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Reading Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Read the underlined sentences, then choose the best answer to the question.


I never brush my teeth.

I have cavities.


What does the second sentence do?

a)

It states an effect.

b)

It states an example.

c)

It describes the previous sentence.

d)

It restates the previous idea.

2.

Ann is happy. She passed all her exams well and had free time now. She has never been to London and dreamed about visiting it. What does she want?

a)

She wants to have a rest.

b)

She wants to be busy.

c)

She wants to go to the UK.

d)

She wants to stay home.

3.

Sam is in the yard with his new ball. His mom bought him a big blue ball and he really likes it. Try to guess what he is going to do in the yard.

a)

He will play with his friends.

b)

He will walk.

c)

He will play tennis.

d)

He will play ball games.

4.

This day is celebrated in the whole world. People prepare presents to each other and make their wishes at midnight. So, what do we call this holiday?

a)

Birhday

b)

Chrismass

c)

New Year

d)

Fools Day

5.

We have seven days of the week. All of them have their own origin. Their origins mostly connected with planets. This day was called in honor of the main sky star. Without this star the world life would be hardly possible.

a)

This is the first day of the week.

b)

This is the fird day of the week.

c)

This is the last day of the week.

d)

This is the second day of the week.

6.

You use it in the morning and in the evening. It`s important to use it at least twice a day. Some people use it more often.

a)

Hairbrush

b)

Soap

c)

Toothbrush

d)

Towel

7.

Last Saturday we went to the zoo. We saw a lot of different animals there. My brother liked monkeys, but my sister liked tigers. We bought there some ice-cream and orange juice. We ate some biskuits. It was great! This story is about

a)

tigers and monkeys.

b)

sister and brother.

c)

visiting the zoo.

d)

delicious food.

8.

This city is very beautiful and famous. Here is the well-known tower designed one of the German engineers. And speech of the people of this sity are highlighted by the special pronunciation of the letter "r".

a)

Berlin

b)

London

c)

Moscow

d)

Paris

9.

My children have outgrown books in which polar bears and penguins inhabit the same page. But there is an alarming number of them out there and this is one bio-geographical crime I cannot forgive.

Polar bears live in the Arctic, near the North Pole. Penguins live in Antarctica and the neighbouring continents, near the South Pole. They are literally poles apart, so don't unite them in fiction just because they look cute together.

The word ‘unite’ (paragraph 2) is best replaced by …

a)

break

b)

slapping

c)

noticeable

d)

join

10.

To: Santi.


Our plan to visit our friends who suffer from Merapi erruption is cancelled. The weather is not good to fly. I will let you know


From: Sari


How do Santi and Sari plan to visit their friends?

a)

By bus

b)

By ship

c)

By train

d)

By plane

11.

To: Santi.


Our plan to visit our friends who suffer from Merapi erruption is cancelled. The weather is not good to fly. I will let you know


From: Sari

The short message is written to inform about ....

a)

when to go to Merapi

b)

the weather in Merapi

c)

Santi condition in Merapi

d)

the cancellation of the plan

12.

To teacher and students

From December 12 to 14, 2013, the library will be closed due to the rearranging of books and seats. We are sorry for the inconvenience.


Hasan Madi

Librarian


The text tell us about ....

a)

the library's books and seats

b)

the renovation of the library in December

c)

the temporarily closing of the library

d)

the librarian's inconvenience

13.

Hi, Guys! Our neighborhood will hold a Fund Raising Activity next month. It is intended to help victims of the landslide which happened yesterday. Everyone who is interested in this activity, please join us. You are also invited to donate your used clothes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Maryam as chief program coordinator at her house from 07.00 a.m. – 03.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Committee

Where can Ms. Maryam accept her neighbors' questions?

a)

At her house

b)

At her office

c)

At the neighborhood

d)

At the committee office

14.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Herwanto

We would like to invite you to the student’s farewell party. This will be held :

On: Saturday, 24th November 2012

At : 0 a.m.

In : SMP Negeri 6 Jalan Mampu 32

It’s a big honor if you could come.

Sincerely,

Rudiansyah

OSIS Chairperson

“It’s a big honor if you could come.”

What does the word “you” refers to….

a)

The students

b)

Rudiansyah

c)

Mr. and Mrs. Herwanto

d)

Rudiansyah and friends

15.

