A Day at the Science Museum

1 Mia and her family were excited to visit the science museum. Mia loved learning about space, dinosaurs, and robots. She carried her notebook to write down interesting facts.

2 At the museum, she first went to the dinosaur exhibit. She saw huge skeletons of T. rex and Triceratops. Mia learned that some dinosaurs were taller than a house! She drew a quick sketch of her favorite dinosaur in her notebook.

3 Next, Mia explored the space section. She saw models of rockets and planets. There was a simulation where visitors could feel what it’s like to walk on the Moon. Mia put on the special boots and pretended she was bouncing on the lunar surface.

4 Finally, Mia visited the robotics lab. She watched a robot arm pick up small blocks and stack them. A staff member explained how robots can help humans do difficult tasks, like building cars or helping in hospitals. Mia was amazed by how robots can follow instructions so carefully.

5 By the end of the day, Mia had learned many new things. She felt happy and proud because she could share her knowledge with her friends at school.

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Questions

1. Read this dictionary entry:

amazed \ə-ˈmāzd\ adjective

1. surprised in a good way
2. very tired or sleepy
3. unsure or confused
4. upset about something

Which meaning of amazed is used in paragraph 4?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

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2. Which sentence from the article is an opinion?
   A. Mia carried her notebook to write down interesting facts. (paragraph 1)
   B. Mia was amazed by how robots can follow instructions so carefully. (paragraph 4)
   C. Mia saw huge skeletons of T. rex and Triceratops. (paragraph 2)
   D. She put on the special boots and pretended she was bouncing on the lunar surface. (paragraph 3)

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3. Which sentence shows that Mia enjoyed her day at the museum?
   A. Mia and her family were excited to visit the science museum. (paragraph 1)
   B. She drew a quick sketch of her favorite dinosaur in her notebook. (paragraph 2)
   C. Mia felt happy and proud because she could share her knowledge with her friends at school. (paragraph 5)
   D. A staff member explained how robots can help humans do difficult tasks. (paragraph 4)

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4. Who is the main audience for this article?
   A. Adults who work in museums
   B. Children who like to learn about science
   C. Scientists studying robots and space
   D. Teachers planning lessons

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5. Why does the author describe each section of the museum Mia visits?
   A. To show that museums are boring for children
   B. To explain what Mia learns and experiences at each exhibit
   C. To compare the museum to a school classroom
   D. To warn readers about large dinosaurs

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6. Read these sentences from paragraph 2:
   “She saw huge skeletons of T. rex and Triceratops. Mia learned that some dinosaurs were taller than a house!”

How does the author’s word choice help create a sense of excitement?
A. By using the word huge, the author shows the dinosaurs are impressive.
B. By using learned, the author makes dinosaurs sound scary.
C. By mentioning skeletons, the author makes the museum seem boring.
D. By saying house, the author confuses the reader about size.

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7. Which detail from paragraphs 3–4 supports the idea that the museum teaches many things?
   A. Mia carried her notebook to write down interesting facts.
   B. There was a simulation where visitors could feel what it’s like to walk on the Moon.
   C. Mia drew a quick sketch of her favorite dinosaur.
   D. Mia felt proud at the end of the day.

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8. What is the main idea of this article?
   A. Museums have dinosaurs, space, and robots.
   B. Mia enjoys learning new things at the science museum.
   C. Robots are better than humans.
   D. Visiting a museum is only fun for adults.

Answer Key

A. Definition 1 – surprised in a good way (Mia was amazed by the robots).

B. Mia was amazed by how robots can follow instructions so carefully. – This is an opinion.

C. Mia felt happy and proud because she could share her knowledge with her friends at school. – Shows she enjoyed her day.

B. Children who like to learn about science – The article is written for kids.

B. To explain what Mia learns and experiences at each exhibit – Each section shows her learning.

A. By using the word huge, the author shows the dinosaurs are impressive. – Creates excitement.

B. There was a simulation where visitors could feel what it’s like to walk on the Moon. – Shows the museum teaches science.

B. Mia enjoys learning new things at the science museum. – Main idea of the article.