Question

elpac reading read short informational passage instructions: read the text. answer numbers 1 and 2. bells can get a lot of peoples attention. they are used to tell people about major events. one bell is even an american landmark. this bell is the liberty bell, and it is on display in philadelphia, pennsylvania. it is most well - known for its large crack. it was rung only on special occasions in history. it rang when the declaration of independence was signed. it rang when the united states constitution was approved. it used to ring on george washingtons birthday. the liberty bell has traveled to many towns and cities in the united states. in 1915 it even traveled to san francisco, california, by train. it continues to be a symbol of freedom for everyone to enjoy. 1 what is the main idea of the text? a bells can get a lot of peoples attention. b george washington helped make the liberty bell. c the liberty bell traveled by train. d the liberty bell is an important landmark. 2 when was the liberty bell not rung? a on george washingtons birthday b at an important event in san francisco c at the signing of the declaration of independence d at the signing of the constitution

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option A: The text starts with saying bells get attention but then focuses on the Liberty Bell, so A is not the main idea.
• Option B: The text has no info about George Washington making the Liberty Bell, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The Liberty Bell traveling by train is a detail, not the main idea.
• Option D: The text talks about the Liberty Bell being a landmark, its history, travels, and symbolism, so D is the main idea.

• Option A: The text says it rang on George Washington’s birthday, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The text says the Liberty Bell traveled to San Francisco by train, not that it rang at an event there, so B is correct.
• Option C: The text says it rang at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The text says it rang at the approval of the Constitution, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

D. The Liberty Bell is an important landmark.

Question 2