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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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1.

Once upon a time, a cat and a fox were having a conversation about their cleverness. The fox boasted about its ability to escape from traps and its cunning nature.

The cat, not to be outdone, said, "I rely on my resourcefulness. Whenever I sense danger, I climb up a tree and hide. That's my way of staying safe."

Just then, they heard the sound of hunting dogs in the distance. The fox, relying on its slyness, immediately darted towards the forest, finding a place to hide. The cat, however, panicked and couldn't decide where to run. In the confusion, she scrambled up a nearby tree.

The dogs passed by without noticing the cat, and once the danger had passed, the cat climbed down from the tree. The fox reappeared and mocked the cat, saying, "You called yourself clever, but when trouble arose, you had to scurry up a tree like a frightened mouse!"

The cat replied calmly, "True, I may not have your cunning, but I have the wisdom to avoid unnecessary risks. While you were running around, I found a safe spot without drawing attention to myself."

The fox realized the truth in the cat's words and acknowledged the value of caution over excessive pride in one's abilities.

What is the main topic of the conversation between the cat and the fox?

a)

Hunting dogs

b)

Their cleverness

c)

Climbing trees

d)

Fox's cunning nature

2.

Once upon a time, a cat and a fox were having a conversation about their cleverness. The fox boasted about its ability to escape from traps and its cunning nature.

The cat, not to be outdone, said, "I rely on my resourcefulness. Whenever I sense danger, I climb up a tree and hide. That's my way of staying safe."

Just then, they heard the sound of hunting dogs in the distance. The fox, relying on its slyness, immediately darted towards the forest, finding a place to hide. The cat, however, panicked and couldn't decide where to run. In the confusion, she scrambled up a nearby tree.

The dogs passed by without noticing the cat, and once the danger had passed, the cat climbed down from the tree. The fox reappeared and mocked the cat, saying, "You called yourself clever, but when trouble arose, you had to scurry up a tree like a frightened mouse!"

The cat replied calmly, "True, I may not have your cunning, but I have the wisdom to avoid unnecessary risks. While you were running around, I found a safe spot without drawing attention to myself."

The fox realized the truth in the cat's words and acknowledged the value of caution over excessive pride in one's abilities.

How did the cat react when it heard the sound of hunting dogs?

a)

It immediately ran towards the forest.

b)

It panicked and couldn't decide where to run.

c)

It mocked the fox

d)

It climbed down from the tree.

3.

Once upon a time, a cat and a fox were having a conversation about their cleverness. The fox boasted about its ability to escape from traps and its cunning nature.

The cat, not to be outdone, said, "I rely on my resourcefulness. Whenever I sense danger, I climb up a tree and hide. That's my way of staying safe."

Just then, they heard the sound of hunting dogs in the distance. The fox, relying on its slyness, immediately darted towards the forest, finding a place to hide. The cat, however, panicked and couldn't decide where to run. In the confusion, she scrambled up a nearby tree.

The dogs passed by without noticing the cat, and once the danger had passed, the cat climbed down from the tree. The fox reappeared and mocked the cat, saying, "You called yourself clever, but when trouble arose, you had to scurry up a tree like a frightened mouse!"

The cat replied calmly, "True, I may not have your cunning, but I have the wisdom to avoid unnecessary risks. While you were running around, I found a safe spot without drawing attention to myself."

The fox realized the truth in the cat's words and acknowledged the value of caution over excessive pride in one's abilities.

What strategy did the cat use to stay safe when it sensed danger?

a)

Running towards the forest

b)

Climbing up a tree and hiding

c)

Mocking the fox

d)

Darting towards a safe spot

4.

Once upon a time, a cat and a fox were having a conversation about their cleverness. The fox boasted about its ability to escape from traps and its cunning nature.

The cat, not to be outdone, said, "I rely on my resourcefulness. Whenever I sense danger, I climb up a tree and hide. That's my way of staying safe."

Just then, they heard the sound of hunting dogs in the distance. The fox, relying on its slyness, immediately darted towards the forest, finding a place to hide. The cat, however, panicked and couldn't decide where to run. In the confusion, she scrambled up a nearby tree.

The dogs passed by without noticing the cat, and once the danger had passed, the cat climbed down from the tree. The fox reappeared and mocked the cat, saying, "You called yourself clever, but when trouble arose, you had to scurry up a tree like a frightened mouse!"

