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Short StoriesWith Comprehension Questions

XLevel: Beginner

XCollected by: El Hassan ABTTA

Source: EnglishForEveryone.org

This is a collection of one of the best one-page reading comprehensionpassages for beginners that I downloaded from Englishforeveryone.orgwebsite.I combined them to form this booklet for easy printing. They teach students tothink critically, draw inferences, understand scope and global concepts, find or

recall details, and infer the meaning of useful vocabulary words. They can beused whether in class or after class.

Table of ContentsA Call To The Pool ........................................................................................................................ 26

A Happy Visitor............................................................................................................................ 27

Adam ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Ann ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Anna ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Bella Hides .................................................................................................................................. 31

Ben ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Big City Noise .............................................................................................................................. 33

Boats........................................................................................................................................... 15

Christmas .................................................................................................................................... 17

Constructor Worker....................................................................................................................... 6

Country Life City Life.................................................................................................................... 76

Erin ............................................................................................................................................... 2

First Prize .................................................................................................................................... 36

Griffin’s Talents ........................................................................................................................... 38

How are you? .............................................................................................................................. 78

I Fly ............................................................................................................................................. 40

James............................................................................................................................................ 7

John .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Julian’s Work............................................................................................................................... 41

Mike ........................................................................................................................................... 23

My Family ................................................................................................................................... 43

My Friend.................................................................................................................................... 44

My House.................................................................................................................................... 47

My Shoes for Maddy.................................................................................................................... 48

One Hundred Dollars ................................................................................................................... 50

Paul Cooks................................................................................................................................... 53

Rainy Day .................................................................................................................................... 55

Rebecca......................................................................................................................................... 8

Robert......................................................................................................................................... 19

Running....................................................................................................................................... 56

Seagulls....................................................................................................................................... 13

Seeing Stars................................................................................................................................. 57

Talia’s Special Day ....................................................................................................................... 59

The 20 ......................................................................................................................................... 61

The Drive..................................................................................................................................... 64

The Interview .............................................................................................................................. 66

The Singing Bird........................................................................................................................... 69

Tie Your shoes! ............................................................................................................................ 78

Time to........................................................................................................................................ 70

Tom ............................................................................................................................................ 11

What Number? ...................................................................................................................................... 72

What Time is it?........................................................................................................................... 80

Where Are My Glasses? ............................................................................................................... 81

Where Are My Keys? ................................................................................................................... 82

Yoshi ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Zach’s Animals............................................................................................................................. 74

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Passage Questions

Anna is an artist.

She draws the moon.

She draws clouds.

She draws stars.

1) Anna is

A. an artistB. a doctorC. an actor

2) Anna draws things thatare in the

A. groundB. oceanC. sky

3) Anna draws

A. shellsB. starsC. flowers

4) Anna does not draw

A. the moonB. cloudsC. trees

5) Anna probably also draws

A. airplanesB. treesC. fish


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PassageQuestions

Erin is at a restaurant.

She eats cookies.

She eats ice cream.

She eats cake.

1) Where is Erin?

A. She is at her house.B. She is at a restaurant.C. She is at school.

2) Erin eats

A. breakfastB. dinnerC. dessert

3) What food does Erin eat?

A. cakeB. cheeseC. bananas

4) Erin does not eat

A. pieB. cakeC. cookies

5) Erin probably also eats

A. bananasB. chocolatesC. sandwiches


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PassageQuestions

Adam is a chef.

He cooks chicken.

He cooks steak.

He cooks pork.

1) Adam is a

A. waiterB. chefC. teacher

2) Adam cooks

A. tomatoesB. steakC. bread

3) What kind of food doesAdam cook?

A. meatB. pastaC. fruit

4) Adam does not cook

A. chickenB. porkC. apples

5) Adam probably also cooks

A. green beansB. asparagusC. hamburgers


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PassageQuestions

John is at the park.

He sees dogs.

He sees birds.

He sees ducks.

1) Where is John?

A. at the lakeB. at the parkC. at the store

2) What does John see?

A. peopleB. friendsC. animals

3) Which animal does John see?

A. pigsB. tigersC. birds

4) John not see

A. dogsB. catsC. birds

5) John probably also sees

A. squirrelsB. machinesC. computers


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PassageQuestions

Ben works on a farm.

He grows corn.

He grows peas.

He grows carrots.

1) Where does Ben work?

A. on a farmB. at a storeC. at a park

2) What kind of food does Bengrow?

A. flowersB. vegetablesC. animals

3) Ben grows

A. potatoesB. carrotsC. onions

4) Ben does not grow

A. cornB. peasC. lettuce

5) Ben probably also grows

A. chickensB. pigsC. tomatoes


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My father is a construction worker. He builds houses. He builds schools. Hebuilds houses and schools. He uses a hammer and a saw.

My brother is an engineer. He designs buildings. He designs bridges. He designsbuildings and bridges. He uses a pencil and a calculator.

My son is an athlete. He plays soccer. He plays tennis. He plays soccer andtennis. He uses a racket and a ball.

My daughter is an artist. She draws pictures of animals. She draws pictures ofpeople. She draws pictures of animals and people. She uses a pencil and a piece ofpaper.

Questions

1) Who is a construction worker?

A. my fatherB. my daughterC. my son

2) What does my brother do?

A. He is a construction worker.B. He is an engineer.C. He is an artist.

3) Who uses a saw?

A. my fatherB. my brotherC. my son

4) Who uses a racket?

A. my daughterB. my brotherC. my son

5) Who uses a pencil?

I. my brotherII. my daughterIII. my father

A. I onlyB. I and II onlyC. I, II, and III

6) Who probably uses an eraser?

A. my daughterB. my brotherC. my son


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store.James wants a dog. He walks to the pet store. James sees the animals at the pet

He sees the cats. He sees the rabbits. He sees the birds. He sees the mice. Hesees the dogs.

“How much does the dog cost?” James says.

“Twenty dollars,” the man says.

James gives the man twenty dollars. James buys the dog. The dog walks homewith James. Now James has a pet.

Questions

1) What kind of pet does James want?

A. a birdB. a catC. a dog

2) What kinds of animals does Jamessee at the pet store?

I. rabbitsII. miceIII. lizards


3) James does not see the

A. MiceB. fishC. cats

4) What pet does James buy?

A. a birdB. a rabbitC. a dog

5) How much does the dog cost?

A. 15 dollarsB. 20 dollarsC. 30 dollars

6) What is the best title for thispassage?

A. James Sees the CatsB. James Buys a PetC. Twenty Dollars


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Rebecca likes to make cookies. She makes chocolate cookies. She makes nutcookies. Rebecca makes chocolate and nut cookies.

Rebecca likes to make cakes. She makes yellow cakes. She makes white cakes.Rebecca makes yellow and white cakes.

Rebecca likes to make pies. She makes apple pies. She makes lemon pies.Rebecca makes apple and lemon pies.

Questions

1) What kinds of cookies doesRebecca make?

A. chocolate and nutB. fudge and nutC. chocolate and oatmeal

2) What color are Rebecca’s cakes?

A. white and brownB. yellow and blueC. yellow and white

3) What kind of pie does Rebeccamake?

I. lemon pieII. cherry pieIII. chocolate pie


4) Rebecca does not make

A. cakesB. bread

C. pies5) Rebecca makes

I. cakesII. cookiesIII. muffins


6) Rebecca makes

A. nut pies and apple cakesB. chocolate pies and lemon

cookiesC. yellow cakes and chocolate

cookies

7) Rebecca is a

A. waiterB. bakerC. chef

8) Rebecca probably also makes

A. bread B. eggs C. candy


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Yoshi is hungry. Yoshi wants to eat.

Yoshi walks to the store. Yoshi walks to the grocery store. Yoshi walks to thegrocery store because he wants something to eat.

Yoshi arrives at the grocery store. It is late. The sky is dark.

Yoshi buys an orange, an apple, a banana, and a mango.

The orange costs 50 cents. The apple costs 60 cents. The banana costs 10cents. The mango costs 90 cents.

Questions

1) Yoshi walks to the grocery store because

A. he wants something to buyB. he wants something to eatC. he cannot sleep

2) What time does Yoshi arrive at the store?

A. at nightB. in the morningC. in the afternoon

3) Yoshi buys

A. a pineappleB. a tomatoC. a banana


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4) Yoshi does not buy

A. a mangoB. a plumC. an apple

5) What kind of food does Yoshi buy?

A. fruitB. meatC. vegetables

6) How much does the orange cost?

A. 50 centsB. 60 centsC. 70 cents

7) What is the most expensive thing at the store?

A. the orangeB. the mangoC. the banana

8) What is the least expensive thing?

A. the mangoB. the appleC. the banana

9) How much money does Yoshi spend at the store?

A. 2 dollarsB. 2 dollars and 10 centsC. 2 dollars and 20 cents


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Tom is going on a trip to the mountains.

Tom needs to take his bag. The bag is brown. The bag is small. The bag is smalland brown.

bag.Tom opens the bag. Tom wants to put things in the bag. Tom wants to pack his

Tom puts a toothbrush in the bag.Tom puts a map in the bag.Tom puts boots in the bag.Tom puts a camera in the bag.Tom puts a book in the bag.

Tom closes the bag. But the bag cannot close!

Tom takes the boots out of the bag. He puts them on his feet.

