原版英语RAZ 教案Q18-A Visit to Kitt Peak (4).pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLeveLInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageQ Q1.What is a constellation?a a very large starb a newly formed sunc a sun and its planetsd a group of stars that make a shape2.The purpose of the section titled“Solar Telescopes”is to tell readers that.a solar telescopes are necessary because the sun is too bright to use a regular telescopeb Kitt Peak has the largest solar telescope in the worldc solar telescopes have three mirrors to reflect the Suns lightd astronomers move mirrors so they can follow the sun across the sky3.What is the authors purpose for writing this book?a to inform readers about telescopesb to teach readers about science-fiction writingc to persuade readers to buy a telescoped to entertain readers with stories about telescopes4.Why do the stars look different each night?a The stars change patterns.b Earth moves and rotates.c Some stars stop shining and then start again.d All of the above5.Why do astronomers have to move the mirrors on the solar telescope?a to follow the Sunb to keep them cleanc to keep them away from windd all of the aboveA Visit to Kitt Peak Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LeveLName Date Q QA Visit to Kitt Peak6.What do the domes around telescopes do?a keep birds from hitting the telescopesb allow telescopes to extend to the skyc change the view of the sky d let in air from outside7.An astronomer studies.a telescopesb objects in spacec planes and rocketsd alien creatures in space8.Why do astronomers need special solar telescopes?a because the Sun is so far awayb so they can see inside the Sunc because the Sun is so brightd to make the Sun smaller9.Why is it important to have an up-to-date star chart when looking through a telescope?a Each season,the night sky looks different.b Nebulae and galaxies cannot be found without a star chart.c Stars are constantly moving their positions in the sky.d All of the above10.Why is Kitt Peak a great place for an observatory?a It is away from city lights.b It is above all the dust in the valley.c It is up high,so it is closer to the planets and stars.d All of the above11.Extended Response:Why do astronomers sleep during the day?12.Extended Response:Explain two reasons why you would or would not like to visit the Kitt Peak National Observatory.Use details from the book to support your answer.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLeveLQ QMain Comprehension Skill:Authors PurposeA Visit to Kitt Peak 1.d Vocabulary 2.a Authors Purpose 3.a Authors Purpose 4.b Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions 5.a Cause and Effect 6.d Main Idea and Details 7.b Vocabulary 8.c Cause and Effect 9.a Cause and Effect 10.d Make Inferences/Draw Conclusions 11.Answers will vary,but should include:the astronomers sleep during the day so when the stars are out at night,they can work.12.Answers will vary but all should include two reasons using ideas from the text.Example:I would like to go to Kitt Peak because I think studying the stars is really fun,and I would be able to see the stars through the powerful telescopes there.