READING COMPREHENSION FOR 9°

ACTIVITY

Read the text and answer the questions about it.

“JULIAN’S WORK”

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 books of 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 their lives.

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 about himself.

Julian grew up in Peru. Now he lives in the United States. He works at the bookstore 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:

1) Where does Julian work?

A. on a truck

B. at a bookstore

C. in Peru

D. at an art store

2) What must Julian do first at his job?

A. open the boxes of books

B. read through all of the books

C. unload boxes of books

D. sort through piles of books

3) What is the second thing Julian must do at his job?

A. open boxes

B. tape boxes shut

C. put books on shelves

D. put books in piles

4) In how many piles must Julian put  the books?

A. two

B. three

C. four

D. six

5) In what piles are the books placed?

A. easy and hard

B. long and short

C. true and not true

D. funny and not funny

6) A book that contains a story that is not true is called

A. a book of fact

B. a book of fiction

7) Which word describes a story that is true?

A. fact

B. fiction

8) What does Julian like to do best at work?

A. unload boxes

B. open boxes

C. put books in piles

D. put books on shelves

9) What does Julian do during his free time at work?

A. write stories

B. read books

C. tell stories

D. put books on shelves

10) Which books does Julian like best?

A. true books

B. funny books

C. sad books

D. books with happy endings

11) Why does Julian work at the bookstore?

A. to buy a house

B. to pay for clothes

C. to pay for school

D. to pay for a trip to Peru

12) What does Julian hope to turn his story into?

A. a book

B. a movie

C. a play

D. a TV show

 

ACTIVITY ABOUT PAST

 

Write the sentences in past in all forms.

 

Put the sentences into simple past.

1. We move to a new house. →                 
2. They bring a sandwich. →                 
3. He doesn't do the homework. →                 
4. They sell cars. →                 

Write sentences in simple past.

1. Janet / miss / the bus →                 
2. she / tidy / her room →                 
3. Nancy / watch / not / television→                 
4. she / read / a book →

ACTIVITY ABOUT SIMPLE PAST FOR 9°

  ACTIVITY

Write the sentences in past in all forms

1) I  (come) to England in 1993. . 

2) She  (stand) under a tree to shelter from the rain. . 

3) They  (do) their homework yesterday. . 

4) We  (sing) too much last night - I have a sore throat!. . 

5) He  (eat) all the cake. . 

6) The child  (fall) off his bicycle. . 

7) It  (take) three hours to drive to Paris. . 

 8) I  (find) your keys under the table. . 

9) She  (get) a new bike for her birthday. . 

10) She  (sell) her house last year. . 

11) We  (go) to New York in January. . 

12) Finally my mother  (let) me go to a party. . 

 

READING COMPREHENSION FOR 9º

ACTIVITY

Read the text and answer the questions about it.

When we are young, we learn that tigers and sharks are dangerous animals. We might be scared of them because they are big and powerful. As we get older, however, we learn that sometimes the most dangerous animals are also the smallest animals. In fact, the animal that kills the most people every year is one that you have probably killed yourself many times: the mosquito.

 While it may seem that all mosquitoes are biters, this is not actually the case. Male mosquitoes eat plant nectar. On the other hand, female mosquitoes feed on animal blood. They need this blood to live and produce eggs. When a female mosquito bites a human being, it transmits a small amount of saliva into the blood. This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease. The result of the bite can be as minor as an itchy bump or as serious as death.   

Because a mosquito can bite many people in the course of its life, it can carry diseases from one person to another very easily. Two of the most deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are malaria and yellow fever. More than 700 million people become sick from these diseases every year. At least 2 million of these people will die from these diseases.

 Many scientists are working on safer and better ways to kill mosquitoes, but so far, there is no sure way to protect everyone in the world from their deadly bites. Mosquito nets can be placed over beds to protect people against being bitten. These nets help people stay safe at night, but they do not kill any mosquitoes. Mosquitoes have many natural enemies like bats, birds, dragonflies, and certain kinds of fish. Bringing more of these animals into places where mosquitoes live might help to cut down the amount of mosquitoes in that area. This is a natural solution, but it does not always work very well. Mosquitoes can also be killed with poisons or sprays. Even though these sprays kill mosquitoes, they may also harm other plants or animals.

 Although mosquitoes may not seem as scary as larger, more powerful animals, they are far more dangerous to human beings. But things are changing. It is highly likely that one day scientists will find a way to keep everyone safe from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.

