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GRADE
7
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Vocabulary
Read to Perform a Task
Demonstrate General
Understanding
Develop an Interpretation
Examine Content and
Structure: Informational Text
Examine Content and
Structure: Literary Text
Reading/Literature
SAMPLE
TEST
GRADE 7
It is the policy of the State Board of Education and a priority of the Oregon Department of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or handicap in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the State Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Oregon Department of Education.
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all the troubles he can handle.” Tex, the six-year-old cattle dog the Seals had raised from a puppy, was unusually amiable for a blue-heeler, a breed established by ranchers in Australia. So, although he already shared his doghouse with a yellow cat, soon Tex happily moved over and made room for the new puppy the Seals called Heinz. Not long before Heinz showed up, the Seals had noticed that Tex appeared to be losing his eyesight. Their veterinarian said he thought the dog had cataracts that might be surgically removed. But when they brought Tex to a specialist in Dallas, he determined that the dog‟s poor eyesight was only partially due to cataracts. He made an appointment for Tex at the local college‟s veterinary laboratory. Doctors there determined that Tex was already blind. They explained that no medical or surgical procedure could have halted or delayed Tex‟s progressive loss of vision. As they talked on their way home, the Seals realized that over the last few months, they had watched Tex cope with his blindness. Now they understood why Tex sometimes missed a gate opening or bumped his nose on the chain-link fence. And why he usually stayed on the gravel walkways traveling to and from the house. If he wandered off, he quartered back and forth until he was on the gravel again. While the couple had been preoccupied with Tex‟s troubles, Heinz had grown plump and frisky, and her dark brown-and-black coat glowed with health. It was soon obvious that the little German shepherd crossbreed would be a large dog—too large to continue sharing a doghouse with Tex and the yellow cat. One weekend, the Seals built another doghouse next to the one the dogs had shared. It was then they recognized that what they had assumed was puppy playfulness—Heinz‟s pushing and tugging at Tex while romping with him—actually had a purpose. Without any training or coaching, Heinz had become Tex‟s “seeing eye” dog. Each evening when the dogs settled in for the night, Heinz gently took Tex‟s nose in her mouth and led him into his house. In
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the morning, she got him up and guided him out of the house again. When the two dogs approached a gate, Heinz used her shoulder to guide Tex through. When they ran along the fence surrounding their pen, Heinz placed herself between Tex and the wire. “On sunny days, Tex sleeps stretched out on the driveway asphalt,” says Jeffrey. If a car approaches, Heinz will nudge him awake and guide him out of danger. “Any number of times we‟ve seen Heinz push Tex aside to get him out of the horses‟ way. What we didn‟t understand at first was how the two could run side by side, dashing full speed across the pasture. Then one day, the dogs accompanied me while I exercised my horse, and I heard Heinz „talking‟—she was making a series of soft grunts to keep Tex on course beside her.” The Seals were awed. Without any training, the young dog had devised whatever means were necessary to help, guide and protect her blind companion. It was clear that Heinz shared more than her eyes with Tex; she shared her heart.
1 What does the word progressive mean as it is used in the story? A. Modern B. Complete C. Increasing D. Encouraging
2 The two themes most strongly associated with this story would be A. loyalty and friendship. B. loss and loneliness. C. bravery and loss. D. friendship and ownership.
