GL Practice 2 - Reading Comprehension

Name of the student

Year 5 Section:-

• c
• d
• e

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 1. When did Claude Monet begin painting his famous 'Water Lilies' series?

• a) 1883
• b) 1893
• c) 1916
• d) 1899

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 2. How long did Claude Monet live in his home at Giverny?

• a) 10 years
• b) 23 years
• c) 43 years
• d) 33 years

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 3. What inspired Claude Monet's paintings?

• a) Traveling to Paris
• b) His family life
• c) Nature and his home country
• d) Museums in London and Amsterdam

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 4. What did Claude Monet build in 1916?

• a) A flower garden
• b) An art studio
• c) A water garden
• d) A visitor's center

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 5.How did visitors access Monet's water garden?

• a) Through an underground passage
• b) Over a bridge
• c) Across a railway
• d) Through a tunnel

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 6. When are Monet's Gardens and House open to visitors?

• a) All year round
• b) Only in April and November
• c) Seven months of the year
• d) Only on weekends

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 7. Where was Claude Monet born?

• a.Giverny
• b.Amsterdam
• c.Paris
• d. London

Passage 2: Welcome to Monet’s home Introduction Claude Monet (14th November 1840- 5th December 1976), the French painter originally from Paris but well known far his home in Giverny, is one of the most recognized impressionist artists of all time. His paintings were vibrant in colour and were inspired by nature. Much of his inspiration came from his home country but he also found inspiration from his travels to places such as London and Amsterdam. Located on the site of Monet's home, his own gardens inspired his famous 'Water lilies' paintings which he began in 1899. Open to the public since 1980, Monet's house and gardens welcome visitors for seven months of the year. His iconic water garden, with a Japanese bridge, is still intact for visitors to enjoy all year round. Visitors will also delight in the vibrant flower garden. The House Claude Monet lived in his home at Giverny for forty-three years, from 1883 to 1926. During this very long time, he laid out the house to his own tastes, adapting it to the needs of his family and professional life. In 1916, he decided to build an extremely long art studio which was 23m long. Take a tour of this amazing house and see where the artist himself lived and worked. Most of the objects and art works displayed, belonged to Claude Monet and are therefore museum pieces. The Water Garden In 1893, ten years after his arrival at Giverny, Monet bought the piece of land neighbouring his property on the other side of the railway. It was crossed by a small brook. At first, Monet dug a small pond. Later, the pond was made larger to its present-day size. To get to the water garden you go through an underground passage (at the time of Monet it was necessary to cross the railway and the road). You will step on the Japanese bridge and explore all the hidey holes of the water garden. The Japanese Bridge In the water garden you will find the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, bamboo, wonderful weeping willows, and above all, the famous nympheas which bloom all summer long. Never before had a painter shaped his subjects in nature before painting them. He actually created his pieces of work twice.The Bridge Today Monet originally had his Japanese bridge built by a local craftsman. By the time the garden was restored the bridge was too damaged to be saved. It had to be rebuilt. The wisterias which visitors see, are the original ones planted by Monet. Information and tickets Monet's Gardens and House are open for visitors every day including bank holidays (April to November) 09:30 - 18:00 Visit: www.fondation-monet.com Call the visitor's centre: [phone] give mcq questions- 8. Look at the paragraph starting ‘Located on the site of Monet’s home…”. Why might art-lovers be interested in visiting Monet’s home? Choose one.

• a.Many of Monet’s paintings were based on his garden.
• b.It is the only interesting place in Giverny to visit.
• c.They love flowers and gardening.
• d. They want to see what the inside of his house was like.