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TEST NAME:January Review-Cumulative Review TEST ID:2135425 GRADE:04 - Fourth Grade SUBJECT:English Language and Literature TEST CATEGORY: School Assessment January Review-Cumulative Review Page 1 of 9

01/19/18, January Review-Cumulative Review Student: Class: Date: The Happy Sheep All through the night the happy sheep Lie in the meadow grass asleep. The Happy Sheep by Wilfred Thorley Their wool keeps out the frost and rain Until the sun comes round again. 5 They have no buttons to undo, Nor hair to brush like me and you. And with the light they lift their heads To find their breakfast on their beds, 10 Or rise and walk about and eat The carpet underneath their feet. The Happy Sheep by Wilfred Thorley first appeared The Merry-Go-Round: The Monthly Magazine for Children, published by Basil Blackwell, Ltd. (UK), 1923 1939. 1. What is the effect of giving human qualities to the sheep? A. to show how much sheep sleep each day B. to show that sheep eat the same food as people C. to show that sheep have an easier life than people D. to show how sheep like to have their wool brushed January Review-Cumulative Review Page 2 of 9

2. What is the meaning of lines 7-10? A. The sheep use a lamp to wake up in the morning. B. The sheep keep a lamp near their bed every night. C. Their breakfast is brought to them each morning. D. Their bed is a meadow where they can eat. 3. Which describes the setting of the poem? A. a room with carpet B. a room with a bed C. a meadow D. a forest 4. What is the meaning of line 4? A. until the sun goes down at night B. until the sun comes out the next morning C. until the sun hides behind the winter winds D. until the sun is hot enough to make them sweat 5. Which statement summarizes the poem? A. Sheep are happy because they can sleep all night in the meadow. B. Sheep are happy because they have everything they need. C. Sheep are happy because they do not have buttons to undo. D. Sheep are happy because they have wool to protect them from the weather. January Review-Cumulative Review Page 3 of 9

6. According to line 10, what does the word carpet represent? A. dirt B. wool C. sand D. grass Skin, Fur, Feathers Skin, Fur, Feathers Animals have special body coverings. These coverings keep them warm and protect them from the weather. Animal coverings can also help them hide. All animals have body coverings, but not all of them are the same. Hair or Fur Some animals have hair or fur that protects them. The hair or fur can keep them warm in cold places. Bears have thick fur that keeps them warm during cold winters. Sometimes the animal s fur helps to keep them dry. Otters have fur that is shiny and dark, as well as being thick and warm. Water slides off the otter s fur to keep him dry. Sometimes the animal s fur protects it by keeping the animal from being seen. The leopard s fur blends in with the landscape so that it can more easily hunt for food. Squirrels are difficult to see on trees because they are the same color as the bark on trees. Feathers Birds are the only animals that are covered with feathers. Feathers help birds stay warm and dry. The feathers can also keep birds warm in winter and help them cool off in the summer. When it rains, water slides off birds feathers. This helps keep the bird dry. Not all feathers are alike. Some birds, such as hawks, have slim feathers that allow them to fly and dive fast. Others, like the owl, have soft feathers so that they can swoop soundlessly. Some birds, such as quail, have feathers that help them hide from predators. Scales Some animals have scales on the outside of their body. Fish are covered with scales that help them move through the water. Snakes also have scales. Their scales protect their bodies and also help them move. Armadillos are covered with thick scales called plates. When an armadillo is threatened, it rolls into a ball, because most enemies cannot break through these plates. Skin Some animals have only skin to cover their bodies. Frogs have smooth skin that must be kept January Review-Cumulative Review Page 4 of 9

moist all of the time. Toads have bumpy skin that produces a milky poison when it is threatened. Whales have thick skin that is lined with fat. This skin and layer of fat keeps them warm in cold, ocean waters. Elephants have thick, rough skin which helps protect them from predators. Your skin protects the inside of your body. It also keeps you warm when the weather is cold and helps cool your body when the weather is warm. Body coverings help animals. The types of body coverings are different, but they all serve the same purposes. They protect animals and help them survive. 7. Based on the selection, how does an otter use its fur? A. An otter s fur makes it difficult to see in between the trees. B. An otter s fur lets water slide off to keep it warm and dry. C. An otter s fur is thick and keeps it warm during the winter. D. An otter s fur blends in so it can more easily hunt for food. 8. Based on the selection, what purpose do scales serve for snakes? A. to protect them and help them move B. to keep them warm and to protect them C. to protect them and help keep them dry D. to keep them cool and to protect them 9. According to the selection, how are whale and human skin similar? A. Both are thin. B. Both are rough. C. Both keep the body warm. D. Both hold feathers in place. January Review-Cumulative Review Page 5 of 9

