Toefl Primary Step 2 Practice Test #36 - Reading

When you make a cake, you mix the batter and heat it in an oven. You are _____.

It is a type of food that consists of small white or brown grains. It becomes soft after boiling and steaming in water. What is it?

It is an event where people donate money to help other people or organizations. What is it?

You get a wound on your body from an accident. Sometimes you can neither walk nor use your arm if the damage is serious.
You are _____.

You do this to someone when you have done something wrong and feel sorry about it. What do you have to do?

You do this to make something look more attractive. You can do this to your room or entire home. What are you doing?

People who work at stores give their products to their customers and receive money in exchange. What are they doing?

You apply this liquid mixture on your skin to smoothen or protect it. What is it?

It is the mixture of gases that we breathe. It surrounds the Earth and doesn't have any shape of color. What is it?

What does Thomas want to be?

What subject does Katherine like?

What kind of person is Julia?

What does Robert Lee NOT like?

Read the letter. Then answer the questions.

Dear Sandra, 

Hi, how are you? I hope things are well with you. A week has passed since our summer camp ended, and I still miss the fun I had there. One of the wonderful things that I loved about attending summer camp was making new friends like you. I had so much fun playing in a band with you. We will get busy once school starts next month, but let's keep in touch. I hope I can see you again at summer camp next year.

Write me back! 

Your friend,

Jessica 

Where did Jessica meet Sandra?

What does Jessica want to do with Sandra?

Read the letter. Answer the questions.

Dear Officer Keep, 

I just want to say thank you very much for catching the thief who stole my purse. I always knew that police officers did many things to keep our community safe and help the people in the community. However, I never thought my purse could get stolen at a coffee shop, and that I could actually use your help to find it. I don't know how to thank you enough for all your help. Thank you again for everything. 

Sincerely,

Lydia Williams 

Why did Lydia write a letter?

Where was Lydia's purse stolen?

Read about the fire drill. Answer the questions.

School Fire Drills

A fire drill is a practice for learning how to escape from fire or other emergency situations. You will basically learn how to leave the building as a group under the teacher's instruction.

1. When the fire alarm rings, stop what you are doing.

2. Listen to the teacher and follow instructions.

3. Line up and quietly leave the room.

4. Cover your mouth while you are leaving the room, and remain calm.

5. Do not push others or run when you leave the building. Stay in line.

6. Stay with your teacher and classmates at all times so your teacher knows where you are.

7. Do not talk until the alarm stops.

8. When the alarm stops, slowly walk back to the classroom.

9. Make sure you remember where to go when there's an actual fire in the building. 

When you hear the fire alarm, you _____.

How must we behave when we leave the building?

What do we learn in a fire drill?

Read a story about Leona. Answer questions

Spring came, and Leona saw flowers blooming in her backyard. "There are more flowers and trees in the park, and they look prettier than the ones in my backyard now," she thought to herself. "I should ask Jasmine to go on a picnic with me." Leona picked up the phone and called her friend, Jasmine.

"Hello?" Jasmine answered.

"Hi, this is Jasmine's friend Leona. May I speak to Jasmine, please?" Leona asked.

"Hi, Leona. What's up?" said Jasmine. "

 "Hi, Jasmine. Do you want to go on a picnic in the park with me tomorrow?" asked Leona.

"Sure, we can have sandwiches and fruit salad for lunch and play with my puppy," answered Jasmine.

The next morning, Leona was very excited. When she was almost finished packing her bag, the phone rang.

"Hi, Leona. I am really sorry, but I don't think I can go to a picnic with you. I have come down with a cold."

"Oh, OK. Well, take care then." Leona was disappointed, but she did not tell her friend that. While she was unpacking her bag in the kitchen, she had an idea. "I should make chicken soup for Jasmine." With her mother's help, Leona made a hot and yummy chicken soup and took it with a get-well card to Jasmine's house.

The next day in school, Jasmine was all better. 

"Thank you very much for the chicken soup. It was very delicious."

"You're welcome. Are you all better now?" Leona asked.

"Yes, do you want to go to the park with me this Sunday? My mom will make enough sandwiches and fruit salad for us," asked Jamine.

"Wow. That's nice. I can't wait!" Leona almost shouted with happiness. It was not only Jasmine who felt much better. 

What did Leona want to do with Jasmine?

Why did Jasmine cancel the picnic?

What did Leona do for Jasmine?

Why did Leona become happy again?

Read a story about Jason and Henry. Answer the questions.

"I will race you!" Jason said. Jason and Henry were riding their bicycles in the park.

"OK. I'm sure I will win!" Henry shouted and pedaled as fast as he could.

"Uh oh!" Henry felt something was wrong. He realized he was going so fast that he lost his balance on his bicycle. Soon, Henry lost his balance completely and fell off the bicycle.

Jason was following behind Henry and saw Henry fall down on the ground. Jason got off his bicycle and ran to Henry.

Are you OK?" Jason said with a worried look.

"I think I hurt my ankle. It hurts a lot," Henry replied.

"Wait here. I will go and ask for help." Jason ran back to find the park rangers. Fifteen minutes later, Jason came back with the park ranger and paramedics. The paramedics checked Henry's ankle and some scratches on his body.

"I think you've sprained your ankle. We will get you to the hospital. Why don't I call your mom, and your friend can watch your bicycle?" One of the paramedics said.

A few hours later, Henry was brought home with a cast around his ankle. He promised his mom he wouldn't do such thing to worry her anymore.

 "How are you feeling? I'm sorry I caused you such trouble," Jason told Henry that night.

"That's OK. It was my fault. I was pedaling too fast around the corner. Thank you for bringing help to me though," Henry answered.

Jason and Henry promised not to ride their bicycles too fast in the park anymore. 

Where were Henry and Jason?

Why did Henry fall off his bicycle?

What happened to Henry?

Why did Jason apologize to Henry?

What do you need in order to do watercolor painting?

What happens if you don't dry the sketchbook enough?

What did Christina want to draw?

Why did Christina have to redo her work?

Read the text. Answer the questions.

Do you know the hot and dry country located in the Southern Hemisphere, and known as the fourth largest country in the world? If you don't know the answer, think about the country that is famous for kangaroos and koalas. The answer is Australia. There are over 20 million people living in Australia. The capital city is Canberra, and people use the Australian dollar there. One unique thing about Australia is its climate. The center of the country is mainly desert, so most Australians live along the coast because it is tropical in the north, temperate in the south, but hot and dry in the central deserts.

What is true about Australia?

What does climate mean?

Read the text. Answer the questions.

Life on a farm is pretty busy and hard. It takes a lot of responsibility to take care of farm animals and crops. Farmers usually work from early morning until late at night. They get milk from cows so we can get fresh milk every day. They clean the barn and feed the animals. They check the animals to see whether they are healthy or not. They also plant and harvest the crops so we can have fresh and delicious food on the table. 

What's it like to work on a farm?

What is true about farmers?