TEST 1A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
Inside or Outside
Jenny and Alice are sitting in the sitting room. It is
cold outside. Snow covers the fields.
“What shall we do today?” Alice asks.
“We can play video games,” Jenny suggests. She
looks at the plastic guitar by the TV. “Let’s play the
music game.”
“I don’t know,” Alice says. “Why don’t we play
outside?”
Alice’s phone rings. She reads the text message
on the screen.
“Do you want to play hockey?” Alice asks Jenny.
“Tommy needs two more players for his team.”
“That’s a great idea!” Jenny replies.
The girls go to the garage and get their helmets, skates, and hockey sticks. Then they go to the lake.
Tommy is happy to see them. “Thanks for coming,” he says.
Jenny puts on her helmet. It is hard but it is light. “Let’s go!” she shouts.
Jenny has the ball. The goal is in front of her. She moves her stick from one side to the other. She
shoots.
“Goal!” they all shout.
The game ends. Tommy is happy.

Vocabulary

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Circle the word that matches each definition.
1 a room in a house
a) screen b) hockey c) sitting room
2 a written message sent by a cell phone
a) text message b) skates c) medal
3 a musical instrument
a) helmet b) guitar c) stick
4 a game played with sticks
a) hockey b) video game c) hero
5 a group of people who play a sport
a) team b) show c) text

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the story?
a) Hockey is a good game. c) You can have fun inside and outside.
b) Always wear a helmet. d) You can’t play outside in cold weather.
7 Which of the following statements support the main idea of this story?
a) The game ends. Everyone is happy. c) You need a guitar to play video games.
b) Jenny and Alice are friends. d) Tommy needs two players for his team.
8 Which of the following statements does not support the main idea of this story?
a) They can play video games. c) Jenny scores a goal.
b) They play hockey. d) The hockey sticks are in the garage.
9 Why did the girls get their skates?
a) They wanted to skate to the lake. c) The hockey game was on ice.
b) It was cold outside. d) They wanted to play a video game.
10 Why do the team shout “Goal!”?
a) Alice scores a goal. c) Tommy scores a goal.
b) Jenny scores a goal. d) The other team scores a goal.
11 Why is Tommy happy at the end of the game?
a) He wants to go home. c) His team wins the game.
b) He scores a goal. d) He scores a goal.
12 What conclusion can you draw about Jenny?
a) She only likes to play inside. c) She is sad because she can’t play video games.
b) She loves to play hockey. d) She doesn’t like Alice.
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13 What happens before Alice gets the text message?

a) The girls are deciding what to do. c) She is playing a video game.
b) The girls go to the garage. d) Jenny scores a goal.
14 What happens after the girls get the lake?
a) They play video games. c) They play hockey.
b) ) They go the garage. d) Jenny plays her guitar.
15 How do the girls feel at the end of the story?
a) They are happy. c) They are hungry.
b) They are sad. d) They are bored.
Writing Skill
Write a tall tale about an athlete. Make the athlete superhuman, solve the problem in a funny way, and
don’t forget to exaggerate the details.
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 TEST 1B Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Dave turned off the alarm clock. He pressed a
button on the computer by his bed and looked at his
schedule for the day. He had forty-five minutes to
get ready and report to his new school. He wished
he was going to his old school back on Earth.
Dave’s dad was the new dentist on the
intergalactic space station. It wasn’t an easy job.
Some of the aliens had teeth fifteen centimeters long.
Sam went into the kitchen. The table was set for
breakfast. There was a text message on the kitchen
screen from his mom. It said: “I went out to get the translators. See you later.” This was not good news.
The translators fit into your ear and translate more than 5,000 languages into English.
Dave entered the third-grade classroom and nervously looked around. He was the only human in the
class. Dave sat down. Then, a long sticky tongue began to lick his ear. Dave screamed. He looked at the
big green monster beside him.
That was two years ago. Now, Dave and Harborg are best friends.

Vocabulary
Circle the odd one out.
1
a) to laugh b) to smile c) to set

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2
a) kitchen b) alarm clock c) classroom
3
a) screen b) computer c) dentist
4
a) screen b) ear c) tongue
5
a) computer b) alien c) human

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the story?
a) Not all strange things are bad. c) Being a dentist is a difficult job.
b) Aliens are monsters. d) Space stations are cool.
7 Which of the following statements support the main idea of this story?
a) Dave’s dad was the new dentist. c) Now, Dave and Harborg are best friends.
b) Dave entered the classroom. d) Dave turned off the alarm clock.
8 Which of the following statements does not support the main idea of this story?
a) Dave wished he was going to his old school. c) Dave was the only human in the class.
b) A long sticky tongue licked his ear. d) The table was set for breakfast.
9 What time of day does the story start?
a) afternoon c) evening
b) morning d) night
10 Why was Dave nervous when he entered the classroom?
a) He didn’t have his homework. c) He had a translator.
b) His friends were there. d) It was new and strange.
11 Why was Dave on the space station?
a) He was on vacation. c) He wanted to meet aliens.
b) The school there was better than his old one. d) His dad worked there.
12 Why did Harborg lick Dave’s ear?
a) It was his way of saying hello. c) He was hungry.
b) Dave’s ear was dirty. d) He didn’t like Dave.
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13 What happens first in the story?

a) Dave has breakfast. c) Dave goes to school.
b) Dave wakes up. d) Dave enters the classroom.
14 What happens in the middle of the story?
a) Dave checks his computer. c) Dave’s mom sets the table.
b) Dave’s dad goes to work. d) Dave goes to school.
15 How does the story end?
a) Dave meets Harborg. c) Dave gets his translator.
b) Dave has breakfast. d) Dave reads the text message.
Writing Skill
Write a tall tale about an athlete. Make the athlete superhuman, solve the problem in a funny way, and
don’t forget to exaggerate the details.
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 TEST 2A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
A Special Trip
Last weekend we went on a trip to visit my
grandparents. They live far away so we don’t often
visit them.
Grandpa keeps bees. He has three hives in a field
next to the house. I have always wanted to help him
collect the honey and last weekend he let me.
“Before we collect the honey, Sophie, we have to
prepare,” he told me.
First, we packed some jars in. They were for the
honey. Next, we put on protective clothes. We wore
special hats that had nets to keep out the bees and
other bugs.
Then Grandpa showed me how to work the smoke
machine. The smoke is important. It keeps the bees
calm. If the bees get excited, they eat all the honey
and then fly away. Finally, we went to the hives.
“It is important not to be afraid,” Grandpa said. “Bees respond to your feelings. If you are calm, then
they are calm.”
I worked the smoke machine and Grandpa put the honey in the jars. We collected four jars of honey.
When we got back, Grandma served us tea and toast in the garden. I put honey on my toast. It was
delicious.

