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Sept. 26th Thursday “I’m looking forward to my train trip across the country,” said Mr. Matheson. “I can’t understand why anyone would travel by train,” said Mrs. Banks. “A plane gets you there many times faster.” “That maybe true,” replied Mr. Matheson, “but traveling by train is more relaxing for me. I enjoy seeing the countryside.” “I don’t have that much time, and I don’t enjoy the sights,” said Mrs. Banks. “I need to get where I’m going by plane as fast as I can.” T F IA. Mrs. Banks prefers plane to train travel.B. Mr. Matheson likes to relax and see the countryside.C. Mr. Matheson is looking forward to his trip across country.D. Mrs. Banks had a busy schedule to maintain.
Sept. 26th Thursday AnswersA. TrueB. TrueC. TrueD. Inference
Sept 27th Friday President Grover Cleveland preferred simple meals. Sometimes the fare at the White House was too fancy for his taste. One night he was attracted by the smell of a corned beef and cabbage dinner being cooked for the servants. He decided to trade his gourmet meal for theirs. Afterwards the President declared that boiled dinner was the best meal he had had in months. T F IA. The corned beef and cabbage had been cooked for the servants.B. Grover Cleveland liked plain food.C. Corned beef and cabbage had an aroma that’s easily detected.D. The corned beef and cabbage dinner got a poor rating from the President.
Sept 27th Friday Answers A. true B. true C. inference D. false
Sept 30th Monday Every birthday for the past several years, Uncle Ron had given Rachel a crisp hundred-dollar bill as a present. This year, however, his business had taken a turn for the worst, and he could afford only a birthday card. When Rachel saw the envelope in his hand, with her name written out in Rob’s distinctive scrawl, she let out a whoop of delight. “Uncle Rob!” she cried. “You shouldn’t have.” To which her uncle replied, “Honey, I love you as much as ever. So let me caution you not to count your chickens before they hatch.” T F IA. Rachel was expecting another hundred-dollar bill.B. Uncle Rob expressed his affection for his niece.C. Rachel saw her name on the envelope.D. Uncle Rob’s business had been improving this year.
Sept 30th Monday Answers A. inference B. true C. true D. false
Benchmark TodayTuesday Oct. 1st No warm-up today
Wed. Oct. 2nd Because Martha had never before played in a championship softball game, she was very tense and nervous. During the early innings, she made three errors and struck out. But then Martha noticed her parents were smiling and cheering her on from their seats in the stands. As the game progressed, Martha felt much calmer. By the seventh inning, the young athlete was no longer making errors and had gotten several base hits. T F IA. The presence and reassuring behavior of Martha’s parents had a positive effect on her.B. The softball game was a championship game.C. Martha made three errors during the early innings.D. Martha made a base hit early in the game.
Thursday Oct. 3rd Terry had a bad habit of going into Pat’s room and taking things, such as paper or pencils, with out asking. So it wasn’t exactly surprising that, when Pat’s money disappeared, Pat accused Terry of stealing. “I didn’t take your money!” Terry insisted angrily. “But you always go into my room and take other things with out asking,” said Pat. “Who else would take it?” Just then Mother came along, “When the paper carrier came I didn’t have the right change, Pat, so I borrowed the money from your desk drawer. I’m returning it to you now,” she explained. T F I A. Mother had borrowed Pat’s money to pay the paper carrier.B. Pat wasn’t in the habit of locking the bedroom door.C. Terry had taken paper from Pat’s room.D. Pat accused Terry of stealing money.
Friday Oct. 4thGrated nutmeg adds a special flavor to many foods. Have you ever sprinkled it over hot or cold milk drinks or used it in baking or with fruits? Nutmeg is a spice that is also used to flavor meats and sausages. Before it is grated, the whole nutmeg is oval or round- the dried seed of the nutmeg tree. This seed has a lacy covering from which another spice, called mace, comes. In the countries of Grenada, Trinidad, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sir Lanka, and Singapore, workers can be seen separating nutmeg and mace. T F IA. Grated nutmeg makes eggnog taste more special.B. Nutmeg is the dried seed of the nutmeg tree.C. Mace comes from the covering of the seed.D. Nutmeg and mace are different names for the same spice.
