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WorksheetsA New Friend
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
How old is Ezgi?
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Nine
Who is Ezgi's best friend?
Leyla
Ayşe
Elif
Zeynep
Read the passage below and answer the question: Ezgi is eleven years old. She is a new student at her school because they moved to a new city last year because of her parents’ work. She has a nuclear family, just her parents and herself. She is not so sociable but she has already made good friends here at her new school. Her best friend is Leyla. She has been living in the same city since she was born. She is eleven years old, too. They are in the same class. They get on very well with each other because they have lots of hobbies in common. That morning, Ezgi arrived at school earlier than Leyla. Ezgi was sitting on a bench in the school garden when she heard her friend calling her.
Because of her parents' work
Because she wanted to
Because of her school
Because of her friends
Ezgi has a ______ family.
nuclear
extended
joint
single-parent
Who arrived at school earlier, Ezgi or Leyla?
Ezgi
Leyla
Ayşe
Mert
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend.' How many students are shown in the image?
One
Two
Three
Four
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend.' What are the students doing?
Playing football
Reading books
Eating lunch
Running
What is the name of the school shown in the image?
Konya Meram Atatürk Ortaokulu
Istanbul Primary School
Ankara High School
Izmir College
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend.' What is happening in the image?
Two children are meeting and shaking hands.
A child is reading a book alone.
A group of children are playing soccer.
A child is painting a picture.
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. Who arrived at school early in the morning?
Leyla
Ezgi
Hakan
None of the above
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. Why was Leyla feeling anxious?
She forgot her homework
She was worried about the project presentation documents
She was late to school
She lost her bag
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. Fill in the blank: The necessary documents for the project presentation are in ______'s bag.
Ezgi
Mert
Ayşe
Can
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. Who entered the classroom a few minutes after Ezgi and Leyla?
Their teacher
Hakan
Another student
Leyla's brother
Ezgi and Leyla did the following after arriving at their classroom:
They sat at their desks.
They left the classroom.
They started playing outside.
They went to the cafeteria.
Read the passage 'A New Friend'.
True
False
How many hours a day do you use your mobile phone?
Less than 1 hour
1-3 hours
4-6 hours
More than 6 hours
The genre of applications I use on my mobile phone is:
Social media
Weather forecasting
Stock trading
Astronomy research
Not using your mobile phone can make you feel:
anxious or uneasy
excited
boredom only
completely indifferent
I prefer meeting my friends face to face rather than talking with them on the phone.
Meeting my friends face to face
Talking with my friends on the phone
Texting my friends
Not communicating with my friends
Physical impacts experienced when overusing mobile phones include:
Eye strain and headaches
Improved sleep quality
Increased physical fitness
Better posture
What kinds of physical activities do you do when you don’t use your mobile phone?
I go for a walk or exercise.
I play mobile games.
I watch videos on my phone.
I browse social media.
Read the passage below and answer the question: Leyla: Okay, friends. Let’s share our opinions about the benefits and drawbacks of using mobile phones. Ezgi: How can mobile phones be useful to us? Please share your views. Mirza: In my opinion, mobile phones provide fast and easy communication. Elif: We can use them in emergencies. Hasan: I use educational applications on my mobile phone. Arda: I use my mobile phone to play online games and watch films. Asya: My mother uses her mobile for online shopping. Hülya: My grandfather follows social media for breaking news. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of mobile phones in the passage?
Fast communication
Playing games
Cooking food
Online shopping
According to Eylül, overusing mobile phones causes _________?
phone addiction
better eyesight
improved memory
healthy habits
Read the passage below and answer the question: Berat: They can also cause health problems, such as vision problems, neck and spine damage, sleep disorders, and tiredness. Which of the following is NOT listed as a health problem caused by mobile phones?
A) Vision problems
B) Neck and spine damage
C) Sleep disorders
D) Headache
Mention one benefit and one drawback of using mobile phones as discussed in the passage.
A benefit is easy communication; a drawback is distraction.
A benefit is increased screen time; a drawback is better connectivity.
A benefit is distraction; a drawback is easy communication.
A benefit is better connectivity; a drawback is increased screen time.
