MARCH 13

Look at the sign in each question. Someone asks you what it means.




a. Use this machine when the bar is closed.
b. This machine is not working at the moment.
c.There is a drinks machine in the bar.
d. Drinks cannot be ordered at the bar.




a.This room cannot be used at present.
b. Lock the room when it is not being used.
c. This door must always be kept locked.
d. Keep the key to this door in the room.



a. The librarian needs to see your books before you go.
b. Return your books before you leave the library.
c. Make sure you take all your books with you.
d. The librarian will show you where to put your books.


READING COMPREHENSION


Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below

 Christmas is my favorite holiday. My grandmother makes ham, salad, and cupcakes on Christmas. I also get a present on Christmas! Last year I got a new set of paint brushes. This year 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 on Halloween. People wear costumes during Halloween. Last year I wore a skeleton costume. This year 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. My grandmother makes hot dogs and salad on July 4. I don’t have to go to school on July 4. But I don’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. Christmas
 II. Halloween
 III. July 4


A. I only
 B. I and II only
 C. I, II, and III

 2) Which holiday does the author like most?
A. Christmas
B. Halloween
C. Easter

 3) Based on the things the author gets for Christmas, we can understand that he likes
 A. sports
 B. art
C. music

 4) What is the author’s favorite thing about holidays?
A. not going to school
 B. eating candy
 C. getting presents

 5) What costume did the author wear for Halloween last year?
 A. a skeleton costume
B. a zombie costume
C. a pumpkin costume

 6) Based on what you know about the author, what costume will he probably wear next year?
A. a pumpkin costume
 B. a flower costume
C. a ghost costume

 7) This story is mainly about
A. why the author likes some holidays
 B. how someone can get out of school
C. which foods are the best to eat on different holidays

 8) What is the best title for this passage?
A. The Holidays I Like
B. Why Christmas is Best
 C. Hot Dogs and Salad