The cat replied calmly, "True, I may not have your cunning, but I have the wisdom to avoid unnecessary risks. While you were running around, I found a safe spot without drawing attention to myself."

The fox realized the truth in the cat's words and acknowledged the value of caution over excessive pride in one's abilities.

Why did the fox mock the cat after the danger had passed?

a)

The cat scurried up a tree like a frightened mouse.

b)

The cat found a safe spot without drawing attention to itself.

c)

The fox realized the value of caution.

d)

The dogs noticed the fox.

5.

Once upon a time, a cat and a fox were having a conversation about their cleverness. The fox boasted about its ability to escape from traps and its cunning nature.

The cat, not to be outdone, said, "I rely on my resourcefulness. Whenever I sense danger, I climb up a tree and hide. That's my way of staying safe."

Just then, they heard the sound of hunting dogs in the distance. The fox, relying on its slyness, immediately darted towards the forest, finding a place to hide. The cat, however, panicked and couldn't decide where to run. In the confusion, she scrambled up a nearby tree.

The dogs passed by without noticing the cat, and once the danger had passed, the cat climbed down from the tree. The fox reappeared and mocked the cat, saying, "You called yourself clever, but when trouble arose, you had to scurry up a tree like a frightened mouse!"

The cat replied calmly, "True, I may not have your cunning, but I have the wisdom to avoid unnecessary risks. While you were running around, I found a safe spot without drawing attention to myself."

The fox realized the truth in the cat's words and acknowledged the value of caution over excessive pride in one's abilities.

What lesson did the fox learn from the cat's actions?

a)

The importance of cunning

b)

The value of caution over excessive pride

c)

The need for running around in times of danger

d)

The superiority of the fox's abilities

6.

Conversation: "What Did You Do Yesterday?"

Lisa: Hey, John! How was your day yesterday?

John: Hi, Lisa! It was pretty good. What about yours?

Lisa: Not bad. So, what did you do yesterday?

John: Well, in the morning, I went for a jog in the park. Then, I spent the afternoon working on my school project.

Lisa: That sounds productive! Did you do anything interesting in the evening?

John: Yeah, in the evening, I met up with some friends for dinner at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

Lisa: Nice! I've heard good things about that place. What did you have?

John: I tried their spaghetti carbonara, and it was amazing!

What was the main activity John did in the morning yesterday?

a)

Went shopping

b)
  • Had dinner at a restaurant

c)
  • Went jogging in the park

d)
  • Slept all day

7.

Conversation: "What Did You Do Yesterday?"

Lisa: Hey, John! How was your day yesterday?

John: Hi, Lisa! It was pretty good. What about yours?

Lisa: Not bad. So, what did you do yesterday?

John: Well, in the morning, I went for a jog in the park. Then, I spent the afternoon working on my school project.

Lisa: That sounds productive! Did you do anything interesting in the evening?

John: Yeah, in the evening, I met up with some friends for dinner at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

Lisa: Nice! I've heard good things about that place. What did you have?

John: I tried their spaghetti carbonara, and it was amazing!

  1. What did John do in the afternoon yesterday?

a)
  1. Met friends for dinner

b)

Went shopping

c)

Worked on a school project

d)
  1. Slept all day

8.

Conversation: "What Did You Do Yesterday?"

Lisa: Hey, John! How was your day yesterday?

John: Hi, Lisa! It was pretty good. What about yours?

Lisa: Not bad. So, what did you do yesterday?

John: Well, in the morning, I went for a jog in the park. Then, I spent the afternoon working on my school project.

Lisa: That sounds productive! Did you do anything interesting in the evening?

John: Yeah, in the evening, I met up with some friends for dinner at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

Lisa: Nice! I've heard good things about that place. What did you have?

John: I tried their spaghetti carbonara, and it was amazing!

  1. What did John do in the evening yesterday?


a)
  1. Cooked spaghetti carbonara at home

b)
  1. Had dinner at the new Italian restaurant

c)

Watched a movie at the cinema

d)

Watched a football match

9.

Conversation: "What Did You Do Yesterday?"

Lisa: Hey, John! How was your day yesterday?

John: Hi, Lisa! It was pretty good. What about yours?

Lisa: Not bad. So, what did you do yesterday?

