P6 - Comprehension 10 - A Short Story

Two years ago,twelve-year-old Jessica Thomson loved to sing and play on her guitar all day.It made her feel as cheery as a clown.Music gave her a lot of joy but she never wanted to read. Her mother always said,”Reading can open up new worlds and brighten your life,Jessica!”Read more books.It’s good to know more words! Ask me for help if you don’t know how to read them.” However,Jessica did not listen to her mother ”Thump! Thump!” She just continued playing her drums. One day at school, Jessica’s teacher, Mr Johnson, brought some storybooks to class.He asked a few students to read the stories aloud to the class.Jessica was chosen to read the first book.She took a look at the first page of the book and panicked! “Jessica,don’t be shy.Please start reading,”said Mr Johnson. “Once...Once...”Jessica wanted to cry! Mr Johnson knew what the problem was. He said, “No worried,Jessica. You may return to your seat.James,please read this story to the class.” As Jessica walked back to her seat,she felt everyone’s eyes on her.She turned as red as a tomato!

Which one of the following is true about Jessica?

Thump!Thump! is the sound of ____________.

What does "as cheery as a clown" mean?

Mr Johnson thought Jessica was shy because she did not move at all.

Mr Johnson thought Jessica was shy because____________.

What is the problem of Jessica which  Mr.Johnson know?