New Building Bridges Reading test Grade 7

Grade 7 reading comprehension worksheet about community changes and historical events.

1 Complete the text with the given phrases. I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years.So many things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was a small pond on the right as you left town. They have filled in this pond and they have built a large shopping mall there. A new post office has also been built just across from my old school.There is a baseball stadium on the outskirts of Wilson Creek which has been changed completely. They have now added a new stand where probably a few thousand people could sit. It looks really great.The biggest changes have taken place in the downtown area. They have pedestrianised the centre and you can't drive there anymore. A European-style fountain has been built and some benches have also been added along with a grassy area and a new street cafe.My street looks just the same as it always has but a public library has been built in the next street along. There used to be a great park there but they have cut down all the trees which is a pity. The library now has a large green area in front of it but it's not the same as when the park was there.Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in Wilson Creek. A Chinese and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town centre and a Mexican restaurant has opened near my home. Which is where I am going tonight! 2 Read the text again, match the questions and answers. Kate has finished writing her essay? No, she hasn't. Which war does she write about? She writes about the Spanish Civil War. What do they need in the morning? They need coffee. Which war did she write about last year? She wrote about WWII. Does Sarah offer to help Kate? Yes, she does. Does Kate think her topic is boring? No, she doesn't. 3 Complete the sentences with the words given. 1 Sarah did a very exhaustive research while doing an essay on WWII.2 You have to hand in your work if you want your teacher to grade it.3 When you are feeling bad, your face can become pale.4 All essays have to have a topic. 4 What have you learnt? Match. There was a war before the war. Which war was it? It was the Spanish Civil War. You want to know more about wars in history. Where can you go to? The National Library. Although it is not very healthy, people use it to boost their energy levels. Coffee. What do you have to do before you start an essay on a topic? Research. 5 Read the text once again and find the words which mean: 1 proba - rehearsal2 narodni - national3 Bit će mi drago ... - I'm happy to 4 polugodište - term