Reading Comprehension

READING TEST 1. What does the passage mainly discuss. The oldest national anthem in the world When a national anthem was first played The use and style of national anthem Some examples of famous national anthems 2. Where in the passage does the author mention the definition of a national anthem? Lines 1-2 Lines 3-4 Lines 2-3 Line 5 3. A national anthem is played in the following places EXCEPT in _ places of worship sporting events theaters radio stations 4. The phrase “sign on” in line 7 is closest to build begin introduce continue 5. The word “others” in line 6refers to _ anthems contexts countries students 6. The word “it” in line 7refers to _ anthem theater play movie 7. When was Singaporean’s national anthem adopted? 1792 1795 1958 1959 8. The word “which “ in line 15refers to _ line anthems hymns God Save the King 9. What do we learn about the Star-Spangled Banner from the passage? It is the U.S. national anthem It was written in 1825 It is a march It was adopted in the late 1700’s 10. What does the third paragraph mainly discuss? Why national anthems were adopted When some anthems were adopted as national anthems The styleof national anthems The composers of national anthems 11. Where in the passage does the author give the meaning of a hymn? Line 9 Lines 13-14 Lines 15-16 Lines 17-18 12. What will the paragraph following the passages most probably discuss? More examples of marches and hymns Other styles of national anthems How to write anthems How to preserve national anthems TEXT 2 One morning, I met my father outside the school gate. Prior to this, I received my father’s permission to the temporarily excused from class. I would collect some items from my father. My father handed me my examination result slip which he had signed. Also, he handed a consent form for the Track and Fast Training Camp which I would take part in. My father scolded me for being irresponsible. I just kept silent and told him that I had to return to my class. My father then quickly left for work. I rushed back to my class. However, I didn’t place my wallet which contained money in my pocket carefully. I dropped it and I didn’t notice it. The money was the fee for Track and Fast Training Camp. 1. The writers father was angry because . . . . . . he did not permit the writer to join a training camp he had forgotten to submit the father’s work to school the writer had forgotten to bring some items to school the writer did not say goodbye to his father when leaving 2. What is the writer like? Careless Impatient Moody Offended 3. What happened to the writer at the end.? He was relieved after receiving the items from his father He was disappointed because he couldn’t join the class He didn’t know how to tell the accident to his father His father took him home to get the items TEXT 3 Vita, remember to wear your scout uniform.Tomorrow is Scout Day. We will hold a ceremony.Ika 1. Who sends the message. Vita’s mother Vita’sneighbor Vita’s classmate Vita’s father 2. The students should wear scout uniforms because tomorrow is Monday they will go camping they remember Scout Day tomorrow is Scout Day 3. What word is similar to remember? Keep in mind Run after Stay calm Give a hand TEXT 4 Erika is Ratna’s best friend. Although they sit in different classes, they are best friends. Erika is very friendly and intelligent. She is also a responsible person. As the captain of her class, the teachers trust her with many important tasks. She always does her work well. Her favorite subject is English. She is able to speak English fluently. 1. The teachers like Erika . . . . . . she always does her work very well so before because although 2. Erika is smart. She . . . . . . speak English fluently. can will may should 3. Erika . . . . . . as the class captain appoints appointed is appointed are appointed