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Midterm Test (English for Comprehension)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. The kiwi lives only in New Zealand. It is a strange bird because it cannot fly. The kiwi is the same size as a chicken. It has no wings and no tail. It does not have any feathers like other birds. Instead it has hair on its body. Each foot has four toes and its mouth is very long.

What is the most appropriate topic for this paragraph?

a)

a strange bird

b)

a New Zealand bird

c)

the kiwi looks like a chicken

d)

the kiwi, a strange New Zealand bird

2.

2. Mexico City is a popular place for tourists. Every year thousands of people go to Mexico City. They visit the old and beautiful buildings in this city. In the museum they learn about the history of Mexico. And in the restaurant, they enjoy the spicy and delicious Mexican food.

What is the best topic of the paragraph?

a)

Mexican food

b)

Mexico

c)

Mexico City

d)

the spicy food

3.

3. Birds are excellent source of food. Chickens and turkeys are examples of birds which supply man with great quantities of meat. Chickens and other birds also supply eggs. Farmers consider most birds as friends because they eat insect pests and the seeds of weeds. Birds are useful to people.

The topic of paragraph is about ________ .

a)

birds

b)

farmers

c)

chickens

d)

chickens and turkeys

4.

4. Air pollution is gathered in clouds and when it reacts with the oxygen and water in the atmosphere it becomes acid. The winds carry the polluted clouds long distances. When it rains, this pollution falls on trees, houses, buildings, cars, clothes, everywhere! This called acid rain.

Which is the topic?

a)

The pollution

b)

The solutions

c)

The air pollution and acid rain

d)

The water and soil pollution

5.

5. Canada is the second largest country in the world. It covers the northern part of North America. The Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans surround Canada. Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. The United States is the only country connected to Canada.

The topic of the passage is ___________________.

a)

Canada

b)

North America

c)

Arctic Oceans

d)

The United States

6.

6. Patty loves to play games. Her favorite game is Chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Patty also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. She prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If she's alone, Patty likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent

What is the paragraph main Idea about?

a)

Patty loves to play games

b)

Patty likes games that require luck.

c)

Patty loves to play monopoly the most.

d)

Patty likes action videos as long as they aren't too violent.

7.

7. Today's postal service is more efficient than ever. Mail that once took months to move by horse and foot now moves around the country in days or hours by truck, train, and plane. If your letter or package is urgent, the U.S. Postal Service offers Priority Mail and Express Mail services. Priority Mail is guaranteed to go anywhere in the United States in two days or less. Express Mail will get your package there overnight.

What is the main idea of this passage?

a)

Today's postal service is more efficient than ever.

b)

Express Mail will get your package there overnight.

c)

Mail now moves around the country in days or hours.

d)

Priority Mail is guaranteed to go anywhere in two days or less.

8.

8. How can we make our dreams come true? Certainly luck plays a part in turning dreams into realities, but the way we live right now can make a big different too. Here are a few suggestions that might help you make your dreams come true

What is the main idea of this passage?

a)

Be ready for risks

b)

Take the first step

c)

Don’t wait until you feel like it

d)

Don’t worry about what other people think

9.

9. “Sak ran from hay bale to hay bale trying not to step on any cow pies. Uncle Som pick us up with his tractor and gave us some fresh milk to drink.”

Where did the story take place?

a)

School.

b)

Beach.

c)

Theatre.

d)

Farm.

10.

10. “Mali waited for her dinner to be brought to the table. All of the food was carried over a big, round tray. Lots of other families were eating Dinner, also. When they were through, her dad left the waitress a big tip.”

Where did the story take place?

a)

Restaurant.

b)

Zoo

c)

Circus.

d)

Food court.

11.

11. There is a way to help you remember people’s names. When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember. For example, if you meet Ms. Brown, say to yourself, “Ms. Brown has brown hair.” or, if you meet Mr. Long, say to yourself, Mr. Long likes singing a song. Many people find that this helps them remember other people’s names.

What is the main idea of this passage?

a)

There is a way to help you remember people’s names.

b)

If you meet Mr. Long, say to yourself, Mr. Long likes singing a song.

c)

Many people find that this helps them remember other people’s names.

d)

When you meet someone new, think of something about them that will help you remember.

12.

12. What is the Major Details about?

a)

Reasons

b)

Specific Instances

c)

Specific Details

d)

Statistics

13.

13. What is the Minor Details about?

a)

Point in an argument

b)

Examples

c)

Point of a comparison

d)

Reasons

14.