According to Harun, what is one drawback of using our phones for too long? Fill in the blank: If we use our phones for too long, it can hurt our _________.
relationships
shoes
weather
furniture
According to Eyüp, using mobile phones too much can reduce our productivity and lower our ________ performance.
academic
physical
musical
athletic
What risk does İnci mention about using mobile phones?
Health risks
Privacy and security risks
Financial risks
Environmental risks
According to Salih, spending long hours on mobile phones can cause ________ from social life.
disconnection
happiness
growth
support
What is Ezgi's conclusion about mobile phones?
They are not useful
They are useful but we need to be careful to avoid their drawbacks
They should not be used at all
They are only for adults
Who applauded Leyla and Ezgi after their presentation?
Only the teacher
Only the students
The teacher and all the students
Mr Ihsan only
What did Leyla and Ezgi talk about during recess?
They talked about their performance.
They talked about their homework.
They talked about their favorite food.
They talked about their weekend plans.
How did Leyla and Ezgi feel after their presentation?
Sad
Relieved and happy
Angry
Nervous
Where do Leyla's grandparents live?
In a small village with lots of green areas.
In a busy city center.
Near the seaside in a big town.
In a mountain cabin far from any village.
What type of family does Ezgi have?
A nuclear family (just her parents and herself).
An extended family (including grandparents, aunts, and uncles).
A single-parent family.
A joint family (several generations living together).
What does Leyla want to do after school?
She wants to go with Ezgi to talk to her parents for permission.
She wants to finish her homework at the library.
She wants to play basketball with her friends.
She wants to go shopping downtown.
Why did Leyla and Ezgi go to Ezgi's house together after school?
To ask for permission for their weekend plan.
To do their homework together.
To watch a movie.
To celebrate Ezgi's birthday.
Who was not at home when Leyla and Ezgi arrived at Ezgi's house?
Ezgi's parents
Leyla's parents
Ezgi's siblings
Leyla's siblings
How does Leyla describe Ezgi's house?
Noisy
Cosy
Crowded
Messy
Read the passage 'A New Friend' and answer: Does Ezgi have any siblings?
True
False
How many siblings does Leyla have?
Three (an elder brother and younger identical twin sisters)
Two (an elder brother and a younger sister)
Four (two elder brothers and two younger sisters)
One (a younger sister)
Who says, 'I think you are so lucky to have a large family'?
Ezgi
Mert
Selin
Deniz
How does Leyla feel when Ezgi's mother asks her?
She feels great.
She feels nervous.
She feels angry.
She feels tired.
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. Who invited Ezgi to visit her grandparents' farm this weekend?
Leyla
Ezgi's mother
Ezgi's father
Leyla's grandparents
Why was Ezgi excited on Saturday morning?
Because she was going on a weekend trip to Leyla's grandparents' farm.
Because she was going to a music concert.
Because she was starting a new school.
Because she was meeting her favorite celebrity.
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. Who congratulated Leyla and Ezgi for their teamwork?
Leyla's mother
Leyla's father
Ezgi's father
Ezgi's mother
What did Ezgi do when she saw her friend in the car approaching?
She rushed to the door.
She waved from the window.
She called her friend.
She ignored the car.
Read the passage 'A New Friend'. True or False: Ezgi did not want to join Leyla's family for the weekend trip.
True
False
What did Ezgi prepare for the weekend trip?
Her rucksack.
Her camera.
Her laptop.
Her bicycle.
Who is Ezgi speaking to?
Her friend
Her mother
Her teacher
Her neighbor
Ezgi is promising to do which of the following?
To help with the project
To go to the market
To cook dinner
To clean the house
The number of people shown in front of the house is:
2
3
4
5
Who is visiting the village for the weekend?
Ezgi is visiting the village for the weekend.
Ali is visiting the village for the weekend.
Mert is visiting the village for the weekend.
Ayşe is visiting the village for the weekend.
Who greeted Ezgi and Leyla when they arrived at the house?
