Free Printable Reading Comprehension

1.

Situation

Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there.

Daughter: Thank you, mom.

The mother says that because _____?

a)

she wants her daughter to take good care of her purse

b)

she doesn't want her daughter to go there

c)

she doesn't want to let her daughter go there alone

2.

READING COMPREHENSION
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra

c)

is not a high-budget production

d)

is often performed in Europe

3.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

a)

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

b)

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

c)

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

d)

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

4.

Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia in the Baltic surely should have never have happened. It was well designed and carefully maintained. It carried the proper number of lifeboats. It had been thoroughly inspected the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled over and sank in a cold, stormy night. It went down so quickly that most of those on board, caught in their dark, flooding cabins, had no chance to save themselves: Of those who managed to scramble overboard, only 139 survived. The rest died of hypothermia before the rescuers could pluck them from the cold sea. The final death toll amounted to 912 souls. However, there were an unpleasant number of questions about why the Estonia sank and why so many survivors were men in the prime of life, while most of the dead were women, children and the elderly.
One can understand from the reading that ---

a)

the lifesaving equipment did not work well and lifeboats could not be
lowered

b)

design faults and incompetent crew contributed to the sinking of the
Estonia ferry

c)

naval architects claimed that the Estonia was unsinkable

d)

most victims were trapped inside the boat as they were in their cabins

5.

Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.
As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America ----.

a)

causes humans to place new demands on the land

b)

is worse than it was in the nineteenth century

c)

happens so slowly that it is hardly noticed

d)

is the most critical problem that the nation faces

6.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. 1.
The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.

a)

A. cosmic

b)

B. land

c)

C. mental

d)

D. common man

7.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.
2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political

a)

A. entanglement

b)

B. discussion

c)

C. negotiation

d)

D. problem

8.

A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain and all the land east of that line to Portugal. Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority. On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships. More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
3. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.

a)

A. north and south

b)

B. crosswise

c)

C. easterly

d)

D. south east

9.

More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
4. One of Magellan's ships explored the _________ of South America for a passage across the continent.

a)

A. coastline

b)

B. mountain range

c)

C. physical features

d)

D. islands

10.

This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
5. Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern ______.

a)

A. coast

b)

B. inland

c)

C. body of land with water on three sides

d)

D. border

11.

Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
6. The passage was found near 50 degrees S of ________.

a)

A. Greenwich

b)

B. The equator

c)

C. Spain

d)

D. Portugal

12.

One ship deserted while in this passage and returned to Spain, so fewer sailors were privileged to gaze at that first panorama of the Pacific Ocean. Those who remained crossed the meridian now known as the International Date Line in the early spring of 1521 after 98 days on the Pacific Ocean. During those long days at sea, many of Magellan's men died of starvation and disease.
7. In the spring of 1521, the ships crossed the _______ now called the International Date Line.

a)

A. imaginary circle passing through the poles

b)

B. imaginary line parallel to the equator

c)

C. area

d)

D. land mass

13.

Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.

a)

There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.

b)

Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

c)

Some underwater mountains are volcanoes.

14.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

15.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn from the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only certain things.

b)

That we taste through our noses

c)

Where taste buds are found

d)

We have taste buds on our tongues

16.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?

a)

It is expensive to clean up the damage

b)

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

c)

The Earth's surface is always changing.

17.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Sometime in December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith was teaching gym at the YMCA College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was raining, and Dr. Naismith was trying to keep his students active. He wanted them playing a rough game that would keep them moving. He didn't like a few ideas that were too rough. Then Naismith had his breakthrough. He wrote out the rules for a game with peach baskets fixed to ten-foot elevated tracks. Naismith's students played against one another, passing the ball around and shooting it into the peach baskets. Dribbling wasn't a part of the original game. Also it took a while to realize that the game would run more smoothly if the bottoms of the baskets were removed. But this game grew to be one of the most popular sports in America today. Can you guess which one?

a)

The most popular sport in America

b)

Dr. James Naismith's career in teaching

c)

The invention of Basketball

d)

How to get students active

18.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.

a)

The origins of Halloween

b)

The New Celtic Year

c)

Primitive traditions

d)

Why the skeleton costume is the best for Halloween

19.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.

a)

Why to visit Wyoming

b)

Yellowstone Park's beautiful water falls

c)

The continental Divide of North America

d)

Physical features of the Yellowstone Park

20.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687 Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in series of books called The Principia.

a)

The life of Issac Newton

b)

Issac Newton studies the Earth's forces

c)

A falling apple inspired Newton to think about gravity

d)

What do you get when you contemplate the universe.

21.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

22.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

23.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

24.

The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?

a)

eating breakfast

b)

sailing

c)

riding his bike

d)

playing with his friends

25.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

d)

lions

26.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

a)

got her sunglasses

b)

made a sandwich

c)

picked up her umbrella

d)

put on sandals

27.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

d)

the library

28.

Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how dolphins talk to people

b)

how smart dolphins are

c)

how dolpins are different from fish

d)

which scientists are studying languages

29.

A rugged young hunter pauses after a successful deer hunt as his dogs bark and jump around him excitedly. He stands motionless, his serious gaze turned downward and his bent leg resting on the root of a large, sawed‐off tree stump. A deerskin and rifle are slung over his shoulders, and antlers dangle from one hand. His hunting skills are key to his survival because he will sell the skin and antlers. This somber scene is set in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The sky is gray and overcast, with just a hint of sun and blue sky shining through.
What is the best "who" for dangle?

a)

a hunter

b)

a deer

c)

his dogs

30.

