Today is the seventh class of current eight class set. We will have eight 30 minute classes in this study period. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our data storytelling, and finish with the reading vocab quiz. Our reading today is about the most talked about park.

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1. What does “vast” most nearly mean?

A. Very small

B. Very large

C. Very old

D. Very crowded

2. What does “tranquil” most nearly mean?

A. Noisy

B. Peaceful

C. Busy

D. Dangerous

3. What does “proximity” most nearly mean?

A. Distance

B. Popularity

C. Nearness

D. Importance

4. What does “transformed” most nearly mean?

A. Stayed the same

B. Destroyed completely

C. Changed significantly

D. Hidden away

5. What does “hub” most nearly mean?

A. A center of activity

B. A quiet place

C. A government office

D. A type of park

6. What does “underscoring” most nearly mean?

A. Ignoring

B. Hiding

C. Emphasizing

D. Questioning

7. What does “embrace” most nearly mean in this context?

A. To reject

B. To accept or support

C. To study

D. To avoid

8. What does “infrastructure” most nearly mean?

A. Natural beauty

B. Basic systems and structures

C. Tourist attractions

D. Social media trends

9. What does “citing” most nearly mean?

A. Ignoring

B. Complaining about

C. Mentioning as a reason

D. Repeating loudly

10. What does “expanding” most nearly mean?

A. Making smaller

B. Making larger

C. Making cleaner

D. Making older