Reading Comprehension 1

Today, Mike and his mom are going to the library. Mike wants to find a book to read. His mom wants to use a computer there.

When they get to the library, Mike finds a book about detectives. He also finds a book with chapters about a friendly ghost. Finally, he finds a book about a man who lives in the woods without food or water. He puts the books on the front desk and waits for his mom.

Mike's mom sits at one of the computers in the library. She checks her email and looks at pictures of flowers on the internet. Then she reads a news article on a website.

Mike's mom leaves the computer and walks over to Mike, holding up something out for him. Mike looks at her quizzically. It takes him a moment to recognize what she is holding. “I got that movie for us to watch tonight," says Mike's mom. “Are you ready to leave?”

"Sure," Mike says, now holding the movie out in front of him. He reads the cover while walking back to the library entrance. He puts his books and the movie on the front desk to check out. A librarian stands behind the counter holding an electronic scanner. "How long can we keep them?" Mike asks her.

"Three weeks," says the librarian.

"Cool," says Mike.

Suddenly, Mike is surprised. His mother is checking out something else that is too big to put on the desk. It’s a picture of the ocean.

"What is that for?" Mike asks.

"To put on our wall at home," says Mike's mom.

"You can do that?" Mike asks.

Mike's mom smiles at the librarian. "Yes," she says, "but we have to return it in three months."

Questions

1) Based on the books Mike finds to check out, we can tell that he is interested in

A. science

B. nature

C. mystery

D. adventure

2) While at the computer, Mike's mom

I. checks her mail

II. looks at pictures

III. reads an article

A. I only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only

D. I, II, and III

3) According to the passage, how long can Mike and his mother use the books and the movie before they must return them to the library?

A. one week

B. two weeks

C. three weeks

D. four weeks

4) Based on its use in paragraph 4, it can understood that quizzically belongs to which of the following word groups?

A. abnormally, strangely, weirdly

B. casually, carelessly, indifferently

C. passionately, keenly, intensely

D. inquisitively, questioningly, curiously

5) As used in paragraph 5, the phrase "check out" most nearly means

A. to see

B. to rent

C. to find

D. to buy

6) What does Mike's mom want to do with the picture of the ocean?

A. She wants to buy it.

B. She wants to hang it on her wall.

C. She wants to give it to her friend as a gift.

D. She wants to donate it to the library.

Reading Comprehension 2

Lilly loves her new town. She loves the mall. She loves the parks. She also loves her school. Most of all, though, Lilly loves the seasons. In her old town, it was hot all of the time.
Sometimes it is cold in Lilly's new town. The cold season is in winter. Once in a while it snows. Lilly has never seen snow before. So for her, the snow is exciting as well as very beautiful. Lilly has to wear gloves to keep her hands warm. She also wears a scarf around her neck.
In spring, flowers bloom and the trees turn green with new leaves. Pollen falls on the cars and windowsills and makes Lilly sneeze. People work in their yards and mow their grass.
In summer, Lilly wears her old shorts and sandals— the same ones she used to wear in her old town. It’s hot outside, and dogs lie in the shade. Lilly and her friends go to a pool or play in the water sprinkler. Her father cooks hamburgers on the grill for dinner.
Lilly’s favorite season is autumn. In autumn, the leaves on the trees turn yellow, gold, red, and orange. Halloween comes in autumn, and this is Lilly’s favorite holiday. Every Halloween, Lilly wears a costume. Last year she wore a mouse costume. This year she will wear a fish costume.
One evening in autumn, Lilly and her mom are on sitting together on the porch. Mom tells Lilly that autumn is also called “fall”. This is a good idea, Lilly thinks, because in fall all of the leaves fall down from the trees.

Questions

1) Which of the following words best describes the way Lilly feels about living in her new town?
A. skeptical, meaning questioning or showing doubt
B. apprehensive, meaning anxious or worried
C. overjoyed, meaning extremely happy
D. content, meaning satisfied with what one is or has

2) This passage is mainly about
A. Lilly’s favorite season
B. Lilly and the four seasons
C. Lilly’s favorite activities during winter
D. Lilly's favorite Halloween costumes

3) What is Lilly’s favorite thing about her new town?
A. her school
B. going to the pool
C. the food
D. the seasons


4) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "She also wears a scarf around her neck.” What is the best way to rewrite this sentence while keeping its original meaning?
A. In addition, she wears a scarf around her neck.
B. However, she wears a scarf around her neck.
C. Nevertheless, she wears a scarf around her neck.
D. As a result, she wears a scarf around her neck.

5) Which of the following best describes the structure of this passage?
A. The author talks about Lily's new town, and then talks about how the seasons are changing.
B. The author introduces Lilly, and then describes her in relation to the four seasons.
C. The author introduces Lilly, and then explains why autumn is her favorite season.
D. The author discusses the four seasons, and then describes which one Lilly likes best.

6) How is Lilly’s new town different from her old town?
I. It snows in her new town.
II. Lilly wears different summer clothes in her new town.
III. Lilly wears a Halloween costume in her new town.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III

7) Based on information in paragraph 5, which of the following costumes is Lilly most likely to wear next year?
A. a princess costume
B. a fairy costume
C. a ghost costume
D. a bird costume

8) Based on information in the passage, we can understand that, which season has two names?
A. spring
B. summer
C. fall
D. winter