Reading comprehension test

The Reading exam that will be held during the English exam week will include Reading Comprehension. Please let your children answer it and send the answers in a separate sheet of paper via vademecum. Thanks for all your support.




CAUSE AND EFFECT

Read the following passage. Then read each question and choose the correct answer.

The Warthog

Warthogs may look like cartoon creatures, but they are real animals that live in Africa. Warthogs got their name from the many warts on their faces. The males have more warts than the females. These warts help protect the animals’ faces during fights.

A warthog sleeps in a burrow, or a small hole dug in the ground. Whenever it goes into the burrow, the warthog backs in. This alloes it to look outside for hungry lions and other animals that might eat it. When a warthog leaves its burrow, it runs out as fast as it can. That way, it is ready for any animal waiting for attack.

Sometimes a warthog lets a bird stand on its back. The bird eats pests that live on the warthog´s body. This helps the bird by giving it food. This helps the warthog rid itself of insect pests.

Warthogs often dig in the dirt. They do this because they eat grasses, roots, berries and bark. Their digging breaks up the dirt and mixes it with air. This helps plants grow.

1.- Why do warthogs back into the burrows?
a) to rid themselves of pests.
b) to look for food.
c) to find a new home.
d) to look out for a lion.

2.- Why do warthogs run out of their burrows as fast as they can?
a) because another animal Is chasing them.
b) to get a start at digging up dirt.
c)to be ready in case of attack.
d) because they are always hungry.

3.- What happens when a bird eats pests from the warthog’s body?
a) The bird gets sick, and the warthog gets more warts.
b) The bird gets food, and the warthog gets rid of pests.
c) the bird gets warts, and the warthog goes to sleep.
d) The bird sings, and the warthog digs in the dirt.

4.-Why do warthogs dig up the dirt?
a) to get food.
b) because they are mad at birds.
c) to protect their faces.
d) to make their teeth sharp.

5.- What happens because warthogs dig up the dirt?
a) Plants are helped to grow.
b) The warthogs get more warts.
c) Other animals will chase them.
d) It rains.