John: Well, in the morning, I went for a jog in the park. Then, I spent the afternoon working on my school project.

Lisa: That sounds productive! Did you do anything interesting in the evening?

John: Yeah, in the evening, I met up with some friends for dinner at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

Lisa: Nice! I've heard good things about that place. What did you have?

John: I tried their spaghetti carbonara, and it was amazing!

What was the main activity John did in the morning yesterday?

a)

Went shopping

b)

Had dinner at a restaurant

c)

Went jogging in the park

d)

Slept all day

10.

Conversation: "What Did You Do Yesterday?"

Lisa: Hey, John! How was your day yesterday?

John: Hi, Lisa! It was pretty good. What about yours?

Lisa: Not bad. So, what did you do yesterday?

John: Well, in the morning, I went for a jog in the park. Then, I spent the afternoon working on my school project.

Lisa: That sounds productive! Did you do anything interesting in the evening?

John: Yeah, in the evening, I met up with some friends for dinner at that new Italian restaurant downtown.

Lisa: Nice! I've heard good things about that place. What did you have?

John: I tried their spaghetti carbonara, and it was amazing!

How did Lisa describe her day?

a)

Very bad

b)

Not bad

c)

Extremely good

d)
  • Boring

11.

Tio : How do you go to school Wan?

Wan : by bicycle . but yesterday I ... to schoolby bus, because the tire of my bike got flat.

a)

go

b)

went

c)

will go

d)

have gone

12.

Father : did Rita cook something in the kitchen?

Mother: Yes, she .... some fish and bolied water.

a)

fry

b)

fries

c)

fried

d)

will fry

13.

Father : I .... a new bag for you. here youare.

Mother : wow! It's so nice . thanks , dear.

Father: anytime.

a)

buy

b)

bought

c)

will buy

d)

buying

14.

my little brother .... a new motorcycle yesterday.

a)

has

b)

have

c)

having

d)

had

15.

my students ....hard last night.

a)

study

b)

studied

c)

was study

d)

studying

16.

Last weekend, my family and I decided to spend the day at an amusement park. It was an exhilarating experience filled with thrilling rides and delightful moments.

As soon as we entered the park, the vibrant colors and cheerful atmosphere set the mood for a day of fun. Our first stop was the roller coaster, a towering structure that promised an adrenaline rush. The screams of excitement echoed as we zoomed through twists and turns.

After the roller coaster, we headed to the Ferris wheel to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire park. From the top, we could see the excitement and joy on the faces of other visitors. It was a moment of serenity amid the bustling park.

The day continued with various rides, including bumper cars and a spinning carousel. Each ride brought a new wave of excitement and laughter. We took a break to indulge in some cotton candy and ice cream, savoring the sweet treats as we strolled through the colorful pathways.

As the sun began to set, the park transformed into a wonderland of lights. The Ferris wheel and other attractions lit up, creating a magical ambiance. We decided to end the day with a spectacular fireworks display that painted the night sky with brilliant colors.

Reflecting on the day, we realized the importance of spending quality time together and embracing the simple joys of life. The amusement park adventure became a cherished memory, and we left with smiles on our faces and a heart full of happiness.

What was the first ride the family went on?

a)

Ferris wheel

b)

Bumper cars

c)

Roller coaster

d)

Carousel

17.

A Day at the Amusement Park

Last weekend, my family and I decided to spend the day at an amusement park. It was an exhilarating experience filled with thrilling rides and delightful moments.

As soon as we entered the park, the vibrant colors and cheerful atmosphere set the mood for a day of fun. Our first stop was the roller coaster, a towering structure that promised an adrenaline rush. The screams of excitement echoed as we zoomed through twists and turns.

After the roller coaster, we headed to the Ferris wheel to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire park. From the top, we could see the excitement and joy on the faces of other visitors. It was a moment of serenity amid the bustling park.

The day continued with various rides, including bumper cars and a spinning carousel. Each ride brought a new wave of excitement and laughter. We took a break to indulge in some cotton candy and ice cream, savoring the sweet treats as we strolled through the colorful pathways.

As the sun began to set, the park transformed into a wonderland of lights. The Ferris wheel and other attractions lit up, creating a magical ambiance. We decided to end the day with a spectacular fireworks display that painted the night sky with brilliant colors.

