UNIMAGDALENA SABER PRO A2 LEVEL READING - SIMPLE PAST 3

The School Play

Last month, Lily participated in her school’s annual play. She played the role of a young explorer who traveled around the world. At first, she felt nervous about performing in front of so many people, but she practiced every day and memorized all her lines.

Her classmates also worked hard. They painted the scenery, designed costumes, and rehearsed many times. The teacher helped them improve their acting and gave them useful tips. Everyone was excited but also a little scared.

On the night of the performance, the auditorium was full. Parents, teachers, and students came to watch. When the curtain opened, Lily took a deep breath and started her lines. She spoke clearly and confidently. The audience clapped and smiled throughout the play.

At the end, everyone cheered and gave a standing ovation. Lily’s parents hugged her and said they were proud. She felt very happy and thankful. That play taught her that hard work and courage can make dreams come true.

According to the text, What did Lily participate in?

• A sports competition

• A music concert

• A school play

• A science fair

What was her role in the play?

• A teacher

• A young explorer

• A doctor

• A queen

How did Lily feel at first?

• Confident

• Excited

• Nervous

• Angry

What did she do every day?

• Wrote new lines

• Watched plays

• Practiced and memorized her lines

• Sang songs

Who helped the students with acting?

• The principal

• The teacher

• Lily's mom

• A professional actor

How did the audience react during the play?

• They were bored

• They left early

• They clapped and smiled

• They talked loudly

What happened at the end of the play?

• The lights went off

• The audience left silently

• Everyone cheered

• It started to rain

Who hugged Lily after the play?

• Her friends

• Her classmates

• Her teacher

• Her parents

How did Lily feel after the performance?

• Sad

• Angry

• Tired

• Happy

What did the play teach Lily?

• Acting is easy

• Hard work and courage matter

• School is boring

• She prefers sports