Snap! Snap!

Now the bag can close. Tom is ready to go!

Questions

1) Where is Tom going?

A. He is going on a trip to the city.B. He is going on a trip to the beach.C. He is going on a trip to themountains.

2) Tom has a bag. His bag is

I. small II. Brown III. old

A. I onlyB. I and II only

C. I, II, and III


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3) What does Tom put in the bag?

A. a mapB. moneyC. a jacket


4) Tom does not put in the bag.

A. bootsB. a cameraC. a hat

5) If you pack a bag, this mean you

A. take things out of itB. put things into itC. open and close it

6) Using the things in the bag, Tom can on the trip.

A. go fishingB. take picturesC. make a tent

7) After Tom puts his things in the bag, he the bag.

A. putsB. closesC. opens

8) What does Tom take out of the bag?

A. bootsB. a cameraC. a toothbrush

9) What is the best title for this passage?

A. A Trip to the MountainsB. Tom Packs His BagC. Tom Puts a Camera in the Bag


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Seagulls live on the beach. They eat small fish, bread, and seaweed. Seagulls runquickly on the sand and fly quickly in the sky. Seagulls will run or fly away if you try to catch them.There are many seagulls on the beach.

Crabs also live on the beach. They eat shrimp, ocean plants, and small fish. Crabs crawlquickly on the sand and in the ocean. Crabs will crawl away if you try to catch them. There aremany crabs on the beach, but it is not always easy to see them.

Starfish live on the beach, too. They eat clams, oysters, and small fish. Starfish moveslowly on the sand and in the ocean. Starfish will not move away if you try to catch them. Thereare few starfish on the beach.

Questions

1) Seagulls, crabs, and starfish all eat

A. clamsB. breadC. fish

2) Which animal does not move quickly?

A. starfishB. seagullsC. crabs

3) Based on information in the passage, which sentence is false?

A. Starfish are hard to catch.B. Crabs eat shrimp and ocean plants.C. Seagulls move quickly on the sand and in the air.

4) The passage does not talk about

A. what starfish eatB. how crabs catch foodC. how fast beach animals move


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5) According to the passage, seagulls

I. live on the beachII. move quickly in the oceanIII. eat bread only


6) Based on information in the passage, which animal would you be most likely to see at thebeach?

A. crabsB. seagullsC. starfish

7) Based on information in the passage, we can understand that

A. the beach is not as nice as the mountainsB. the beach is a good place to vacationC. many animals live at the beach


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There are many kinds of boats.

One kind of boat is called a sailboat. A sailboat uses the wind to move. Wind makes asailboat move in the water. The wind pushes the sailboat. Wind fills the sails. The sailboat moveswhen the wind blows.

One kind of boat is called a motorboat. A motorboat uses a motor to move. The motorgives power to the boat. The motorboat moves when the motor is running. The motorboat makesa loud noise.

One kind of boat is called a rowboat. A rowboat needs people to move it. People make arowboat move in the water. People use oars to move a rowboat. Oars are long and flat. Oars gointo the water. A rowboat moves when people use the oars.

As you can see, there are many kinds of boats.

Questions

1) Which boat uses the wind to move?

A. a sailboatB. a rowboatC. a motorboat

2) Which boat makes a loud noise?

A. a sailboatB. a motorboatC. a rowboat

3) What is used to move a rowboat?

A. windB. a motorC. oars

4) According to the passage, oars are

A. short and fatB. long and flatC. big and heavy


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5) This passage is mainly about

A. different kinds of boatsB. where to use a rowboatC. how to make a boat

6) Which boat(s) can still move if there is no wind?

I. a motorboatII. a rowboatIII. a sailboat


7) Tom doesn't like loud noises. Which boat(s) does he probably like to ride in?

I. a sailboatII. a rowboatIII. a motorboat


8) What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Boats that Make NoiseB. The Sailboat and the MotorboatC. Three Kinds of Boats


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Christmas is my favorite holiday. My grandmother makes ham, salad, and cupcakes onChristmas. I also get a present on Christmas! Last year I got a new set of paint brushes. Thisyear I hope to get new pencils and a drawing pad. I always have fun on Christmas.

Halloween is another good holiday. My grandmother makes candy corn and cupcakes onHalloween. People wear costumes during Halloween. Last year I wore a skeleton costume. Thisyear I am going to wear a zombie costume.

July 4 is a good holiday. July 4 is the birthday of the United States of America. Mygrandmother makes hot dogs and salad on July 4. I don’t have to go to school on July 4. But Idon’t get any presents either. If I got presents on July 4 it would be my favorite holiday.

Questions

1) When does the author’s grandmother make cupcakes?

I. ChristmasII. HalloweenIII. July 4


2) Which holiday does the author like most?

A. ChristmasB. HalloweenC. Easter

3) Based on the things the author gets for Christmas, we can understand that he likes

A. sportsB. artC. music


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4) What is the author’s favorite thing about holidays?

A. not going to schoolB. eating candyC. getting presents

5) What costume did the author wear for Halloween last year?

A. a skeleton costumeB. a zombie costumeC. a pumpkin costume

6) Based on what you know about the author, what costume will he probably wear next year?

A. a pumpkin costumeB. a flower costumeC. a ghost costume

7) This story is mainly about

A. why the author likes some holidaysB. how someone can get out of schoolC. which foods are the best to eat on different holidays

8) What is the best title for this passage?

A. The Holidays I LikeB. Why Christmas is BestC. Hot Dogs and Salad


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On Monday, Robert works at the bank. He plants three bushes. He plants eight yellowflowers. He plants three trees.

shovel.On Tuesday, Robert works at the school. He plants five red flowers. He digs a hole with a

On Wednesday, Robert works at the hospital. He plants twelve bushes.

On Thursday, Robert works at the school. He plants two trees. He plants sixteen whiteflowers. He digs four holes with a shovel.

On Friday, Robert works at the grocery store. He plants two bushes. He plants one tree.

Questions

1) Where does Robert work on Wednesday?

A. at the hospitalB. at the schoolC. at the grocery store

2) What does Robert do on Tuesday?

A. He plants twelve purple bushes.B. He plants five red flowers and digs a hole with a shovel.C. He plants two trees, plants sixteen white flowers, and digs four holes with a shovel.

3) How many holes does Robert dig during the week?

A. oneB. threeC. five

4) How many yellow flowers does Robert plant?

A. fiveB. eightC. sixteen


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5) How many bushes does Robert plant during the week?

A. twelveB. fifteenC. seventeen

6) Where does Robert plant white flowers?

A. at the bank B.at the school C.at the hospital

7) Robert works at the school on

I. TuesdayII. ThursdayIII. Friday


8) Robert plants bushes at the

I. bankII. hospitalIII. grocery store


9) Based on information in the passage, we can understand that Robert is a

A. doctorB. teacherC. landscaper


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Ann rides her bicycle. Ann rides her little bicycle to work. Ann rides her little, redbicycle to work every day.

Nina rides the bus. Nina rides the big bus to work. Nina rides the big, slow bus towork every day.

Luis rides the train. Luis rides the big train to work. Luis rides the big, fast train towork every day.

Carlos walks. Carlos walks to work. Carlos walks on the crowded sidewalk towork every day.

Questions

1) Where do Ann, Nina, Luis, and Carlos go every day?

A. They go to work.B. They go to the bus stop.C. They go to the bicycle store.

2) Who rides a bicycle to work?

A. AnnB. NinaC. Luis

3) What does Nina ride to work?

A. the trainB. her bicycleC. the bus


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4) Who rides to work?

A. Ann, Nina, and LuisB. Nina, Luis, and CarlosC. Ann and Luis

5) According to the passage, what is big?

I. the trainII. the busIII. the bicycle


6) According to the passage, what is little?

I. the bicycleII. the busIII. the train


7) Who probably uses the most energy to get to work?

A. AnnB. NinaC. Luis

8) How is Carlos different than Ann, Nina, and Luis?

A. Carlos rides the bus to work and the others ride the train.B. Carlos walks to work and the others ride a vehicle.C. Carlos rides his bicycle and the others ride the bus.


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

When they get to the library, Mike finds a book about detectives. He also finds a bookwith chapters about a friendly ghost. Finally, he finds a book about a man who lives in the woodswithout 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 atpictures 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 forhim. Mike looks at her quizzically. It takes him a moment to recognize what she is holding. “I gotthat 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 whilewalking back to the library entrance. He puts his books and the movie on the front desk to checkout. A librarian stands behind the counter holding an electronic scanner. "How long can we keepthem?" 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 toput 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 threemonths."


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Questions

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

A. scienceB. natureC. mysteryD. adventure

2) While at the computer, Mike's mom

I. checks her mailII. looks at picturesIII. reads an article

A. I onlyB. I and II onlyC. II and III onlyD. I, II, and III

3) According to the passage, how long can Mike and his mother use the books and the moviebefore 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 thefollowing word groups?

A. abnormally, strangely, weirdlyB. casually, carelessly, indifferentlyC. passionately, keenly, intenselyD. inquisitively, questioningly, curiously

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

A. to seeB. to rentC. to findD. 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.


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7) Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that you can check out which of thefollowing things from the library?