Questions

1) According to the author, some people are more afraid of tigers and sharks than mosquitoes because tigers and sharks

 A. kill more people than mosquitoes

B. are big and powerful

C. are found all over the world

D. have no natural enemies

2) Based on the information in paragraph 2, we can understand that

I. male mosquitoes and female mosquitoes have different eating habits

II. male mosquitoes are harmless to humans

III. female mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases to humans

A. I only

B. I and II only

C. II and III only

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 3) In paragraph 2 the author writes, "This saliva may or may not contain a deadly disease." The purpose of this statement is to

A. oppose a previous argument

B. question an upcoming conclusion

C. confirm a hypothesis

D. support a later statement

 4) As used in paragraph 2, minor most nearly means

A. insignificant

B. deadly

C. frustrating

D. dangerous

5) Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that if you get sick with malaria or yellow fever, your chances of survival are

 A. terrible

B. mediocre

C. good

D. excellent

6) It can be understood that the introduction of dragonflies might reduce the number of flies in a given area because dragonflies

 A. work together with mosquitoes

B. kill mosquitoes

C. cannot be killed by poisons or sprays

D. attract bats

7) Which of the following best summarizes the information in paragraph 4?

A. Mosquito nets provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.

B. Poisons and sprays provide adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.

C. The introduction of the mosquito's natural enemies provides adequate protection from deadly mosquitoes.

D. There is no perfect solution to the mosquito problem.

8) Which of the following words best describes the author's overall attitude towards the prospect of solving the mosquito problem?

A. despondent, meaning hopeless or dejected

B. exasperated, meaning extremely irritated or annoyed

C. equivocal, meaning doubtful or uncertain

D. optimistic, meaning hopeful or taking a favorable view

READING COMPREHENSION FOR 8º

ACTIVITY

Read the text and answer the questions about it.

THE PARK

Reem likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to play at the park with her friends.

Today when Reem goes to the park, she looks around and becomes very sad.

“What is wrong, Reem?” Mom asks. “There is so much trash on the ground,” Reem says. “It seems like each day, I see more trash here.”

Reem and her mom look around.  There are old boxes on the ground. There are popped balloons on the ground. There are old cans, too.

“You are right,” Mom says. “The park is very dirty.” “What can we do?” Reem asks.

“I am sure you will think of something,” Mom says.

Reem and her mom go home. Reem paints a picture of a park. She uses blue, green, brown, and yellow paint.

PLEASE KEEP OUR PARK CLEAN, she writes in big letters on top of her picture.

“Let’s go back to the park, Mom,” Reem says. “Okay,” Mom says.

Reem grabs a bunch of trash bags to take with her. She also brings along some tape. When Reem gets to the park, she tapes her picture on a big trash can. “Here you go!” she says to her mom. She hands her mom a bag. “Will you help me pick up the trash?”“I sure will,” Mom says.

The children at the park run over to see what is going on. Reem hands them bags. “Let’s clean this place up,” she says.

The children pick up lots of trash. They talk and laugh as they work. Soon all the  bags are full.

“We need to come back another day. There is still some trash on the ground,” Reem says. “But the park looks much better.”

“It does,” Mom says. “I knew you would think of some way to help.”

Questions:

1) Why is Reem sad?

A. Her friends are not at the park.

B. She cannot find her mom.

C. There is a lot of trash at the park.

D. She hurts herself on the slide.

2) What is on the ground?

I. old boxes

II. paper

III. plastic wrappers

A. I only

B. I and II

C. II and III

D. I, II, and III

3) What does Reem do when she gets home?

A. She makes a sign.

B. She eats dinner.

C. She paints her face.

D. She cleans her room.

4) What is the purpose of Reem’s  picture?

A. to encourage people to clean up the park

B. to make the park more beautiful

C. to improve her skills as an artist

D. to show people how beautiful  the park is

5) Why does Reem tape her picture to the trash can?

A. so people can see it

B. so it falls to the ground

C. so people get mad

D. she is tired of holding it

6) Who helps Reem pick up trash?

I. her dad

II. her mom

III. other children

A. I only

B. I and II

C. II and III

D. I, II, and III 

7) What does Reem give the children?

A. brooms

B. gifts

C. mops

D. trash bags

8) What does Reem learn at the park?

A. that she can help make things better

B. that people do not care about the park

C. that her mom does not like to pick up trash

D. that the park has no trash cans

9) How might Reem and her friends feel after cleaning up?

A. cold

B. good

C. mad

D. sad

10) How does the park look after everyone cleans it up?

A. all clean

B. better

C. very dirty

D. dirtier

11) At the end of the story, why does Reem say that she needs to come back another day?

A. to play at the park

B. to clean up more trash

C. to empty the trash bags

D. to show her dad her work

12. What are some ways we can fight pollution and preserve the environment?

ACTIVITY FOR 7°

ACTIVITY

A.Write the sentences in future in all forms

1. She ____ (to play) volleyball today.
2. You ___ (to sing) in the concert.
3. They ___ (to rest) tomorrow.
4.I ___ (to travel) to Bogota.

B.Write the hours in two ways

1) 5:50
2) 3:45
3) 9:15
4) 2:30
5) 7:40

ACTIVITY ABOUT FUTURE FOR 7º

ACTIVITY

Write the sentences in all ways in future tense.  Use will.

1. You (earn)  a lot of money.
2. You (travel)  around the world.
3. You (meet)  lots of interesting people.
4. Everybody (adore)  you.
5. You (not / have)  any problems.
6. Many people (serve)  you.
7. They (anticipate)  your wishes.
8. There (not / be)  anything left to wish for.
9. Everything (be)  perfect.
10. All these things (happen / )  if you marry me.