A rugged young hunter pauses after a successful deer hunt as his dogs bark and jump around him excitedly. He stands motionless, his serious gaze turned downward and his bent leg resting on the root of a large, sawed‐off tree stump. A deerskin and rifle are slung over his shoulders, and antlers dangle from one hand. His hunting skills are key to his survival because he will sell the skin and antlers. This somber scene is set in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The sky is gray and overcast, with just a hint of sun and blue sky shining through.
What is the best "where" for the word dangle?

a)

on the hunter's shoulders

b)

on the hunter's hand

c)

in the Adirondack Mountains

d)

In New York

31.

A rugged young hunter pauses after a successful deer hunt as his dogs bark and jump around him excitedly. He stands motionless, his serious gaze turned downward and his bent leg resting on the root of a large, sawed‐off tree stump. A deerskin and rifle are slung over his shoulders, and antlers dangle from one hand. His hunting skills are key to his survival because he will sell the skin and antlers. This somber scene is set in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The sky is gray and overcast, with just a hint of sun and blue sky shining through.
What is the best "when" for the word dangle?

a)

After the hunter has shot a deer

b)

A long time ago

c)

On a hunting trip

d)

On a cloudy day

32.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestr

c)

is not a high-budget production

d)

is often performed in Europe

e)

is the most complex of all the performing arts

33.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

We can understand from the reading that ----

a)

people are captivated more by opera than musical theater

b)

drama in opera is more important than the music

c)

orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size

d)

musical theater relies above all on music

e)

there is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera

34.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is stated in the reading that ----.

a)

acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater

b)

many people find musical theater more captivating than opera

c)

music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera

d)

an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir

e)

opera doesn't have any properties in common with musical theater

35.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

a)

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

b)

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

c)

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

d)

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

e)

are capable of learning a language and communicating with humans

36.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

The fact that the writer of the passage thinks that we can kill dolphins more easily than they can kill us ----.

a)

means that they are better adapted to their environment than we are

b)

shows that dolphins have a very sophisticated form of communication

c)

proves that dolphins are not the most intelligent species at sea

d)

does not mean that we are superior to them

e)

proves that Dolphins have linguistic skills far beyond what we previously thought

37.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

One can infer from the reading that ----

a)

dolphins are quite abundant in some areas of the world

b)

communication is the most fascinating aspect of the dolphins

c)

dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have such as the ability to think

d)

it is not usual for dolphins to communicate with each othe

e)

dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans

38.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

Sam likes warm weather

b)

Sam doesn't like warm weather at all

c)

Sam hates warm water

d)

Sam likes cold weather

39.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

His Spanish is very good

b)

He speaks Spanish very well

c)

He is Spanish

d)

He doesn't speak Spanish very well

40.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

There's a lot to see and do in Mexico

b)

There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico

c)

Mexico is a dirty place

d)

Tourists never come to Mexico

41.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

Hotels are very cheap in Mexico

b)

The hotels aren't comfortable there

c)

Hotels are all poor in Mexico

d)

The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive

42.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

We decided to go to the beach because ----.

a)

it was cheaper than going to the mountains

b)

the travel agent said that it was the cheapest

c)

of the hot weather in the mountains

d)

we wanted to spend time at the beach

43.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

The bus was the ---- way to travel

a)

best

b)

easiest

c)

cheapest

d)

slowest

44.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

Traveling by plane was ---- than by bus.

a)

more fun

b)

cheaper

c)

expensive

d)

faster

45.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

We ---- our vacation

a)

hated

b)

didn't like

c)

enjoyed

d)

regretted

46.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

We had very ---- weather during our vacation.

a)

good

b)

freezing

c)

terrible

d)

cold

47.

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

What kind of an organisation is it?

a)

It is a slumber party

b)

It is a costume party

c)

It is about making cake

d)

It is a dance party

48.

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

When is the party?

a)

It is a fancy dress party

b)

On Wednesday

c)

It is next Saturday

d)

There is going to be music and dancing

49.

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

Whose party is it?

a)

It is Sarah’s party

b)

It is Judy’s party

c)

It is Sarah’s mother’s party

d)

It is Harry Potter’s party

50.

Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight?

Ken: I think so. Why?

Ryu: Because there’s a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it?

Ken: No, thanks. I don’t like science-fictions.

Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There’s one starring Adam Sandler.

Ken: I don’t know. I don’t really like his movies.

Ryu: What about a pop concert then?

Ken: Well, I am not into pop music.

Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it’s Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV!

Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me.

Ryu: That’s a great idea! Let’s meet at your place at 7:30 then!

Ken doesn’t want to go the movie theater with Ryu, because ----

a)

he wants to be alone

b)

he wants go to a soccer match

c)

he doesn’t like thrillers

d)

he doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show

51.

Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight?

Ken: I think so. Why?

Ryu: Because there’s a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it?

Ken: No, thanks. I don’t like science-fictions.

Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There’s one starring Adam Sandler.

Ken: I don’t know. I don’t really like his movies.

Ryu: What about a pop concert then?

Ken: Well, I am not into pop music.

Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it’s Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV!

Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me.

Ryu: That’s a great idea! Let’s meet at your place at 7:30 then!

Ken's initial excuse not to go to the pop concert is that ----

a)

his favorite sitcom is on tonight

b)

he is very busy tonight

c)

he is fond of classical music

d)

he is not interested in pop music

Reading Comprehension

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

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