Rise in Child E-Bike Accidents Brings Calls for Federal Action

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How to approach this practice

Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

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   What is the main purpose of the article?

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   1. To explain how e-bikes are manufactured
   2. To report rising accidents and discuss possible safety rules
   3. To compare e-bikes with cars and buses
   4. To announce a new children’s transportation program
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   Answer

   To report rising accidents and discuss possible safety rules

   The article presents the rise, concerns, and possible government response.

   The discussion may continue as the government considers whether federal regulation is needed.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

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   Why does the article explain the meaning of trauma?

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   1. To define an important health term
   2. To describe a new type of e-bike
   3. To identify the accident location
   4. To explain how doctors train
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   Answer

   To define an important health term

   The explanation helps readers understand the seriousness of the reported cases.

   Many of these cases involve trauma, meaning physical injuries that may need urgent medical care.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

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   What does “These devices” refer to?

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   1. Emergency departments
   2. Federal agencies
   3. Micromobility transportation devices
   4. Safety measures
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   Answer

   Micromobility transportation devices

   The previous sentence identifies the transportation devices being discussed.

   These devices are used for short trips and include small, personal vehicles.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   What can readers infer about the reported evidence?

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   1. The exact number of accidents is known
   2. The concern exists despite incomplete details
   3. All accidents happened in one city
   4. Officials have already passed federal rules
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   Answer

   The concern exists despite incomplete details

   The article reports a serious concern but leaves important details unknown.

   However, the reports from emergency departments show that pediatric trauma linked to micromobility devices has become an important health concern.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   How is the article mainly organized?

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   1. Problem, background, response, limits, and possible action
   2. Personal story, interview, advertisement, and conclusion
   3. Rules, history, prices, and travel advice
   4. Location, weather, statistics, and sports results
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   Answer

   Problem, background, response, limits, and possible action

   It moves from the problem to background, responses, limits, and future action.

   The debate is now focused on what kind of rules may be needed and how those rules should protect young riders.

What to review next

Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

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Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

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