What was the common speed for old trains in China?
Ten kilometers per hour
Fifteen kilometers per hour
Fifty kilometers per hour
When did the Speed Up Program start?
In the 1980s
In the 1990s
In the 1890s
Which of the following is true about China?
It has the largest high-speed train system in the world.
It has the largest train engine in the world.
It has some of the fastest buses in the world.
How can the canals be a problem for Venice?
Because people have to take a boat when they want to go somewhere
Because the canals can allow seawater into the city
Because there are too many plants and fish in the canals
What is making the flooding worse in Venice?
There is more rain falling in the spring.
The canals are getting bigger every year.
The city is slowly sinking.
Why are some people not happy about the gates?
They worry that the gates will damage some of the old buildings.
They think the gates will make the lagoon dirty.
They know that the gates will cost $10 million.
What is the reason that Kevin is going to Florida?
He is taking a vacation.
His family is going to live there.
He is going to visit his grandmother.
Why does the boy think that Kevin is lucky?
Kevin will be in a warm place near the beach.
Kevin's mom got a new job.
Kevin is going to see many famous tourist attractions.
Why does the girl not want to live in Florida?
She doesn't like hot weather.
She doesn't like the beach.
She thinks it's a dangerous place.
What is the conversation about?
Where to find apples near camp
How to kill mosquitoes
Planning a trip
What is wrong in April?
The weather is bad.
There are too many insects.
It's too crowded.
When will they go camping?
Early spring
Late autumn
Early summer
