Reading comprehension

Review of Unit 7-9
reading comprehension

​Save Our Planet: Act Now!

Our planet is in danger, and we must act now to protect it. Pollution, deforestation, and climate change are destroying the environment, but we can still make a difference. Every small action, like recycling, saving energy, and planting trees, helps in creating a healthier world.

Pollution is poisoning our air, water, and land. Factories, vehicles, and waste are releasing harmful chemicals, causing serious health problems. We must reduce waste, use eco-friendly products, and cut down on plastic use. Deforestation is another major issue. Millions of trees are cut down every year, leading to the destruction of animal habitats and increasing carbon dioxide levels. By supporting reforestation and using sustainable products, we can protect forests.

Climate change is making the Earth hotter, leading to wildfires, floods, and stronger storms. Using renewable energy sources, driving less, and conserving electricity can slow down global warming.

Protecting the environment is not an option—it is a responsibility. If we don’t act now, future generations will suffer. Let’s work together to save our planet before it’s too late.

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WHY IS IT NON-FICTION?

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What is one way to reduce pollution?

• Throwing trash in the ocean
  

• Burning plastic
  

• Using eco-friendly products

• Cutting down more trees

Multiple Choice

• What is a major cause of climate change?

• planting trees

• burning fossil fuels

• Using solar energy

• Recycling paper

​How Music Affects Your Life

Music plays an important role in our lives. It has the power to influence emotions, improve concentration, and even boost physical health. Listening to music can make people feel happy, relaxed, or energized. Upbeat songs can lift our mood, while slow melodies help reduce stress and anxiety.

Music also improves focus and productivity. Many students and workers listen to background music to stay motivated while studying or working. Additionally, music can bring back memories, making people feel nostalgic or comforted.

Beyond emotions, music has physical benefits. It can lower blood pressure, reduce pain, and even improve sleep quality. Some doctors use music therapy to help patients recover from illness or injury.

In everyday life, music connects people. Whether through concerts, singing, or dancing, it brings joy and strengthens relationships. Music is more than just entertainment—it is a powerful tool that shapes our emotions, mind, and well-being.

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How does music help people emotionally?

• It only makes people feel sad

• It influences moods and reduces stress

• It has no effect on emotions

• It makes people forget memories

Multiple Choice

Why do some people listen to music while studying?

• To help them concentrate and stay motivated

• To get distracted easily
  

• To make studying harder
  

• To fall asleep quickly

​Spiders are arachnids, not insects, and they have eight legs. They are found all over the world, in forests, deserts, and even homes. There are over 45,000 species of spiders, each with unique characteristics. Some spin intricate webs to catch their prey, while others, like jumping spiders, hunt without using webs.

Spiders play an important role in controlling insect populations. They eat mosquitoes, flies, and other pests, helping to maintain balance in ecosystems. While some people fear spiders, most species are harmless to humans. Only a few, like the black widow and brown recluse, have venom that can be dangerous.

Spiders reproduce by laying eggs, which hatch into tiny spiderlings. Some species, like the wolf spider, carry their young on their backs for protection. These fascinating creatures continue to amaze scientists and nature lovers with their unique abilities and behaviors.

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WHY IS IT NON-FICTION?

Multiple Choice

What type of non-fiction text is it?

• explanatory text

• instructional text

• non-chronological report

• persuasive text

Multiple Choice

Why do spiders play an important role in the ecosystem?

• They provide food for humans.

• They help control insect populations by eating pests.

• They are dangerous and keep people cautious.

• They build webs that make the environment look beautiful.

Multiple Choice

Why do some people fear spiders even though most species are harmless?

• Some spiders have venom that can be dangerous, leading to fear of all species.

• Spiders are large and attack humans often.

• Spiders make loud noises that scare people.

• Spiders are the most dangerous creatures in the world.

​The Enchanted Forest

Lena had always dreamed of adventure, but she never expected to find a hidden portal in her grandmother’s garden. One evening, as the fireflies danced, she touched a glowing blue flower, and suddenly, she was pulled into an enchanted forest. Towering trees whispered secrets, and the air shimmered with magic.

A silver-winged fox approached her. “The Crystal of Light has been stolen by the Shadow King,” it said. “Without it, our world will fade.”

Determined, Lena followed the fox through glowing rivers and floating islands. She outsmarted goblins, solved ancient riddles, and finally reached the Shadow King’s lair. With courage, she snatched the crystal and returned it to its rightful place.

The forest rejoiced, and as Lena stepped back through the portal, she woke up in her grandmother’s garden—was it all a dream? Or had she just saved a magical world?

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WHY IS IT FICTION?

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What does the glowing blue flower symbolize in the story?

• A key to Lena’s destiny

• A dangerous trap

• A warning to stay away

• A normal garden plant

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred about Lena’s character based on her actions?

• She is curious and brave

• She is careless and lazy

• She is fearful and hesitant

• She prefers to avoid challenges

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Why is the ending left uncertain?

• To make readers believe magic isn’t real

• To create a sense of mystery and wonder

• To show that Lena didn’t succeed

• To hint that Lena never left her home