READING COMPREHENSION: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WERE OUT.

Where was the power cut?

• New York

• Ecuador

• Spain

How many hours did the power cut continue for?

• 3 hours

• 10 hours

• 13 hours

Why did a woman scream on the train?

• because an elephan escaped.

• because there were bad traffic accidents.

• because it went dark.

Why were there some bad trafffc accidents?

• because there were a lot of ambulances.

• because the traffic lights stopped.

• because there was no moon.

Why did people leave their cars in Times Square?

• because there was no moon.

• because the didn't want to drive .

• because it was really dark.

Why was there a power cut?

• because of an elephan.

• becuase of a crash car accident.

• becuase of a squirrel.

What were pupils at Thomas Jeffersson school doing when the power cut hit?

• They were doing exercises.

• They were singing.

• They were dancing.

What were people in New York doing when the power cut hit?

• They were sleeping.

• They were cooking.

• They were working.

What did people in New York eat for dinner?

• soup

• biscuits

• pizza

Were the ambulances and hospitals busy at night ?

• yes

• no