(Man) : I am trying to find a book by author Sterling Watson. Do you know where I should look?

(Woman) : He's a fiction writer, isn't he? Log on to this computer. Click on fiction, and then search by author name. See? Oh, he has written quite a few books, although I've never heard of him.

(Man) : His books were never in the top ten, but I like his style. I took a class from him at the University of Florida.

Narrator : What does the man say about Sterling Watson?

a)

He is required to read one of his books but does not like his writing.

b)

He has never read any of his works previously.

c)

He appreciates his writing style.

d)

He appreciates his writing style.

D. He learned about his books from a computer.

16.

Sid's Stationery

2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6

Tel: (416) 295-1725

December 1st, 2020

Kerry Michaels

1 Stevens Rd.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7

Dear Ms. Michaels,

Seasons Greetings. As a valued customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for a month of December.

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn on Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

Money from ticket sales will be donated to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Sid and Sandy Chester


What the purpose of the letter?

a)

Holiday sale will start at the end of December.

b)

Ms. Michaels gets the prize to stay at Meridian Inn.

c)

Sid’s Stationery has been donated to the Family Foundation.

d)

To inform about holiday sale.

17.

Sid's Stationery

2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6

Tel: (416) 295-1725

December 1st, 2020

Kerry Michaels

1 Stevens Rd.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7

Dear Ms. Michaels,

Seasons Greetings. As a valued customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for a month of December.

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn on Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

Money from ticket sales will be donated to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Sid and Sandy Chester


What is the grand prize for Christmas raffle that has been prepared by Sid's Stationery?

a)

50% discount for all stuff in Sid's Stationery.

b)

A penthouse

c)

Stayed for 2 night at Meridian Inn.

d)

Romantic dinner at the five stars restaurant.

18.

Sid's Stationery

2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6

Tel: (416) 295-1725

December 1st, 2020

Kerry Michaels

1 Stevens Rd.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7

Dear Ms. Michaels,

Seasons Greetings. As a valued customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for a month of December.

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn on Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

Money from ticket sales will be donated to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Sid and Sandy Chester


All of the following are the stuff that will be reduced by 50% as long as the holiday sale, EXCEPT...

a)

Recycled paper

b)

Specialty printer paper

c)

Decorative envelops

d)

All craft paper

19.

Sid's Stationery

2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6

Tel: (416) 295-1725

December 1st, 2020

Kerry Michaels

1 Stevens Rd.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7

Dear Ms. Michaels,

Seasons Greetings. As a valued customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for a month of December.

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn on Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

Money from ticket sales will be donated to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Sid and Sandy Chester


When is the holiday sale will be held?

a)

On the weekend

b)

For a month of December

c)

The early new year

d)

At Christmas Eve

20.

Sid's Stationery

2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6

Tel: (416) 295-1725

December 1st, 2020

Kerry Michaels

1 Stevens Rd.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7

Dear Ms. Michaels,

Seasons Greetings. As a valued customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for a month of December.

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn on Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

Money from ticket sales will be donated to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Sid and Sandy Chester


When was the letter made?

a)

December 11th, 2020

b)

December 1st, 2019

c)

December 11th, 2019

d)

December 1st, 2020

21.

January, 13th

Lopez

761 Rose Road

Tacoma, WA


Dear Ms. Lopez,


I have received your letter of January, 10th regarding your recent stay at Happy Hotel. I am very sorry that you did not have a pleasant experience. You are certainly correct that it unacceptable to come to a room that has not been cleaned and also to not receive your wake-up call. Please know that this was an isolated incident and that our customers usually have an extraordinary and problem-free stay at our hotel.


In an effort to remedy this unfortunate situation, I have enclosed a voucher for a one. night stay, breakfast inclusive, at our hotel. A complimentary breakfast brought to the room at the time specified by guests. I encourage You to return to Happy Hotel and experience the comfort, service, and elegance that we are known for. If there is any way I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or mail.


Sincerely,


Franky

Owner


What did Franky write to Lopez?

a)

to ask something

b)

to buy something

c)

to apologize for poor service

d)

to inquiry something

22.

