Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

April 30th/2021

Grade 10th - 11th

By: Diana Marcela Guerrero Moreno

Los Angeles

Stephanie recently took a weekend trip to Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is a coastal city situated along the Pacific Ocean. Many celebrities earned their claim to fame here. Although the town offers many attractions centered around Hollywood culture, there is a lot to see and visit in Los Angeles.

Of course, all things related to Hollywood are popular tourist attractions. The Hollywood Sign, located the Hollywood Hills of the Santa Monica Mountains, is a famous landmark for this star-studded town. Once in downtown Hollywood, it’s possible to take a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This landmark contains more than 2500 brass stars dedicated to celebrities who have made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. In Hollywood, visitors can even take tours of popular movie studios. Stephanie had a chance to visit Universal Studios, which produces her favorite films.

Los Angeles is also a popular beach town, offering plenty of opportunities for sunbathing and surfing. A common beach destination is the Santa Monica Pier, which offers rides and attractions to its visitors. Here, Stephanie rode the iconic Ferris wheel, which offered her a spectacular view of the city and coast.

These are just some of the things Stephanie experienced during her visit to Los Angeles. She loved her trip, and she hopes to return someday soon.

Multiple Choice

Where did Stephanie travel for the weekend?

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Los Ángeles

• Germany

Multiple Choice

Which of these places was not mentioned in the text?

• Statue of Liberty

• The Hollywood Sign

• A Ferris wheel

• Universal Studios

Multiple Choice

To whom are the brass stars dedicated?

• Zombies

• Actors and actresses

• Ghosts

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence:

Los Angeles is also a popular_________________

• movie studio

• view

• country

• beach town

Multiple Choice

What gave Stephanie a spectacular view of the city and coast?

• The Hollywood Sign

• The Ferris wheel

• Film directors

• Actors and actresses

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not describe Los Angeles?

• A coastal city

• Santa Monica Pier

• An entertainment capital

• Stephanie’s hometown