I. picturesII. furnitureIII. computers

A. I onlyB. I and II onlyC. II and III onlyD. I, II, and III

8) Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. Mike's MomB. A Picture of the OceanC. At the LibraryD. Books, Computers, Movies, and Pictures

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Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

My name is Sam. Today is very hot. The sun is very strong. I am hot.I want to be cool. How can I get cool?

Wait...I know!I can go to the pool. The pool is cool. I can swim in the pool.Is the pool open? Or is the pool closed?Where is the phone? I need to call the pool. I need to find out if the pool is openor closed.

— Ring! Ring! —

“Hello. My name is Andrea. I am at the pool. Can I help you?”“Hi, Andrea. Is the pool open?”"Yes. The pool is open."“Okay. Thank you!”“You are welcome. Bye!”Great! The pool is open! Now I can cool down!

Questions:11)) What is the weather like today? 22)) Sam is hot, but Sam wants to be

A. It is cold.B. It is cool.C. It is warm.D. It is hot.

A. coldB. coolC. warmD. hot

33)) How can Sam get cool?

A. He can go to the library.B. He can go to the pool.C. He can go to school.D. He can go to work.

44)) Why does Sam talk to Andrea?

A. because she is his friendB. because she knows his sisterC. because Sam needs to know

what time it isD. because Sam wants to know if

the pool is open

55)) Is the pool open?

A. Yes, the pool is open.B. No, the pool is not open. The pool is closed.

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“““AAA HHaappppyy VViissiittoorr””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


It is Thursday. It is raining today. It is a rainy day.

Anna is inside the house. Anna is watching TV. Anna is watching TV inside thehouse.

Anna cannot go outside. It is raining outside. Anna cannot go outside because itis raining outside.

Anna is bored.

Wait!

Anna hears someone at the door. Someone is at the door of her house.

Anna opens the door. What does Anna see?

Anna sees a dog. The dog is small. Anna sees a small dog.

The dog is wet. The dog is wet from the rain.

"Awww! You are all wet!" Anna says to the dog. "You are very cute!"

"Mom!" Anna says.

"Yes, dear?" says Anna's mom.

"There is a dog here! There is a dog at the door!" Anna says.

"What?" says Anna's mom. "A dog?"

Anna's mom comes to the door. Anna's mom sees the wet dog. The wet doglooks cute.

"Can we keep it?" asks Anna.

"Yes, we can," says Anna's mom.

The dog is happy.

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Questions:

11)) What is at the door of the house?

A. a manB. a catC. a dogD. a snake

22)) What happens at the end of the story?

A. Anna keeps the dog.B. Anna takes the dog to the

hospital.C. Anna’s mom feeds the dog.D. Anna dries the dog with a towel.

33)) Is the dog dry or wet?

A. The dog is dry.B. The dog is wet.

44)) How does the wet dog look?I. strongII. cuteIII. smallA. I onlyB. I and IIC. II and IIID. I, II, and III

55)) What day of the week is it in thestory?

A. MondayB. TuesdayC. WednesdayD. Thursday

Do you think Anna should keep the dog? Why or why not?

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Jaime is a boy.

Jaime lives in a house. Jaime lives in the country. Jaime livesin a house in the country.

Jaime has a dog. The dog is named Go-Go. Jaime and Go-Go are friends.

Jaime and Go-Go are bored. They want to do something new. They want to dosomething fun. They want to do something exciting.

Jaime and Go-Go walk out of the house. They walk across the yard.They walk across the field. They jump over the fence. The fence is onthe other side of the field.

Jaime sees a mountain. The mountain is very tall. The top of themountain is in the clouds. Jaime looks at the mountain.

“We are going to the top of that mountain,” Jaime says.

Go-Go looks nervous.

“Don't be nervous,” Jaime says.

Go-Go runs after Jaime. They walk toward the mountain. Jaime stops. He looksback at the house.

“I am a little tired,” Jaime says to Go-Go.

Go-Go licks Jaime’s face.

Jaime turns around.

“Come on, Go-Go. We will climb the mountain tomorrow,” Jaime says.

Jaime starts to walk home.

Go-Go runs after Jaime.

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Questions:

1) Where does Jaime live? 2) What kind of animal is Go-Go?

A. He lives in a house in the city.B. He lives in an apartment in the

country.C. He lives in a house in the country.D. He lives in an apartment in the city.

A. a dogB. a catC. a pigD. a bird

3) In the middle of the story, they walkacross the field. This means they walk

A. under the fieldB. close to the fieldC. away from the fieldD. from one side of the field to the

other side

4) What does Jaime do at the beginning ofthe story?

A. go homeB. walk out of the houseC. go fishing in the riverD. climb a mountain

5) What does Jaime want to do atthe end of the story?

A. go homeB. climb a mountainC. go fishing in the riverD. play a game with Go-Go

6) Why is Go-Go nervous?

A. He is hungry.B. He wants to play catch.C. He doesn’t want to go home.D. He doesn’t want to climb the

mountain.

7) Jaime says he will climb the mountaintomorrow. Is this true?

A. probablyB. probably not

Would you like to live in the city, or would you like to live in the country? Why?

I would like to live in the because

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“““BBBeeellllllaaa HHiiddeess””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Bella is hiding. She is behind the sofa with her pet puppy, Sir.

Bella is hiding from her mom. She does not want to go to the doctor.

“Bella?” calls Bella’s mom in a sweet voice. “Where are you?”

Bella’s mom looks in the closet. She looks in the kitchen. She looks next to thebookcase. Bella always hides when she is scared.

Bella is very quiet. Sir begins to jump around behind the sofa.

Bella’s mom hears the noise. She looks behind the sofa with a smile. She holdsout her hand.

“Don’t be scared,” says Bella’s mom. “The doctor just wants to check your ears.”

“Will I have to get a shot?” asks Bella.

“No,” says her mom.

That makes Bella feel better. Bella grabs her mom’s hand. They go to see thedoctor.

Questions:

11)) Why is Bella hiding?

I. She is looking for her puppy.II. She is scared.III. She is doesn’t want to go to the

doctor.

A. I onlyB. I and IIC. II and IIID. I, II, and III

22)) Who or what is hiding with Bella?

A. her momB. her sisterC. her puppyD. her friend

33)) Who is looking for Bella?

A. her momB. her puppyC. the doctorD. her sister

44)) Where does Mom find Bella?

A. in the kitchenB. in the closetC. next to the bookcaseD. behind the sofa

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Questions (continued):

55)) How does Mom find Bella? 66)) When does Bella hide?

A. Bella makes a noise.B. Dad helps Mom.C. Mom sees Bella's leg.D. The puppy makes a noise.

A. when she is boredB. when she is scaredC. when she is happyD. all the time

77)) What does Mom say will happenwhen Bella sees the doctor?

A. Bella will get her ears checked.B. Bella will get a shot.C. Bella will get to bring her puppy.D. Bella will get her eyes checked.

88)) How does Bella feel when Momsays she will not get a shot?

A. angryB. betterC. smartD. tired

Have you ever been nervous about going to the doctor? Explain.

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“““BBBiiiggg CCiittyy NNooiissee””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


My name is Olaf.

I live in a big city.I live on a busy road.During the day and at night, cars go by.Buses go by.Trucks go by.

People do not seem to hear the noise during the day.But at night, the noise makes it hard to sleep.

My road has a lot of animals, too.People keep their animals outside in their yards at night.There are cats.There are dogs.

The dogs make a lot of noise.To me, the dogs are like the trucks.The dogs are like the cars.The dogs are like the buses.All of them are loud!

One dog barks more than the others do. His name is Simba.Simba is Mr. Cheek’s dog.“That is a very bad dog. He keeps me up at night,” says Mr. Lucas. Mr. Lucaslives next door to Mr. Cheek. “You should give him away,” says Mr. Lucas.This makes Mr. Cheek very mad. "You should not sleep with your windowsopen," says Mr. Cheek."You should take your dog inside at night," yells Mr. Lucas.

The two men argue about Simba’s barking almost every day.I think this is funny.

To me, Simba is as bad as the cars.He is as bad as the buses.He is as bad as the trucks.

This is what living in a big city is like. There is a lot of noise.

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Questions:

11)) In what place does Olaf live?

A. in a small apartmentB. in a big cityC. in a quiet neighborhoodD. in a busy town

22)) According to Olaf, what makesnoise?

I. dogsII. busesIII. airplanes


33)) What goes by at night?

A. bikesB. catsC. dogsD. trucks

44)) Why may people not seem to hearthe noise during the day?

A. because it is quietB. because they are sleepyC. because they are busy doing

other thingsD. because they do not hear well

during the day

55)) What is Olaf’s road like?

I. It is dirty.II. It is noisy.III. It is busy.


66)) Which noise makes Mr. Lucasmad?

A. cats meowingB. trucks going byC. a dog barkingD. people talking

77)) Who argues every day?

A. Mr. Lucas and OlafB. Olaf and Mr. CheekC. Simba and Mr. LucasD. Mr. Lucas and Mr. Cheek

88)) What could Mr. Cheek do to helpMr. Lucas sleep?

A. get a catB. not argue with himC. not drive his car at nightD. take his dog inside at night

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99)) What could Mr. Lucas do to sleepbetter?

A. close his windows at nightB. not argue with Mr. CheekC. go to bed laterD. talk to Olaf

1100)) Who says Simba is a bad dog?

