Title: All Shook Up - RI.5 Comparison Test
Instructions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Passage: All Shook Up
It was a sunny day in the small town of Rockville. The townspeople were going about their daily routines when suddenly, the ground started shaking. People ran out of their houses, confused and scared. The shaking continued for a few minutes, and then everything went back to normal.
The townspeople gathered at the town hall to discuss what had just happened. The mayor called for calm and assured everyone that there was no need to panic. He explained that the shaking was caused by an earthquake, a natural occurrence that happens when the Earth’s tectonic plates shift.
The mayor then showed the townspeople a video of a devastating earthquake that had occurred in a neighboring town a few years ago. The video showed buildings collapsing, roads cracking, and people running for their lives. The mayor emphasized the importance of being prepared for such emergencies and urged everyone to create an emergency plan for their families.
The townspeople listened attentively and realized the importance of being informed and ready for emergencies. They decided to organize workshops and training sessions to educate themselves on earthquake safety measures. They also planned to conduct drills to practice what to do in case of an earthquake.
From that day on, the small town of Rockville became known for its preparedness and resilience. The townspeople worked together to ensure the safety of their community, and they were ready to face any challenges that came their way.
Questions:
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What caused the ground to shake in Rockville? a) A thunderstorm b) An earthquake c) A construction project d) A volcanic eruption
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How did the townspeople react when the ground started shaking? a) They ran out of their houses in panic. b) They ignored it and continued with their routines. c) They gathered at the town hall to discuss it. d) They called the mayor for help.
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What did the mayor show the townspeople? a) A video of a tornado b) A video of a flood c) A video of an earthquake d) A video of a fire
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Why did the mayor emphasize the importance of being prepared for emergencies? a) To scare the townspeople b) To educate them about earthquakes c) To show off his knowledge d) To promote his political agenda
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What did the townspeople decide to do after the meeting? a) Ignore the mayor’s advice b) Move to a different town c) Organize workshops and training sessions d) Blame the mayor for the earthquake
Answer Key: 1. b) An earthquake 2. c) They gathered at the town hall to discuss it. 3. c) A video of an earthquake 4. b) To educate them about earthquakes 5. c) Organize workshops and training sessions