Reading-comprehension test

Boost your 7th grader's reading skills!

A. Read the following text attentively. Follow me to TokyoBusy streets, bright lights, friendly people and delicious food. That’s why I loved my family trip to Tokyo. There were billboards every where and so many skyscrapers! Our first stop was the Tokyo Skytree, one of the tallest towers in the world. The view was amazing. Then we went to the Tokyo Dome City, where we explored an outdoor mall and rode a rollercoaster through the building.On the second day we visited the world’s largest fish market Tsukiji Fish Market. The place was huge with vendors chopping up and selling their fish, mainly to sushi restaurants.The third day was probably my favourite. We spent our morning in Akihabara, which is famous for its electronics shops, anime and manga! The shop assistants were so helpful, and we bought so many things. We got lost in Shinjuku but, luckily, we saw a sign indicating the train station. But find out more about that in tomorrow’s blogpost. B. Complete the following paragraph with words taken from the text. Melissa went to Tokyo with her family. The first place she visited was the Tokyo Skytree. On the same day she also explored an outdoor mall. The day after Melissa visited the largest fish market in the world. The fish there is sold mainly to sushi restaurants. On the third day, Melissa was amazed at all the electronics shops in Akihabara. Unfortunately, as she didn't know the place well, she got lost. But after a while she was able to find the train station, caught a train and went back to her hotel. C. Label the pictures with the underlined words in the blogpost. train station tower mall market vendors sign busy streets shop assistant skyscrapers D. Read an email from Steven to his cousin Mark. Does Steven like his new neighbourhood? My new neighbourhoodHi Mark! How are you doing, buddy?Hope you, Aunt Sarah and Uncle John are okay. We moved in to our new flat last month and it’s amazing! It isn’t very big, but it’s on the 15th floor, with a fantastic view! It’s down town, so it can be a bit noisy, but that’s okay. Our neighbourhood is really safe, so I can hang out with my friends and it’s really busy, too! There are so many things to do. Why don’t you visit us this weekend?We could go swimming at the sports complex or go shopping on Front Street. You’ll love the shops there. And there’s an enormous park not very far away. How about riding our bikes there?It would be awesome! Hope you can come!See ya,Steven E. Choose the correct answer (a, b, or c)1) What type of home does Steven live in? flat terraced house detached house 2) Where does Steven live? In the suburbs In the city centre in the countryside 3) What can the friends do at the sports complex? ride a bike go shopping swim F. Find the following words in the email. a) One adjective that means really good - amazingb) An adjective that is the opposite of quiet - noisyc) An adjective that is the opposite of dangerous - safed) An adjective that means full of activity - busye) An adjective that means really big - enormous G. Read the following sentences. Are they True (T) or False (F)? 1) A pet shop is the place where you can buy food and toys for your dog. true False 2) To buy a dress you can go to the hairdresser’s. True False 3) A chemist’s sells medication and hygiene products. True False 4) Fruit and vegetables are the only things you will find in a department store. True False 5) You can get pencils, pens, rubbers or glue at a beauty salon. True False 6) At a florist’s you will find a variety of meat. True False 7) You won’t get any biscuits or bread at a baker’s. True False H. Where are these people? Write the correct word. “These paintings are so intense.” Museum“I’m borrowing these two books to read.” Library“The train is already 5 minutes late!” Train Station“This play is about a woman who loves travelling.” Theatre“I always come here for Italian food, especially lasagne.” Restaurant“Goal!!! Our team is winning!!!” Stadium