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don‟t despair. Doctors agree there‟s no reason seasonal allergies should keep you from enjoying your favorite backcountry haunts. With the right mix of preparation, knowledge of when plants pollinate, and treatment options, you‟ll be able to stop and smell the grasses without giving Griffiths a run for her record. “The first thing you should do is find out what you‟re allergic to,” advises Adela Taylor, M.D., a physician at the North Carolina- based Mountain Allergy Clinic. Although culprits differ regionally, the most common backcountry allergens include mold spores and pollens from grasses, ragweed, and trees, especially birch and oak. Contrary to popular belief, wildflowers probably won‟t make you sneeze. Their pollen is too sticky and heavy, says Dr. Taylor, to float up your nose. If you‟re not sure what‟s causing your reaction, a simple skin test by your doctor can pinpoint it. “Then you can determine what time of year you should or shouldn‟t go camping,” Dr. Taylor says. Use this timeline as a rough guide. In the lower 48, grasses start to pollinate in May and June, but can continue through the summer at higher elevations. Sagebrush, ragweed, and tumbleweed pollinate in the fall. Trees release billions of pollen cells in early spring, often before leaves appear. Molds can release spores for much of the year if their habitat remains moist. Short of searching the trail for pollen, specific grasses, or those wispy feathers from pollinating cottonwood trees, there‟s not much you can do to assess allergen levels on your chosen route. You can check daily pollen counts at the National Pollen Network (www.allernet.com/DAILY), but “your eyes and nose will probably tell you first,” says Dr. Taylor. If you get caught hiking in the wrong season, try one of these trail-proven tricks to mitigate your allergy symptoms. Time hikes for mornings, when plant pollens are heavy with dew. Sit tight when the wind blows. “Breezy days are going to be worse,” says Richard Honsinger, Ph.D., a clinical
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professor at the University of New Mexico, “because pollens can drift in the wind for hundreds of miles.” Pick trails and tent sites above treeline. You‟ll find the fewest irritants on rocky terrain. Find a lake and pitch camp on the downwind side. The water may collect allergens as the wind blows them across, says Kim Spence, M.D., a family physician and backpacker based in Carbondale, CO. Avoid the irritants completely. If you‟re allergic to juniper, head east into forests of oak and elm. Does hickory make you sneeze? Hike in Washington‟s Olympic National Park. Load up on antihistamines. Nondrowsy drugs such as Allegra, Claritin, and even the asthma medication Singulair can work wonders in stopping allergy symptoms. Ask your doctor. Try saltwater. Caught in the woods without your meds? Flushing your eyes and nose with saline removes the allergens and can dramatically improve your symptoms, says Dr. Spence.
6 Which of the following statements from the article is an opinion, rather than a fact? A. “Their pollen is too sticky and heavy, says Dr. Taylor, to float up your nose.” B. “Still, there are few things as frustrating as finally getting on the trail only to have your vistas blurred by watery eyes...” C. “Starting in 1981, the British girl sneezed every few minutes for 977 consecutive days.” D. “Researchers at the American Academy of Allergies, Asthma, and Immunology estimate that allergic rhinitis...affects at least 36 million Americans each year.”
7 As used in this selection, the word mitigate means A. agitate. B. intensify. C. lessen. D. remove.
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CONSERVING THE SEA
In the Pacific Northwest, we often hear news reports dealing with the problem of fairly
managing the resources of the sea. By reading this article, you’ll see that similar issues
are being experienced across the world.
HOW MUCH CAN WE TAKE from the sea? How much can the sea take? Bigger boats, with bigger nets and better electronics, plow the ocean for fish. The global harvest soared from 17 million metric tons in 1950 to 78 million tons in the mid-1980s and has leveled off at that figure. In addition, an enormous amount is wasted as bycatch—unwanted species that are caught along with the target. Each year an estimated 20 to 40 million dead fish are thrown back.
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12 What food do endangered Stellar sea lions favor? A. Yellow-tail flounder B. Short-tailed albatross C. Patagonian toothfish D. Alaskan pollock
13 What is the result of the situation known as “bycatching”? A. Countries start “fish wars” because of unclear boundaries. B. The cost of fish goes up for everyday customers. C. Companies catch more of the fish than they can sell. D. Dead and dying fish are thrown back into the ocean.
14 By using the map and the accompanying key, you can tell that the Great Barrier Reef is located in the A. Northwest Pacific. B. Western Central Pacific. C. Southeast Pacific. D. Northeast Atlantic.
A STICKY SITUATION
The Watson brothers are scraping the ice off the family car on a cold winter day in
weather-bound Flint, Michigan. When big brother Byron gets in a “sticky” situation, it’s
up to Kenny to save the day. In the end, all is well thanks to the bonds of love and humor
that surround this funny family.
BYRON WAS LEANED OVER the outside mirror, looking at something in it real close. Big puffs of steam were coming out of the side of the mirror. I picked up a big, hard chunk of ice to get ready for Byron‟s trick. “Keh-ee! Keh-ee! Hel‟ me! Hel‟ me! Go geh Mom-ma! Go geh Mom-ma! Huwwy uh!” “I‟m not playing, Byron! I‟m not that stupid! You‟d better start doing your side of the car or I‟ll tear you up with this iceball.”
