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GED Reading Exam

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 44mins

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Class
Date
1.

Read an email about parking. Then answer questions

What is this message about?

a)

A new car park

b)

Street parking rules

c)

Car park changes

d)

New parking prices

2.

Where can people park for the next two weeks?

a)

The new office car park

b)

The car park on High and 1st Street

c)

The Crowne Plaza Hotel car park

d)

High Street after 5 pm

3.

How can people park for free?

a)

By showing a company ID card

b)

By parking on 1st Street

c)

By calling the parking office

d)

By using the Crowne Plaza car park

4.

Why did the writer make this website?

a)

To help Cornwall visitors

b)

To talk about Cornwall rules

c)

 To rent his house in Cornwall

d)

To talk about his life in Cornwall

5.

What information can you find on this website?

a)

Art

b)

Boats

c)

Hotel

d)

Weather

6.

What does the writer say about beaches?

a)

Read the rules.

b)

Some are closed.

c)

There is no parking.

d)

There is no swimming

7.

What first made the Wright brothers interested in flying?

a)

 Birds

b)

A toy

c)

A bicycle

d)

Machines

8.

What was one job the brothers had?

a)

Inventing new technology

b)

Working for their father

c)

Making bicycle designs

d)

Writing about flying

9.

How did the brothers invent their first plane?

a)

They studied birds’ wings.

b)

They used their bicycle designs.

c)

They copied popular technology.

d)

They used their first model aeroplane.

10.

 Why did the brothers move to Europe?

a)

They always wanted to live in Europe.

b)

They wanted to become famous around the world.

c)

They knew a German flyer who could help them

d)

They believed they could sell their planes in Europe.

11.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions


Ever since he was six years old, Ali had wanted to get a Kitten. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. “You have no idea how much work a kitten is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the kitten, train the kitten to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the kitten to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a kitten. But a kitten takes up a lot of time.”

Ali couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a kitten. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a kitten!”


Which word tells you the topic of the text?

a)

obey

b)

groom

c)

idea

d)

kitten

12.

What is the problem in the text?

a)

Ali’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

b)

Ali is allergic to puppies.

c)

Ali’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

d)

Ali’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

13.

A person who volunteers is someone who

a)

studies for tests.

b)

does no work at all.

c)

gets a raise.

d)

does work without being paid.

14.

Ali’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a kitten. Which word or phrase means capable?

a)

interested

b)

angry about

c)

afraid of

d)

able to

15.

What does the phrase "have no idea" mean?

a)

do not understand

b)

can’t think

c)

ran out of ideas

d)

have an active imagination

16.

Ali wanted a kitten, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Ali did several things. He look after the cats, washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired cats took a long time! He cleaned up the cats’ kennels, too. He also played with the kittens to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Ali spent time with the other animals too, but he preferred working with the cats. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Ali was never bored.


What does the first sentence tell about this text?

a)

This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.

b)

This text is about taking shelter during a storm.

c)

This text is about adopting an animal.

d)

This text is about different animals.

17.

What detail does the author include to explain why Ali plays with the kittens?

a)

to help them learn to eat and drink

b)

so he can stop being afraid of cats

c)

to help them get used to people

d)

so he can learn about the different breeds of cat

18.

To which word can the suffix –ing be added?

a)

also

b)

cats

c)

care

d)

plenty

19.

What is a kennel?

a)

place for animals

b)

kind of food

c)

piece of clothing

d)

helper

20.

Which word means once in a while?

a)

often

b)

never

c)

occasionally

d)

daily

21.

Ali volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising kittens and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a kitten of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Ali up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.

“Oh, it went great,” Ali answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the cats to people who want to adopt them!”

“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new kitten!”

“We’re getting a kitten?” Ali practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”


Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?

a)

Does Ali have a sister?

b)

What do cats eat?

c)

Will Ali get to have a kitten of his own?

d)

What is the weather outside?

22.

Why is Ali so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

a)

He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.

b)

He wants to stay home from school.

c)

He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.

d)

He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a kitten.

23.

Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?

a)

grin

b)

about

c)

glad

d)

told

24.

Which is a synonym for persuade?

a)

practice

b)

volunteer

c)

trust

d)

convince

25.

Which word helps to explain Ali’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?

a)

learned

b)

persuade

c)

enthusiastic

d)

help

26.
What is the topic of the passage?
a)

Jobs based upon manual or practical fields

b)

Increased opportunities for vocational career

c)

Training programs for vocational jobs

d)

Vocational education for vocational jobs

e)

Variety of vocational job choices

27.

