Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Once upon a time there was a man who needed to write story. His name was Mark. He had a bad case of writer's block. After a bit, he wrote a story about writing a story. This may seem a bit odd. Well, it was. The important thing to know is that Mark wanted money. This was so he could show off for his girl, Wendy. Wendy had two living parents named Greg and Gail. The exciting thing about Mark writing these stories, was that he could write whatever he wanted to. He could have written about bears. Or it could have been his best friend Error. There were so many choices for Mark. He was very happy. He was happy because he was almost done writing the story. Wendy, had she known about the writing would have been sad that Mark spent so much time thinking of odd stories.

1. Why was Mark having trouble writing?
2. And what did he end up writing a story about?
3. What did Mark want?
4. Why?
5. for who?
6. And what was her name?
7. What were her parent's names?
8. And were they living?
9. Why was Mark feeling happy?
10. with what?
11. How would Wendy had felt if she was aware of how much time he spent on his tales?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. He had writer's block
2. writing a story
3. money
4. to show off
5. for his girl
6. Wendy
7. Greg and Gail
8. yes
9. he was almost done
10. the story
11. sad

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

The American Hockey League (AHL) is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental league for the National Hockey League (NHL). Since the 201011 season, every team in the league has an affiliation agreement with one NHL team. When NHL teams do not have an AHL affiliate, players are assigned to AHL teams affiliated with other NHL teams. Twenty-six AHL teams are located in the United States and the remaining four are in Canada. The league offices are located in Springfield, Massachusetts, and its current president is David Andrews.

The annual playoff champion is awarded the Calder Cup, named for Frank Calder, the first President (19171943) of the NHL. The reigning champions are the Grand Rapids Griffins.

The AHL traces its origins directly to two predecessor professional leagues: the Canadian-American Hockey League (the "Can-Am" League), founded in 1926, and the first International Hockey League, established in 1929. Although the Can-Am League never operated with more than six teams, the departure of the Boston Bruin Cubs after the 193536 season reduced it down to just four member clubs Springfield Indians, Philadelphia Ramblers, Providence Reds, and New Haven Eagles for the first time in its history. At the same time, the then-rival IHL lost half of its eight members after the 193536 season, also leaving it with just four member teams: Buffalo Bisons, Syracuse Stars, Pittsburgh Hornets and Cleveland Falcons.

1. how big is the AHL
2. how many are in the united states
3. what is awarded at the anual playoff
4. whaen was canadianAmerican hockey league founded
5. how many teams did it operate with
6. what were the 4 member clubs
7. who is current president
8. who are the reigning champions
9. how many players were lost after the 1935- 36 season
10. are they based in us
11. what was established in 1929
12. what does AHL stand for
13. Is this Ice Hockey
14. who was calder cup named after
15. are there 31 teams
16. was can-am established in 1929
17. what does NHL stand for
18. what years were frank calder alive
19. does cananda serve as a primary league
20. are there 30 teams

Numbered answers:

A: 1. 30 teams
2. Twenty-six
3. Calder Cup
4. 1926
5. never more than six teams,
6. Springfield Indians, Philadelphia Ramblers, Providence Reds, and New Haven Eagles
7. David Andrews
8. Grand Rapids Griffins
9. 4 members
10. no
11. International Hockey League,
12. The American Hockey League
13. Yes
14. Frank Calder,
15. No
16. No
17. National Hockey League
18. 19171943
19. Yes
20. Yes

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Simon hardly listened to his teachers or worked hard in class. For him, talking was so much better. He never stopped talking. He wanted to be heard. "If you listen carefully, you'll learn something." Mrs. Jacobs told him many times, but it didn't work. Last Sunday, Simon had a sore throat and he lost his voice the next morning. "Can I stay home?" he tried to ask, but words didn't come out. His mother thought he could go to school. He felt upset. When he got to school, he didn't say anything to his friends or teachers. Everyone started talking at once. They were excited, worried and surprised. Mrs. Jacobs seemed happy. Simon was bored because he couldn't talk. But it wasn't so bad. He could do his homework. The next day, even though his voice was coming back, he stayed quiet again. He listened and put up his hand to speak. What a great difference! ,.

1. What was the teacher's name?
2. Who was one of her students?
3. Was he quiet?
4. Was he a good listener?
5. What made him be quiet?
6. When?
7. Did he go to school the next day?
8. Why didn't he stay home?
9. Did he talk to anyone that day?
10. Was he able to concentrate more when he was silent?
11. Did he try to be quiet more often?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Mrs. Jacobs
2. Simon
3. No.
4. No.
5. Lost his voice.
6. Last Sunday
7. Yes
8. His mother thought he could go to school
9. No.
10. Yes.
11. Yes.