A. OlafB. Mr. LucasC. Olaf and Mr. LucasA. no one

1111)) Who does Mr. Cheek live next doorto?

A. OlafB. Mr. LucasC. Olaf and Mr. LucasDD.. no one

1122)) What does Olaf mean when hesays Simba is as bad as the buses?

A. that Simba barks at the busesB. that Simba and the buses argueC. that Simba runs down the street

at nightD. that Simba and the buses both

make noise

1133)) According to Olaf, what could bedone about noise in a big town?

A. People could ride bikes.B. Dogs could be inside.C. People could walk everywhere.D. Nothing can be done.

Is it better to live in the city or in the country? Why?

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“““FFFiiirrrsssttt PPrriizzee””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


My name is Tess and I ride horses.

I ride them in the circus.I ride them in parades.I ride them in shows.

I am riding in a horse show today.

My horse runs.My horse jumps.My horse dances.

I hold on!

My horse is the best.I named her Twin.I feel like the horse and I are the same when I ride her.

My mother is not at the horse show.She has to work.

My father is there. He claps. He yells. He smiles.

The show ends. A man announces the winners."First Prize goes to Tess and Twin!" he says.

He gives me a blue ribbon.

I am very excited. My dad gives me a hug.

"You won!" he says.

My dad and I go home.My dad tells my mom about my ribbon.

She cries.She gives me a big hug.“Your hard work is showing,” she says.

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Questions:

11)) Where does Tess ride her horse?

I. in showsII. at schoolIII. on a farm


22)) What does Tess need to do whileher horse runs and jumps?

A. danceB. hold onC. singD. stand up

33)) Why did Tess probably name herhorse Twin?

A. because Tess has a twinB. because there are two horsesC. because another horse looks

very similar to TwinD. because Tess feels the same as

Twin when she rides her

44)) Where is Tess's mother during theshow?

A. She is at work.B. She is at the show.C. She is at home.D. She is with Tess’ father.

55)) Why does Tess's father yell?

A. He is angry.B. He needs help.C. He is surprised.D. He is excited.

66)) What prize does Tess win in thehorse show?

A. The Gold StarB. Winner’s PrizeC. new riding bootsD. First Prize

77)) What color ribbon does Tess get?

A. greenB. blueC. purpleD. red

88)) How does Tess's mom feel aboutthe ribbon?

I. worriedII. happyIII. proud


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“““GGGrrriiiffffffiiinnn’’’sss TTaalleennttss””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Griffin plays the violin.

He takes lessons after school on Tuesdays.

Griffin’s violin teacher is Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas tells Griffin to practice everyday.

Griffin practices his violin on most days.

On the days Griffin does not practice his violin, he plays soccer with his friends orfixes old clocks for fun.

“You are a boy of many talents,” Griffin’s parents tell him. “That means you aregood at doing many things.”

Griffin likes it when his parents say this to him.

He loves playing the violin. He loves playing soccer. He loves fixing clocks.Griffin loves to do many things, but he does not have the time to do them allevery day.

Questions:

11)) What does Griffin play?

I. tennisII. soccerIII. the violin


22)) When does Griffin take violinlessons?

A. on Tuesdays after soccerB. on Thursdays after soccerC. on Tuesdays after schoolD. on Thursdays after school

33)) When does Mr. Thomas tell Griffinto practice?

A. every dayB. most daysC. only on TuesdaysD. when he wants to

44)) When does Griffin practice theviolin?

A. every day B. most days C.neverD. only on Tuesdays

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55)) How does Griffin feel about theviolin?

A. He loves it.B. He thinks it is hard.C. He hates to practice.D. He does not like the sound.

66)) What things does Griffin love to do?

I. read booksII. fix old clocksIII. play soccer with his friends


77)) What does Mr. Thomas teachGriffin?

88)) If you have many talents, thismeans you

A. to play soccerB. to fix old clocksC. to play the violinD. to build birdhouses

A. want to do a lotB. are good at playing the violinC. are busy doing many thingsD. are good at doing a lot of things

99)) Why does Griffin not play the violin every day?

A. He does not like the violin.B. He wants to play the piano.C. He is busy doing other things.D. His mom says not to play every day.

Do you have a talent? What is it? Would you like to have a talent?

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“““III FFllyy””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


I fly airplanes for a living.I am a pilot.

Sometimes I take my little girl with me.Her name is Bristol.Bristol likes to look out the window of the airplane.She likes to look at the clouds.She thinks the clouds look like animals.She points at one with her finger."I see a giraffe!" she says.

I also have a little boy.My little boy does not like to be up high.He does not come with me on the airplane.He likes to play airplane with me.We play airplane when I get home.We run around the yard. We wave our arms in the air. We make airplane noises.

Questions:

11)) Who is telling this story?

A. BristolB. a little boyC. a pilotD. a friend

22)) What does Bristol like to do in theairplane?

A. look out the windowB. run in the yardC. sit in the backD. be the pilot

33)) Bristol points at something outsidethe window. What does she pointat?

A. a giraffeB. her dadC. a cloudD. a tree

44)) Why doesn't the little boy like to fly?

A. because he is very youngB. because he is very littleC. because he doesn’t like

airplanesD. because he is afraid to be up

high

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“““JJJuuullliiiaaannn’’’sss WWoorrkk””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Julian works at the bookstore.

First, his job is to unload boxes of books from the truck.

Then he opens the boxes. After that, Julian puts the books in different piles.

One pile is for books that tell true stories. These are called books of fact.

Another pile is for books that tell stories that are not true. These are called booksof fiction.

Julian then puts the books on shelves in the bookstore.

Putting books on shelves is what Julian likes to do best at work.

When Julian has free time at work, he likes to read through all of the books.

His favorite books are the ones that tell true stories about real people and theirlives.

On Sunday and Monday, Julian does not work at the bookstore.

On these days, he stays at home. He uses this time to write a story abouthimself.

Julian grew up in Peru. Now he lives in the United States. He works at thebookstore to pay for school.

Julian wants to be a teacher.

One day, he hopes to turn his story into a book.

He hopes to see it at the bookstore.

Questions:

11)) Where does Julian work? 22)) What must Julian do first at his job?

A. on a truckB. at a bookstoreC. in PeruD. at an art store

A. open the boxes of booksB. read through all of the booksC. unload boxes of booksD. sort through piles of books

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33)) What is the second thing Julianmust do at his job?

A. open boxesB. tape boxes shutC. put books on shelvesD. put books in piles

44)) In how many piles must Julian putthe books?

A. twoB. threeC. fourD. six

55)) In what piles are the books placed?

A. easy and hardB. long and shortC. true and not trueD. funny and not funny

66)) A book that contains a story that isnot true is called

A. a book of factB. a book of fiction

77)) Which word describes a story that istrue?

A. factB. fiction

88)) What does Julian like to do best atwork?

A. unload boxesB. open boxesC. put books in pilesD. put books on shelves

99)) What does Julian do during his freetime at work?

1100)) Which books does Julian likebest?

A. write storiesB. read booksC. tell storiesD. put books on shelves

A. true booksB. funny booksC. sad booksD. books with happy endings

1111)) Why does Julian work at thebookstore?

A. to buy a houseB. to pay for clothesC. to pay for schoolD. to pay for a trip to Peru

1122)) What does Julian hope to turn hisstory into?

A. a bookB. a movieC. a playD. a TV show

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“““MMMyyy FFaammiillyy””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Hi, my name is Eric. I am 12. I want to talk about my family.

I have two sisters. Their names are Rachel and Carrie. Rachel is 18 years old.Carrie is 10 years old. They are very nice.

My mother's name is Julia. She is 40 years old. My mother is also very nice.

My father's name is Andre. He is smart. He is an engineer. He builds bridges.

I also have a dog. My dog's name is Paw. He is a big dog. He is a brown dog. Heis a big brown dog.

I love my family.

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Questions:

11)) How many sisters do I have? 22)) How old is my mom?

A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four

A. twenty-five years oldB. thirty years oldC. thirty-five years oldD. forty years old

33)) My dad is

A. a doctorB. a lawyerC. an engineerD. a construction worker

44)) What is the name of my dog?

A. JuliaB. PawC. AndreD. Carrie

55)) What color is my dog?

A. He is white.B. He is black.C. He is brown.D. He is yellow.

66)) What is the name of my youngersister?

A. CarrieB. RachelC. AndreD. Julia

77)) What is the name of my oldersister?

A. CarrieB. RachelC. AndreD. Julia

88)) Is my dog small or big?

A. He is small.B. He is big.

What is your family like? Can you describe the people in your family?

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“““MMMyyy FFrriieenndd””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


My name is Julie. I have a friend.

My friend lives in California.

My friend is a girl.

She is seventeen years old.

Her name is Jessica Roberts.

Jessica is cool. I like her a lot.

She likes to read. She is a good reader.

She is good at math, too. It is her best subject.

Jessica is smart.

I like to eat lunch with her. We eat lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Jessica is my friend.

Questions:

11)) Where does Julie’s friend live? 22)) Is Julie’s friend a girl or a boy?

A. ColoradoB. TexasC. California

A. She is a girl.B. He is a boy.

33)) How old is Julie’s friend?

A. 15 years oldB. 16 years oldC. 17 years old

44)) What is Julie’s friend's first name?

