English Language Practice Reading Comprehension

Look at the text in each question. What does it say?

• This bus service cannot be used by college staff unless they show ID cards.

• Students can get their ID cards on the bus.

• Students are not allowed on the bus unless they have ID cards.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The library will

• have shorter hours until next Friday.

• change its opening hours next Friday.

• open again to students next Friday.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why has Petra sent this text?

• She's inviting Vikki to stay with her.

• She wants to meet Vikki at school.

• She's hoping Vikki will cook dinner.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

It allows them to .................. out more about these fascinating creatures.

• Discover

• Search

• Find

• Study

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

These make sharks very .............. for smaller sea creatures that become their food.

• Dangerous

• Difficult

• Serious

• Important

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read the text and select the correct explanation:

To: Steve

From: Karen

“I phoned the cinema and I’ve reserved 2 tickets for the film tonight. Can you pick them up on your way home to work?”

• Karen wants him to order the cinema tickets.

• They are meeting after work to go to the cinema.

• Karen wants him to collect the tickets.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the text and select the correct explanation:

**Lift out of order**

Please ask a member of staff if you need assistance with the stairs.

• The lift is only for employees.

• The lift isn’t working

• Ask someone if you need help with the lift.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the text and select the correct explanation:

“I’ll be late home today. Could you get dinner ready? It’s in the fridge and just needs warming up.”

This person asks someone to:

• Think about what they can have for dinner.

• Buy something for dinner.

• Prepare dinner

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the text and select the correct explanation:

** PARKING**

Customers only in this area

• This car park is for people who are shopping there.

• No parking here.

• Anyone can park here.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Read the text and select the correct explanation:

**Students**

Because of building work the café will be closed until further notice.

• The café is where the builders eat.

• The café will still be open while building work is being done.

• Students will be told when the café is open.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2