Urgently Needed Accountant (Code : ACC)

- Accounting Major

- Male and female

- Max. 28 years old

- Can speak and write English

- Familiar with MS Word, MS Office

- Having at least twenty four months experiences

Preferably full time. To work in a well established and a leading international export and import company, located in Sidoarjo. Apply to HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT (HRD), PO BOX 1234 Sidoarjo 223344 with full details; CV, contact phone number, a recent colour photograph and certificates within 14 days


What position is offered in the advertisement.....

a)

Job seeker

b)

Job vacancy

c)

Accountant

d)

Accounting department

28.

Emma : I really want to continue my study, but my parents can’t afford it.

Hery : What will you do them?

Emma : ....

a)

If i had a good chance, I would try it.

b)

If i get a scholarship, I will enter the college

c)

If i studied hard, I could get good scores.

d)

If i had a new venhicle, I will enter the university.

29.

Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel


What is the letter about?

a)

Samuel’s holiday

b)

The Gold Coast

c)

The Movie World.

d)

The Rain

30.

Elizabeth II, born on 21st April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.


What is the purpose of the text? It is to … .

a)

Entertain the reader

b)

Inform on a successful person

c)

tell someone’s experience

d)

describe a particular person

31.

ANNOUNCEMENT

To: All students of Senior High School 1 Madang Suku I.


To celebrate the National Education Day the students Board Organization will hold some interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling contest and Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on January, 4th , 2011, 8 am – 1 p.m.

All classes must take part in the programs and should report their participation to their own teachers.


For detailed information, please contact Mr. Ari Irawan, the coordinator of this program.


Who is in charge of the program?

a)

Student

b)

Teacher

c)

Mr. Ari Irawan

d)

Student organization

32.

Making Candles

Tool and Ingredient : o wax moulds,

-wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler.

Steps :

1. Melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames, you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom pan.

2. Prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.

3. After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.

4. Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimise spillage and air bubbles.

5. Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.

6. Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.

7. Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting


The text is written to ....

a)

inform the procedure to make the scented candles

b)

explain the tool and ingredients for making candles

c)

describe the candles and how to make them

d)

give information the way of making candles

33.

What does the above text suppose you to do?

a)

To play games around the place with children.

b)

Not play around the area with children

c)

To watch children play around here.

d)

To be careful because children are playing there

34.

A supporter of the national education bill display a sign reading “Endorse the national education bill right now” to every motorist passing the back gate of the House of Representatives compound in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Thousands of members from Islamic groups gathered outside the compound on Thuesday demanding that the bill be endorsed.


The topic of the passage is about….

a)

national education

b)

education bill

c)

supporter of the bill

d)

a public demand

35.

Hayati Hutabarat says that she has downright satisfaction from her position in the company. But what about some other things in life. There are still important for many women to have things like marriage and children. Does Hayati regret for not having time for these things?


What is the text about?

a)

Unmarried women

b)

Career women

c)

Women’s position in a company

d)

Women’s lives

36.

Farmer in Lampung and West Java are likely to face difficulties with rice harvest in the next two month because hundreds of thousands of hectare rice field have been under threat from a long drought. Therefore, the government has started worrying the two provinces.


What is the text about?

a)

the next rice harvest

b)

farmers in Lampung

c)

possible failure in the next harvest

d)

farmers in West Java

37.

Dara : Yeah. Look! It’s cloudy now.

Sonya : Do you think there will be a flag ceremony today?

Dara : If it’s rain . . . .

Sonya : Maybe we’ll have another activity in class.

Dara : Yes, I think so.

a)

The teachers will cancel the flag ceremony

b)

The teachers will do an important meeting

c)

We will study in the school yard

d)

We will go home early

38.

Daniel : It’s a little late. Shall I drive you home?

Sandra : That’s very kind of you, but . . . .

Daniel : No thanks, I prefer an orange juice, please.

a)

I will be very thankful

b)

I can go home by myself

c)

I’ll be glad to go with you

d)

I’ll accompany you home

39.

Azka : I really have no idea what to cook for dinner.

Liza : . . . . You have minced beef, cheese, and bolognaise sauce in the refigerator.

Azka : Yummy. Let’s have an Italian night.

a)

Why don’t you make spagetti and lasagna?

b)

We’d better have dinner at an Italian restaurant.

c)

I suggest you order a menu by using an online service in Grabfood?

d)

A. How about taking a cooking course at The LaPazta restaurant?

40.

Roni : I often see you visiting the library. Do you spend the days for learning?

Nadia : Oh, no. I am looking for books about science

Roni : What do you do in your daily activities?

Nadia : I am a university lecturer. Besides teaching, I do a lot of research. Do you like reading, Ron?

Roni : Yes, I enjoy reading. I read widely almost everyday.

Nadia : You have many books in your home, I think.


