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A. Answer the questions about Inventing the Future.
1. Inference The goal of the competition is to _______.
a. plan science projects
b. support young scientists
c. teach teenagers science
2. Detail According to the article, Brittany's program is better because it _______.
a. is fast b. is cheap c. learns from experience
3. Detail Brittany _______ Made with Code to teach other girls how to create computer programs.
a. set up b. volunteers with c. raised money for
4. Inference The material usually used to make plastic is _______.
a. too expensive
b. difficult to get
c. bad for the environment
5. Vocabulary The word "artificial" means _______. (line 21)
a. not natural b. intelligent c. strong
B. Check (✓). Who do these sentences describe?
| Brittany | Elif | |
| She works with computers. | ||
| She was successful in inventing something useful. | ||
| She wants hospitals to use her invention. | ||
| She wants to protect the environment. |
C. CRITICAL THINKING Talk with a partner. What do you want to change around you? Why?
PROJECT Work with a partner. Create a checklist to find out about food, water, or energy waste in your family.
