Reading comprehension - 8th grade

This page is taken from a website on books and reading. Read the texts very carefully. Then, do the tasks below. Pročitaj tekst te riješi zadatke koji slijede. 1 In the Footsteps of Agatha Christie by F.R. Riviere and J.B. NaudinThe beautiful county of Devon was where Agatha Christie came from. For her it was a peaceful countryside of village greens and elderly ladies who knew more than it seemed at first. A romantic and beautifully photographed journey through the county, and Christie’s life and novels too. (20 pounds)2 Cold Mountain by Charles FrazierA soldier wounded in the American Civil war wants to leave the battlefield behind and return home to the woman he loves. Neither knows if the other is still alive. His journey, and their love story, is set against the background and tragedy of war. (9.99 pounds)3 Dogs Never Lie about Love by Jeffrey MassonWhy are dogs so loyal? What makes a dog happy? Can dogs read your mind? This book investigates the emotional lives of dogs and tries to beat scientists who have always questioned the emotions experienced by animals. Even if you don’t own a dog, you will find the book fascinating. (15.99 pounds) Which book will you choose? Write the title of a book on the line. Koju knjigu bi izabrao? Prepiši naslov knjige. If you like pets, you will choose Dogs Never Lie about LoveIf you like romance, you will read Cold MountainIf you like reading biographies, you will pick In the Footsteps of Agatha ChristieIf you like history novels, you will choose Cold MountainIf you like animals, you will read Dogs Never Lie about LoveIf you like reading about famous people’s life and work, you will pick In the Footsteps of Agatha Christie Agatha Christie was born in Devon. true false The plot of Cold Mountain takes place during the Second World War. true false Scientists are sure that dogs can experience emotions. true false The most expensive book is Dogs Never Lie about Love. true false Find in the texts the word which means the same as... Prepiši iz teksta riječi koje znače... quiet - peacefulnot dead - alivevery interesting - fascinating Read the text then do the tasks below. A PEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN ACROBATLucy Francis met her husband on the flying trapeze. He was a catcher looking for a flyer and she was a flyer looking for a catcher. They created a double act, travelled the country and their love blossomed up in the air.There was no circus history in Lucy’s family, but after she graduated, she saw an advert for trainee acrobats and thought it would be fun. She had been a gymnast all her life and she knew she’d have the flexibility and the ability to cope with heights.Ten years later, she has her own circus school and performs all around the world. Her speciality is the flying trapeze. There’s no denying it’s dangerous. Five years ago, she broke her neck during training. For three months, she was in hospital, not knowing if she would ever be able to move again. She swore then that she would never go back to acrobatics, she just wanted to walk.But a year later, after an incredible recovery, she started performing again. Now safety is everything and she is always attached to a safety line. She has a little daughter who comes to the circus space where they rehearse every day. The girl loves jumping on the trampoline but Lucy says she would have a heart attack if the girl went into the circus business some day. TRUE or FALSE? 1 Lucy has been a circus performer for five years. - false2 Her husband is in the same business. - true3 Lucy had an accident during a show - false4 She recovered very quickly from the accident. - true5 She wouldn’t like her daughter to go into the circus business. - true1 Lucy and her husband work together. - true2 She was fit before she joined the circus. - true3 She had a bad accident four years ago. - false4 She wanted to give up acrobatics after the accident. - true5 Now she pays a lot of attention to safety. - true Find the words in the text that match the definitions. Prepiši riječi koje odgovaraju opisima. To get a degree is the same as to graduateAnother word for practise is to rehearseSomething you are very good at is your specialityAnother word for unbelievable is incredible