A. JennyB. JessicaC. Julie

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55)) What is my friend's last name? 66)) What is Jessica's best subject?

A. RowanB. RandalC. Roberts

A. EnglishB. mathC. science

77)) How many days a week do I eatlunch with Jessica?

A. 3B. 5C. 7

Do you have a good friend? What is he or she like? What things do you like to do

together?

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“““MMMyyy HHoouussee””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


My house is in the United States. I live in the United States.The United States is a country.

My house is in North Carolina. I live in North Carolina.North Carolina is a state. The weather in North Carolinais nice. It is sunny. The sky is blue.

My house is in Chapel Hill. I live in Chapel Hill.Chapel Hill is a city. It is a city on a hill. It is a cityon a small mountain.

My house is red. My house is brick.I live in a red brick house.

Questions:

11)) What is the United States? 22)) What is North Carolina?

A. a cityB. a stateC. a country


33)) What is Chapel Hill?


44)) How is the weather in Chapel Hill?

A. rainyB. sunnyC. cloudy

55)) What is my house made of? 66)) What color is my house?

A. woodB. brickC. metal

A. redB. blueC. yellow

77)) What is a hill?

A. a forest B. a large river C. a small mountain

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“““NNNeeewww SShhooeess ffoorr MMaaddddyy””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Maddy loves to jump rope, ride her scooter, and ride her skateboard. One day,Maddy gets a hole in the shoes she likes best while riding her scooter. They arepink with hearts and a Velcro tab. Now she needs new shoes.

Maddy's mom takes her to the department store on Saturday morning. The storeis filled with people looking for shirts, dresses, pants, and toys. Maddy's momtakes her to the shoe area.

The shoe area is crowded, and there is a long wait. Maddy does not mind.Maddy sees a pair of purple sneakers with orange laces. She sees a pair of redsandals with dots. She sees a pair of green flip-flops. She wants the purplesneakers.

"But you do not know how to tie your laces," says Maddy's mom.

"I will learn," says Maddy.

Maddy's mother thinks. She does not want to tie Maddy's laces each morningbefore school.

"If we buy the purple sneakers, you must learn to tie them before you can wearthem to school," says Maddy's mom.

"I will! I promise!" says Maddy. She is very happy.

Maddy practices tying her laces for the rest of the day. She practices more onSunday. Finally, she learns how to tie her laces.

She gets to wear her new shoes to school on Monday.

"I did it," she says with a big smile.

Questions:

11)) Why does Maddy need new shoes?

A. Her shoes are too small.B. Her shoes are very old.C. She lost her favorite shoes.D. She got a hole in her shoes.

22)) How does Maddy get a hole in hershoes?

A. riding her skateboardB. riding her scooterC. jumping ropeD. playing basketball

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33)) Which shoes have a hole?

A. the green flip-flopsB. the red sandalsC. the pink shoes with heartsD. the purple sneakers

44)) Which shoes does Maddy want tobuy?

A. the pink shoes with heartsB. the purple sneakersC. the green flip-flopsD. the red sandals with dots

55)) How does Maddy feel about the longwait at the store?

A. She is mad about it.B. She is happy about it.C. She is excited about it.DD.. She feels okay about it.

66)) Who does Maddy see in the store?

A. a lot of peopleB. her older sisterC. her friends from schoolD. one of her neighbors

77)) When can Maddy wear her shoes toschool?

A. when she learns how to tie thelaces

B. as soon as she leaves the storeC. after summer vacationD. tomorrow

88)) As used in paragraph 8, what doespromise mean?

A. that Maddy wants to learn to tieB. that Maddy will learn to tieC. that Maddy cannot learn to tieDD.. that Maddy might learn to tie

99)) What does Maddy's mom not wantto do?

A. buy Maddy new shoesB. buy Maddy green flip-flopsC. buy more than one pair of shoesD. tie Maddy's shoes each morning

1100)) How might Maddy feel afterlearning to tie?

I. happyII. proudIII. nervous


1111)) What lesson did Maddy learn?

A. Practice makes perfect.B. Do not ride a scooter with pink shoes.C. Be careful what you wish for.D. School is fun with new shoes.

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“““OOOnnneee HHuunnddrreedd DDoollllaarrss””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Leonard James is a homeless man. For him, life is always hard.

He is always hungry. His shoes have holes in them. He needs aclothes are old and dirty.

“What I would do with one hundred dollars!” Leonard says. This is a game helikes to play with himself to take his mind off things.

He is walking down the street on a Thursday night. The winter air is cold on hisface.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could buy new socks,” he says. He continues towalk down the street.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could get a haircut,” he says. He continues to walkdown the street.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could buy new pants,” he says. He continues towalk down the street.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could get a hamburger,” he says. His stomachrumbles at the thought.

“If I had….” Leonard looks down at the sidewalk. He cannot believe what hesees!

Someone has lost his wallet. Leonard picks it up. Inside are five twenty-dollarbills.

“One hundred dollars!” Leonard says. He is very excited. “Now I can buyeverything I want!”

Then Leonard begins to think. “But this is not my money,” he says.

Leonard goes to the police station. He gives a police officer the wallet andmoney.

“Thank you,” says the police officer. “You are a very honest man.”

Leonard smiles. He turns around and begins to leave the police station.

“Hold on,” the police officer says. He reaches in his own pocket and givesLeonard ten dollars. “Get yourself something to eat.”

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Questions:

11)) What is life like for Leonard?

A. It is hard.B. It is easy.C. It is warm.D. It is full of good food.

22)) How does the reader know thatLeonard is poor?

I. He finds a wallet.II. He has no home.III. He is always hungry.


33)) Why does Leonard think about whathe would do with a hundred dollars?

A. It helps him go to sleep.B. It takes his mind off things.C. The police officer asks him to.D. He knows he will find the

money.

44)) What time of year is it?

A. springB. summerC. fallD. winter

55)) What does Leonard say he would dowith a hundred dollars?

I. get a haircutII. buy new clothesIII. get a hotel room


66)) Why does Leonard's stomachrumble?

A. because he is hungryB. because he is tiredC. because his clothes are dirtyD. because he is homeless

77)) “He cannot believe what he sees.”What is another way to write thissentence?

A. He thinks what he sees is crazy.B. He feels what he sees is good

luck.C. He thinks what he sees cannot

be true.D. He thinks what he sees is scary.

88)) Why does Leonard go to the policestation?

A. because he owes moneyB. because he wants a rewardC. because the wallet is not hisD. because he has committed a

crime

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99)) What kind of man does Leonardseem to be?

1100)) As used at the end of the story,what does it mean to be honest?

A. badB. dumbC. goodD. old

A. to feel goodB. to want moreC. to be truthfulD. to be hopeful

1111)) How does Leonard seem to feelabout what he has done?

A. angryB. happyC. sadDD.. unsure

1122)) What does the police officer giveLeonard?

A. adviceB. a handshakeC. money to eatD. the one hundred dollars

1133)) What kind of man does the policeofficer seem to be?

1144)) Why does the police officer giveLeonard ten dollars?

A. angryB. busyC. kindD. mean

A. to surprise LeonardB. so Leonard feels better about

returning the walletC. because it is part of his jobD. because he wants to get

Leonard off the streets

If you found one hundred dollars, would you keep it? Why or why not?

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“““PPPaaauuulll CCooookkss””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Paul’s wife knows Paul loves to read cookbooks.

She decides to get him one for his birthday.

Paul tells her he will try to make a new recipe for three days in a row.

On Monday, Paul makes blueberry pancakes for breakfast. He gets theblueberries from the farmers’ market.

On Tuesday, Paul makes beef soup for dinner. He puts in cubes of beef, carrots,and onions.

The recipe calls for cream, but Paul does not like cream. He uses water instead.

On Wednesday, Paul makes a tomato salad with cucumbers and onions.

He picks the cucumbers and tomatoes from his garden.

He likes this dish best. It was also the easiest for him to make.

Questions:

11)) Which ingredients does Paul use tomake beef soup?

I. onionsII. potatoesIII. cucumbers


22)) Where does Paul get his cookbook?

A. Paul buys it.B. His girlfriend gives it to him.C. His wife gets it for him.D. Paul’s friend buys it for him.

33)) What does Paul say he will do?

A. become a chefB. grow his own foodC. cook every recipe in a weekD. try a new recipe for three days in

a row

44)) On what day does Paul makepancakes?

A. SundayB. MondayC. TuesdayD. Wednesday

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55)) What does Paul get from thefarmer's market?

66)) Where does Paul get cucumbersand tomatoes?

A. cubes of beefB. blueberriesC. tomatoesD. cucumbers

A. from his wifeB. from the storeC. from his gardenD. from the farmers’ market

77)) Which dish does Paul like best?

A. the creamy oneB. beef soupC. tomato saladD. blueberry pancakes

88)) Why doesn't Paul use cream?

A. He doesn’t like it.B. There was none at the store.C. There was none in the garden.D. There was none at the farmers’

market.

99)) What does Paul use instead ofcream?

1100)) Which dish was the easiest forPaul to make?

A. milkB. onionsC. waterD. butter

A. pancakesB. beef soupC. tomato saladD. chicken tenders

Do you like to cook? What is your favorite dish?

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“““RRRaaaiiinnnyyy DDaayy””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


My name is Mimi.Today is July 5, 2010.Today is a rainy day.I am happy today.