What is dialog about? It is about ….

a)

Someone who is looking for some books

b)

Two people who enjoy reading scientific books

c)

The university lectures who are doing some research

d)

The way how Roni and Nadia spend their daily activities

41.

November 18, 2020

THE HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION HEAD

Inara Lightings, Ltd.

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Dear Sir:

I am writing to explore the possibility of employment as Document Controller in your reputable firm. I am a Computer Science graduate of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. I bring with me several years of experience as information systems analyst of leading companies that include Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc.

My strong computer skills, knowledge of modern word processing software, and project management tools are but some of the things that make me an asset to your company.

Attached is my resume for your company. If you require any further information, I can be reached at 632-555-1234 (during regular business hours).

Thank you very much

Sincerely,

Quensa Tabitha


What should the company do, if they want the applicant to attend the interview?

a)

Phone the applicant on Monday afternoon

b)

Call her anytime the company want

c)

Contact the applicant at night

d)

Send email to the appicant

42.

Sue and Mary wanted to go to the zoo. Their mother said they could go after they finished their chores. First, they cleaned their rooms. Next, they mopped the kitchen floor. After that, they washed the family's car. Finally, they got ready to go to the zoo. What did the girls do first?

a)

they went to the zoo

b)

they cleaned their rooms

c)

they mopped the kitchen floor

d)

the got ready to go to the store

43.

Sue and Mary wanted to go to the zoo. Their mother said they could go after they finished their chores. First, they cleaned their rooms. Next, they mopped the kitchen floor. After that, they washed the family's car. Finally, they got ready to go to the zoo. What did the girls do after they mopped the floor?

a)

washed the family's car

b)

cleaned their rooms

c)

went to the zoo

d)

they got ready to go to the zoo

44.

Sue and Mary wanted to go to the zoo. Their mother said they could go after they finished their chores. First, they cleaned their rooms. Next, they mopped the kitchen floor. After that, they washed the family's car. Finally, they got ready to go to the zoo. What was the last thing that the girls did?

a)

cleaned their rooms

b)

mopped the kitchen floor

c)

washed the family's car

d)

got ready to go to the zoo

45.

Mike and Joe were on an imaginary safari. First, their mother gave them a map of the zoo. Then, the boys went to the shark pool. Next, they found the way to the tiger cage. After that, they visited the wolf den. Finally, they met their mother at the alligator exhibit. Mike and Joe had a busy afternoon! Where did the boys go after their mother gave them a map?

a)

the shark pool

b)

the zoo

c)

the tiger cage

d)

none of the above

46.

Mike and Joe were on an imaginary safari. First, their mother gave them a map of the zoo. Then, the boys went to the shark pool. Next, they found the way to the tiger cage. After that, they visited the wolf den. Finally, they met their mother at the alligator exhibit. Mike and Joe had a busy afternoon! Where did the boys go before the alligator exhibit?

a)

safari

b)

zoo

c)

wolf den

d)

shark pool

47.

Mike and Joe were on an imaginary safari. First, their mother gave them a map of the zoo. Then, the boys went to the shark pool. Next, they found the way to the tiger cage. After that, they visited the wolf den. Finally, they met their mother at the alligator exhibit. Mike and Joe had a busy afternoon! What did Mike and Joe do last?

a)

they had a busy afternoon

b)

they met their mother at the alligator exhibit

c)

they visited the wolf den

d)

all of the above

48.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter. Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What was the first thing the mom did?

a)

baked a cake

b)

mixed the ingredients

c)

ate the cake

d)

none of the above

49.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter. Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What was the second thing mom did?

a)

put the ingredients on the counter

b)

put the ingredients in a bowl

c)

dropped the ingredients on the floor

50.

Mom had a great idea! She decided that we would make a cake for the party on Saturday. First, she went shopping for all of the ingredients. When she got home, she put all of the ingredients on the counter. Then, she poured the cake mix, eggs, and water in the bowl. After mixing, she poured the mixture in the greased pan. It baked for 20 minutes in the oven. Finally, it was ready to be eaten. Yum! What happened last?

a)

mom went shopping again

b)

they ate the cake

c)

mom had another idea to make a pie

51.

There are 24 hours in a day.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

52.

Sunday is the best day of the week.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

53.

Thanksgiving is celebrated in autumn.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

54.

April is a month with 30 days.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

55.

The first day of the school year is scary.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

56.

This has been a terrible week.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

57.

Your birthday comes only one day a year.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

58.

Some families eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

59.

Everyone should make Valentine's Day cards.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

60.

Spring is the most beautiful season of all.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

61.

Chirstmas is the most important holiday of the year.

a)

fact

b)

opinion