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Vocabulary
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.
1 Henry _____ his clothes for the trip.
a) field b) served c) packed
2 I like to add ______ to my yoghurt.
a) jar b) hive c) honey
3 The cows were in the ____.
a) field b) bug c) toast
4 Mom ______ apple pie for dessert.
a) collected b) served c) worked
5 Birds like to eat _____.
a) bugs b) jars c) feelings
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Circle the correct answer.
6 What was the first thing Sophie did to prepare herself to collect honey?
a) She worked the smoke machine. c) She put the honey in the jars.
b) She put the jars in her pack. d) She put on a special hat.
7 What did Sophie have to learn before they went to the hives?
a) to work the smoke machine c) to get excited
b) to put honey on toast d) to put honey in jars
8 What did Sophie do when she gets to the hives?
a) She put on protective clothes. c) She put the honey in jars.
b) She visited her grandparents. d) She worked the smoke machine.
9 What would happen if they didn’t have smoke?
a) The bees would eat the honey. c) The bees would make more honey.
b) They couldn’t see the bees. d) The bees would stay in the hive.
10 Why did they need to wear protective clothes?
a) to protect them from the honey c) to protect them from the bees
b) to protect them from the weather d) to protect them from the smoke
11 What do you think Sophie did after she got home again?
a) She started keeping bees. c) She collected jars.
b) She never ate honey again. d) She forgot about collecting honey.
12 Why doesn’t Sophie’s family visit her grandparents very often?
a) It’s a long trip. c) They are too busy.
b) They don’t like bugs. d) Her grandparents live next to a field.
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13 What will happen if you see a bee and you are afraid?
a) The bee will be calm. c) The bee will make honey.
b) The bee might sting you. d) You will attract other bees.
14 What effect does smoke have on bees?
a) It makes them angry. c) It makes them sick.
b) They make more honey. d) It stops them getting excited.
15 How do you think Sophie felt after she helped collect the honey?
a) scared c) proud
b) sad d) angry
Writing Skill
Write a journal entry about a special day when you visited a family member. Include the date and details.
Make sure to say how you felt.
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 TEST 2B Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
A Presentation
I want you to prepare a presentation about an animal of
your choice,” Mr. Hoskins told the class. “Work in teams of
three.”
Henry looked at Toby and then they both looked at
Cindy.
“We can do it on Saturday,” Cindy suggested.
Toby and Henry agreed.
That Saturday they met at Toby’s house.
“First we have to choose an animal,” Henry said.
“I know,” Toby said. “Let’s do bats.”
“That’s a good idea,” Cindy said. “Ok. Next, what do we know about bats?”
“They like dark places, so they live in caves,” Toby said.
“They eat bugs,” Henry added.
“Turn on the computer. We can find out more on the Internet,” Cindy said.
The team watched a video about bats.
“That’s interesting,” Toby said. “Bats can’t see very well so they use radar. They see with their ears.”
Finally, the team made a poster about bats. They put lots of interesting information and added photos.
“It’s time for your presentations,” Mr. Hoskins said. “Who wants to go first?”
“Do you have the poster?” Toby asked Cindy.
Cindy looked in her pack, but it wasn’t there. “I left it at home,” she said. Mr. Hoskins showed a
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Vocabulary
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.
1 get ready
a) prepare b) agree c) know
2 a rodent that flies
a) video b) bat c) team
3 a recording of pictures and sound
a) video b) bat c) pack
4 start
a) ask b) add c) turn on
5 an insect
a) video b) pack c) bug
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Circle the correct answer.
6 What’s the first thing the team did?
a) They watched a video. c) They turned on the computer.
b) They made a poster. d) They decided on an animal.
7 What did the team do before they watched a video?
a) They said what they knew about bats. c) They gave a presentation.
b) They found out information. d) They made a poster.
8 What was the last thing the team did?
a) They turned on the computer. c) They added photos to the poster.
b) They chose an animal. d) They formed a team.
9 What would happen if they didn’t have a computer?
a) They couldn’t choose an animal. c) They couldn’t form a team.
b) They couldn’t watch a video. d) They couldn’t do their homework.
10 What happened to the poster?
a) It’s in Toby’s pack. c) Mr. Hoskins has it.
b) The team didn’t make one. d) Cindy left it at home.
11 What do you think happened next?
a) Mr. Hoskins gave them a zero. c) They were the first team to give a presentation
b) They chose a different animal. d) They gave their presentation in the next class.
12 Why did Toby, Henry, and Cindy worked together?
a) They had to make a presentation. c) They wanted to play a game.
b) They all like animals. d) They all live in the same house.
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13 Why do bats use radar?

a) They live in caves. c) They use it to see where they are going.
b) They eat bugs. d) They use it to fly and find their food.
14 Why did Cindy and Henry go to Toby’s house?
a) They went to play games. c) Toby has bats.
b) It was raining. d) They went to do their homework.
15 How do you think Cindy felt when she looked in her pack?
a) worried c) proud
b) happy d) excited
Writing Skill
Write a journal entry about a day when you gave a presentation. Include the date and details. Make sure
to say how you felt.
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 TEST 3A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
A Strange Dream
After three days in bed, Sam felt better. His stomach didn’t
hurt any more. Maybe it was the steak he ate. It tasted a
bit funny.
“School tomorrow,” his mom said.
Now Sam had to study. He had missed three exams and
now he had to take them all at once. Math was easy; he
liked numbers. History was easy, too. However, Science
was difficult.
But first he would practice the piano. His hands flew
over the keys as he played.
After half an hour, Sam went back to his books. He
wrote all the important information on a piece of paper.
It was late and Sam was tired. He went to bed and was soon fast asleep. That night Sam had a strange
dream. He dreamed he was flying over the school on a piano. He looked down and saw a herd of cows
playing a game of soccer. Then a Science book flew past and told him to study. Then Sam woke up.
“What a weird dream,” he thought. He looked at the clock. Then he reached for the paper. He still had
half an hour to study.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.
1 a piece of meat you can eat

