READING SKILLS

AMBER: Welcome to our podcast about favorite books.

1.AMBER: Ben, what's your favorite book?

BEN: It's Stay out of the Basement, by R.L. Stine. It's about two children and their father. He's a scientist, and he's growing some strange plants in their basement. It's scary, but it's good

"Stay Out of the Basement" is about two children and their

• mother

• father

• uncle.

• sister

AMBER: What kind of stories do you like, George?

GEORGE: I like funny stories because I like feeling happy. I love Horrid Henry, by Francesca Simon. Henry's very naughty, and his brother, Peter, is always polite and helpful.

The "Horrid Henry" stories are.....

• exciting

• funny

• sad.

• happy

AMBER: And you, Zoe?

ZOE: My favorite author is Roald Dahl. And my favorite book is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Five children win tickets and visit a chocolate factory. It's funny and exciting. You should read it.

........children visit the factory in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Fifth

ZOE: What about you, Amber?

AMBER: I like sad stories because they're interesting. My favorite book is Goodnight, Mr Tom, by Michelle Magorian. It's about a boy and an old man.

ZOE: Why is it sad?

AMBER: Read it and see!

GEORGE: Goodbye, everyone.

BEN: Thanks for listening!

“Goodnight, Mr. Tom” is about a boy and an old.......

• man

• woman

• horse

• men

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and his mother lived in a village. His mother was often worried because

they didn't have any money. One day, Jack had to go to the market and sell

their cow. Then he had to buy some food, but Jack only bought five beans.

Jack's mother was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window. That night, they grew into a magic beanstalk. Jack and his mother were very surprised.

Jack climbed up the beanstalk. A giant lived in a castle at the top. Jack was scared, but the giant was friendly. He gave Jack a magic hen for his mother. The hen made gold eggs. Jack's mother was very happy, and Jack and the giant were friends.

Why was Jack’s mother often worried?

• Because they didn't have any money.

• Because they lived in a village.

• Because you didn't have any money.

• Because she didn't have any money.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and his mother lived in a village. His mother was often worried because

they didn't have any money. One day, Jack had to go to the market and sell

their cow. Then he had to buy some food, but Jack only bought five beans.

Jack's mother was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window. That night, they grew into a magic beanstalk. Jack and his mother were very surprised.

Jack climbed up the beanstalk. A giant lived in a castle at the top. Jack was scared, but the giant was friendly. He gave Jack a magic hen for his mother. The hen made gold eggs. Jack's mother was very happy, and Jack and the giant were friends.

Where did Jack have to sell the cow?

• at the beach

• at school

• at the market

• at the park

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and his mother lived in a village. His mother was often worried because

they didn't have any money. One day, Jack had to go to the market and sell

their cow. Then he had to buy some food, but Jack only bought five beans.

Jack's mother was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window. That night, they grew into a magic beanstalk. Jack and his mother were very surprised.

Jack climbed up the beanstalk. A giant lived in a castle at the top. Jack was scared, but the giant was friendly. He gave Jack a magic hen for his mother. The hen made gold eggs. Jack's mother was very happy, and Jack and the giant were friends.

How many beans did Jack buy?

• three

• five

• four

• ten

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and his mother lived in a village. His mother was often worried because

they didn't have any money. One day, Jack had to go to the market and sell

their cow. Then he had to buy some food, but Jack only bought five beans.

Jack's mother was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window. That night, they grew into a magic beanstalk. Jack and his mother were very surprised.

Jack climbed up the beanstalk. A giant lived in a castle at the top. Jack was scared, but the giant was friendly. He gave Jack a magic hen for his mother. The hen made gold eggs. Jack's mother was very happy, and Jack and the giant were friends.

Who lived at the top of the beanstalk?

• a hen

• a cow

• a giant

• a tree

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and his mother lived in a village. His mother was often worried because

they didn't have any money. One day, Jack had to go to the market and sell

their cow. Then he had to buy some food, but Jack only bought five beans.

Jack's mother was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window. That night, they grew into a magic beanstalk. Jack and his mother were very surprised.

Jack climbed up the beanstalk. A giant lived in a castle at the top. Jack was scared, but the giant was friendly. He gave Jack a magic hen for his mother. The hen made gold eggs. Jack's mother was very happy, and Jack and the giant were friends.

Why was the hen magic?

• Because it made eggs.

• Because it made gold eggs.

• Because it was very happy.

• Because it wasn´t very happy.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and his mother lived in a village. His mother was often worried because

they didn't have any money. One day, Jack had to go to the market and sell

their cow. Then he had to buy some food, but Jack only bought five beans.

Jack's mother was very angry. She threw the beans out of the window. That night, they grew into a magic beanstalk. Jack and his mother were very surprised.

Jack climbed up the beanstalk. A giant lived in a castle at the top. Jack was scared, but the giant was friendly. He gave Jack a magic hen for his mother. The hen made gold eggs. Jack's mother was very happy, and Jack and the giant were friends.

How did his mother feel at the end of the story?

• very sad

• very happy

• very good

• very angry