14. Nong ask her parents if she can get a new pet. Her mom and dad agree that she can have a new pet as long as it isn't too big and can fit in a small tank in her room. Which animal will make the best pet for Nong? 

a)
b)
c)
15.

15. Patpong needs to get to the building that is at the top of a mountain There are no roads that lead to the top of the mountain. There is a landing pad on top of the mountain next to the building. What vehicle should Patpong use to get there?

a)
b)
c)
16.

16. I can’t answer this question. It’s……………………………(POSSIBLE)

a)

DIS-             

b)

UN-

c)

IM-

d)

RE-

17.

17. Kate started crying because she was so………………………..(HAPPY)

a)

DIS-            

b)

RE-

c)

UN-

d)

ED-

18.

18. Paul never waits in queues. He is too………………………..(PATIENT)

a)

RE-

b)

DIS-

c)

   UN-

d)

IM-

19.

19. Stealing other people’s money is………………………….(HONEST)

a)

   UN-         

b)

RE-

c)

IM-

d)

DIS-

20.

20. A million pound was given to the hospital by an……………………………….person (KNOWN)

a)

   UN-        

b)

RE-

c)

DIS-

d)

IM-

21.

 

21. If you have a haircut it will change your……………………………(APPEAR)

a)

-ING

b)

-ANCE

c)

-LY

d)

-ABLE

22.

22. Thank you for your advice. You have been very………………………….(HELP)

a)

-ING

b)

-ANCE

c)

-FUL

d)

-OUS

23.

23. Harry didn’t think the book was very………………………………..(INTEREST)

a)

-ING

b)

-ANCE

c)

-LY

d)

-ABLE

24.

24. That was a great film. It was really…………………………..(ENJOY)

a)

-ING

b)

-ED

c)

-LY

d)

-ABLE

25.

25. I like this town. The people are very………………………….(FRIEND)

a)

-OUS

b)

-ANCE

c)

-LY

d)

-ER

26.

Thailand improves marine pollution ranking

26. From the headline, What type of News?

a)

Environment news

b)

Entertainment News

c)

Sports News

d)

Local News

27.

War Elephants keep semis hopes alive with win over Singapore

27. From the headline, What type of News?

a)

Entertainment News

b)

Environment news

c)

Sports News

d)

Local News

28.

This news is from Guatemala. The Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) erupts. It spews ash and lava. The lava can be up to 700 degrees Celsius. The lava comes down the volcano. It burns villages and roads. It burns houses. Sixty-two people die. Two of them are children. They are a brother and a sister. This eruption is deadly. A worse eruption was in 1902.

Thousands of people die then, also.

28. What is it about?

a)

It is about Volcano eruption

b)

It is about lava comes down the volcano

c)

A worse eruption was in 1902

d)

The lava can be up to 700 degrees Celsius

29.

29. When you write a caption, you can included the following information?

a)

caption

b)

Things to see or to do there

c)

part of journalism

d)

local

30.

30. What is the adjective to describe places?

a)

offers

b)

atmosphere

c)

 location

d)

peaceful

31.

31. What is skimming?

a)

General idea

b)

Specific idea

c)

Point of a comparison

d)

Statistics

32.

32. What is scanning?

a)

General idea

b)

Specific idea

c)

Point of a comparison

d)

Statistics

33.

33. On weekend, Amanda is going to ________.

a)

Visit her grandad’s house

b)

Visit her grandma’s house

c)

Visit her father’s house.

d)

Visit her mother’s house

34.

34. Amanda sees her grandma _________.

a)

Once a week.

b)

Five times a week.

c)

four times a week.

d)

two times a week.

35.

35. Amanda visits her grandma _________.

a)

Every Sunday.

b)

Every Saturday.

c)

Every Morning.

d)

Every evening.

36.

36. Is Cristina happy about her weekend plans?

a)

Yes, she is.

b)

No, she isn’t.

c)

Yes, she does.

d)

No, she doesn’t.

37.

37. Cristina going to ________ on weekend.

a)

her cousin’s wedding.

b)

the school.

c)

at home

d)

the restaurant

38.

38. Does Cristina like going to weddings?

a)

Yes, she does.

b)

No, she doesn’t.

c)

Yes, she is.

d)

No, she isn’t.

39.

39. Cristina doesn’t like weddings because ______.

a)

She like to wear dresses.

b)

She doesn’t like to wear dresses.

c)

She don’t like to wear dresses

d)

he doesn’t like to wear dresses

40.

40. Cristina goes to weddings ________________.

a)

Six times a week.

b)

Three times a year.

c)

Five times a week.

d)

Four times a week.