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a) exam b) steak c) paper
2 the study of facts from the past
a) History b) Math c) Science
3 to make music
a) play b) fly c) study
4 material used to write on it
a) strange b) tired c) paper
5 a musical instrument
a) soccer b) piano c) paper

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Which sentence is an example of realistic fiction?
a) The cows were playing soccer. c) Sam studied for the exams.
b) The History book told Sam to study. d) Sam flew on a piano.
7 Which sentence is an example of fantasy?
a) Sam wrote on a piece of paper. c) Sam played the piano.
b) Sam’s stomach hurt. d) A History book flew past.
8 What is fantasy about?
a) things that couldn’t happen in real life c) things that happen in real life
b) amazing or interesting facts d) the lives of interesting people
9 It tasted funny. What does funny mean in this context?
a) fun c) sweet
b) strange d) happy
10 Sam’s hands flew over the keys. What does flew mean in this context?
a) to move quickly c) to control an airplane
b) to travel high in the air d) to leave suddenly
11 Then a History book flew past. What does flew mean in this context?
a) to move quickly c) to control an airplane
b) to travel in the air d) to leave suddenly
12 Sam had a weird dream. What does weird mean in this context?
a) fun c) sweet
b) strange d) happy
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13 What happened in the dream?

a) Sam read a History book. c) Sam studied History.
b) Sam practiced the piano. d) Sam flew on a piano.
14 What happened before Sam went to sleep?
a) He flew on a piano. c) He entered a fantasy world.
b) Nothing unusual. d) A Science book talked to Sam.
15 What happened after Sam went to sleep?
a) He studied Science. c) He played the piano.
b) Things were normal. d) He entered a fantasy world.
Writing Skill
Write an advertisement for a product you use in school. Consider your audience and your strategy. Don’t
forget to include all its parts.
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 TEST 3B Grade:
Name Group:
Read the text.
The Magic Bridge
The cruise ship sailed into the harbor. Ducks swam
around the ship. The tourists stood on the deck.
Dragonflies and other insects flew around their
heads. The tourists could see the great cathedral
high above the city. There was a piano factory
near the harbor. A big sign advertised the pianos.
On the sign, a famous musician played the piano.
The musician had a big smile on her face.
The ship sailed towards a bridge. The bridge
sparkled in the sunshine. “It’s good luck to pass
under this bridge,” the captain of the ship said.
As the big ship passed under the bridge,
something amazing happened. Everything
changed. It was like a dream. Now, a happy cow
was playing the piano on the advertisement.
And you could hear the music. The cathedral had disappeared and now there was a fairytale castle there.
The dragonflies changed into real dragons and flew over the castle. The ducks changed into mermaids.
The mermaids swam around the ship. They splashed the water with their tails and sang beautiful songs.
“Welcome to Dreamland,” the captain announced.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

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1 The dogs crossed the ____ over the river.
a) cathedral b) factory c) bridge
2 We watched the ____ on the lake.
a) ducks b) piano c) castle
3 The magic trick was _____.
a) happy b) amazing c) big
4 My garden is full of ____.
a) insects b) dragons c) ships
5 I fell asleep and had a strange ____.
a) factory b) luck c) dream

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Which sentence is an example of realistic fiction?
a) The tourists could see the cathedral. c) Dragons flew around the castle.
b) Mermaids swam around the ship. d) A happy cow was playing the piano.
7 Which sentence is an example of fantastic fiction?
a) The ship passed under the bridge. c) The cow played the piano.
b) There was a piano factory. d) A sign advertised the pianos.
8 What is realistic fiction about?
a) things that couldn’t happen in real life c) things that could happen in real life
b) magic and dragons d) advertising products
9 The cruise ship sailed into the harbor. What does harbor mean in this context?
a) a type of bridge c) a safe place for ships to stay
b) a part of a boat d) a factory for ships
10 A big sign advertised the pianos. What does sign mean in this context?
a) a symbol c) a hand movement
b) a notice in a public place d) a thing that shows that something is happening
11 The tourists stood on the deck. What does deck mean in this context?
a) the floor of a ship c) a part of a sandwich
b) a music machine d) a set of playing cards
12 When did the story change from realistic fiction to fantasy fiction?
a) when the mermaids sang c) when the tourists saw the cathedral
b) when the ship went under the bridge d) when the dragonflies flew around the tourists
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13 How did the advertisement change?

a) The musician changed into a cow. c) It started to fly.
b) It advertised pianos and then cows. d) The musician changed from being happy to sad.
14 In what part of the story was there a cathedral?
a) in the middle c) at the end
b) at the beginning and at the end d) at the beginning
15 What happened to the cathedral?
a) The mermaids sang in it. c) Nothing, it stayed the same.
b) It was attacked by dragons. d) It changed into a castle.
Writing Skill
Write an advertisement for a product you use in school. Consider your audience and your strategy. Don’t
forget to include all its parts.
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 TEST 4A Grade:
Name Group:
Read the text.
The Animal World of Adventures
By Albert Broomfield

Last weekend, The Animal World of Adventures celebrated their anniversary. They have now been open
for five years.
The Animal World of Adventures isn’t a zoo. It is like a safari park. Wild animals roam around their
enclosures in their natural environment. There are a lot of different wild animals. There are lions, giraffes,
zebras, and monkeys. Visitors can see the animals from their cars.
There were many new attractions on this special occasion. Visitors could go into the animal hospital. I
went in and talked to the chief vet, Dr. Jaqueline Smith. “We take care of the sick animals here,” she told
me. “We give them medicine and help them recover.”
Another attraction was the monkey race. Monkeys lined up at the bottom of five high poles. The first
monkey to get to the top of its pole wins the race. There were delicious treats at the top of the poles. A
trainer blew a whistle and the monkeys climbed the poles. I thought it was a lot of fun.
I think that everyone enjoyed the celebration. It was the best day out ever!

