WorksheetsUnmasking Skin - Reading
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which paragraph contains the following information?
The features of human skin, on and below the surface.
A
B
C
D
Which paragraph contains the following information?
An experiment in which the writer can see what is happening.
H
I
E
F
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Advice on how you can avoid damage to the skin.
F
G
I
J
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Cruel research methods used in the past.
C
D
E
F
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
How does a lack of affectionate touching affect children?
A. It makes them apathetic.
B. They are more likely to become violent adults.
C. They will be less aggressive when they grow up.
D. We do not really know.
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
After the 'wetness' experiments, the writer says that:
A. His skin is not normal.
B. His skin was wet when it felt wet.
C. He knew why it felt wet when it was dry.
D. The experiments taught him nothing new.
Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-J
Touch is unique among the five senses
A… because it is both cold and painful.
B… because the outer layer of the skin can mend itself.
C… because it can be extremely thin.
D… because there is light pressure on the skin.
E… because we do not need the others to survive.
Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-J
A substance may feel wet
F… because there is a good blood supply to the skin
G… because of a small amount of pain.
H… because there is a low temperature and pressure.
I… because it is hurting a lot.
J… because all humans are capable of experiencing it.
Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-J
Something may tickle
C… because it can be extremely thin.
D… because there is light pressure on the skin.
E… because we do not need the others to survive.
F… because there is a good blood supply to the skin.
G… because of a small amount of pain.
Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-J
The skin may itch
C… because it can be extremely thin.
D… because there is light pressure on the skin.
E… because we do not need the others to survive.
F… because there is a good blood supply to the skin.
G… because of a small amount of pain.
Complete each sentence with the correct ending A-J
A small cut heals up quickly
A… because it is both cold and painful.
B… because the outer layer of the skin can mend itself.
C… because it can be extremely thin.
D… because there is light pressure on the skin.
E… because we do not need the others to survive.
Do the following statement agree with the information given in the reading passage?
Even scientists have difficulty understanding how our sense of touch works.
True
False
Not given
Do the following statement agree with the information given in the reading passage?
The skin is more sensitive to pressure than to temperature or pain.
True
False
Not given
Do the following statement agree with the information given in the reading passage?
The human skin is always good at repairing itself.
True
False
Not given