Their parents
Leyla’s grandparents
Their friends
The neighbors
Read the passage below and answer the question: A New Friend Mother: I’m sure you will. Father: Goodbye, honey! Have a nice weekend. Ezgi hugged her parents and got into the car. Her parents waved goodbye. An hour later, they arrived at the village. Ezgi: Wow, this village looks much nicer than I imagined. The scenery is awesome. This place is one of the best places I have ever visited. Leyla: I’m glad you liked the village. Let’s carry our bags before we walk around the farm. They got out of the car and carried their bags to the house. Leyla’s grandparents were standing in front of the house. Grandma: Oh, I’m very happy to see you all again. Welcome! Grandpa: You must be Ezgi. Leyla told me a lot about you. I hope you will enjoy yourselves here. Ezgi: I’m sure we will because this place looks wonderful. They greeted each other and carried their bags to their rooms. Leyla: This is our room, Ezgi. We are roommates this weekend. Ezgi: Yay, this is great. Leyla: I think we have at least two hours before lunch. Let’s explore the farm together.
True
False
What did Leyla suggest they do before lunch?
Leyla suggested that they explore the farm together before lunch.
Leyla suggested that they have lunch early.
Leyla suggested that they visit the city before lunch.
Leyla suggested that they rest in the house before lunch.
How did Ezgi feel about the village when she arrived?
Ezgi thought the village looked much nicer than she imagined and said the scenery was awesome.
Ezgi felt disappointed and thought the village was dull.
Ezgi was scared and wanted to leave immediately.
Ezgi thought the village was too crowded and noisy.
Who is looking forward to visiting the barn?
Leyla
Ezgi
The rooster
The cows
List all the animals mentioned in the barn.
Cows, sheep, goats, chickens, rooster
Cows, horses, pigs, ducks, goose
Sheep, goats, horses, ducks, rooster
Cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks
Why did Leyla warn Ezgi about the rooster?
Because the rooster is the craziest of all time and doesn’t like meeting new people.
Because the rooster is very friendly and loves everyone.
Because the rooster is afraid of loud noises.
Because the rooster is always sleeping during the day.
Read the passage below and answer the question: Ezgi: I’m looking forward to it. Leyla: Okay, follow me. There is a lot to see here. Leyla and Ezgi visited the barn first. There were some cows, sheep, goats, and chickens in the barn. Suddenly, an angry rooster ran towards them. Leyla: Be careful, Ezgi. This is the craziest rooster of all time. He doesn’t like meeting new people.
True
False
How many people are standing in front of the house?
Six
Three
Four
Five
What is the name of the puppy that Leyla's grandfather adopted?
Lucky
Cesur
Max
Buddy
Where did Leyla's grandfather find Cesur?
In the woods
On the road
At the farm
In the tree house
What was wrong with Cesur when Leyla's grandfather found him?
One of his legs was broken.
He was very hungry.
He was lost in the forest.
He was covered in mud.
What is Leyla's favourite place on the farm?
The tree house.
The barn.
The pond.
The vegetable garden.
Read the passage below and answer the question: Ezgi: No worries, Leyla. I am not scared of farm animals. He is just defending his family. Look how cute he is. Leyla: Yes, he is so cute. Ezgi: Oh, look at that little puppy over there. Leyla: That is 'Cesur'. My grandfather found him on the road two weeks ago. One of his legs was broken, so my grandfather adopted him. His leg is about to heal soon. Until then, he needs to stay in his kennel. Ezgi: Poor puppy, I hope he gets well soon. Leyla: Come on, Ezgi. Let's go to my favourite place on this farm. Leyla and Ezgi walked along a narrow path for a while and arrived at the woods by the river. Leyla: Here is my favourite place, the tree house! Ezgi: That's amazing. Let's climb up. Leyla: You first, please. They climbed up the tree house. Ezgi: Now, I can understand why this tree house is your favourite place here. Look at this scenery. That's incredible, isn't it? Leyla: Yes, it is. But you should see it at sunset. Ezgi: I can imagine it, so we should come back here before sunset.
True
False
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend'. What animal is sitting near the treehouse?
Dog
Cat
Cow
Chicken
How many children are standing near the treehouse?
Two children
Three children
Four children
One child
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend'. Which animal is black and white and standing near the house?