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Vocabulary
Circle the antonym.
1 domestic
a) amazing b) wild c) open
2 well
a) sick b) first c) delicious
3 lose
a) race b) win c) blow
4 bottom
a) top b) tired c) difficult
5 poison
a) animal b) visitor c) medicine
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Circle the correct answer.
6 What does a good summary contain?
a) the author’s name c) the main points
b) all the details d) illustrations
7 Which sentence would you include in a summary of the article?
a) There were many new attractions. c) There were treats at the top of the poles.
b) Dr. Jaqueline Smith is the chief vet. d) Bring your family.
8 Which sentence would you not include in a summary of the article?
a) It was a special occasion. c) They care for sick animals.
b) I saw a giraffe. d) There were a lot of fun things to do and see.
9 What is the author’s purpose?
a) the topic of the text c) to be famous
b) an author’s style d) the author’s reason for writing the text
10 What is the author’s purpose for this article?
a) to inform readers about a special event c) to entertain readers with a story
b) to persuade readers to go to the park d) to express his feelings
11 What sentence from the article shows the author’s purpose?
a) I talked to the chief vet. c) Well done Animal World of Adventures.
b) I thought it was a lot of fun. d) There were many attractions on this special occasion.
12 What is a fact?
a) something that can be proved c) an idea
b) a feeling d) something that might be true
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13 What is an opinion?
a) something that is true c) something you think or feel
b) an object you can see d) something you know exists
14 Which sentence from the article is a fact?
a) I think that everyone enjoyed the celebration. c) I thought it was a lot of fun.
b) Visitors can see the animals from their cars. d) It was the best day out ever!
15 Which sentence from the article is an opinion?
a) Visitors could go into the animal hospital. c) It was the best day out ever!
b) “We give them medicine.” d) They have now been open for five years.
Writing Skill
Write a persuasive brochure for The Animal World of Adventures. Include interesting information and
make it easy to understand.
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 TEST 4B Grade:
Name Group:
Read the text.
The 2020 State Fair
By Albert Broomfield
Governor Brown opened the 2020 State Fair
on Wednesday. It will be open for the next two
weeks.
I love the state fair. I have come every year
since 1982. There really is something for
everyone. Farmers from all over the state bring
their best and biggest fruit, vegetables, and
animals. Sam West won the prize for the biggest
pig. His pig weighed more than 500 kilos.
There is a bull riding competition for brave
cowboys and horse races for the cowgirls. There
is also a competition for dogs. Dog owners train
their dogs especially for this event. The dogs run
around an obstacle course. The dog with the
fastest time wins the prize.
There are lots of rides to choose from. I don’t like the fast rides as they make me feel sick. I think the Ferris
wheel is the best ride. You can see the whole city from the top.
There are also hundreds of people selling their art and produce. You can buy anything from handmade
furniture and blankets to natural medicine and delicious food.
This is the best state fair I have been to.

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Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches each definition.
1 to teach a person or animal to do something
a) train b) ride c) choose
2 courageous
a) sick b) fast c) brave
3 from a time in the past
a) since b) by c) for
4 the highest part of something
a) prize b) wheel c) top
5 a competition to see who or what is the fastest
a) medicine b) race c) dish
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Circle the correct answer.
6 What does a good summary contain?
a) illustrations c) the main points
b) all the details d) the author’s name
7 Which sentence best summarizes the article?
a) There is something for everyone at the state fair. c) You can buy blankets.
b) There are horse races at the state fair. d) Don’t miss it.
8 Which sentence would you not include in a summary of the article?
a) There are lots of rides to choose from. c) There are many different completions.
b) I don’t like fast rides. d) You can buy art and produce.
9 What is the author’s purpose?
a) the age of the readers c) to be famous
b) the type of text d) the author’s reason for writing the text
10 What is the author’s purpose for this article?
a) to express his feelings c) to entertain readers with a story
b) to persuade readers to go to the fair d) to inform readers about the fair
11 Which statement best shows the author’s purpose for this article?
a) He writes about things to do and see. c) He tells and interesting story.
b) He writes about his feelings. d) He persuades the reader to go to the fair.
12 What is a fact?
a) an idea c) something that can be proved
b) a feeling d) something that might be true
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13 What is an opinion?
a) something you think or feel c) something that is true
b) an object you can see d) something you know exists
14 Which sentence from the article is a fact?
a) I love the state fair. c) I don’t like fast rides.
b) There are lots of rides to choose from. d) Don’t miss it!
15 Which sentence an opinion?
a) It will be open for two weeks. c) Governor Brown opened the Fair.
b) The pig weighed more than 500 kilos. d) I think the Ferris wheel is the best ride.
Writing Skill
Write a persuasive brochure for the 2020 State Fair. Include interesting information and make it easy to
understand.
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 TEST 5A Grade:
Name Group:
Read the text.
Sea Love
by Henrietta Long
The Grimm brothers say that Little Mermaid lived
in the sea with her father, the sea king. When she
turned fifteen, he let her swim up to see the world
above. She saw a prince on a ship and started to
feel something–it was love! There was a storm at
sea. His ship sank. She saved him, but a waitress
who worked nearby found him on the shore.
The prince didn’t know that he was saved by the
mermaid.
Wanting to see him again, she went to see the
sea witch.
“I love him. I want to be human,” she said.
The witch told her she could have legs if she
gave up her voice and mermaid song.
She agreed and left her wet palace to walk on
dry land. They met again on the beach. The prince loved to watch her dance. Dancing was painful and
made her feet bleed. They spent time together even though she was quiet.
The prince loved the girl who found him on the beach. The mermaid’s heart was broken.
The witch told the Little Mermaid: “Forget about the prince and you will become a mermaid again.”

