Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu (▾).
From: Ava
Date: May 12
Subject: Bird survey with Lily
Hi Ben,
Lily is only seven and gets tired quickly, so I think 1. is the best choice for us on Saturday. Her legs will be fine on a flat, smooth path. She has wanted to see a 2. up close ever since her school trip, and that station has them.
I read the whole guide last night. Our group starts at 3., which is very early for a Saturday. Still, I think getting up early will be worth it. We do not have our own, so it is great that beginners can borrow 4. at the gate. Lily will be so proud to hold them. The whole loop is only 5., so she can even walk it twice.
Would you like to join us?
Ava
Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option.
Ava thinks the early start will be worth it because 7.
Ava's attitude toward the day is best described as 8.
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Correct Answer: Pond Station
Why this is correct: Lily needs a short, easy walk. Pond Station has a paved 400 m loop. The other paths are longer, and the hill trail is steep.
Tips: When a person has a need, like a short walk, find the row that meets it.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Meadow Station: Meadow Station has a 1 km grass path and is for ages 8 and up. Lily is seven.
- Hill Station: Hill Station has a steep 1.5 km trail and is for ages 12 and up.
- the main gate: The main gate is where you check in. It is not a station for counting birds.
Correct Answer: heron
Why this is correct: Ava chose Pond Station. The Pond Station row lists ducks and herons. So Lily can see a heron there.
Tips: Words like that station point back to a place. Read only that row for your answer.
Why the other options are wrong:
- sparrow: Sparrows are at Meadow Station, not at the pond that Ava chose.
- hawk: Hawks are at Hill Station. Ava and Lily are not going there.
- robin: Robins are listed at Meadow Station, so they are not at the pond.
Correct Answer: 7:00 a.m.
Why this is correct: Their group is the Pond Station group. That row says it starts at 7:00 a.m.
Tips: Many rows give a time. Make sure the time comes from the right row.
Why the other options are wrong:
- 8:30 a.m.: 8:30 a.m. is the start time for Meadow Station, not for the pond.
- 6:30 a.m.: 6:30 a.m. is when Hill Station starts. Ava is not going to the hill.
- 6:15 a.m.: 6:15 a.m. is when check in opens at the gate, not when the group starts.
Correct Answer: binoculars
Why this is correct: The footer says beginners can borrow binoculars at the main gate. Ava does not own any, so this helps.
Tips: Look for the word borrow in the diagram. It shows what you can get for free.
Why the other options are wrong:
- walking poles: Walking poles are something to bring for Hill Station. The gate does not lend them.
- rubber boots: Rubber boots are something to wear at Meadow Station. The gate does not lend them.
- warm jackets: The Pond Station row asks you to bring a warm jacket. The gate does not lend them.
Correct Answer: 400 m
Why this is correct: Pond Station has a paved 400 m loop. That is short, so Lily can walk it twice.
Tips: Check what each number measures. Two numbers in one row can mean different things.
Why the other options are wrong:
- 1 km: 1 km is the length of the grass path at Meadow Station.
- 1.5 km: 1.5 km is the steep trail at Hill Station, not the pond loop.
- 100 m: 100 m is the space between benches on the loop. It is not the length of the loop.
Correct Answer: invite Ben to a bird survey with Lily
Why this is correct: Ava explains her plan for Lily at the survey. At the end, she asks Ben to join them.
Tips: The question at the end of an email often shows why the person is writing.
Why the other options are wrong:
- ask Ben to lend Lily his binoculars: Ava plans to borrow binoculars at the gate. She does not ask Ben for his.
- complain that the survey starts too early: Ava says it is early, but she also says it will be worth it.
- plan a long hike up the hill: Ava chose the short pond loop because Lily gets tired quickly.
Correct Answer: birds are most active in the early morning
Why this is correct: The email does not give the reason. The footer says birds are most active in the early morning.
Tips: When the email hides a reason, look for a general rule in the diagram notes.
Why the other options are wrong:
- the pond path closes at 8:30 a.m.: The guide never says the path closes. 8:30 a.m. is the Meadow Station start.
- herons leave the pond after 7:00 a.m.: The guide does not say when herons leave. 7:00 a.m. is only the start time.
- check in ends at 6:15 a.m.: Check in opens at 6:15 a.m. It does not end then.
Correct Answer: excited but careful about Lily's needs
Why this is correct: Ava is happy about the trip and says Lily will be proud. She also picks a short, flat path for Lily.
Tips: Look at the whole email to judge feelings. One line alone can mislead you.
Why the other options are wrong:
- worried that Lily will get lost: Ava never talks about Lily getting lost. She only thinks about how far Lily can walk.
- annoyed about getting up early: Ava says the early start will be worth it, so she is not annoyed.
- interested only in counting birds: Ava thinks about Lily's legs, her wish to see a heron, and her pride.
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