you can rinse out your mouth. Now that you know what your supplies are used for, you can begin brushing. 3 I am going to give you six very simple steps to follow, so you can be on your way to being a teeth brushing expert. The first step is to gather all your materials near the sink. Second, open your tube of toothpaste and squeeze out enough paste to cover the top of the bristles on your toothbrush. Third, you will want to wet the brush and toothpaste with water from the sink before you put it into your mouth. Step four is crucial because this is where you put the brush in your mouth and start brushing. Remember you must brush the top, bottom, front and back of your teeth carefully. You will not want to miss any teeth, or you will get cavities. The fifth thing you will need to do is get all the foam-like substance out of your mouth. Be careful not to swallow the substance because if you do not spit it out in the sink, you could have a bad stomachache. The sixth and final step is to wipe off your mouth. Then you are done with brushing your teeth! 4 For an added bonus I want to give you some extra helpful hints which will make your teeth brushing experience more effective. For best results, you may want to follow with some mouthwash and dental floss. The floss will help get the junk that the brush could not get. The floss is really simple to use and it is good for your gums. All you need to do is rip off about twelve inches of floss and wrap the ends around both index fingers. Then thread the piece of floss through every tooth to get the extra stuff that is stuck in there. The mouthwash will help eliminate germs that could make you sick, and in most cases, leave your mouth feeling minty fresh. All you need to do is get a small cap full usually an ounce or two will be plenty. Swoosh and swash the mouthwash in your mouth for approximately twenty seconds, then spit it out into the sink. Your mouth will feel completely refreshed. These added tips will really help you keep your teeth in good shape and hopefully help you avoid the drill in the dentist chair.

7 5 Your teeth are important. You only have one permanent set and they should be kept clean. If you follow my simple steps, that boy or girl you have your eye on who said "Yuck" when you smiled, will now say "Wow"! 18 What is the best heading for paragraph 3? A Steps to Spotless Teeth B Dangers of Overbrushing C When to See a Dentist D Importance of Clean Teeth 19 To find the names of the best brands of toothpaste, a reader should use A an almanac B a dictionary C an Internet website D an encyclopedia 20 Based on the title, which prediction would the reader most likely make about the passage? A This will be an advertisement for mouthwash. B It will contain instructions or directions. C There will be an application for dental school. D It is a story about a local dentist. 21 Which word from the passage contains a prefix that means again? A fortunately B refreshed C substance D completely 22 The author's organizational pattern can best be described as A comparison/contrast B generalization C process D concept/definition

8 23 Based on the word choice and tone of the passage, the author is most likely A a classmate B a parent C a dentist D a teacher 24 Which question is answered in paragraph 2? A Where can you buy toothpaste? B How long should you take to brush your teeth? C When should you brush your teeth? D What are the materials needed to brush your teeth? 25 In paragraph 4, eliminate means A remove B increase C loosen D fill 26 If the author added a sentence at the end of paragraph 1, which of these would best fit? A good smile is very important, so do a lot of A smiling. I am an expert when it comes to brushing teeth, so B you can trust me. If you follow my helpful guidelines you can have a C smile that will get you noticed. I have had a lot of cavities from not brushing D correctly. 27 Which source would provide the most reliable information on what brand of toothbrush someone should purchase? A The manufacturer's website B A commercial advertisement C A personal friend's recommendation D A consumer report magazine

9 28 Which sentence from the passage is a fact? A Your mouth will feel completely refreshed. B The floss is really simple to use... C It gets annoying, doesn't it? The floss will help get the junk that the brush could D not get. 29 If the reader follows the author's instructions, what will most likely be the result? A There will be less nagging from the reader's parents. B Dentists will begin to go out of business. C Food will begin to taste better. D The reader will visit the Board of Health. 30 To make teeth brushing most effective, paragraph 4 suggests A buying name-brand toothpaste B washing your toothbrush C using mouthwash and dental floss D going to the dentist regularly 31 What does the word crucial mean in paragraph 3? A simple B important C frustrating D difficult 32 In paragraph 2, essential means A necessary B professional C optional D expensive 33 What is the best heading for paragraph 2? A Reasons to Keep a Clean Mouth B Responsibilities of a Dentist C Materials Needed D Additional Tips

10 34 According to the passage, this routine will do all of the following EXCEPT A impress people B prevent illness C straighten teeth D make check-ups better 35 What is the author's main purpose in this article? A To list the facts about cavities To inform readers of how to correctly brush their B teeth To share an amusing experience about brushing C teeth D To warn readers to avoid visits to the dentist