1. Amalia Earhart was a famous woman in her time. In 1928, she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a Passenger in an airplane. In 1932, she became the first woman pilot too fly solo across the Atlantic. Later that year, she was the first woman to fly the United States from New Jersey to California. Earhart set records in flying times and won many awards. (taken from All About the USA)
What is the general idea?

a. Amelia Earhart set records in flying times and won many awards.

b. Amelia Earhart was famous woman.

c. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean

d. Amelia Earhart was the first woman pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic.

2. Man has always wanted to improve his appearance. Early man put on animal skins and hung strings of beads and stones around his neck. He decorated himself with paint, tattoos, and scars. Bark, leaves, straw, feathers, or whatever material was closest at hand was turned into clothing.

What is the general idea?

a. He decorated himself with paint, tattoos, and scars.

b. Early man put on animal skins and hung strings of beads and stones around his neck.

c. Man wants to improve his appearance.

d. Bark, leaves, straw, feathers, or whatever material was closest at hand was turned into clothing.