Why am I happy?I am happy because it is raining!Is that strange?Well…maybe.

But I like it when it rains. The rain makes me happy.I like rainy days. I do not like sunny days.

I like the sound of the rain.I like the clouds. The clouds are gray. The clouds are big.I like the rain.

Questions:11)) What is the weather like in the

story?

A. It is hot and sunny.B. It is cool and cloudy.C. It is dark and snowy.D. It is cloudy and rainy.

22)) What is the date in the story?

A. March 4, 2012B. July 5, 2010C. April 10, 1990D. November 28, 1987

33)) Why is Mimi happy?

A. because it is her birthdayB. because she passed the testC. because it is rainingD. because she won the game

44)) Does Mimi like sunny days?

A. Yes, she does like sunny days.B. No, she does not like sunny

days.

55)) What are the clouds like?

A. high and redB. blue and scaryC. big and grayD. green and small

66)) What does Mimi like about the rain?I. the smell of the rainII. the sound of the rainA. I onlyB. II onlyC. I and II

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“““RRRuuunnnnnniiinnnggg”””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Dieter loves to run.He runs in the morning. He runs in the afternoon. He runs in theevening. He runs at night.

Dieter loves to run, but it hurts to run.When Dieter runs, it hurts.His legs hurt. His arms hurt. His back hurts. His head hurts. WhenDieter runs, his whole body hurts.

Then, Dieter starts thinking. He starts dreaming.He dreams about his job. He dreams about his home.He dreams about his family. He dreams abouthis friends. He dreams about the world.

At first, running hurts. No one likes it when it hurts.When it hurts, Dieter dreams about things that do not hurt.This is why Dieter loves running. Running gives him the best dreams.Sometimes, Dieter forgets that he is running. Sometimes, he runs all morning.Sometimes, he runs all afternoon. Sometimes, he runs all night.

Dieter runs and dreams.

Questions:

1) What does Dieter love to do?

A. He loves to run.B. He loves to dream.C. He loves to think.D. He loves to hurt.

2) When Dieter runs, it hurts. Whatdoes this mean?

A. He feels good.B. He feels bad.

3) What does Dieter do while he isrunning?

A. He dreams.B. He sleeps.C. He eats.D. He drinks.

4) What does Dieter dream about?

I. his jobII. his familyIII. his future


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“““SSSeeeeeeiiinnnggg SSttaarrss””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Yana is my mother.

Tony is my father.

My name is Sasha.

We live in a red house.

We have a blue car.

We sit in the yard at night.

We look at the stars.

Father says the stars make him happy.

Mother says the stars make her want to sing.

I like to think about how many stars are in the sky.

We hear a baby cry next door. My mother sings.

The baby stops crying. We think he heard my mother’s pretty song.

We all smile.

Questions:

11)) Who is Yana? 22)) What color is Sasha's house?

A. Sasha's fatherB. Sasha’s motherC. Tony's fatherD. Tony’s mother

A. redB. blueC. purpleD. orange

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33)) Who is telling the story?

A. fatherB. motherC. SashaD. the baby

44)) When does the family sit in theyard?

A. in the morningB. in the afternoonC. in the eveningD. at night

55)) How do the stars make Sasha'sfather feel?

A. funnyB. happyC. like countingD. like singing

66)) What happens after Mother sings?

A. A friend comes by.B. Father gets sleepy.C. Sasha counts stars.D. The baby stops crying.

77)) What does Sasha like to do whenshe sees the stars?

A. She likes to sit in the car.B. She likes to hold the baby.C. She likes to sing with her

mother.D. She likes to guess how many

there are.

88)) What do Mother, Father, and Sashado at the end of the story?

A. They cry.B. They laugh.C. They smile.D. They talk.

Do you ever look at the stars? What do they make you think about?

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“““TTTaaallliiiaaa’’’sss SSppeecciiaall DDaayy””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Today is a special day for Talia. She is getting ready for a dinner celebration.She wants to look very nice for her night out.

First, she gets her hair cut at a salon. A salon is a place where people go to gettheir hair and nails done.

Then, she gets her fingernails painted pink. A woman who works at the salonpaints Talia’s nails.

Talia is not happy with the color. She asks the woman to change the color topurple.

She likes the purple very much.

It is almost time to go out. Talia goes home and looks in her closet.

She tries on a pair of light blue pants with a white shirt.

She tries on a purple dress with a black belt.

She tries on a brown skirt with a green top.

She wears the purple dress.

Many of her friends and family are at the restaurant when she gets there.

She hugs her mother and father.

She gives her grandfather a kiss.

Talia’s sister gives her a big smile.

Her best friend, Asra, gives her a present.

Tomorrow is Talia’s birthday, but she is celebrating it tonight.

“Happy Birthday, Talia,” they say. “You look great!”

“I feel great because all of you are here,” says Talia, “for my last night as ateenager.”

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Questions:

11)) What is Talia doing for her specialday?

A. She is having a party at home.B. She is going to her friend's

house.C. She is making dinner.D. She is going to a restaurant.

22)) Why does Talia want to look nice?

A. She is celebrating.B. It is a national holiday.C. She is going to church.D. She is going a dance.

33)) What does Talia do first?

A. She picks out a dress.B. She gets her nails painted.C. She gets her hair cut.D. She goes out to eat.

44)) Why does Talia change the color ofher nails?

A. It does not match her dress.B. She is not happy with pink.C. Her friends tell her to change the

color.D. She is not happy with purple.

55)) What does Talia wear out?

A. light blue pantsB. a brown skirtC. a purple dressD. a green top

66)) What does Talia do when she seesher parents?

A. She smiles.B. She says hello.C. She gives them a hug.D. She gives them a kiss.

77)) Who smiles at Talia?

A. her motherB. her sisterC. her fatherD. her friend

88)) How old is Talia?

A. 15B. 16C. 19D. 21

99)) As described in the beginning of thestory, what is a salon?

A. a restaurantB. a place where people talk about

businessC. a gift shopD. a place to get hair and nails

done

1100)) Why does Talia feel great?

A. because she looks greatB. because her friends and family

are thereC. because her hair is cutD. because her nails are purple

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“““TTThhheee 2200””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


It is Levi’s birthday.He has a party at home with his family.Everyone sings, “Happy Birthday!”

Levi has nine candles on his cake. He blows them out. He opens his presents.Levi’s mother and father give him a bicycle.Levi’s little sister gives him a game.Levi’s uncle gives him a baseball jersey.Levi’s grandma and grandpa give him 20 dollars!

"Thank you!" he yells to everyone.

Levi is excited. He likes all his presents.He likes the 20 dollars best.It means he can go to the store. He can buy anything he wants!

“Can we go to the store now, Mom?” asks Levi.Mom frowns. “Levi, your guests are still here. I will take you to the storetomorrow.”

That night, Levi dreams of all the things he might buy with his 20 dollars.

Maybe I will buy a video game!Maybe I will buy a guitar!Maybe I will buy a camera!Maybe I will buy a tool kit!

In the morning, Mom takes Levi and his little sister to the store.

“Will you buy me something, too?” asks Levi’s little sister.“Maybe,” Levi says. He runs to look around the store.

Ugh!The guitar costs more than 20 dollars.The video game costs more than 20 dollars.The camera costs more than 20 dollars.The tool kit costs 12 dollars.Levi buys the tool kit.

He buys his little sister a key chain.He buys his mom a pack of gum.

“You are a sweet boy,” Levi’s mom tells him.

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Questions:

11)) Who is at Levi's party?

I. his parentsII. his friendsIII. his teachers


22)) How old is Levi?

A. 9B. 10C. 11D. 12

33)) What does Levi's sister give him?

A. a baseball jerseyB. a bikeC. a gameD. money

44)) How does Levi feel about hispresents?

I. He likes all of them.II. He likes the money best.III. He likes the game least.


55)) Levi dreams about buying a

A. bikeB. cameraC. key chainD. baseball jersey

66)) Levi's mom frowns at Levi becausehe

A. is mean to his sister.B. asks for more money.C. does not thank everyone for his

gifts.D. wants to go to the store during

the party.

77)) When Levi goes to the store, it is

A. morningB. afternoonC. eveningD. night

88)) Levi doesn't know that

A. he has received many presentsB. his baseball jersey is too bigC. most things he wants cost more

than 20 dollarsD. his sister has more money than

he does

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99)) Levi goes to the store with his

I. sisterII. motherIII. uncle


1100)) Levi buys himself a

A. pack of gumB. key chainC. guitarD. tool kit

1111)) Levi buys himself a tool kit. Whatelse does he buy?

A. a game and a pack of gumB. a key chain and a pack of gumC. a key chain and a guitarDD.. a game and a key chain

1122)) Levi's mom call him a sweet boybecause

A. it is his birthdayB. he eats a lot of candy on his

birthdayC. he waits until the next day to go

to the storeD. he buys something for his mom

and little sister

If you had twenty dollars, what would you buy with it? Why?

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“““TTThhheee DDrriivvee””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Gustavo works far away from his home.

He drives a car to work. It takes him 3 hours to get there.

Gustavo drives.

While he drives, he thinks about many things.

He thinks about his little girl. She likes to ride horses.

He thinks about his little boy. He plays fireman all the time.

He thinks about his wife. She milks the cows on the farm.

