Non-Fiction Level I

Reading Comprehension:

1. Rachel Carson's book warned people about:
The effects of dangerous chemical pesticides
2. What is the name of Rachel Carson's book?
Silent Spring
3. Rachel's book was written in a hurry and contained incorrect statements.
True
4. Rachel Carson's book made no difference; DDT is still being widely used.
True
5. Chemical companies attacked Rachel's book and said she was a troublemaker.
True
6. Rachel Carson was recognized for her contribution to the Earth by:
All of the above
7. What does the word "posthumously" mean in paragraph 8?
With great ceremony and honor
8. Rachel's book showed that all living things are:
Threatened
9. You can infer that:
Rachel Carson wrote her book to become rich and famous.
10. Rachel Carson lived a long life and became very rich and famous.
False

Vocabulary:

PUBLICATION:the act of a printing a book,magazine etc.and making it available to the public.
SPRINGTIME:The period of Spring
PLANET:a large body in space that moves around the sun or anther star.
DIED:to stop living
CANCER:a very serious disease which cells in the body grow in an uncontrolled way

PRESERVE:to keep sth safe or in good condition

RALLIES:a meeting of people to express support for for a person

NATURAL:connected with things that were not made by people

CHEMICAL:a substance that is used or produced in a chemical process

TROUBLEMAKER:a person who ofter cause trouble

CLAIM:to say that sth true without having any proof

BANNED:officially or legally prohibit

SPRAYED:liquid in very small drops that is blown though the air

HARMFUL:causing or likely to cause harm

BORN:in a place or a state mentioned

COMMITTEE:a group of people who have been chosen to discuss sth or decide on sth.

FAIRS: A public event which is organized by people who live in a particular area .