Reading Basic 1

1. Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. question: We had very ---- weather during our vacation.

Good

Freezing

Cold

Terrible

2. Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. We ---- our vacation.

Hated

Didn't like

Enjoyed

Regretted

3. One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida. question: the true statement is --------?

Hotels are very cheap in Mexico

The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive

The hotels aren't comfortable there

Hotels are all poor in Mexic

4. Ultralight Airplanes An ultralight airplane is very different from a conventional airplane. It looks like a lawn chair with wings, weighs no more than 254 pounds, flies up to 60 miles an hour, and carries about 5 gallons of fuel. Most ultralights are sold as kits and take about 40 hours to assemble. Flying an ultralight airplane is so easy that a pilot with no experience can fly one. Accidents are rarely fatal or even serious because the ultralight lands so slowly and gently and carries very little fuel. Some models now have parachutes attached, while others have parachute packs which pilots can wear. QUESTION: According to the passage, pilots ----.?

Prefer to fly with ultralights rather than with regular aircraft

Can weigh up to 250 pounds, depending on the model of the ultralight airplane

Don't need s special training to fly an ultralight airplane

Are reluctant to put their ultralight together

5. One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida. question: the true statement is -------?

There's a lot to see and do in Mexico

There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico

Mexico is a dirty place

Tourists never come to Mexico

6. Dear Melissa, I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It's going to be great! I hope to see you then. Love, Sarah question: What kind of an organisation is it?

It is a slumber party

It is a costume party

It is about making cake

It is a dance party

7. Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. question : Traveling by plane was ---- than by bus.

More fun

Cheaper

Ezpensive

Faster

8. Dear Melissa, I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It's going to be great! I hope to see you then. Love, Sarah question: When is the party?

It is a fancy dress party

On Wednesday

It is next Saturday

There is going to be music and dancing

9. I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It's going to be great! I hope to see you then. Love, Sarah question: Whose party is it?

It is Sarah’s party

It is Judy's party

It is Sarah's mother's party

It is Harry Potter's party

10. Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. question: The bus was the ---- way to travel.

Best

Easiest

Cheapest

Slowest

11. Ultralight Airplanes An ultralight airplane is very different from a conventional airplane. It looks like a lawn chair with wings, weighs no more than 254 pounds, flies up to 60 miles an hour, and carries about 5 gallons of fuel. Most ultralights are sold as kits and take about 40 hours to assemble. Flying an ultralight airplane is so easy that a pilot with no experience can fly one. Accidents are rarely fatal or even serious because the ultralight lands so slowly and gently and carries very little fuel. Some models now have parachutes attached, while others have parachute packs which pilots can wear. QUESTION; It is pointed out in the reading that ----.

There is more risk involved in flying ultralight aeroplanes than in flying general aviation aircraft.

Ultralight airplanes can remain airborne for more than an hour

The risk of injury to a passenger in an ultralight airplane is very low

The gear an ultralight airplane carries can be more fragile than traditional equipmen

People who fly 'ultralights don't need a licens

12. One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida. question: the true statement is -----?

His Spanish is very good

He speaks Spanish very wel

He is Spanish

He doesn't speak Spanish very well

13. Ultralight Airplanes An ultralight airplane is very different from a conventional airplane. It looks like a lawn chair with wings, weighs no more than 254 pounds, flies up to 60 miles an hour, and carries about 5 gallons of fuel. Most ultralights are sold as kits and take about 40 hours to assemble. Flying an ultralight airplane is so easy that a pilot with no experience can fly one. Accidents are rarely fatal or even serious because the ultralight lands so slowly and gently and carries very little fuel. Some models now have parachutes attached, while others have parachute packs which pilots can wear. QUESTION: We learn from the passage that an ultralight airplane ----.?

Provides the only opportunity to fly affordably

Doesn't fly very well if it weighs less than 254 pounds

Can be put together in a short time

Is only permitted to be used for private recreational flying

Is inexpensive but difficult to fly

14. Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. question: We decided to go to the beach because ----.

It was cheaper than going to the mountains

The travel agent said that it was the cheapes

Of the hot weather in the mountain

We wanted to spend time at the beach

15. Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight? Ken: I think so. Why? Ryu: Because there's a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it? Ken: No, thanks. I don't like science-fictions. Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There's one starring Adam Sandler. Ken: I don't know. I don't really like his movies. Ryu: What about a pop concert then? Ken: Well, I am not into pop music. Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it's Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV! Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me. Ryu: That's a great idea! Let's meet at your place at 7:30 then! Question : Ken's initial excuse not to go to the pop concert is that ------

His favorite sitcom is on tonight

He is very busy tonight

He is fond of classical music

He is not interested in pop music

16. Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight? Ken: I think so. Why? Ryu: Because there's a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it? Ken: No, thanks. I don't like science-fictions. Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There's one starring Adam Sandler. Ken: I don't know. I don't really like his movies. Ryu: What about a pop concert then? Ken: Well, I am not into pop music. Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it's Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV! Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me. Ryu: That's a great idea! Let's meet at your place at 7:30 then! question : Ken doesn't want to go the movie theater with Ryu, because ----. ?

He wants to be alone

He doesn't like thriller

He wants to go to a soccesr match

He doen't want to miss his favorite TV show

17. One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida. question: the true statement is -------?

Sam likes warm weather

Sam doesn't like warm weather at all

Sam hates warm water

Sam likes cold weather

18. Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight? Ken: I think so. Why? Ryu: Because there's a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it? Ken: No, thanks. I don't like science-fictions. Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There's one starring Adam Sandler. Ken: I don't know. I don't really like his movies. Ryu: What about a pop concert then? Ken: Well, I am not into pop music. Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it's Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV! Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me. Ryu: That's a great idea! Let's meet at your place at 7:30 then! Question: they are going to watch ------

A thriller

Ken's favorite sitcom

Option 3

A pop music show on TV