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“Oh my!” Momma screamed, and I thought she was going to do one of those movie-style faints, she even put her hand over her forehead and staggered back a little bit. Joey, of course, started crying right along with Byron. Dad was doing his best not to explode laughing. Big puffs of smoke were coming out of his nose and mouth as he tried to squeeze his laughs down. Finally he put his head on his arms and leaned against the car‟s hood and howled. “Byron,” Momma said, gently wiping tears off his cheeks with the end of her scarf, “it‟s O.K., sweetheart, how‟d this happen?” She sounded like she was going to be crying in a minute herself. Dad raised his head and said, “Why are you asking how it happened? Can‟t you tell, Wilona? This little knucklehead was kissing his reflection in the mirror and got his lips stuck!” Dad thought that was hilarious and put his head back on his arms. Momma didn‟t see anything funny. “Daniel Watson! What are we gonna do? What do y‟all do when this happens up he-uh?” Momma started talking Southern-style when she got worried. Instead of saying “here” she said “he-uh” and instead of saying “you all” she said “y‟all”. Dad stopped laughing long enough to say, “Wilona, I‟ve lived in Flint all my life, thirty-five years, and I swear this is the first time I‟ve ever seen anyone with their lips frozen to a mirror. Honey, I don‟t know what to do, wait till he thaws out?” “Pull him off, Dad,” I suggested. Byron went nuts! He started banging his hands on the Brown Bomber‟s doors again and mumbling, “No! No! Mom-ma, doe leh him!” Momma asked Dad, “What about hot water? Couldn‟t we pour enough hot water on the mirror so it would warm up and he could get off?” She kept wiping tears off By‟s cheeks and said, “Don‟t you worry, Baby, we gonna get you off of this.” But her voice was so shaky and Southern that I wondered if we‟d be driving around in the summer with a skeleton dangling from the outside mirror by its lips.
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“The fly was still stuck and buzzing” describes A. the noise Byron makes while he awaits rescue. B. an insect circling Byron‟s head. C. the noise the Watsons make in freeing Bryon. D. the worried hum that Kenny makes while getting help.
The author includes the father‟s dialogue mostly to show Dad‟s A. sense of humor. B. frustration with Byron. C. attachment to his car. D. confusion about how to help.
Why does Kenny wonder if they‟d be “driving around in the summer with a skeleton dangling from the outside mirror by its lips”? A. Because he knows his father isn‟t serious about getting Byron loose B. Because Momma seems so unsure about getting Byron free C. Because the winters in Flint are so long they never seem to end D. Because he wants everyone to see how silly Byron looks
Which statement is true about Kenny‟s parents? A. Both parents have lived in this area most of their lives. B. Each parent has come to Flint after growing up somewhere else. C. This section doesn‟t provide information about their backgrounds. D. Dad is a Flint native, but Momma is somewhat new to the area.
The author most likely chose the simile “He was as stuck as a fly on flypaper!” in order to A. show how serious Byron‟s situation is. B. provide a vivid humorous image. C. reveal Kenny‟s low opinion of Byron. D. give hope that Byron can get loose.
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Reconstructing the monster Dr. Mantell spent five years searching for more evidence of Iguanodon. Eventually he found part of a skeleton, and from it a life- size model was built and displayed. It was not until 1878 that the model was discovered to be completely wrong. In that year, some Belgian coal miners found a pit into which 31 Iguanodon had fallen to their deaths millions of years before. Their skeletons helped scientists to reconstruct a more accurate model of Iguanodon.
About the exhibit In 1851, life-size models of dinosaurs were exhibited in London. They were based on fossils, and Iguanodon was based on Dr. Mantell‟s evidence. It was mistakenly shown walking on four legs. The horn placed on its snout was really a thumb-bone. Before the exhibition, a dinner was held inside the model‟s stomach. Twenty-one scientists and other guests drank a toast to Iguanodon ‟s restoration.
“The first remains of such an animal were unearthed in a quarry...” The word quarry means A. an open pit. B. hunted prey. C. an historical site. D. a museum warehouse.
Where were the first true remains of a dinosaur found? A. South America B. Sussex, England C. Oxfordshire, England D. Belgium
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Why would the people in charge of the exhibit hold the dinner inside the model‟s stomach? A. To give the people a close look B. To get more people to attend C. To show off the dinosaur‟s size D. To make the best use of the available room
The best synonym for unmistakable as it is used in this article would be A. lacking. B. identical. C. incorrect. D. obvious.
The author most likely wrote the first two paragraphs to A. establish that the focus of this article would be Megalosaurus. B. provide background information on dinosaurs. C. show why there was so much difficulty creating an accurate dinosaur model. D. establish that the setting of this story would be England.
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