miércoles, 16 de julio de 2025

PRACTICE: READING COMPREHENSION

 



Good morning guys, today we are going to continue practicing with texts.

TEXT 1 – Email Invitation

From: Paula
To: Sofia
Subject: This weekend!

Hey Sofia!
I’m organizing a small get-together at my place this Saturday. Just a few close friends, music, snacks, and movies. It’ll start around 6 p.m. I really hope you can come!
Let me know. 😊

See you soon!
Paula

 

1. What is the purpose of the email?
a) To cancel an event.
b) To invite a friend to a gathering.
c) To confirm a trip.
d) To ask for help with homework.

2. What can we infer about the event?
a) It’s formal.
b) It will be during the day.
c) It’s only for family.
d) It’s a casual meeting with friends.

 

 

TEXT 2 – Informative Article

Title: Why Bees Matter

Bees are essential to our ecosystem. They pollinate flowers and help plants grow, breed, and produce food. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would disappear. However, bee populations are decreasing due to pollution and pesticides. Protecting bees means protecting our food supply.

 

3. What is the main idea of the text?
a) Bees are dangerous insects.
b) Bees are important and need protection.
c) Bees eat fruits and vegetables.
d) Bees are not affected by pollution.

4. What can happen if bee populations continue to decline?
a) There will be more food.
b) Plants will grow faster.
c) Some foods might disappear.
d) Flowers will change color.

 

 

 TEXT 3 – Social Media Post

@eco_traveler:
Just arrived at Tayrona National Park. The view is incredible
🌴🌊! Please remember to take your trash with you and respect nature. Let’s keep this paradise clean for everyone. #Tayrona #TravelResponsibly

 

5. What is the author’s main message?
a) Visit Tayrona Park during winter.
b) Nature should be respected by visitors.
c) Tayrona is not safe for tourists.
d) Only locals can enjoy Tayrona.

6. The word "paradise" in the post refers to:
a) A city
b) A tourist
c) A beautiful place
d) A local rule

 

 

TEXT 4 – Advertisement

Get your sneakers at HALF PRICE!
This weekend only – all sports shoes are 50% off at FastFeet Store.
Visit us at Mall Central, ground floor. Don’t miss this chance!

 

7. What is the ad promoting?
a) A running competition
b) A sports brand
c) A weekend discount
d) A shoe cleaning service

8. When can people get the discount?
a) Every day
b) Only this weekend
c) Only at night
d) The last week of the month

 

TEXT 5 – Short Biography

Marie Curie (1867–1934) was a Polish scientist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences: Physics and Chemistry. Her discoveries are still used in medicine today.

 

9. What is the text mostly about?
a) A scientist’s awards and achievements
b) The uses of radioactivity in science
c) Women’s rights in Poland
d) Chemistry experiments

10. What makes Marie Curie unique?
a) She won a Nobel Prize in Literature.
b) She studied animals and nature.
c) She was the only woman scientist of her time.
d) She won Nobel Prizes in two sciences.