WorksheetsBasic Reading _ Mid-term
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 14mins
1. The waiter in the luxurious discotheque was always well remunerated for his work. For example, his tip money amounted to at least 1,000 baht a night.
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2. Swimming everyday has a number of beneficial outcomes. One positive result is maintaining physical fitness and overall health.
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3. Robert wonders if that mushroom is edible – able to be eaten.
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4. I detest Japanese food, but my wife likes it.
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5. Toxins are poisons produced via some biological function of nature.
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6. Emily is going to get her vision tested because she can't see the board at school. What does vision probably mean?
how well a person sees
what color eyes a person has
how well a person hears
7. Alex was excited by the tremendous monster trucks at the show. They were bigger than he had ever seen. What does tremendous probably mean?
powerful
very big
very small
8. If you gaze long enough at that picture of an old woman, she will seem to turn into a young woman. What does gaze probably mean?
throw things
shout
look
9. With talent like that, he should go far as a musician. I've never heard such amazing playing. What does talent probably mean?
confidence
manners
ability
10. Janelle had a sore calf after the race. She rubbed her leg from the knee to the ankle. What does calf probably mean?
muscle
lower part of the leg
toe
11. My father went into a rage when I told him about the broken lamp. What does rage probably mean?
anger
sorrow
lecture
12. My mom says I should assist older people when I can, opening doors for them or helping them across the street. What does assist probably mean?
help
say hello to
ignore
13. That movie was really humorous. I laughed so hard I was almost crying. What does humorous probably mean?
boring
scary
funny
14. I decided to go on the camping trip after all, but the offer was withdrawn. What does withdrawn probably mean?
accepted
nice
taken back
15. My friends and I like to stroll through the park. Going slowly means we can see more of nature. What does stroll probably mean?
walk slowly
skateboard
race
16. Why do you despise Chelsea so much? I don't think she's mean. What does despise probably mean?
gossip about
dislike
like
17. I can't remove this splinter from my hand. My mom will have to pull it out for me. What does remove probably mean?
wash out
grab
take out
18. My mother does a lot of volunteer work as well as her paid work. What does volunteer probably mean?
unpaid
hard
easy
19. The class was silent when the teacher asked who threw the pencil. No one said a word. What does silent probably mean?
frowning
completely quiet
loud
20. What would you like to contribute to the potluck dinner? I'm bringing cake. What does contribute probably mean?
eat
take away
donate
21. Flares can be used effectively by day or night. The light or cloud of smoke can be seen for a great distance in clear weather and for several hundred feet in a fog. But flares must not be used carelessly. They can easily dry grass or brush along the highway.
The best title of the paragraph is:
Fire Danger from Flares
The Use and Misuse of Flares
The Use of Flares by Night
22. The modern dinghy is usually made of fiberglass, but all boat building materials and all methods are used in its construction. Dinghies range from seven to twelve feet in length, and motors of five horsepower or less are adequate for their safe and efficient operation.
The best title of the paragraph is:
Boat Building
The Modern Dinghy
The Safe Operation of Small Boats
23. The first Americans to reach California came by water to engage in the fur trade along the coast. Later interest turned to whaling and the trade in hides and tallow. While some of these men stayed on in California, their numbers were few. They didn’t cause the Mexican officials much worry.
The best title of the paragraph is:
The Early Fur Traders of California
Whaling off the California Coast
The First Americans in California
24. The surf life-savers of Australia are excellent patrolmen. The waters off the east coast of the continent are often dangerous with sharks. Yet here on a summer day are thousands of carefree swimmers. Whenever a shark appears, immediate warning is given by the guards and swimmers have plenty of time to reach the beaches in safety.
The best title of the paragraph is:
Summertime “Down Under”
The “Sharkie” Waters off Australia
The Service of Australian Surf Life-Savers
25. The kingdom of Jordan is an Arab country, surrounded almost entirely by other Arab countries. On the north it is bounded by Syria and on the northeast by Iraq. On the east and south it is bounded by Saudi Arabia. Its neighbor to the west is Israel.
The best title of the paragraph is:
The Climate of Jordan
Jordan’s Resources
Jordan’s Neighbors
26. Her parents won’t __________ her to stay out late.
decide
attract
allow
27. A barrier is the ___________ that prevents somebody from doing something.
example
network
problem
28. It would be an exaggeration to say I knew her _______ - I only met her twice.
little
well
a bit
29. A storyline is the _________ story in a movie.
unusual
popular
basic
30. An example of utility is _________________.
backyard
shared house
electricity
31. There are many things to consider when ____________ to buy a house or rent an apartment.
choosing
staying
paying
32. A maintenance is the act of keeping something in good ____________.
rent
condition
thought
33. When you plan to permanently stay in your current city, then you should buy a home which will be ____________ for a long time in the future.
repairing
considering
lasting
34. An expert is a person with special ______________ in something.
knowledge
neighborhood
taste
35. Good food can prevent all the _____________ from our body.
diseases
balances
minerals
36. An example of nutritious meal is _______________.
fried chicken
soft drink
salad
37. An example of grain is _________________.
energy
spicy dish
wheat
38. Pollution is the process of making air, water, soil etc. ___________.
powerful
dirty
fit
39. We need to be more physically __________ and fit to win the current environmental challenges.
healthy
lethal
social
40. Through regular __________, we can maintain our normal weight.
well-being
presence
exercises