Cow
Cat
Chicken
Dog
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend'. Name one bird you can see in the picture.
Chicken or Rooster
Parrot
Penguin
Eagle
What is hanging from the treehouse?
A tire swing
A lantern
A birdhouse
A rope ladder
Look at the picture titled 'A New Friend'. The background of the picture shows:
a playground with children playing
a classroom with desks and chairs
a park with trees and a bench
a street with cars and buildings
What did Leyla and Ezgi do after lunch?
They went fishing
They helped Leyla’s grandfather to water the plants on the farm
They went to the city
They went to bed
How did Ezgi feel about spending time in nature?
Ezgi felt relaxed and enjoyed it very much.
Ezgi felt bored and wanted to leave.
Ezgi felt anxious and uncomfortable.
Ezgi felt tired and uninterested.
Why didn’t Ezgi reply to Leyla?
Ezgi had already fallen asleep.
Ezgi was busy with her homework.
Ezgi was out with friends.
Ezgi forgot to check her phone.
What did Leyla and Ezgi do in the afternoon?
They went fishing by the river.
They played chess at home.
They visited a museum.
They watched a movie at the cinema.
Leyla and Ezgi returned to the city with lots of good memories. This was the best weekend of their lives. True or False: Leyla and Ezgi did not enjoy their weekend.
True
False
Fill in the Story Title: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The Lost Puppy
A Day at the Beach
The Magic Forest
List the Main Characters: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The setting of the story
The main conflict
The theme of the story
List the Side Characters: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
Main Characters
Plot Summary
Setting Description
Describe the Setting: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
In the future, on another planet
During a thunderstorm in a city
Inside a submarine under the sea
Story Map - A New Friend Describe the Plot - Beginning: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The ending of the story
The main character's favorite food
A description of the setting
Describe the Plot - Middle: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The main character is introduced
The story ends with a twist
The setting is described
Story Map - A New Friend Describe the Plot - End: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The main character moves to a new city.
The new friend leaves forever.
The story ends with a big celebration.
Story Map - A New Friend Describe the Problem & Resolution: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The characters go on a treasure hunt.
The story is about a lost puppy.
The main character moves to a new city.
State the Main Message: __________
(Student's own answer based on the story)
The main message is always about animals.
The main message is the title of the story.
The main message is the name of the author.
Ezgi moved to a new city because:
she got a new job.
she wanted to travel.
her family moved.
she was starting college.
Leyla was worried about _______ at the beginning of the story.
her exam results
losing her favorite book
missing the school bus
forgetting her homework
Ezgi and Leyla’s survey questions were effective.
Yes, because they gathered useful information.
No, because they were too vague.
No, because they were too long.
No, because they were irrelevant.
4. I agree most with the classmate who thinks mobile phones are useful for staying connected. Who do you agree with the most?
The classmate who thinks mobile phones are useful for staying connected.
The classmate who believes mobile phones are a distraction.
The classmate who prefers not to use mobile phones at all.
The classmate who thinks mobile phones are only for entertainment.
If you were in their class, what additional question would you ask about mobile phone usage?
What other rules exist for mobile phone usage in class?
What is the history of mobile phones?
How do mobile phones work?
Who invented the mobile phone?
Leyla invited Ezgi to her grandparents’ village because:
she wanted to show Ezgi the countryside.
Ezgi needed a place to stay.
Leyla's grandparents asked her to bring a friend.
Ezgi was interested in village life.
Ezgi and Leyla saw which animals in the barn?
Cows and chickens
Lions and tigers
Elephants and giraffes
Dogs and cats
Who is “Cesur,” and how did Leyla’s grandfather find him?
Cesur is a dog that Leyla’s grandfather found abandoned on the street.
Cesur is Leyla’s cousin whom her grandfather met at a family gathering.
Cesur is a neighbor who helped Leyla’s grandfather in his garden.
Cesur is a bird that Leyla’s grandfather rescued from a tree.
Leyla’s favourite place on the farm was:
the barn
the pond
the orchard
the farmhouse
At the farm, which activity would you enjoy the most?
Feeding the animals
Swimming in the lake
Shopping at the mall
Watching a movie