Vocabulary

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Circle the correct word that matches each definition.
1 not dry, covered in liquid
a) wet b) sea c) feel
2 a piece of music that someone sings
a) feel b) song c) sea
3 a large body of water
a) wet b) sea c) feel
4 to see someone for the first time
a) feel b) tell c) meet
5 experience, have feelings
a) feel b) meet c) song

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Was it a good idea for the Little Mermaid to give up her voice?
a) Yes, love is worth it. b) No, she shouldn’t sacrifice herself for love.
7 Do you think she should forget about the prince and become a mermaid again?
a) Yes, her life is worth it. b) No, she shouldn’t sacrifice her love.
8 On her fifteenth birthday, the little mermaid…
a) learned to sing love songs. c) fell in love with a man under the sea.
b) first saw the world under the sea. d) fell in love with a prince.
9 The sea witch told the little mermaid she would have to lose…
a) her legs if she wanted a voice. c) her life if she wanted the prince.
b) her song if she wanted a voice. d) her voice and song if she wanted legs.
10 The prince spent a lot of time with the little mermaid, because he loved to…
a) watch her dance. c) listen to her sing.
b) look at her beauty. d) watch her swim.
11 In order to turn back into a mermaid, the little mermaid had to…
a) marry the prince. c) forget about the prince.
b) die. d) dance on her bleeding feet.
12 The story is told in…
a) first person. b) third person.
13 Who is the author of the story?
a) Henrietta Long c) the Grimm brothers
b) the Little Mermaid d) the sea witch
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14 Which of the following words helped you identify the point of view?
a) “she”, “he” and “him” c) “I” and “me”
b) the sea, a ship d) the Grimm brothers
15 Who is the narrator?
a) the sea king c) the little mermaid
b) the sea witch d) We don’t know.

Writing Skill
Write a descriptive journal entry about a party or celebration. Talk about the people, place, and food at
the event. Don’t forget to use sensory adjectives and to give your opinion!

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 TEST 5B Grade:
Name Group:
Read the text.
The Annoying Frog
by Cesar Russell
I was playing with my golden ball in the garden. It
fell in a well, so I started to cry. I felt devastated.
“Oh, princess, do not cry a river of tears,” said a
little voice.
I couldn’t believe it. The voice was coming from
a small, hideous frog.
“Go back to the river!” I told it at once.
“Oh, dearest princess, I can retrieve your ball.”
He seemed to be telling the truth.
“I can give you this ring I’m wearing,” I said.
“Oh, I do not want your jewels. I want to live in
your house. I want you to love me.”
I couldn’t believe it. How dare he? He was so
slimy and wet. I didn’t want him near me, but I was a great actress. So, I said: “Sure. Why not? Now, get
my ball!”
He brought me my ball and I ran back to the castle as fast as I could.
That night, we were having dinner when he knocked on the door.
The Queen, my mother, said, “Oh my, who is this?”
I said, “Oh, him… We met in the garden.”

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Vocabulary
Circle the correct word to match each definition.
1 a long area of water that flows to the sea
a) river b) garden c) wet
2 to have on your body
a) feel b) wear c) wet
3 a green space with flowers and plants
a) river b) wet c) garden
4 covered in liquid, not dry
a) feel b) river c) wet
5 to see and talk to someone for the first time
a) wet b) wear c) meet
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Circle the correct answer.
6 Was it a good idea to accept the frog’s offer?
a) Yes, she did what she had to. b) No, she knew she couldn’t keep the promise.
7 Was it a good idea for the princess to let the frog in at the end?
a) Yes, she was honest. b) No, now he won’t leave her alone.
8 When the frog saw the princess, he told her to…
a) swim in the river. c) put him in the river.
b) forget about her ball. d) stop crying so much.
9 When the princess saw the frog, she first told him…
a) he was horrible. c) to get her ball.
b) to go away. d) she was pleased to meet him.
10 The frog offered to get her ball if the princess promised…
a) to make him king. c) to give him her castle.
b) to love him. d) to invite him for dinner.
11 When the princess got her ball, she…
a) thanked the frog. c) kept her promise to the frog.
b) took the frog to the castle. d) ran away from the frog.
12 The story is told in…
a) first person. b) third person.
13 Who is the author of the story?
a) the princess c) the frog
b) Cesar Russell d) we don’t know
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14 Which of the following words helped you identify the point of view?
a) “she”, “he” and “him” c) “I” and “me”
b) the sea, a ship d) the Grimm brothers
15 Who is the narrator?
a) the frog c) the princess
b) Cesar Russell d) we don’t know

Writing Skill
Write a descriptive journal entry about a party or celebration. Talk about the people, place, and food at
the event. Don’t forget to use sensory adjectives and to give your opinion!

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 TEST 6A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
Surprise in the Sky
Last May, my family and I drove in California.
Most of it was boring, so I slept a lot in the
car. I’m so glad I was awake to see the condor!
Everyone in my family said it was ugly. I don’t
think so. It flew as gracefully as a kite without
moving its wings. It was just flying in circles up
in the mountains. Unlike vultures and many
other birds, they don’t have a sense of smell,
so they follow other birds to find things to eat.
They can go without food for a few days or up
to two weeks. Then they eat a lot!
I read about them. It’s the largest land bird
in North America. It lives in places with warm
weather. The biggest condor ever seen had
wings that were three meters from tip to tip! Almost all condors live more than 50 years. That’s a lot older
than my parents!
They might not be the most beautiful bird, but they are very clean. They can spend hours bathing and
cleaning their feathers.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches each definition.

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1 a paper toy with a string that can fly
a) bird b) wings c) kite
2 the parts of a bird’s body with which it flies
a) bird b) wings c) kite
3 not exciting or interesting
a) sleep b) boring c) circles
4 an animal that can fly
a) bird b) wings c) sleep
5 not very hot
a) warm b) weather c) circles