January, 13th

Lopez

761 Rose Road

Tacoma, WA


Dear Ms. Lopez,


I have received your letter of January, 10th regarding your recent stay at Happy Hotel. I am very sorry that you did not have a pleasant experience. You are certainly correct that it unacceptable to come to a room that has not been cleaned and also to not receive your wake-up call. Please know that this was an isolated incident and that our customers usually have an extraordinary and problem-free stay at our hotel.


In an effort to remedy this unfortunate situation, I have enclosed a voucher for a one. night stay, breakfast inclusive, at our hotel. A complimentary breakfast brought to the room at the time specified by guests. I encourage You to return to Happy Hotel and experience the comfort, service, and elegance that we are known for. If there is any way I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or mail.


Sincerely,


Franky

Owner


What Is Franky offering?

a)

discount

b)

lunch

c)

another hotel

d)

a free stay and meal

23.

January, 13th

Lopez

761 Rose Road

Tacoma, WA


Dear Ms. Lopez,


I have received your letter of January, 10th regarding your recent stay at Happy Hotel. I am very sorry that you did not have a pleasant experience. You are certainly correct that it unacceptable to come to a room that has not been cleaned and also to not receive your wake-up call. Please know that this was an isolated incident and that our customers usually have an extraordinary and problem-free stay at our hotel.


In an effort to remedy this unfortunate situation, I have enclosed a voucher for a one. night stay, breakfast inclusive, at our hotel. A complimentary breakfast brought to the room at the time specified by guests. I encourage You to return to Happy Hotel and experience the comfort, service, and elegance that we are known for. If there is any way I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or mail.


Sincerely,


Franky

Owner


What is suggested about Lopez?

a)

She wants to solve the hotel’s problem.

b)

She wrote a letter complaint.

c)

She wants to ask something.

d)

She wanted to speak to Franky.

24.

January, 13th

Lopez

761 Rose Road

Tacoma, WA


Dear Ms. Lopez,


I have received your letter of January, 10th regarding your recent stay at Happy Hotel. I am very sorry that you did not have a pleasant experience. You are certainly correct that it unacceptable to come to a room that has not been cleaned and also to not receive your wake-up call. Please know that this was an isolated incident and that our customers usually have an extraordinary and problem-free stay at our hotel.


In an effort to remedy this unfortunate situation, I have enclosed a voucher for a one. night stay, breakfast inclusive, at our hotel. A complimentary breakfast brought to the room at the time specified by guests. I encourage You to return to Happy Hotel and experience the comfort, service, and elegance that we are known for. If there is any way I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or mail.


Sincerely,


Franky

Owner


What is the significance of January 13th 2017?

a)

It is the day of the voucher.

b)

It Is the date of the letter is written.

c)

It is the last day the voucher can be used.

d)

It is Lopez’s staying day.

25.

January, 13th

Lopez

761 Rose Road

Tacoma, WA


Dear Ms. Lopez,


I have received your letter of January, 10th regarding your recent stay at Happy Hotel. I am very sorry that you did not have a pleasant experience. You are certainly correct that it unacceptable to come to a room that has not been cleaned and also to not receive your wake-up call. Please know that this was an isolated incident and that our customers usually have an extraordinary and problem-free stay at our hotel.


In an effort to remedy this unfortunate situation, I have enclosed a voucher for a one. night stay, breakfast inclusive, at our hotel. A complimentary breakfast brought to the room at the time specified by guests. I encourage You to return to Happy Hotel and experience the comfort, service, and elegance that we are known for. If there is any way I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or mail.


Sincerely,


Franky

Owner

What time could Lopez eat her complimentary breakfast?

a)

at the time selected

b)

any time she chooses

c)

in the afternoon

d)

at night

26.
What is the Health Ministry investigating?
a)
The shortage of banana leaves.
b)
The rise in the cost of banana leaves.
c)
If paper banana leaves are harmful to health.
d)
If there are benefits of using paper banana leaves.
27.
1. The peron who travels into or through a country for the purpose of learning about it is called an ________________
a)
anchor
b)
editor
c)
explorer
d)
conductor
28.

Predict

a)

Re-read to find clues

b)

guess what will happen next

c)

Make notes in the margin

d)

look up words in the dictionary

29.

Summarize

a)

highlight key terms

b)

write notes in the margin

c)

explain what happens in a large section of the text

d)

put a small portion of the text in your own words

30.