READING COMPREHENSION

BUFFALO HUNTERS

The great herds of buffalo that roamed the plains were essential for all parts of Sioux life and society. For most Sioux villages, "home" was wherever the herds of buffalo roamed. 

Before the introduction of the horse, Sioux warriors would hunt the buffalo by dressing up as wolves as tricking them into running off of cliffs and ledges. They would also dress up in buffalo skins and make crying sounds like a baby buffalo. When an adult buffalo went to investigate, the warriors would kill it with spears and arrows. 

The Sioux Indians used the entire buffalo following a kill. The buffalo hide was used for making tepees, clothes, moccasins, and robes. The hair was used to make rope and the horns were used as cups and dishes. Children fashioned sleds out of buffalo ribs, and buffalo fat was used as glue. Most importantly, buffalo meat provided food for the entire village. Much of the buffalo meat that was collected was cooked, dried, and pounded into pemmican (sort of like modern-day beef jerky).

Questions

1. Buffalo hair was used to make ___________________.

2. Buffalo ribs were used to make ____________________.

3. Buffalo meat was not.....

a.  fried

b. pounded

c. cooked

d. dried

4. Which of the following statements is true?

a. The Sioux Indians were somewhat dependent on the buffalo.

b. The Sioux Indians were fairly dependent on the buffalo.

c. The Sioux Indians were totally dependent on the buffalo.

d. The Sioux Indians were not dependent on the buffalo.

5. What likely changed after the Sioux became familiar with the horse?

a. The way in which the buffalo was used for clothing

b. Hunting techniques

c. How buffalo meat was cooked and prepared.

d. Buffalo as the main source of food for the Sioux.

6. Buffalo hides were not used for ....

a. cups

b. tepees

c. moccasins

d. robes

7. A Sioux hunter dressing up as a wolf in an attempt to scare a buffalo is an example of ......

a. imitation

b. selflessness

c. selfishness

d. worship

8. The introduction of the horse probably made the Sioux more _______________.

a. all of the above

b. mobile

c. effective in battle

d. efficient at hunting

9. Which of the following best describes the hunting techniques of the Sioux before the introduction of the horse?

a. selfish

b. strange

c. resourceful

d. ravenous

10. In which of the following places would you be likely to find a buffalo herd?

a. open field

b. forest

c. swamp

d. beach

READING COMPREHENSION FOR 6º

Read the text and answer the questions

THE BLUE WHALE

The blue whale is the largest living animal to have ever lived on the planet Earth. Blue Whales are way larger than the largest dinosaur that ever lived. The largest Blue Whales can grow as large as 100 feet long, which is longer than three school buses put together!

 Even though blue whales are huge, they eat tiny creatures known as krill. Krill are tiny shrimp-like animals. The whale simply opens its mouth, fills it with krill and salt water, and filters the water out of plates in its mouth called baleen. The blue whale may eat over 8,000 pounds of krill in a single day!

QUESTIONS

1. A blue whale eats...

a. sharks

b. big fish

c. small creatures called krill

2. What happens to the salt water that the blue whale gulps?

a. It turns it to fresh water

b. It filters the water out

c. It swallows the water

3. The Blue Whale is ______________.

a.  large, but smaller than some dinosaurs

b. large, but smaller than a school bus

c. larger than any animal that has ever lived on Earth.

4. A Blue Whale can grow as long as ________ feet.

5. Which is NOT true?

a.  A blue whale is larger than the largest dinosaurs

b.  A blue whale can eat over 8,000 pounds of krill in a day

c. The blue whale is smaller than some elephants

SPIDERS

Did you know that spiders are not insects? They are actually called arachnids, a group of animals related to insects that have eight legs and that have venom. There are many different kinds of spiders. They live all over the world and can be found in just about every habitat. Most like dark places, which may include your home, closets, or basement!

Spiders are very interesting. Some spin silk webs to catch and eat prey, while others attack their prey. Some spiders, like tarantulas, are large enough to eat lizards and mice! Many people are afraid of spiders because they bite. Most spiders, however, will only bite if they think they are danger and most are harmless. Spiders are actually helpful to people because many eat insect pests like cockroaches and mosquitoes.

QUESTIONS

1. Spiders have ____________ legs.

a.  the passage doesn't say

b. six

c. eight

d. four

2. Which is NOT true about spiders?

a. Some spiders attack their prey.

b. All spiders are dangerous.

c. Spiders are actually helpful to people.

d. Spiders like dark places.

3. Spiders are....

a. all harmful

b. related to insects

c. insects

d. tarantulas

4. Why are spiders helpful to people?

a. They live all over the world.

b. Some eat insect pests.

c. They have eight legs.

d. Some eat lizards.

5. Which question is NOT answered in the passage?

a. What do spiders eat?

b. How many legs do spiders have?

c. How long do spiders live?

d. Where would I find a spider?