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Circle the correct answer.
6 “Most of it was boring, so I slept a lot in the car” is an example of…
a) cause and effect. c) comparison.
b) sequence. d) contrast.
7 Which is an example of a contrast?
a) it was boring, so… c) They might be ugly, but…
b) I don’t think so… d) Unlike vultures, they don’t have…
8 The author thinks that most of the time in the car was…
a) fun. c) tiring.
b) amazing. d) boring.
9 The author believes the condor…
a) is an ugly bird. c) is the ugliest bird.
b) is not an ugly bird. d) is a beautiful bird.
10 The author believes that condors can live…
a) in cold places. c) for a very long time.
b) for a short time only. d) for as long as his parents.
11 The author’s opinion about the condor is…
a) positive. c) negative.
b) neutral. d) unknown.
12 All of the author’s family said the bird…
a) is an ugly bird. c) is the ugliest bird.
b) is not an ugly bird. d) is a beautiful bird.
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13 Most condors…
a) live less than 50 years. c) live more than 50 years.
b) have a good sense of smell. d) are not very clean.
14 A few birds…
a) don’t have a sense of smell. c) live more than 50 years.
b) have a good sense of smell. d) are not very clean.
15 No condors…
a) have a sense of smell. c) live more than 50 years.
b) have wings more than 3 meters wide. d) are very clean.
Writing Skill
Write a travel brochure about a great place to visit. Include interesting facts about the place, things to do,
location, and weather.
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 TEST 6B Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
Summer Adventures
I always thought summers were boring, but this
summer, I wish it would never end. I’ve been
swimming most days, and sometimes I sleep
next to the pool. I also learned how to fly a
kite. Grandpa showed me once. I learned
quite a few things this vacation. Probably my
favorite thing was making a chocolate cup
with a balloon. It’s perfect to eat ice cream
out of! So, you just blow up a balloon. Then
you melt chocolate and you dip the balloon
in the chocolate. When the chocolate is cool
and hard, you pop the balloon. There you
have a beautiful round bowl that you can eat
at the end! Most kids get chocolate, but my
favorite flavor is mint. Grandma bought a very big tub and lets me have some for lunch every day.
Oh, how could I forget? We also found two baby birds under a tree. They fell out of their nest, so we kept
them safe in a box and fed them until their wings grew strong enough to fly. I was sad when they left, but also
happy that they could be free again. As most of the birds that fly away, they never came back.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches each definition.

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1 a small container to drink something out of
a) cup b) balloon c) round
2 a round plastic decoration that you need to blow air into
a) swim b) balloon c) kite
3 the hottest season of the year
a) summer b) swim c) sleep
4 in the shape of a circle
a) cup b) balloon c) round
5 a paper toy with a string that can fly
a) cup b) balloon c) kite

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Circle the correct answer.
6 “It fell out of its nest, so we kept it safe” is an example of…
a) cause and effect. c) comparison.
b) sequence. d) contrast.
7 “Most kids get chocolate, but my favorite flavor is mint” is an example of…
a) cause and effect. c) contrast.
b) sequence. d) cause.
8 The author believes that summer is…
a) better now than it was before. c) too long, it never ends.
b) boring. d) never boring.
9 The author believes that other children…
a) have the same ice cream preferences. c) don’t know how to make chocolate bowls.
b) don’t like ice cream very much. d) have different ice cream preferences.
10 How did the writer feel about the bird when it left?
a) happy c) not happy or sad
b) sad d) happy and sad
11 The author’s general opinion about this summer is…
a) positive. c) negative.
b) neutral. d) unknown.
12 Every day, the writer…
a) swam. c) made a chocolate bowl.
b) flew a kite. d) ate ice cream.
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13 According to the text, most children like…

a) mints. c) mint ice cream.
b) chocolate ice cream. d) balloons.
14 A few times, the writer…
a) swam. c) slept by the pool.
b) flew a kite. d) ate ice cream.
15 Most of the birds that fly away…
a) fall out of a tree. c) are kept safe.
b) are injured. d) never come back.
Writing Skill
Write a travel brochure about a great place to visit. Include interesting facts about the place, things to do,
location, and weather.

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 TEST 7A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
A Furry Hero
It was the middle of winter. Katarina, a small
three-year-old girl, went to play outside in the
forest in the morning. She liked the snow. She
was running deeper and deeper into the forest
with her dog.
Her aunt, who was looking after her, thought
that she was with her father.
The snow kept on falling, and it got colder
and colder.
That night, when her father came home,
they went out to look for her. The next day, the
whole town was searching for Katarina. Her
father was very worried. It was freezing outside.
Later that night, they found her. She was
saved from the icy weather by Nikita. She is a sweet street dog with a white thick coat. She lay next to
Katarina, keeping her warm.
When Katarina was found, her hands and feet were very cold. She quickly recovered in the hospital. Her
father took Nikita home, and says he will always be thankful that she took such good care of his daughter.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches each definition.

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1 low temperature
a) cold b) snow c) warm
2 your mother or father’s sister
a) father b) cold c) aunt
3 to keep someone safe and stop them from being hurt
a) warm b) cold c) save
4 soft white pieces of frozen water
a) snow b) warm c) cold
5 the parts of your body that you stand on
a) hands b) feet c) aunt

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Which word doesn’t describe Katarina?
a) small c) cold
b) worried d) playful
7 Which word doesn’t describe Nikita?
a) thick coat c) hero
b) white d) cold
8 How does the father feel at the end?
a) worried c) thankful
b) cold d) sweet
9 What is the beginning of the story?
a) Nikita keeps Katarina warm. c) They find Katarina and Nikita.
b) People go looking for Katarina. d) Katarina goes into the forest.
10 What happens in the middle of the story?
a) Nikita keeps Katarina warm. c) They find Katarina and Nikita.
b) Her father is thankful. d) Katarina goes into the forest.
11 What happens at the end of the story?
a) Nikita keeps Katarina warm. c) They find Katarina and Nikita.
b) People go looking for Katarina. d) Katarina goes into the forest.
12 Most of the story takes place in a...
a) house. c) forest.
b) hospital. d) town.
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13 Which words describe when the story takes place?

a) from morning until late at night c) at night
b) during the day d) over a few days
14 Which words describe the environment in which the story takes place?
a) in the forest in the morning c) freezing, in the hospital
b) icy weather, in the morning d) winter, snow, freezing
15 The setting is important in this story because…
a) Nikita kept Katarina alive in the cold. c) the snow is beautiful.
b) the forest looks different in the winter. d) there are more dogs outside.
Writing Skill
Write a short, exciting adventure story. Choose a mysterious setting, describe the characters, and make
sure your plot has a beginning, middle, and end.
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 TEST 7B Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
From Friends to Enemies
A man and his wife owned a shop. They had a
golden ring. It was lucky, but they didn’t know.
They sold it and they became poor. Soon it was
winter, and there was no fire wood. They had a
loyal cat and a dog.
“It’s so cold,” said the dog. “Look at all the
snow,” said the cat.
“We need to help save the shop,” said the dog.
They had a clever plan. First, the dog swam
across a river and the cat stood on his back. Then,
the cat caught a mouse. It went inside the house and chewed through a wooden box where the ring was. The
mouse gave the ring to the cat.
“Now we can move to the beach,” said the dog.
“Somewhere with warm weather away from water,” said the cat. They went back home, but the cat was
faster, since it could climb.
When they saw the cat with the ring: “Oh, thank you! You brought the ring. You are a star!” When the dog
came back, they shouted at the dog: “Why didn’t you help get the ring silly dog?”
From that day the cat and the dog were enemies.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches each definition.

