Comprehension: Late for school

Why was Amir late for school last Thursday?

• He overslept

• He missed the bus

• He had an accident

• His father was late

What time was it when Amir was ready for school?

• 6 o'clock

• Half past six

• Seven o'clock

• 7.30

Why did Amir not have time to eat breakfast?

• He didn't like breakfast

• His mother didn't make breakfast

• He was in a hurry

• He wasn't hungry

What was the weather like when Amir and his father were on their way to school?

• Snowing

• Windy

• Raining

• Sunny

What caused Amir and his father's car to slow down?

• A punctured tyre

• Traffic jam

• Engine trouble

• A sharp turn

How did Amir help his father when the car had a punctured tire?

• He called for help.

• He covered his father from the rain.

• He repaired the tyre himself.

• He pushed the car to the side of the road.

How long did it take to replace the punctured tire?

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

• an hour

• two hours

Why did the traffic jam clear?

• Because it stopped raining

• Because most people had arrived at their destination

• Because the roads was closed

• Because Amir's teacher cleared the road

Who scolded Amir for being late to school?

• His mother

• His father

• His teacher

• His friend

What did Amir promise himself after being late for school?

• 1. To watch more television on school nights

  
  

• 1. To never sleep late again

• 1. To be early to school every day

• 1. d) To be more thoughtful to his father