4C Eng Cam - Unit 7 - Lesson 1 - Reading Comprehension

Who was the sandwich named after?

• Laszlo Biro

• Jacob Perkins

• John Montagu

• Mary Anderson

Which invention was named after a soldier?

• ballpoint pen

• sandwich

• wellington boots

• fridge

Choose two ways that the first bicycle was different from the bicycles of today.

• It was made of wood

• It had wheels

• It had an engine

• It had no pedals

When was the ballpoint pen invented?

• 1983

• 1893

• 1938

• 1838

When was the first fridge that could be used in people's homes invented?

• 1834

• 1934

• 1914

• 1913

Why are windscreen wipers a good idea?

• They make driving dangerous

• They make driving much safer

• They make us drive faster

• They keep us dry while driving

How was Laszlo Biro's invention an improvement on what people had used before?

• It had ink stored inside it which was much more convenient

• It made you write much quicker, so you finished writing quicker

• The writing was much clearer and easier to read

• They were available to buy everywhere

What were the first Wellington boots made of?

• plastic

• rubber

• metal

• leather