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1 a woman who is married to her husband
a) enemy b) save c) wife
2 small drops of frozen water that fall from the sky
a) snow b) weather c) cold
3 to keep someone safe and stop them from being hurt
a) weather b) cold c) save
4 someone you don’t like, who is not your friend
a) enemy b) wife c) weather
5 the area of land next to the sea
a) beach b) snow c) warm

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Circle the correct answer.
6 Which word is not used to describe the man and woman?
a) thankful c) poor
b) angry d) fast
7 Which word doesn’t describe the cat?
a) fast c) loyal
b) thankful d) clever
8 The man and woman are angry because they think the dog…
a) ate the ring. c) helped the cat.
b) didn’t help get the ring. d) is slow.
9 How does the dog feel at the end?
a) angry c) loyal
b) thankful d) clever
10 What is the beginning of the story?
a) They become poor. c) The dog and cat become enemies.
b) They sell their ring. d) Their cat and dog get the ring back.
11 What happens in the middle of the story?
a) They become poor. c) The dog and cat become enemies.
b) They sell their ring. d) Their cat and dog get the ring back.
12 What happens at the end of the story?
a) They become poor. c) The dog and cat become enemies.
b) They sell their ring. d) Their cat and dog get the ring back.
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13 Which place is not mentioned in the story?

a) a river c) a shop
b) a house d) a town
14 Which words describe the weather of the story?
a) winter, snow c) spring, rain
b) summer, warm d) fall, wind
15 The setting is important in this story because…
a) they don’t like cold weather. c) they want to get the ring back to buy fire wood.
b) they love cold weather. d) they don’t like snow.
Writing Skill
Write a short, exciting adventure story. Choose a mysterious setting, describe the characters, and make
sure your plot has a beginning, middle and end.
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 TEST 8A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
The Beautiful Camel
The camel used to have beautiful horns. He also
had a long tail with hair that shone like gold. One
night, the moon was out, and the camel saw itself
in a mirror of water, “What a fine, tall animal!” he
said to himself.
A deer walked by. “Hello, Camel. What
beautiful horns you have. Won’t you lend them to
me? I’m going to a party and I look so ordinary.”
The camel felt sorry for him. Such a plain
animal, he thought. So, he agreed to lend him his
horns. “Take pictures and tell everyone they’re
mine. Bring them back tomorrow!”
Then a horse walked by. “Hello, Camel. What
a special tail. Won’t you lend it to me? I’m going to a party and I look so common.”
The camel felt sorry for him. Such a boring animal, he thought. What an ugly tail. So, he agreed to lend
him his tail. “Have fun but bring it back tomorrow!”
Days went by. Winter ended, and still the camel didn’t get his horns or tail. Now the horse always runs
away when it sees a camel. The deer has to change its antlers every year, because they’re not really his.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches each definition.

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1 a shiny yellow metal that is expensive
a) gold b) mirror c) moon
2 the big, white, round object that you can see at night in the sky
a) gold b) mirror c) moon
3 a piece of shiny glass in which you can see yourself
a) gold b) mirror c) moon
4 photographs
a) pictures b) winter c) moon
5 fine thread like structures that grow out of the skin of a person or animal
a) tall b) gold c) hair

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Circle the correct answer.
6 The camel was…
a) lazy. c) arrogant.
b) fun. d) humble.
7 The deer and the horse were…
a) tricky. c) proud.
b) honest. d) bored.
8 The theme of the story is that it is easy to be…
a) bored if you are lazy. c) honest if you are humble.
b) proud if you are fun. d) tricked if you are arrogant.
9 Which word means the same as horns?
a) tail c) hair
b) legs d) antlers
10 Which word means the same as plain?
a) ordinary c) beautiful
b) straight d) special
11 Which word means the same as sorry?
a) funny c) pity
b) sad d) proud
12 Beautiful is an antonym of…
a) ugly. c) pretty.
b) fair. d) handsome.
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13 Special is an antonym of…

a) ugly. c) unusual.
b) common. d) strange.
14 Fine is an antonym of…
a) handsome. c) unattractive.
b) great. d) lovely.
15 Tall is an antonym of…
a) large. c) long.
b) short. d) small.
Writing Skill
Write a short folk tale. Introduce the characters and setting at the beginning. Then explain the reason for
the trick that one of the characters play. Describe the trick and what happens after.
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 TEST 8B Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
The Magic Mirror
A kind king was looking for a wife. His barber helped him find the right woman.
He announced that he had a magic mirror. If a woman looked in it, her
mistakes would be shown as spots.
None of the woman in the palace wanted to look in the mirror. They
were dressed in perfect, expensive skirts, but they thought they
would see too many spots.
Summer turned into fall, and fall turned into winter. Still there was
no woman brave enough to look into the mirror.
The king spoke to the barber. “How will I ever find
a wife?”
“You won’t find her here,” said the barber, “her
heart needs to be as pure as the silver moon.”
So, the barber went to the mountains. He found a young woman looking after sheep. She wore an old torn
blouse and skirt. She had long, black beautiful hair that had never been cut.
He took her back into the crowded palace.
“I have no gold, only sheep. I have made mistakes, but I’m not scared to look into the mirror.”
She held the mirror and there were no spots.
“We’ve been tricked!” cried all the other women, “it’s not magic.”

Vocabulary
Circle the correct word that matches the definition.

