Reading Comprehension

Songkran Festival is in April, and it’s open to everyone. For 3-5 days, people from rural areas who are working in the capital go back home with their children for the festival; they spend time with their parents who haven’t seen for a long time. People throw water on their heads to have an excellent year, with money and without problems.

1. One of the activities people do in the festival is to

• visit their families.

• play without their kids.

• get a new job.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Songkran Festival is in April, and it’s open to everyone. For 3-5 days, people from rural areas who are working in the capital go back home with their children for the festival; they spend time with their parents who haven’t seen for a long time. People throw water on their heads to have an excellent year, with money and without problems.

2.  The festival is special because

• It’s only for workers.

• It takes lots of time.

• It’s for good luck.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

However, the festival has changed. Now people make teams to throw water at each other in a match and choose a winner. It’s a wonderful reason to travel and enjoy the games. People sell, buy and use water toys, as well as carry cups of different sizes from their kitchens to throw water. Students don’t wear their usual school clothes or get up early. During Songkran, it’s very important to wear comfortable clothes and use something to protect your eyes from the sun and water.

3. The festival has become

• a famous market.

• a place to cook.

• a fun competition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

However, the festival has changed. Now people make teams to throw water at each other in a match and choose a winner. It’s a wonderful reason to travel and enjoy the games. People sell, buy and use water toys, as well as carry cups of different sizes from their kitchens to throw water. Students don’t wear their usual school clothes or get up early. During Songkran, it’s very important to wear comfortable clothes and use something to protect your eyes from the sun and water.

4. What should people bring from home?

• uniforms

• bowls

• puzzles

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

However, the festival has changed. Now people make teams to throw water at each other in a match and choose a winner. It’s a wonderful reason to travel and enjoy the games. People sell, buy and use water toys, as well as carry cups of different sizes from their kitchens to throw water. Students don’t wear their usual school clothes or get up early. During Songkran, it’s very important to wear comfortable clothes and use something to protect your eyes from the sun and water.

5. What is needed for the festival?

• a bathing suit

• an umbrella

• a pair of sunglasses

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Tourists from other countries say this is the most special festival they’ve ever been to because of its new idea of having fun. People of different ages participate; they act like kids, they shout and have a wonderful time.

6. What do foreign visitors think about the festival?

• It’s modern.

• It’s awesome.

• It’s noisy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Tourists from other countries say this is the most special festival they’ve ever been to because of its new idea of having fun. People of different ages participate; they act like kids, they shout and have a wonderful time.

7.  What is the best title for the text?

• The fun festival.

• The cheapest festival.

• The kids’ festival.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5