Reading Comprehension Quiz

(This text is for question number 1 – 3)

Line 1 The administration of a college or university provides the governing structure of the institution. Although each institution organizes its administration differently, nearly all colleges and universities have a board of trustees, a

Line 5 president, at least one vice president, deans of various divisions, and a number of academic departments. In addition, state college and university systems are governed by state boards of higher education.

The word various in line 5 has a close meaning with … .

• miscellaneous

• variety

• kinds

• difference

Where in the passage does the author mention that state college and university systems are governed by state boards of higher education?

• Line 1 – 2

• Lines 2 – 3

• Lines 4 – 5

• Lines 6 – 7

The word its in Line 3 refers to … .

• administration

• institution

• president

• divisions

Line 1 London grew up beside the Thames, being founded at a point where the river could be forded or crossed. Julius Caesar, hoping to conquer Britain, crossed the Thames in 54 B.C., and Danish pirates often entered the river later.

Line 5 centuries. However, when times grew more peaceful, the Thames became a London thoroughfare. State barges carried kings and queens to and from Greenwich Palace and Westminster Palace. Prisoners were also taken in boats to Traitor’s Gate in the Tower of London.

1. It is implied that if London grew up beside the Thames and the Thames became a London thoroughfare, then the Thames is in … .

• Ireland

• America

• England

• Germany

Line 1 Rebecca Friedman earned her M. Ed. in Teacher Leadership and Teaching the Adult Learner, and a post-Masters certificate in School Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University’s School of

Line 5 Education. Mrs. Friedman is currently a 5th grade teacher at Ohr Chadash Academy, a 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Beth Am Religious School, and an Adjunct Professor for Baltimore City Community College, all located in Baltimore, Maryland. She has presented Professional

Line 10 Development workshops on using American Sign Language in the classroom at Hopkins, Beth Am, and Ohr Chadash. She has also presented at the Baltimore Conventiom Center on this topic at the annual AIMS and MANSEF conferences during Fall of 2011.

What is the purpose of the passage?

• To introduce Rebecca Friedman

• To describe John Hopkins University

• To describe the Baltimore Convention Center

• To introduce AIMS and MANSEF

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

What kind of an organization is it?

• It is a slumber party

• It is costume party

• It is about making a cake

• It is a dance party

When is the party?

• It is a fancy dress party

• On Wednesday

• There is going to be music and dancing

• It is next saturday

Whose party is it?

• It is Judy’s party

• It is Sarah’s mother’s party

• It is Harry Potter’s party

• It is Sarah's party

Hi, my name’s Aldo. I love football, I am a great fan of AC Milan. I have also been interested in cars since I was a child. I’m crazy about driving and I also enjoy fixing cars. When I was ten, I had many toy cars. I would play with them, repair the ones my friends broke. I also used to help my dad fix his car. So, eventually I decided to become a mechanic and open up my own shop. My parents are happy with my choice, too. They think it’s important that I pursue a carrier that I like. I have a bright career now and I really enjoy it. I’m planning to get married soon. My girlfriend is also interested in cars. Who knows, maybe we can run the car shop together with our kids in the future.

Aldo has been interested in cars since —-.

• 2007

• he was born

• his started driving

• very young age

What would be the best “title” for this paragraph?

• Cars in our life

• Aldo and AC Milan

• Aldo and his friends

• Aldo's career choice