Gustavo thinks of things he needs to do when he gets home.

He needs to cut the grass. It is too long.

He needs to water the flowers so they will grow.

He wants to read a story to his little girl.

He wants to play a game with his little boy.

He wants to sit with his wife. He wants to tell her about his day.

Questions:

11)) How does Gustavo get to work?

A. by busB. by carC. by horseD. by train

22)) What does Gustavo do while hedrives?

A. He sings.B. He talks.C. He thinks.D. He works.

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33)) What does Gustavo think aboutwhile he drives?I. his workII. his wifeIII. his little boyA. I onlyB. I and IIC. II and IIID. I, II, and III

44)) How long does it take Gustavo toget to work?

A. 15 minutesB. 30 minutesC. 2 hoursD. 3 hours

55)) What does Gustavo’s little girl like todo?

A. milk cowsB. play firemanC. ride horsesD. water flowers

66)) What does Gustavo’s little boy liketo do?

A. milk cowsB. play firemanC. ride horsesD. water flowers

77)) What does Gustavo need to dowhen he gets home?

I. milk the cowsII. cut the grassIII. water the flowersA. I onlyB. I and IIC. II and IIID. I, II, and III

88)) What does Gustavo want to dowhen he gets home?

I. sit with his wifeII. read to his little girlIII. play a game with his little boyA. I onlyB. I and IIC. II and IIID. I, II, and III

99)) Why does Gustavo need to cut thegrass?

1100)) What does Gustavo need to waterwhen he gets home?

A. So it will grow.B. It is too brown.C. It is too long.D. It is too old.

A. the grassB. the cowsC. the horsesD. the flowers

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“““TTThhheee IInntteerrvviieeww””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Jethro gets ready for his job interview. He

takes a shower.

He shaves.

He brushes his teeth. He

cuts his fingernails. He

combs his hair.

He puts on the new suit he bought just for today.

Jethro feels confident. He is also very nervous.

Here is why. Jethro graduated at the top of his class in college. Still, Jethroknows the economy is bad. His dad just lost his job at the bank a few weeks ago! Manypeople are interviewing for the very same job. There is a lot of competition.

Jethro is still positive. He thinks he has a good chance of getting the job at thetechnology company.

Jethro arrives at his interview at 9:45. He is 15 minutes early. He realizes theimportance of being prompt. He does not want to be late.

“Have a seat. Mr. Stone will be right with you,” the receptionist says.

Jethro sits. He thinks about what he has learned to do in an interview.

Look people in the eye.Give a firm handshake.Speak clearly.

Jethro feels ready.

“Mr. Stone is ready to see you now,” the receptionist says. Jethro

takes a deep breath and walks into Mr. Stone’s office.

“Good to meet you, sir,” Jethro says and gives Mr. Stone a firm handshake and asmile.

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Questions:

11)) What kind of job is Jethrointerviewing for?

A. a college jobB. a banking jobC. a technology jobD. a receptionist job

22)) What is one thing Jethro does to getready?

I. He talks to his dad.II. He calls Mr. Stone.III. He combs his hair.

A. I onlyB. I and IIC. III onlyD. I, II, and III

33)) What time is Jethro's interview?

A. 9:30B. 9:45C. 10:00D. 10:15

44)) What does it mean to beconfident?

A. to be earlyB. to be sureC. to be worriedD. to be nervous

55)) Why might Jethro be nervous? 66)) What is competition?

A. He did not do well in school.B. He is not a very good speaker.C. He does not like to wear suits.D. Many others are interviewing for

the same job.

A. when people get ready to go outB. when people go for a job

interviewC. when people feel they are not

good enoughD. when many people are going

after the same thing

77)) Why is it good that Jethro gets tohis interview early?

A. It gives Jethro time to think.B. It helps Jethro speak clearly.C. Mr. Stone likes people to be

early.D. The receptionist asks him to be

there early.

88)) What has Jethro learned to do in aninterview?

A. be positiveB. tell good jokesC. talk about his college experienceD. look people in the eye

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99)) Why might Jethro be positive aboutgetting this job?

A. The economy is bad.B. He did well in school.C. Jethro's dad lost his job.D. He knows Mr. Stone well.

1100)) Which of the following can helpmake a good impression at aninterview?

I. looking people in the eyeII. wearing a new suitIII. being well groomed


1111)) What has Jethro learned to do inorder to be understood by aninterviewer?

A. speak clearlyB. look people in the eyeC. give a firm handshakeD. feel confident

1122)) If you are prompt, this means youare

A. positiveB. intelligentC. on timeD. in control

Have you ever felt nervous about doing something new? Explain.

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“““TTThhheee SSiinnggiinngg BBiirrdd””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Ben has two cats.Their names are Max and Tito.

Max is black. Tito is brown.Max has green eyes. Tito has blue eyes.

Max is black with green eyes. Tito is brown with blue eyes.

They are fast. They are beautiful. They are fast and beautiful.

Ben also has a bird. Her name is Lilly. Lilly likes to sing. Lilly sings every day.Sometimes she sings very loud.

Max and Tito try to discover who is singing.They look everywhere! Finally,

they see who is singing.It is Lilly!

They sit and watch her sing.

Questions:

11)) How many cats does Ben have?

A. Ben has one cat.B. Ben has two cats.C. Ben has three cats.D. Ben has four cats.

22)) What are Max and Tito like?

I. bigII. beautiful

A. I onlyB. II onlyC. I and II

33)) Tito's eyes are

A. blueB. redC. green

44)) What is the name of the bird?

A. TitoB. MaxC. Lilly

55)) What color is Max? 66)) Who is singing?

A. Max is orange. B. Max is brown. A. Tito B. Max C. LillyC. Max is black

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“““TTTiiimmmeee ttoo……””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


It is 6:15 a.m.

It is time to wake up.It is time to take a shower.It is time to brush teeth.It is time to get dressed.It is time to eat breakfast.It is time to go to work.It is time to eat lunch.It is time to go back to work.It is time to go home.It is time to eat dinner.It is time to go to sleep.

“Billy,” she says.“What?” Billy says."It is time to wake up!"

Questions:

1) What time is it? 2) What is it time to do first?

A. 5:30 in the morningB. 5:30 at nightC. 6:15 in the morningD. 6:15 at night

A. brush teethB. take a showerC. wake upD. go to work

3) What is it time to do second?

A. brush teethB. wake upC. take a showerD. go home

4) What is it time to do last?

A. go to sleepB. go to workC. go to a movieD. eat dinner

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5) What is it time to do after it is timeto go home?

A. eat dinnerB. brush teethC. get dressedD. wake up

6) Billy wakes up. This means he

A. starts sleepingB. starts workingC. stops sleepingD. eats dinner

7) Billy is

A. busyB. shortC. nervousD. honest

8) It is time to brush teeth. Thismeans it is time for Billy to

A. clean his teethB. chatter his teethC. bite with his teethD. chew with his teeth

9) Billy goes back to work. This meanshe

A. likes workB. is late for workC. returns to workD. stays home

10) What is the correct order?

A. Breakfast – Dinner – LunchB. Breakfast – Lunch – DinnerC. Dinner – Lunch – BreakfastD. Lunch – Dinner – Breakfast

Do you dream? What do you dream about?

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“““WWWhhhaaattt NNuummbbeerr??””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


Becca and Kai played together all day.

The two friends played outside in the morning. They rode bikes and scooters.

They ate lunch on the porch. Becca’s mom made sandwiches and lemonade.

They played hide-and-seek in the house right after lunch.

Then they did not know what to do.

“I know! Let’s play the number game,” said Becca. “What number am I thinkingof?”

“Is it five?” asked Kai.

“No, it is higher than five,” Becca said.

“Okay, is it one hundred?”

“No, it is lower than one hundred,” Becca said.

“Let’s see,” said Kai. “Is it sixty?”

Becca gave Kai a hint. “It is between twenty and thirty.”

“Hmm, is it twenty-five?”

“No, but you are very close!” Becca said.

“Well, is it higher or lower than twenty-five?”

“It is lower,” Becca said.

“Okay, I think I know. Is it twenty-two?”

“Yeah! You guessed it.” Becca said. “Good job!”

Questions:

11)) Where did Becca and Kai playtoday?

A. at schoolB. at the parkC. at Kai's houseD. at Becca's house

22)) What did Becca and Kai do in themorning?

I. They rode bikes.II. They played outside.III. They played hide-and-seek.


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33)) Where did Becca and Kai eatlunch?

A. in the kitchenB. by the swingC. at the parkD. on the porch

44)) Whose idea was it to play thenumber game?

A. It was Kai’s idea.B. It was Mom’s idea.C. It was Becca’s idea.D. It was Kai and Becca’s idea.

55)) What was Kai’s second guess? 66)) Why does Kai guess one hundred?

A. fiveB. twenty-twoC. sixtyD. one hundred

A. It is lower than twenty-two.B. It is higher than sixty.CC.. It is higher than five.DD.. It is lower than sixty.

77)) Which is correct?

A. 178 is lower than 177BB.. 178 is higher than 177CC.. 178 is between 177DD.. 178 is the same as 177

88)) Which is correct?

I. 239 is lower than 247II. 224 is higher than 256III. 224 is between 220 and 230A. I onlyB. I and IIIC. II and IIID. I, II, and III

99)) Kai's guess of twenty-fivewas close because

1100)) What does it mean to givesomeone a hint?

