NAME: ………………………………………………………..

Jake is going on a trip. He and Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first
plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver. “That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake
rolls his suitcase onto the plane. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot.
“Welcome aboard,” the pilot says. Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt.
The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out
Panda. “It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He holds Panda’s paw. The plane
moves faster and faster. Then—Whoosh! On the ground, cars and houses look
like toys. Jake smiles. “Guess what, Panda?” he says. “Flying is fun!
1- How do Jake and his mom travel to the airport?
a. in a plane b. in their car c. in a taxi d. in a bus
2- Who is Panda?
a. Jake's brother b. a large animal c. Jake's pet d.
a stuffed animal
3- "On the ground, the cars and houses look like toys." What does this mean?
a. The cars and houses looked very big. b. The cars and houses
looked very small.
c. The cars and houses did not move. d. Jake could not see the
cars and houses.
4- What does a pilot do?
………………………………………………………………………..
5- What does the pilot say to Jake?
…………………………………………………………………………
6- What does Jake whisper to Panda?
…………………………………………………………………………….
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New Style is a new store in the Fairfield Mall. They sell clothes for all
occasions, so it’s a great place to shop. They sell formal and informal clothes.
For example, men can buy a suit and a tie in the formal men’s area, or they
can buy jeans and shirts in the informal men’s area. Women can buy a dress or
even a wedding gown in the formal women’s area, or they can get informal
clothes like a blouse and skirt. They also sell clothes for hot weather and cold
weather. For example, for people who are going on vacation to a place with
hot weather, they sell shorts, bathing suits, and T-shirts. For people who need
clothes for cold weather, they sell coats, sweaters, and scarves. Finally, they
sell shoes at New Style. It’s a good place to get sneakers, sandals, and boots.
Next weekend, New Style is going to have a grand opening sale! Visit the store
for sale prices, entertainment, and snacks.
1. New Style is a .____________
a. resort b. museum c. supermarket d. clothing store
2. They ____________ have a sale at New Style next weekend.
a. am going to b. is going to c. are going to d. be going to
3. You can find a wedding gown in the ____________ area.
a. informal women’s b. formal women’s c. shoe d. cold
weather
4. New Style sells casual clothes. For example, they sell _____
a. suits b. jeans c. wedding gowns d. ties
5. New Style probably doesn’t sell .____________
a. shorts b. sweaters c. pants d. children’s clothes

One misty morning, Chloe and Joey were looking around their backyard. They
were sitting on the grass. Joey saw a rock with little plants on it. “Look at that
mossy green rock!” Joey cried. “That is not a rock,” Chloe said. “It’s a dinner
table for snails.” A snail inched over to the rock to munch on the plants. Next,
Joey saw a leaf. “Look at that pretty yellow leaf!” Joey cried. “That is not a
leaf,” Chloe said. “It’s a blanket for beetles.” A beetle crawled under the warm
leaf. Then, Joey saw a flower. “Look at that red flower!” Joey cried. “That is not
a flower,” Chloe said. “It’s a shower for worms.” A worm played in the water
under the flower as dewdrops dripped from the petals. “Look at that wild
mushroom!” Joey cried. “That is not a mushroom,” Chloe said. “It’s an
umbrella for spiders.” A spider knit a web under the mushroom away from the
mist. Finally, Joey saw a stick. “Look at that squiggly–” Joey stopped. If he
called it a stick, Chloe would say it was not a stick. So, Joey cried, “Look at that
squiggly ladybug ladder!” Chloe grinned at Joey and said, “Now you're seeing
things from another point of view!”
1. What is this story about?
a. The story is about two children who argue about everything.
b. The story is about animals that talk.
c. The story is about seeing things from another point of view.
d. The story is about bugs that are building their own city.
2. What does Joey do differently at the end of the story?
a. Joey draws a picture of all the bugs Chloe points out.
b. Joey calls a stick a “ladybug ladder” to show Chloe he can see from another
viewpoint too.
c. Joey builds a water slide for the crickets.
d. Joey argues with Chloe because he doesn't like her ideas.
3- Joey points out the following objects in the story. Match each object on the
left to Chloe's description of it on the right.
1- wild mushroom ( ) dinner table for snails
2- mossy green rock ( ) blanket for beetles
3- red flower ( ) umbrella for spiders
4- yellow leaf ( ) shower for worms
4. How many creatures do Chloe and Joey see in their backyard?
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5. match the words from the story with their meanings.
1. blanket ( ) twisty or curvy
2. squiggly ( ) chomp or chew
3. dewdrops ( ) a tool you use to climb up and down
4. munch ( ) an object that helps you stay dry in the rain
5. umbrella ( ) fabric you put on your bed to keep warm
6. ladder ( ) water drops that form on plants and grass

Once, many years ago, there was a fair. There were games, rides, and clowns
at the fair. sold in small dishes. Everyone ate ice It was there was ice cream
too. What's a fair without ice cream? . cream with a spoon One man who sold
ice cream ran out of dishes. “ I can't sell my ice cream." The ice-cream man
looked sad. "I have no more dishes." The man next to him sold waffles. He was
the ice-cream man's friend. The waffle man was sad because his friend was
sad. So he thought and thought. Then he picked up a waffle. He rolled it in his
hand . He made it into a cone shape. The waffle stayed in that shape. "Here,
put the ice cream in this" He gave the waffle to his friend. The ice-cream man
put ice cream in it. And he sold it. "Um, it's good." A little girl tasted the ice-
cream cone. Then a man and his wife tasted one. Soon everyone wanted ice
cream in a rolled-up waffle. That's how ice-cream cones were invented.
1. The best title for this story is ………….
a. Thinking Deeply b. The Waffle Man c. The First Ice-Cream Cone
2. Why was the ice cream man sad ?
a. He had a headache. b. He ran out of dishes . c. He didn't sell
any ice creams that day.
3.The word he refers to………
a. The ice cream man b. The waffle man c. The little girl
4. A person who wears funny clothes and makes people laugh is a …………….
a. cone b. fair c. clown d. waffle
5. Ice cream was sold in dishes . a. True b. False
6. The story is mostly about ……………. .
a. A fair that was held many years ago. b. Finding a new way to sell ice
cream.
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Visit Italy: Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world. Why? Because
there is so much to see and do there! People visit Italy to see its fantastic
architecture, to explore ancient ruins and learn about their history, and–of
course–to eat wonderful Italian food!
Visit Rome: See the Coliseum. This huge arena was built about 72 C.E., and
it’s still standing! Many people think it is the greatest work of Roman
architecture ever built. Explore the Coliseum and learn what the ancient
Romans used this enormous building for.
Visit Florence: This is wonderful city for exploring museums and looking at
beautiful architecture.
Visit Venice: Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A popular
thing to do in this city is to eat a delicious Italian dinner and then take a
gondola, or boat ride, through the canals.
Visit Pompeii: Explore the ancient city of Pompeii. Walk through the ruins
and experience history. Discover what life was like for Romans in 79. C.E.
when the city was buried by the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius.
1- Italy is the 5th most popular country to visit in the world. ( )
2- Florence is home to many museums. ( )
3- A popular thing to do in Pompeii is to ride in a gondola. ( )
4- Many people visit Rome to explore the Coliseum. ( )
5- Many people visit Italy to enjoy Italian food only. ( )
6- This reading is from a travel brochure. ( )
7- A gondola is a bicycle. ( )