Daily Departures: Speed Reading Passages for English Language Learners

Questions for 15—Too Close to the Sun 1. Altair’s father is famous for making a. houses. b. chairs and tables. c. bread. 2. Altair loves a. fish. b. cars. c. birds. 3. Altair is making a. wings. b. a skateboard. c. tacos. 4. Altair’s father cries, a. “Call an ambulance!” b. “Help! Save my son!” c. “I’ll catch you!” 5. Altair is saved by a. the wind. b. his brother. c. his mother. 30