According to the text, what is one way that astronauts can combat extreme boredom when living in a isolated environment?

by occupying themselves with a lot of work

Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?

In search of an answer, scientists conduct experiments.

Which sentence contains one action verb and one linking verb?

Jon has moved all the bricks, but he looks very tired now.

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

Travel to Mars has been a dream for many people.

Which statement best explains why science outposts in Antarctica are of interest to space scientists, according to text?

The outposts are in an isolated, high-risk environment.

According to the passage, why are astronauts given psychological evaluations?

to see whether they can mentally withstand the months-long trip to Mars

What makes the trip to Mars especially challenging for astronauts, as explained in the text?

The trip takes more than eight months each way.

Why are astronauts living on the slopes of a volcano as part of Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation project?

They are studying human reactions to spending lots of time in space.

What is the best reason for classifying “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” as informative writing?

It provides facts and details about a topic.

If Sofia’s leg injury can correctly be described as excruciatingly painful, then which of the following must be true?

Sofia’s medical problem involves pain that is intense

Which statement best describes why boredom becomes a problem during periods of inactivity in space, according to text?

The brain wants something to do.

Choose the most likely meaning of submarine.

a vessel that travels under the ocean

According to the text, why might chronic boredom be dangerous on a space mission?

Astronauts might take risks that jeopardize the safety of the entire crew.

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ISAT Review: 7th Grade Informational Reading

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Students will FIRST need to read the textbook selection "Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!"

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1
Which of the following is the best definition of chronic?
causing physical pain
originating in the brain
existing since birth
continuing for a long time
2
According to the text, what is one way that astronauts can combat extreme boredom when living in a isolated environment?
by communicating continuously with people
by occupying themselves with a lot of work
by counting the days until they go home
by eating and drinking more often
3
What happens to the human brain when a person is bored for long periods of time, according to the text?
It daydreams.
It gains intelligence.
It sleeps.
All of the Above
4
Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?
People on long trips in space often feel bored.
Their work, although very important, seems difficult to me.
Boredom during space travel is a serious problem.
In search of an answer, scientists conduct experiments.
5
Which of the following does the author use to support her ideas in the text?
All of the Above
statistics
facts
quotations from experts
6
Which sentence contains one action verb and one linking verb?
I feel quite sure that I am right about that.
Lauren worried about the test, but she received a good grade.
Bev runs faster than anyone else, and she has won several awards.
Jon has moved all the bricks, but he looks very tired now.
7
Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
Rockets reach Mars only after months of travel.
Astronauts practice key tasks over and over.
Travel to Mars has been a dream for many people.
Scientists study the abilities of the human brain.
8
Which statement best explains why science outposts in Antarctica are of interest to space scientists, according to text?
The outposts are in an environment that appeals to adventurers.
The outposts are difficult places to travel to safely.
The outposts are in cold, dark places.
The outposts are in an isolated, high-risk environment.
9
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix sub-?
behind
under
beside
over
10
According to the passage, why are astronauts given psychological evaluations?
to determine whether they can complete difficult physical tasks
to see whether they can handle being away from their families
to decide whether they are willing to listen to the mission’s lead officer
to see whether they can mentally withstand the months-long trip to Mars
11
What makes the trip to Mars especially challenging for astronauts, as explained in the text?
Getting supplies to the astronauts is not easy.
Deep space is too cold to be comfortable.
The trip takes more than eight months each way.
Powering the spacecraft requires advanced technology.
12
Why are astronauts living on the slopes of a volcano as part of Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation project?
They are testing rockets and engines to determine which will perform best
They are building equipment in a hostile environment supposedly like Mars.
They are researching health risks of high altitudes, similar to space
They are studying human reactions to spending lots of time in space.
13
What happens to the human brain when a person is bored for long periods of time, according to the text?
It become BOTH depressed AND unconscious.
It become NEITHER depressed NOR unconscious.
It becomes depressed.
It becomes unconscious.
14
Verb? Our visit to the display about Mars at the science museum taught us many things about the “Red Planet.”
visit
taught
display
science
15
What is the best reason for classifying “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” as informative writing?
It examines the benefits and disadvantages of a topic.
It addresses an important event in history.
It provides facts and details about a topic.
It is written by a journalist.
16
If Sofia’s leg injury can correctly be described as excruciatingly painful, then which of the following must be true?
Sofia can play sports despite her pain.
Sofia’s medical problem involves pain that is intense
Sofia should soon be able to walk without pain.
Sofia’s pain comes and goes.
17
Which underlined phrase in the quotation is a transition?
go through
to be candidates
The 2013 class
for instance
18
Which statement best describes why boredom becomes a problem during periods of inactivity in space, according to text?
The brain wants something to do.
Astronauts become argumentative and uncooperative.
Astronauts lose interest in the mission.
The body loses physical functions
19
What is the most likely meaning of monotony? Jamal became bored by the monotony of his job, delivering papers every day
lack of variety
unexpected tasks
difficult challenges
low pay
20
Choose the most likely meaning of submarine.
an extended voyage that crosses an ocean
a ship that is part of a country’s ocean fleet
an animal that lives mostly in the ocean
a vessel that travels under the ocean
21
According to the text, why might chronic boredom be dangerous on a space mission?
Astronauts might take risks that jeopardize the safety of the entire crew.
Astronauts might stop taking care of themselves and become unable to work.
Astronauts might get frustrated and stop working with one another.
Astronauts might decide to shorten the length of the mission.

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