Reflecting on the day, we realized the importance of spending quality time together and embracing the simple joys of life. The amusement park adventure became a cherished memory, and we left with smiles on our faces and a heart full of happiness.


What did the family enjoy from the top of the Ferris wheel?

a)

A serene moment

b)

Cotton candy and ice cream

c)

A serene moment

d)

A view of the entire park

18.

Last weekend, my family and I decided to spend the day at an amusement park. It was an exhilarating experience filled with thrilling rides and delightful moments.

As soon as we entered the park, the vibrant colors and cheerful atmosphere set the mood for a day of fun. Our first stop was the roller coaster, a towering structure that promised an adrenaline rush. The screams of excitement echoed as we zoomed through twists and turns.

After the roller coaster, we headed to the Ferris wheel to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire park. From the top, we could see the excitement and joy on the faces of other visitors. It was a moment of serenity amid the bustling park.

The day continued with various rides, including bumper cars and a spinning carousel. Each ride brought a new wave of excitement and laughter. We took a break to indulge in some cotton candy and ice cream, savoring the sweet treats as we strolled through the colorful pathways.

As the sun began to set, the park transformed into a wonderland of lights. The Ferris wheel and other attractions lit up, creating a magical ambiance. We decided to end the day with a spectacular fireworks display that painted the night sky with brilliant colors.

Reflecting on the day, we realized the importance of spending quality time together and embracing the simple joys of life. The amusement park adventure became a cherished memory, and we left with smiles on our faces and a heart full of happiness.

What did the family do during the day to take a break from rides?

a)

Watch a movie

b)

Eat cotton candy and ice cream

c)

Go shopping

d)

Take a nap

19.

A Day at the Amusement Park

Last weekend, my family and I decided to spend the day at an amusement park. It was an exhilarating experience filled with thrilling rides and delightful moments.

As soon as we entered the park, the vibrant colors and cheerful atmosphere set the mood for a day of fun. Our first stop was the roller coaster, a towering structure that promised an adrenaline rush. The screams of excitement echoed as we zoomed through twists and turns.

After the roller coaster, we headed to the Ferris wheel to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire park. From the top, we could see the excitement and joy on the faces of other visitors. It was a moment of serenity amid the bustling park.

The day continued with various rides, including bumper cars and a spinning carousel. Each ride brought a new wave of excitement and laughter. We took a break to indulge in some cotton candy and ice cream, savoring the sweet treats as we strolled through the colorful pathways.

As the sun began to set, the park transformed into a wonderland of lights. The Ferris wheel and other attractions lit up, creating a magical ambiance. We decided to end the day with a spectacular fireworks display that painted the night sky with brilliant colors.

Reflecting on the day, we realized the importance of spending quality time together and embracing the simple joys of life. The amusement park adventure became a cherished memory, and we left with smiles on our faces and a heart full of happiness.


How did the park look as the sun began to set?

a)

Colorful and vibrant

b)

Empty and quiet

c)

Dark and gloomy

d)

Boring and dull

20.

A Day at the Amusement Park

Last weekend, my family and I decided to spend the day at an amusement park. It was an exhilarating experience filled with thrilling rides and delightful moments.

As soon as we entered the park, the vibrant colors and cheerful atmosphere set the mood for a day of fun. Our first stop was the roller coaster, a towering structure that promised an adrenaline rush. The screams of excitement echoed as we zoomed through twists and turns.

After the roller coaster, we headed to the Ferris wheel to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire park. From the top, we could see the excitement and joy on the faces of other visitors. It was a moment of serenity amid the bustling park.

The day continued with various rides, including bumper cars and a spinning carousel. Each ride brought a new wave of excitement and laughter. We took a break to indulge in some cotton candy and ice cream, savoring the sweet treats as we strolled through the colorful pathways.

As the sun began to set, the park transformed into a wonderland of lights. The Ferris wheel and other attractions lit up, creating a magical ambiance. We decided to end the day with a spectacular fireworks display that painted the night sky with brilliant colors.

Reflecting on the day, we realized the importance of spending quality time together and embracing the simple joys of life. The amusement park adventure became a cherished memory, and we left with smiles on our faces and a heart full of happiness.


What did the family realize at the end of the day?

a)

The importance of staying home

b)

The joy of spending time together and embracing simple pleasures

c)

The need for more thrilling rides

d)

The dislike for amusement parks