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1 a shirt for women
a) blouse b) mirror c) skirt
2 a valuable yellow metal
a) blouse b) gold c) mirror
3 costing a lot of money
a) gold b) crowded c) expensive
4 full of lots of people
a) gold b) crowded c) expensive
5 a piece of shiny glass in which you can see yourself
a) gold b) moon c) mirror

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Circle the correct answer.
6 In order to find his wife, the king should be…
a) honest. c) patient.
b) humble. d) innocent.
7 The king’s wife should be…
a) poor c) pure.
b) wise. d) intelligent.
8 The theme of the story is that you should be…
a) patient to find pureness. c) innocent to find intelligence.
b) wise to find honesty. d) humble to avoid poverty.
9 Which word means the same as crowded?
a) small c) loud
b) quiet d) busy
10 Which words mean the same as brave?
a) without mistakes c) without fear
b) without money d) without power
11 Which word(s) means the same as pure?
a) true and bright c) dark
b) round d) large and impressive
12 Scared is an antonym of
a) frightened. c) unsure.
b) confident. d) weak.
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13 Torn is an antonym of
a) perfect. c) broken.
b) new. d) old.
14 Long is an antonym of…
a) large. c) small.
b) tall. d) short.
15 Kind is an antonym of…
a) generous. c) nice.
b) mean. d) clever.
Writing Skill
Write a short folk tale. Introduce the characters and setting at the beginning. Then explain the reason for
the trick that one of the characters play. Describe the trick and what happens after.

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 TEST 9A Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
Making the Team
I have always loved sports. It is food for my soul. Baseball Students Students
and basketball start in the fall. Rugby starts a little earlier Sport
who try out accepted
in the year. I’ve tried hard to get on a team, but I have
never made it. That doesn’t keep me from playing and Baseball 400 100
practicing on the playground. I’m not worried that I
haven’t made it yet. The competition is really hard. I always Basketball 550 48
register the numbers in this table.
Getting onto a team is like winning the lottery. I just Rugby 600 60
keep on trying. The thing is I love it. I never get tired of
playing, of watching games, and making notes. It’s my life. Soccer 450 44
I also love to go watch college games. In my city, every
weekend there is a tournament where different schools
play against each other. As you can see in the map, there
are many stadiums where matches are played.
This summer I got a job working in my neighbor’s
garden. With the money I save, I’m going to go to a
baseball course in the winter. Then, I’ll be as ready as
instant soup.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches the definition.

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1 many different games of the same competition
a) playground b) tournament c) college
2 a school for advanced education
a) playground b) tournament c) college
3 a play area
a) playground b) ) tournament c) college
4 a sport where two teams need to try to throw a
ball in a high net
a) baseball b) basketball c) rugby MS - Metro Stadium
5 a sport in which two teams take turns to hit a CH - Champions Baseball Field
ball with a bat S - Public Socer Field
a) baseball b) basketball c) rugby R . Charles College Rugby Field

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 Reading Skills
Circle the correct answer.
6 “It is food for my soul” is a…
a) simile. b) metaphor.
7 “Getting onto a team is like winning the lottery” is a…
a) simile. b) metaphor.
8 “As ready as instant soup” is a…
a) simile. b) metaphor.
9 According to the table, which sport do most students try out for?
a) baseball c) basketball
b) soccer d) rugby
10 According to the table, which sports has the most accepted players?
a) baseball c) basketball
b) soccer d) rugby
11 According to the table, which sport do the least students try out for?
a) baseball c) basketball
b) soccer d) rugby
12 According to the table, which sport has the least accepted players?
a) baseball c) basketball
b) soccer d) rugby
13 Where is the stadium that the writer likes to go to?
a) north c) east
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b) south d) west
14 Where is the biggest rugby field?
a) north c) east
b) south d) west
15 Where is the biggest baseball field?
a) north c) east
b) south d) west

Writing Skill
Write a short science fiction story. Describe the setting. Remember to include a different place or time and
to describe your characters. Make your plot exciting!

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 TEST 9B Grade:

Name Group:
Read the text.
Sleep and School
Doctors have found the key to good grades is a good English
night’s sleep. Sleep is like magic. Being tired makes a real Sleep Math test
test
difference to students’ grades. Many students fail tests after (hours) grade
grade
they stay up all night studying as shown in the table.
9 95 88
There are many reasons for not sleeping well. An
uncomfortable bed or pillow is the most popular reason. 8 90 90
Dr. Jane Kressner, a sleep doctor, explains that the best
bed is not too hard or too soft. Your bed should be your 7 78 81
palace of comfort. She says everyone should try to sleep 6 70 56
well because being tired can be as bad as a fall. She made
a research in my city and curiously, she found out that the 5 65 60
number of average sleep hours was determined by the zone
as shown in the map. She concluded that the environment
has something to do with it.

Vocabulary
Circle the word that matches the definition.
1 not to pass
a) fail b) try c) test
2 make an effort or attempt

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a) fail b) try c) test
3 feeling that you want to rest
a) hard b) tired c) fail
4 firm, stiff
a) hard b) tired c) fail
5 something important, solution
a) test b) weekend c) key

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 Reading Skills
Circle the correct answer.
6 “Sleep is like magic” is a…
a) simile. b) metaphor.
7 “Your bed should be your palace of comfort” is a…
a) simile. b) metaphor.
8 “Being tired can be as bad as a fall” is a…
a) simile. b) metaphor.
9 According to the table, how many hours of sleep relate to the highest Math grade?
a) 9 c) 8
b) 7 d) 6
10 According to the table, how many hours of sleep relate to the highest English grade?
a) 9 c) 8
b) 7 d) 6
11 According to the table, which Math grade is related to the lowest number of hours of sleep?
a) 65 c) 56
b) 60 d) 70
12 According to the table, how many hours of sleep relate to the lowest English grade?
a) 5 c) 7
b) 6 d) 8
13 In which part of the city do students sleep the most?
a) northwest c) northeast
b) southeast d) southwest
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14 In which part of the city do students sleep the least?

a) northwest c) northeast
b) southeast d) southwest
15 In which part of the city do students sleep an average of 7.5 hours?
a) northwest c) northeast
b) southeast d) southwest

Writing Skill
Write a short science fiction story. Describe the setting. Remember to include a different place or time and
to describe your characters. Make your plot exciting!

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