Which of the following is an example of a prediction?

a)

Tacos are not better than cupcakes.

b)

Sometimes tacos have cilantro and salsa.

c)

Miss Munn will probably eat tacos this week.

d)

People should reconsider their opinions on tacos.

31.

Based on the picture, Nathalie is Henri's ....

a)

son

b)

granddaughter

c)

daughter

d)

cousin

32.

Vincent is ... of Etienne, Marine, and Gisele

a)

father

b)

aunt

c)

grandfather

d)

uncle

33.

Tropical rain forests are home to many types of plants and animals than any other place in the world.

A rain forest has four layers. The layers of the rain forest are home to different animals that live there.

The tops of the tallest trees in the rain forest are called the emergent layer. Macaws live in this part of the rain forest. Macaws are birds with long tails and strong beaks (nose). They are part of the parrot family.


Question: Tropical rain forests have 4 _______.

a)

trees

b)

plants

c)

layers

d)

birds

34.

Tropical rain forests are home to many types of plants and animals than any other place in the world. A rain forest has four layers. The layers of the rain forest are home to different animals that live there. The tops of the tallest trees in the rain forest are called the emergent layer. Animals like the Macaws live in this part of the rain forest. Macaws have wings, feathers,with long tails and strong beaks (nose). They are part of the parrot family.


Question: What type of animal are Macaws?

a)

cows

b)

cats

c)

monkeys

d)

birds

35.

Tropical rain forests are home to many types of plants and animals than any other place in the world. A rain forest has four layers. The layers of the rain forest are home to different animals that live there. The tops of the tallest trees in the rain forest are called the emergent layer. Animals like the Macaws live in this part of the rain forest. Macaws have wings, feathers,with long tails and strong beaks (nose). They are part of the parrot family.


Question: The name of the top layer of rain forests is called....

a)

emergent

b)

plants

c)

home

d)

rain forest

36.

The tops of most of the trees in the rain forest make up the canopy. The canopy blocks sunlight from reaching the areas of the rain forest below. Leaves in the canopy are very wide and strong and allow 80% of the sunlight. Spider monkeys live here. Spider monkeys eat fruits, seeds, and other plants. These monkeys hang from trees by their tails and swing from branch to branch. You can also find frogs swimming the pools of water.


Question: What is the name of the tops of trees?

a)

spider monkey

b)

canopy

c)

sunlight

d)

plants

37.

The tops of most of the trees in the rain forest make up the canopy. The canopy blocks sunlight from reaching the areas of the rain forest below. Leaves in the canopy are very wide and strong and allow 80% of the sunlight. Spider monkeys live here. Spider monkeys eat fruits, seeds, and other plants. These monkeys hang from trees by their tails and swing from branch to branch. You can also find frogs swimming the pools of water.


Question: The canopy doesn't get too much sunlight.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

The understory of the rain forest is a cool, shady (dark) place. Plants that grow here have large leaves to collect as much sunlight as possible. You cannot breathe well because the leaves are so thick, and the air is little. As a result, plants need insects and animals to make more flowers. Some anacondas live in the understory. Anacondas are one of the largest snakes in the world, more than 5 meters long. They are nocturnal which means they are most active at night and sleep during the day.


Question: The understory has a lot of light

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The understory of the rain forest is a cool, shady (dark) place. Plants that grow here have large leaves to collect as much sunlight as possible. You cannot breathe well because the leaves are so thick, and the air is little. As a result, plants need insects and animals to make more flowers. Some anacondas live in the understory. Anacondas are one of the largest snakes in the world, more than 5 meters long. They are nocturnal which means they are most active at night and sleep during the day


Question: The understory layer is not a good place for animals to live in because...

a)

it has big leaves

b)

it is a home for anacondas

c)

it doesn't have too much air

d)

it has insects and flowers

40.

The understory of the rainforest is a cool, shady (dark) place. Plants that grow here have large leaves to collect as much sunlight as possible. You cannot breathe well because the leaves are so thick, and the air is little. As a result, plants need insects and animals to make more flowers. Some anacondas live in the understory. Anacondas are one of the largest snakes in the world, more than 5 meters long. They are nocturnal which means these animals are most active at night and sleep during the day.


Question: Nocturnal animals means ...

a)

animals are more than 5 meters long

b)

animals eat fruits and plants

c)

animals are insects

d)

animals go out when it is dark