Literacy Test 2 Section 1

How does visualizing the section "A Surgical Robot" help you understand the passage better? a. Having a mental picture of the robot helps me to understand the questions that Freddie asks later in the passage. b. Visualizing helps me to understand the passage better because Freddie has to include an illustration with his article. c. Visualizing helps me to understand the passage better because I don't know what Freddie, Sanja, and Dr. Cole look like.

a. Having a mental picture of the robot helps me to understand the questions that Freddie asks later in the passage.

Why is the robotic surgical system a bit like a video game? a. because the robotic arms are controlled by instruments similar to joysticks b. because the computer screen shows flashes of light and loud noises similar to video games c. because the company that invented the robot also makes video games d. all of the above

a. because the robotic arms are controlled by instruments similar to joysticks

When is the best time to make predictions about a text? a. before reading b. during reading c. after reading

a. before reading

Which is a good strategy to use after you read to make sure you can remember the most important points? a. summarizing b. making inferences c. predicting d. metacognition

a. summarizing

According to the passage, why won't the robotic surgical system replace surgeons? a. because the government won't allow too many robotic arms to be made b. because the robotic arms need the guidance of a surgeon c. because people won't agree to letting robots perform surgery on them d. because robots are too expensive for most hospitals

b. because the robotic arms need the guidance of a surgeon

Which do you predict will happen as a result of Freddie's article? a. Students at the school will all study to become surgeons so that they can work with robots. b. There will be a panic because students will believe that robots are taking over. c. Students will understand that improvements in medical technology are helping save lives.

c. Students will understand that improvements in medical technology are helping save lives.

Which of the following strategies should be used before you read? a. identifying important details b. making inferences c. previewing and predicting d. all of the above

c. previewing and predicting

When is the best time to ask questions about a text? a. before reading b. during reading c. after reading d. all of the above

d. all of the above

What kind of graphic organizer would best help you organize the information in paragraphs 22 and 24? a. a flowchart b. a Venn diagram c. a timeline d. an idea web

d. an idea web

Is the following sentence from paragraph 19 of the passage a fact or opinion? "For now, the government allows it to be used only for minor surgeries in the chest and stomach areas." a. fact b. opinion

fact