Name Number Right 4 Directions: You have 3% minutes to read the selection and answer the questions. Do not begin reading until your teacher gives the signal. Note this word before you begi cosmetics: substances designed to beautify the body, especially the skin or hair The Dead Sea Advantage Its called the Dead Sea for good reason, No plants or fish live in this sea, and any fish that happen to accidentally swim into it are killed instantly. Even saltwater fish cannot live in the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea, which is actually a lake, is up to 10 times saltier than the ocean. Water drains into the lake from the Jordan River and other smaller streams, but no water drains out. As the hot des- ert sun causes the water to evaporate out of the lake, the salt that is Jeft behind accumulates, Because the water of the Dead Sea is so extremely salty, it draws water out of plants and the bodies of fish, killing them instantly. However, this same deadly quality offers healing benefits to us. Even in ancient times, people came to the Dead Sea for healing. Those with swelling and inflammation can find relief by soaking in the salty water, The same process that draws water from fish and plants draws water out of our bodies as well, reducing swelling and relieving pain. In addition to salt, the Dead Sea is also rich in a number of minerals that provide many benefits. ‘These minerals are especially helpful in relieving many skin conditions. Because of this, companies often gather minerals from the Dead Sea to make lotions and cosmet- ics. Legend says the great Egyptian queen Cleopatra wanted control of the Dead Sea for this reason. In spite of its deadly reputation, there’s much mote to the Dead Sea than meets the eye, Though it is bad news for fish, the Dead Sea offers relief to a number of suffering people. ‘© 2010-2015 Educational Ventures, nc. Not tobe veprodced. 7 Escaneado con CamScannerCircle the correct answer. 1. What kinds of living things make the Dead Sea their home? c. saltwater fish a. plants b. freshwater fish d. none 2. The Dead Sea could also be called a(n) _?_- a. river b. bay c. lake d. ocean 3. The Dead Sea is up to _?_ times saltier than the ocean. a, 2 BS 4. Which river flows into the Dead Sea? a. Jordan b. Tigris 5. What natural process causes the Dead Sea to become saltier? a. precipitation b. regeneration c. 10 d. 100 c. Euphrates d. Nile ¢. condensation d. evaporation 6. Why is the Dead Sea deadly to plants and animals? a. They cannot drink its salty water. b. They cannot find food in the Dead Sea. ¢. They are killed instantly as water is drawn out of them. d. There is not sufficient oxygen in the Dead Sea. 7. What conditions can be relieved by soaking in the Dead Sea? a. cancer and other tumors b, heartburn and indigestion ¢. colds and the flu dd. swelling and inflammation 8. What beneficial substances can be harvested from the Dead Sea? ©. protein a. vitami ins b. minerals d. carbohydrates 9. What do some companies make from these substances? c. drugs a. food b. lotion: is d. fuel 10. Legend says that Cleopatra wanted to control the Dead Sea in order to2. a. make cosmetics for herself b. find a source of food ¢. find a source of renewable energy d. relieve a painful skin condition Number Right 10 7-6 5-0 Rating Excellent ‘Very Good Good Fair Poor Escaneado con CamScannerName Number Right 5 Directions: You have 3%4 minutes to read the selection and answer the questions, Do not begitt reading until your teacher gives the signal. Note this word before you begin: epitaphs (ép'i- tifs’): words carved on tombstones in memory of the ones buried there During the time of the early church when many Christians were killed for their beliefs, the remaining Christians were comforted and encouraged by the hope of the resurrection. ‘They knew that their loved ones would one day rise again. Those Christians living in Rome displayed this faith in the resurrection through the use of the catacombs where they buried their dead. The Romans’ custom was to burn the bodies of their dead; how- ever, the Christians dug tombs into the soft rock outside the city to use for burial which, they believed, would preserve the bodies for the resurrection. ‘They even paid great sums of money to purchase the bodies of the martyrs from the government so that the bodies could be buried. The wealthy Christians who owned family tombs shared these tombs with the poorer Christians who had no place to bury their dead, Small graves were carved like shelves into the walls of these burial chambers. Altogether, the tunnels of these chambers stretched for hundreds of miles with millions buried in them. Though today we call these graves catacombs, the early Christians referred to them by the Greek word for “cemetery,” meaning “resting place.” ‘The Christians knew that the bodies of their loved ones were merely “sleeping” until the resurrection, ‘The epitaphs on the Christian graves were also much different from those of the unsaved Romans. Though there was sorrow in saying “good-bye” to their loved ones, the Christians wrote with great hope and joy as well. ‘Their loved ones were living forever with God in Heaven, and their bodies would one day rise again, In the midst of the suffering of persecution, the Christians were filled with hope and displayed this hope in the catacombs. They had God's promises that death was not the end. (©2010-2015 Edson Ventures, In Not tbe reproduced Escaneado con CamScanner10 Circle the correct answer 1. Which of the following was a great comfort to th a. their wealth b, fellowship with other Christians c. their belief in the resurrection d. their belief in Christ's return 2. Where are the catacombs located? a. Jerusalem b. Rome 3. Which of the following was a Ri ‘a. mummifying the dead b. burying the dead 4, What did the early Christian: a. bodies of martyrs b. tombstones oman custom? c. worshiping d. burning the dead c. Greece d. London 5, How did wealthy Christians help the poorer ones? a. They bought back martyrs’ bodies. b. They shared their tombs. . They purchased fine headstones. d. They paid for funeral services. buy from the government? c. burial plots d. catacombs ¢ early Christians? he dead 6. The early Christians referred to their burial places as “resting places,” using a_2_ word to do so. a. Latin b. Roman a. dozens b. hundreds c. Hebrew d. Greek d. millions Which would best describe the number of people buried in the catacombs? c. thousands 8. The early Christians knew they would see their dead loved ones again some day, a. true b. false 9. Where did early Christians write about the testimonies of their loved ones who had died? a. in the newspapers b. in the history books 10. The best title for this selection is _?_. c. in the epitaphs d. in the hymnals a. “The Testimony of the Catacombs” b. “Life and Death in Ancient Rome” c. “The Faith of the Martyrs” d. “Ancient Roman Burial Customs” Number Right 10 9 1-6 Rating Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor = Escaneado con CamScannerName Number Right Directions: You have 34% minutes to read the selection and answer the questions. Do not begin reading until your teacher gives the signal. William Borden of Yale It was hardly what his parents expected. They had sent their son William on a trip around the world as a high school graduation Present. Now, the wealthy young man had written home to say that God had called him to be a missionary. William Borden had been burdened by all the world’ lost and hurting people, After arriving back in America, he enrolled in Yale University to begin training for the mission field. But William was not content to serve God “some day.” He im- mediately found ways that he could reach the lost and encourage the Christians around him. By his second year at the university, he had organized Bible study groups to pray for and witness to fellow stu- dents. William also began the Yale Hope Mission, a mission to care for the homeless. In the midst of studying, he tirelessly witnessed to everyone around him. He continued this determined service when he went to Princeton Seminary and later to Cairo, Egypt, always preparing for his future ministry to the Muslims in China but never neglecting the opportuni- ties to serve where he was. In Egypt, he began studying the Arabic Ianguage and attending Bible studies for the Muslims in Cairo. How- ever, God had other plans. Just months after aniving in Eeypt, William became ill and died. ‘Though he didn't accomplish what he had set out to do, William understood what life is really about. Years before, he had written, “Say ‘no’ to self and ‘yes’ to Jesus every time.” He knew that life is not about the great things you can accomplish some day but about doing God's will every day. a {© 2010-2015 Bévestional Ventures, Ie No tbe reproduced Escaneado con CamScannerCircle the correct answer, 1. What event caused William Borden to recognize God's plan for his life? a. high school graduation b. attending Yale University ©. a special sermon d. a trip around the world 2. What was William called to be? a. a preachi c. amissionary b. a teacher d. a doctor 3. Where did William go to college? a. Yale c. West Point b. Harvard d, Union College 4, William had organized Bible study groups by his _?_ year: a. first c. third Bb. second d. fourth 5. What was the purpose of Yale Hope Mission? a. to provide medical care b. to educate children c. to care for the homeless d. to witness to Chinese Muslims 6. After Princeton Seminary, where did William go next? a. China c. Arabia b. Yale d. Egypt 7. Where did William believe his future ministry would be? a. China c. Arabia b. Yale d. Egypt 8. What language did William study? a. Chinese ©. French b. Egyptian d. Arabic 9. Where did William die? a. Yale c. Egypt b. Princeton . China 10. What did William believe wi a. helping the homeless b. choosing to do God's will daily c. going toa foreign land d, witnessing to Muslims $s most important? Number Right 10 9 8 | 76 | 50 Rating Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor 12 Escaneado con CamScanner