Skill 1. Example 8.

Fort Knox, Kentucky, is the site of a U.S. army post, but it is even more renowned for the Fort Knox Bullion Depository, the massive vault that contains the bulk of the U.S. government's gold deposite. Completed in 1936, the vault is housed in two-story building constructed of granite, steel, and concrete, the vault itself is made of steel and concrete and has a door that weights more than twenty tons. Naturally the most up-to-date security devices available are in place at Fort Knox, and the army post nearby provides further protection.



1. Which of the following best describes the topic of the passage?
A. The city of Fort Knox, Kentucky
B. The federal gold depository
C. The U.S. army post at Fort Knox
C. Gold bullion

2. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Massive Concrete Vault
B. Fort Knox Security
C. Where the United States Keeps Its Gold
D. A Visit to Kentucky