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Asia (Alicia Klepeis)

Asia (Alicia Klepeis) invites young readers to explore the largest and most diverse continent in the world. From the high peaks of the Himalayas to the bustling streets of Tokyo, this book covers a wide range of cultures, landmarks, and landscapes. The text is designed to help students learn about global geography while practicing their English reading skills. It is an inspiring journey that showcases how different people live, eat, and celebrate across many countries. This book is a wonderful window into a world filled with history and tradition.

Lexile: 740L

Quiz

Câu 1: Which major river is *not* in Asia?

the Nile riverthe Euphrates riverthe Tigris riverthe Yangtze river

Câu 2: Where is the Gobi Desert?

China and KazakhstanChina and LaosChina and NepalChina and Mongolia

Câu 3: Sixty percent of the world's population live in Asia. What percentage of the world's population live outside of Asia?

20%40%10%30%

Câu 4: How could you describe this chapter?

This chapter introduces Asia, including its location, land size, weather, and population.This concluding chapter summarizes information about Asia.This chapter discusses how to cook Asian cuisine.This chapter discusses animals that can be found in Asia.

Câu 5: Raging rivers. Incredible islands. Massive mountains. What parts of speech is shown here?

metaphoronomatopoeiarhymealliteration

Câu 6: How many syllables are in _Himalayas_?

sevenfourninethree

Quiz

Câu 1: Which animal is *not* found in Russia's forest?

mooseSiberian tigersbearsKomodo dragons

Câu 2: Yaks are very important to the people of Tibet. Which is *not* a use for yaks in Tibet?

water sourcefood sourcefabric sourcehelp carry heavy loads

Câu 3: Identify two factors that have caused Asia's varied animal and plant life.

flat landscapes and diverse weatherdifferent landscapes and consistently cold weatherconsistently cold weather and flat landscapesdiverse weather and different landscapes

Câu 4: Why are certain words in this chapter *bold*?

to identify the words that can be found in the glossaryto help explain the images in the chapterto identify the topics that can be found in the indexto identify the location of a plant or animal in Asia

Câu 5: What is another way to say _illegally_?

lawfulunlawfullyallowedlegal

Câu 6: What word means _a group of animals that share genetic heritage_?

speciesschoolpackclan

Quiz

Câu 1: What is the most popular religion in much of eastern Asia?

ChristianityJudaismIslamBuddhism

Câu 2: Where will you find the Church of the Holy Sepulcher?

Kas, TurkeyJerusalem, IsraelTel Aviv, IsraelIndus River Valley, India

Câu 3: Which leadership position is inherited?

ministerqueenpresidentprime minister

Câu 4: How could you describe this chapter?

It provides an in-depth discussion about the monarchy in BhutanIt explains Asian history and types of government found across the continent.It describes the varied landscapes of Asia.It explains the animals and plants found in Asia.

Câu 5: What is another word for _conflict_?

agreenegotiatefightconfer

Câu 6: Which sentence from the text tells us that many people in Asia eat noodles?

Different nations often have their own special meals or desserts.Seafood is a big part of the diet for many Asians.Food is an important part of Asian culture.Noodle dishes are popular in many parts of Asia.

Quiz

Câu 1: How many languages are spoken across Asia?

almost 230,000around 230more than 2,300roughly 23,000

Câu 2: Where did all of the world's major religions begin?

AustraliaEuropeAntarcticaAsia

Câu 3: Why are homes in Malaysia traditionally built off the ground?

environmental reasonscost concernsdesign preferencereligious beliefs

Câu 4: Which statement is most accurate?

People practice a variety of religions across Asia.Judaism is the most popular religion in Asia.Only people in southwest Asia practice Islam.Everyone in Asia celebrates the Hindu festival, Holi.

Câu 5: Which word _fits_ in this group: Mandarin, Russian, English?

MalaysiaHindiBangladeshChristianity

Câu 6: What is the _opposite_ of traditional?

ancientmodernhistoricold-fashioned

Quiz

Câu 1: What is the name of Psy's famous song?

Gangnam StyleSeoul StyleK-Pop Pop PopK-Pop Doo Woop

Câu 2: Where will you most commonly find koi?

KoreaJapanLaosThailand

Câu 3: How do you play percussion instruments?

You blow into them.You vibrate your lips on them.You pluck them.You strike them.

Câu 4: How could you describe the kite making activity?

It is a poem.It is a fiction narrative.It is an instructional text.It is a nonfiction narrative.

Câu 5: Which word is an adverb?

culturecommonlylentilsspecial

Câu 6: What is another way to say _thrive_?

flounderstrugglethirstyflourish

Quiz

Câu 1: Where will you find the Burj Khalifa?

CambodiaChinaDubaiJordan

Câu 2: What famous landmark will you find in Beijing?

Petronas Twin Towersthe Taj MahalAngkor Watthe Forbidden City

Câu 3: Which statement is true?

Angkor Wat has been used as a place of worship for two major world religions.Angkor Wat was a palace for Chinese emperors.Angkor Wat was designed to be a tourist destination.Angkor Wat is a sacred place of worship for people who practice Judaism.

Câu 4: What is the name of this chapter?

Visit HereAsiaCool Tourists SpotsLandmarks

Câu 5: Which language is _Petra_ derived from?

MalayGreekJapaneseArabic

Câu 6: How many years are in a century?

105020100