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Soccer Champions - reading passage

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Question 1

1.

Which sentence from the story shows that Kim was upset when she didn't block Michelle's goal?

A. Kim hung her head low.

B. "Just get out there and do your best," encouraged Coach Jason.

C.  She jumped and blocked the ball with her hands.

D.  The Angels were the champions!

Question 2

2.

The word thankful in paragraph 11 means --

A. not happy

B. thankless

C. full of thanks

D. full of anger

Question 3

3.

The word focused in paragraph 12 means --

A. blocked the ball

B. kept her eyes on the ball

C. used her hands and feet

D. kicked the ball 

Question 4

4.

Why were the Stars jogging onto the field in a straight line?

A. They did not know how to get to the soccer field.

B. They all came by bus from out of town.

C. They had just come from soccer practice.

D. They wanted to show the Angels they were ready to play.

Question 5

5.

Which of the following best completes the summary?
Summary of "Soccer Champions"

Kim and Lexi were excited about playing the last game of the season.

A. The Stars jogged onto the field.  The Angels knew it would be a tough game.  Both teams went to their sides of the field.  The game began. 

B. The referee blew the whistle.  Both teams began kicking the ball down the field.  At halftime, the score was Stars 1, Angels 0

C.  Kim was the best goalie. She had her hands up, and she was on her toes waiting for the ball.  She blocked the goal.  Then she kicked the ball hard. 

D. The Angels and Stars played their best.  Kim was sad when she did not block the goal.  At halftime Coach Jason made the team feel better.  The Angels won the championship game. 

Question 6

6.

Use the diagram below to answer the question.
Which of the following belongs in the empty box?

A. Her eyes were focused on the ball at all times. 

B. She wore a neat uniform.

C. Her head hung low. 

D. She moved down the field like a speeding bullet. 

Question 7

7.

How are Coach Jason and Kim alike?

A. They have brown hair.

B. They play soccer on a team. 

C. They do not give up on winning. 

D. They are goalies.

Question 8

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In paragraph 9, why did the author compare Michelle to "a flash of lightening"?

A. Michelle's shirt was yellow. 

B.  Michelle was running in the rain. 

C. Michelle's shoes were glowing. 

D. Michelle was running very fast. 