A. twenty-five is a big numberBB.. it is near the number Becca was

thinking aboutCC.. it is far away from the number

Becca was thinking aboutDD.. it is lower than the number

Becca was thinking about

A. to give someone a clueB. to make a question hardC. to tell someone to give upD. to give someone the answer

1111)) What number was Becca thinkingabout?

A. nineteenB. twentyC. twenty-oneD. twenty-two

1122)) What other number could Beccahave been thinking about?

A. tenB. fifteenC. twenty-threeDD.. twenty-eight

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“““ZZZaaaccchhh’’’sss AAnniimmaallss””RReeaaddiinngg CCoommpprreehheennssiioonn ––– SShhoorrtt SSttoorriieess


My name is Zach.

I have a bird. She flies.I have a dog. He is white.I have a pig. He is very dirty.I have a rabbit. She has a lot of hair.

Sometimes I feel like I live in a zoo.

The name of my bird is Sky.The name of my dog is Snow.The name of my rabbit is Fur Ball.I do not have a name for my pig yet.

I want to have a lamb.I want to have a kitten.I want to have a duck.Mom says, “Not yet.”

I can’t live without my animals.

Questions:

11)) Why is Snow a good name forZach's dog?

A. because he is coldB. because he is whiteC. because he eats snowD. because he plays in snow

22)) Which animals does Zach want?

I. a pigII. a duckIII. a kitten


33)) Zach’s pig is

A. fatB. dirtyC. sweetD. cute

44)) Zach says, "I can't live without myanimals." What does he mean?

A. He will die without animals.B. He loves his animals a lot.C. He has lost all his animals.D. He wants his animals in the house.

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55)) What can we say about Zack?

A. He is a man.B. He likes clean animals.C. He lives in a zoo.D. He wants more animals.

66)) What can be said about Zach fromthis story?

A. He lives in a zoo.B. He wants a horse.C. He likes animals.D. He has six animals.

77)) Which animals does Zach have?

I. a rabbitII. a lambIII. a duck


88)) Zach's pig is very dirty. What couldbe a good name for him?

A. MuddyB. OinkC. PinkieD. Porky

99)) Why is Sky a good name for Zach'sbird?

1100)) How many animals does Zachhave?

A. She is blue.B. That is where she lives.C. That is where she flies.D. That is where Zach found her.

A. twoB. fourC. sixD. seven

Do you like animals? Do you have any pets? Why or why not?

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Beginning Dialogues – “Country Life City Life”

Henry: Hi Henry! How is life in the country?

Davie: Hey Davie. Life in the country is fine. How is life in the city?

Henry: It’s great. I love the trees, flowers, birds, and insects.

Davie: Insects!? Eww, that’s gross.

Henry: Well, how is life in the city?

Davie: It’s great. I love the buildings, cars, streets, and bright lights.

Henry: Bright lights!? I hate bright lights!

Davie: Yeah but in the city I can take the subway to work. I don’t even have to drive.

Henry: That’s nice. But, in the country I work on a farm near my house so I don’t have todrive either. I walk to work.

Davie: Doesn’t that hurt your feet?

Henry: Sometimes, but its worth it because I get to eat food the comes straight from thefarm.

Davie: Mmmm, food from the farm sounds good. I wonder if it is better than the foodyou can eat at restaurants in the city!

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Questions: Vocabulary:

1) Who lives in the city?

A. HenryB. DavieC. Both Henry and DavieD. Neither Henry nor Davie

2) What does Davie think is gross?

A. BirdsB. InsectsC. FlowersD. Trees

3) What does Henry hate?

A. BuildingsB. CarsC. StreetsD. Bright lights

4) How does Davie get to work?

A. She drives a carB. She takes the busC. She takes the subwayD. None of the above

5) How does Henry get to work?

A. He drives a tractorB. He rides a horseC. He drives a lawn mowerD. None of the above

1) If something is gross, it is…

A. tasty.B. disgusting.C. ready.D. A and B.

2) If a light is bright, it is…

A. dark.B. low.C. strong.D. none of the above.

3) When Henry says, “I don’t have todrive either,” he means that…

A. he likes to drive.B. he also has to drive to work.C. he also does not have to drive to

work.D. none of the above.

4) If an action is worth it…

A. the value of doing that action ishigh enough.

B. the action has no value.C. the action is old.D. the action is boring.

5) When you wonder, you…

A. play.B. think.C. imagine.D. B and C.E. None of the above.


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Beginning Dialogues – “How are You”

Julia: Hi Anita. How are you?

Anita: I am fine, thanks. How are you?

Julia: I feel bad. I think I am sick.

Anita: Hmm, that is not good.

Julia: Yes, I know.

Anita: Well, I think you should try to relax.

Julia: Okay.

Anita: I hope you feel better soon.

Julia: Yeah, I do too!

Questions:

1) How does Julia feel?

A. GoodB. BadC. SickD. B and C

2) What does Anita think Julia shoulddo?

A. ExerciseB. Eat somethingC. Drink somethingD. Relax

Vocabulary:

1) Relax means .

A. exercise.B. rest.C. study.D. none of the above.

2) Soon is .

A. now.B. a long time from now.C. a short time from now.D. never.


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Beginning Dialogues – “Tie Your Shoes!”

Dad: Tie your shoes! Michael:

Okay, Dad. I will. Mom: Tuck

in your shirt! Michael Okay,

Mom. I will. Sister: Empty the

trash! Michael: Okay, Sis. I

will. Grandmother: Make your

bed!

Michael: Okay, Grandma. I will.

Grandfather: Do your homework!

Michael: Okay, Grandpa. I will. Hey, Little Brother!

Little Brother: Me?

Michael: Yes, you! Tie your shoes!


1) What does Mom want Michael to do?

A. Tie his shoesB. Make his bedC. Tuck in his shirtD. Do his homework

2) Who is probably the youngest person?

A. MichaelB. SisterC. Little BrotherD. Grandma

1) Tuck in your shirt means…

A. put the bottom of your shirt insideyour pants.

B. button the top of your shirt aroundyour neck.

C. wear a clean shirt.D. fold your shirt.

2) When something is empty, it …

A. is full.B. has nothing in it.C. is heavy.D. none of the above.


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Beginning Dialogues – “What time is it?”

Julio: Hey Yoko. Do you know what time it is?

Yoko: No, sorry. Ask Bob.

Julio: Hey Bob. Do you know what time it is?

Bob: No man, sorry. Ask Roger.

Julio: Okay. Hey Roger, do you know what time it is?

Roger: Well, I did this morning, but then I forgot. Sorry. Ask Lola.

Julio: Okay, fine. Hey Lola, what time is it?

Lola: I do not know. That is a good question. Let me know if you find out please.

Julio: Gosh! Does anybody know what time it is?


1) What time is it?

A. 10:30B. 11:00C. Nobody knowsD. Noon

2) How many people are in this story?

A. TwoB. ThreeC. FourD. Five

1) If you ask someone, you .

A. question someone.B. answer someone.C. A and B.D. none of the above.

2) Roger forgot the time. So, Rogerthe time now.

A. knowsB. used to knowC. does not knowD. B and C


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Beginning Dialogues – “Where Are My Glasses?”

Ahmad: I can’t find my glasses.

Uli: Have you looked on the kitchen table?

Ahmad: Yes, I’ve looked there.

Uli: Have you checked your desk?

Ahmad: Yes, I’ve checked there.

Uli: Have you looked next to the computer?

Ahmad: They’re not there.

Mo: Hi Dad.

Ahmad: Hi Mo. I’m looking for my glasses.

Mo: Have you checked on top of your head?

Ahmad: Oh! There they are!

Questions:

1) What is Ahmad doing?

A. Looking for his checksB. Working in the kitchenC. Looking for his glassesD. Working at his desk

2) Who is Mo?

A. Ahmad’s dadB. Ahmad’s sonC. Uli’s friendD. Uli’s dad

Vocabulary:

1) Uli asks if Ahmad has checked hisdesk. Checked means…

A. helped out.B. cleaned up.C. worked on.D. looked over.

2) Another way of saying next to is…

A. under.B. above.C. beside.D. between.


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Beginning Dialogues – “Where are my keys?”

Vanka: Hey Oni, do you know where my pen is?

Oni: Yes, it is on your desk.

Vanka: Okay thanks. Hey Roger, do you know where my hat is?

Roger: Yeah, it is on your bed.

Vanka: Okay thanks. Hey Dillan, do you know where my purse is?

Dillan: Yeah, it is on the couch.

Vanka: Okay thanks. Hey Jonas, do you know where my belt is?

Jonas: Yeah, it is in your room.

Vanka: Okay thanks. Now I have everything I need. Now I can go to work.

Oni: Hey Vanka, do you know where your car keys are?

Vanka: No. Where are they? I need them!


1) Where is Vanka’s purse?

A. On her bedB. On the couchC. In her roomD. None of the above

2) What is the last thing Vanka needs?

A. Her penB. Her hatC. Her purseD. Her beltE. Her keys

1) Yeah and mean the samething.

A. noB. pleaseC. yesD. A and B.

2) If Vanka has everything she needs,she has…

A. all of the things she needs.B. none of the things she needs.C. almost all of the things she needs.D. none of the above.

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