Reading Bank 7

What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in Passage 1?

• Montreal is home to rare plants.

• Montreal is a place nature lovers will enjoy.

• Montreal has many attractions and festivals for visitors.

• Montreal has indoor and outdoor activities for all seasons.

Which two facts appear in Passage 1?

• Montreal is one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.

• Montreal is on an island that has many beautiful beaches and hills.

• Montreal has both French and Spanish influences because of its history.

• Montreal has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.

• Montreal has millions of visitors every year because it has so much to offer.

Why did the author include paragraph 4 in Passage 1?

• to share an opinion about which season is best

• to tell readers when they should and should not visit

• to compare winter and summer weather and activities

• to explain the causes of winter and summer weather

In Passage 1, why does the author use words like exciting, wonderful, and amazing?

• to make the reader want to visit Montreal

• to describe how people in Montreal have fun

• to express the opinion that Montreal is a large city

• to tell the reader how much fun the writer is having in Montreal

What is the main idea of Passage 2?

• The winters in Tulum are warm, and its summers are hot.

• Tulum was a city built by the Maya and has a Mayan castle.

• People visit Tulum for its good weather, history, and natural wonders.

• People from all over the world come to Tulum for food, entertainment, and outdoor fun.

Read these sentences from Passage 2. “The history of Tulum goes back to the 13th century. It was one of the last cities built by the Maya, an ancient civilization of Mexico and Central America. Tulum was their main port. The Maya built a wall around the entire city to protect it. It is the only walled Mayan city ever found. Visitors to Tulum can see an ancient Mayan castle on the cliffs above the beach. There are also ancient temple and palace ruins.” (paragraph 2) What does the word civilization mean?

• a place in which many battles and wars have taken place

• a large city that no longer exists because people moved to better areas

• a group of people living together and sharing a culture and way of life

• events that happened long ago that are now written about in history books

Under which heading could you find out about Tulum’s underground rivers?

• A Rich History

• Natural Beauty

• Sunshine in the Winter

• Visit Tulum

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which word best describes Tulum’s arid season as described in Passage 2?

• dry

• long

• breezy

• surprising

Part B: Which words from paragraph 5 of the passage support the answer to Part A?

• “tropical climate”

• “warm in the winter”

• “85 degrees”

• “very little rain”

What is the most important point of both passages?

• Montreal and Tulum both have areas with cliffs and mountains.

• Montreal and Tulum both have many beautiful kinds of flowers.

• Montreal and Tulum are both in countries that border the United States.

• Montreal and Tulum are both places that have a lot to offer to visitors.