10. Based on the details in the selection, how is the squirrel s fur helpful? A. The squirrel is able to move soundlessly. B. The squirrel is able to stay dry when wet. C. The squirrel is able to blend into the trees. D. The squirrel is able to stay cool when it is warm. 11. According to the selection, how are all animal coverings similar? A. All animal coverings are shiny and dark. B. All animal coverings are moist all the time. C. All animal coverings are the same colors as their habitats. D. All animal coverings protect animals and help them survive. 12. According to the selection, which does the author describe as the reason snakes and fish have scales? A. Scales help them move in their environment. B. Scales help them fight others when threatened. C. Scales produce a poison when they are touched. D. Scales produce a layer of fat to keep them warm. 13. According to the selection, which is the purpose of an owl s soft feathers? A. to help the owl hunt quickly B. to help the owl hunt quietly C. to keep the owl safe from weather D. to keep the owl hidden from predators January Review-Cumulative Review Page 6 of 9

Read the passage - 'Flying Like Ants' - and answer the question below: Flying Like Ants Flying Like Ants by NASAexplores Have you ever watched ants on a sidewalk? They re jammed together. None of them trip. They move quickly. The slower ones get out of the way. The quicker ones are in the fast lanes. They are arranged perfectly. What happens if someone puts a finger in the middle of the ants? They can get back together quick as a wink. They go on as if nothing happened. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) likes the way ants work. They have a plan. They will use the way ants work to help airports run better. NASA is making computer programs. The programs show the best way a plane should fly. NASA also built in ways to fix problems. What if there is a storm where the plane is supposed to go? The program tells the plane to go another way. What if another plane is where the plane needs to go? The program tells the plane to go another way. This helps make flying quicker and safer. Air traffic controllers are people who tell pilots where to fly. They have to keep up with all the planes around an airport. It is hard to keep up with a lot of planes. NASA is working to make their jobs easier. Controllers use radar to track planes. NASA wants them to use satellites. Satellites show changes much faster. It takes 10 seconds for something to show on radar. The satellite shows it right away. The satellite sends information to a computer. Controllers will read the computer information. They will be able to keep planes away from each other better. They will be able to tell planes how to get around a storm safely, too. With radar, it takes time to decide where planes should go. Sometimes plane crews wait on the ground for directions. With the new program, planes will be able to fly while the crews are waiting for new information. This will save time. This program is doing one more thing to help. It can be used to build airports! The computer will draw a plan. The plan will show the best place for runways. It will help make airports work quickly and safely. Waiting around for your plane to take off may soon be a thing of the past! NASA, 2003. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/f_flying_like_ants.html (03/04/2013). January Review-Cumulative Review Page 7 of 9

14. How will NASA s program help build airports? A. by creating a plan with the best location for runways B. by using radar to locate the safest areas for planes C. by instructing plane crews on how to save time D. by installing satellites around the runways Read the passage - 'Flying Like Ants' - and answer the question below: 15. Based on the selection, which would be a benefit of using satellites for flight travel? A. More jobs will be created at major airports. B. Pilots will make fewer mistakes while flying. C. Airports will operate more quickly and safely. D. Money will be saved by having fewer controllers. Read the passage - 'Flying Like Ants' - and answer the question below: 16. Based on the selection, what is the difference between radar and satellites? A. Satellites are used to track the progress of airplanes. B. Radar depends on computers for sending information. C. Satellites send information immediately to a computer. D. Radar provides different types of information to pilots. Read the passage - 'Flying Like Ants' - and answer the question below: January Review-Cumulative Review Page 8 of 9

17. Which describes a way NASA s program helps airports work better? A. It uses working ants to guide planes and weather. B. It uses satellites to direct planes around weather. C. It uses radar to track planes and weather faster. D. It uses controllers with radar and satellites. Read the passage - 'Flying Like Ants' - and answer the question below: 18. How will the air traffic controllers get information from the satellites? A. The controllers will use radar to read satellite information. B. The plane crew sends satellite information to the controllers. C. The computers send information through radar to the controllers. D. The satellites send information to computers for controllers to read. January Review-Cumulative Review Page 9 of 9