Reading 1
Abdullah doesn't want to go to school. He is sad. He doesn't want to leave his mum and dad. When Abdullah sees the big yellow bus he feels better because he loves the bus.
Why is Abdullah sad?
Because he doesn't want to leave his mum and dad.
Ahmed woke up with spots all over his face, his arms and his back. The spots were red and itchy. He couldn't go to school because he was feeling terrible!
What colour were the spots?
red
Today is September twenty-third. It is Abdul Rahman's nineteenth birthday. He is going to have a birthday party today. His friends Ramzi and Naif are coming to his party.
When is Abdul Rahman's birthday?
September 23rd
On Tuesday, Diana picked up her airline ticket. There were a lot of customers at the travel agency. After that, she went back home and packed her suitcases. She called a taxi and then took her suitcases outside. She locked the door with her key and turned the doorknob to check it. The taxi picked her up and stopped at the airport.
What tense of time is used in the paragraph?
a)Present b)Simple past c) Present continuous
d)Simple future
b)Simple past tense.
Children in the England go to school five days a week. Their school day begins at 08.00 am and it ends at 03.00 pm. They have lunch at school. School begins in September every year, and it ends in June.
What time does school in England begin everyday?
At 08.00 a.m.
Noura and her mother baked a cake at home on Friday. The cake is for Noura's birthday party. They made an amazing chocolate cake. Maryam loves chocolate!
Why did they bake a cake?
They baked a cake for Noura's birthday party.
Some big families like to have lunch or dinner together on Sundays. All men, women and children help. Sometimes, the men cook the meat outside. The women cook vegetables and dessert inside. The children help with table. They put cups and glasses on the table. Everybody works and eats together. What is the topic of the paragraph?
Sunday meals.
Today is November twenty-third. It is Elizabeth's nineteenth birthday. She is going to have a birthday party today. Her friends Susan and Betty are coming to her party.
Betty had birthday party last month. Her birthday was October thirtieth. Susan had her birthday in the summer. Susan's birthday is July fourteenth.
What are Elizabeth and her friends going to have today?
a birthday party
On Tuesday, Diana picked up her airline ticket. There were a lot of customers at the travel agency. After that, she went back home and packed her suitcases. She called a taxi and then took her suitcases outside. She locked the door with her key and turned the doorknob to check it. The taxi picked her up and stopped at the airport.
Who picked up the airline ticket?
Diana did.
John has a red car. He drove his car and went too far. Now the car does not start. It needs a new part. He tries to fix the car but it still doesn't start. He has to call the mechanic to fix his car.
Who does John call?
The mechanic
Children in England go to school five days a week. Their school day begins at 08.00 am and it ends at 03.00 pm. They have lunch at school. School begins in September every year, and it ends in June.
How many days a week do children in England go to school?
5 days a week.
Military bases are like a small town. Military men and women can work, live, study, and play on a base. Bases have barracks or dormitories. They also have snack bars, restaurants, and mess halls. Libraries, barbershops, drugstores and hospitals or dispensaries are on base, too. What is the topic of the paragraph?
Military bases
Today is November twenty-third. It is Elizabeth's nineteenth birthday. She is going to have a birthday party today. Her friends Susan and Betty are coming to her party.
Betty had birthday party last month. Her birthday was October thirtieth. Susan had her birthday in the summer. Susan's birthday is July fourteenth.
Who are going to come to the party?
Her friends, Susan and Betty.
On Tuesday, Diana picked up her airline ticket. There were a lot of customers at the travel agency. After that, she went back home and packed her suitcases. She called a taxi and then took her suitcases outside. She locked the door with her key and turned the doorknob to check it. The taxi picked her up and stopped at the airport.
When were there a lot of customers?
On Tuesday
John has a red car. He drove his car and went too far. Now the car does not start. It needs a new part. He tries to fix the car but it still doesn't start. He has to call the mechanic to fix his car.
Why did the car stop working?
Because he drove his car too far.
It is important to eat vegetables. Many people don't like them, but we all need to eat them. There are many kinds of vegetables. at a grocery store you can buy carrots, squash, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, and many more. some vegetables you can just wash and eat or put in a salad or put on a sandwich. Some vegetables are cooked in soups and different dishes. What is the topic of the paragraph?
It is about vegetables.
A good city to visit in Texas is San Antonio. People can go to see movies and shows there. They can play basketball, baseball, and other sports. There are a lot of different restaurants in the city. People from lots of different cities and countries like to visit downtown San Antonio, too. What is the topic of the paragraph?
San Antonio
Today is November twenty-third. It is Elizabeth's nineteenth birthday. She is going to have a birthday party today. Her friends Susan and Betty are coming to her party.
Betty had birthday party last month. Her birthday was October thirtieth. Susan had her birthday in the summer. Susan's birthday is July fourteenth.
Why is Betty going to come to Elizabeth's birthday party?
Because they are friends.
On Tuesday, Diana picked up her airline ticket. There were a lot of customers at the travel agency. After that, she went back home and packed her suitcases. She called a taxi and then took her suitcases outside. She locked the door with her key and turned the doorknob to check it. The taxi picked her up and stopped at the airport.
Who did she ring before taking her suitcases out?
A taxi
John has a red car. He drove his car and went too far. Now the car does not start. It needs a new part. He tries to fix the car but it still doesn't start. He has to call the mechanic to fix his car. The mechanic arrived to fix the car. John was delighted his car was fixed and he was able to drive back home.
Why was John happy?
Because his car was fixed and he was able to drive back home.
Halloween is celebrated in some countries on October 31st of every year. It is a time to remember the saints (hallows) martyrs and the good people who died. Halloween activities include carving the pumpkins, telling scary stories and watching horror movies. The most common activity in Halloween is when the kids go (Trick or Treat) and have costume parties. In this activity, the kids dress up in many different costumes. What is the topic of the paragraph?
Halloween
Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. What is the topic of the paragraph?
US Independence Day
Today is November twenty-third. It is Elizabeth's nineteenth birthday. She is going to have a birthday party today. Her friends Susan and Betty are coming to her party.
Betty had birthday party last month. Her birthday was October thirtieth. Susan had her birthday in the summer. Susan's birthday is July fourteenth.
Who is the oldest among them?
Susan is the oldest.
On Tuesday, Diana picked up her airline ticket. There were a lot of customers at the travel agency. After that, she went back home and packed her suitcases. She called a taxi and then took her suitcases outside. She locked the door with her key and turned the doorknob to check it. The taxi picked her up and stopped at the airport.
Why did the taxi stop her at the airport not at the travel agent?
Because she wanted to go somewhere by airplane.
After completing primary school student in England study in secondary school. This usually lasts for five years. The studies can be quite intense throughout secondary school as the difficulty of the classes continue to increase as students progress throughout high school. The final year of high school is the most stressful as students have to pass their final GCSE exams so that they can get admission into a reputable college.
What is the name of the final exams that students must pass in secondary school?
GCSE exams