Toefl Primary Step 2 Practice Test #38 - Reading

It is something that tests your skill or ability to do something. It is usually a difficult task. What is it? 

It is a process through which the teacher knows how much you have understood what you were taught. It can be tested in written form or verbally. What is it? 

It is a small amount of food and drink. It is usually provided as a light snack at a meeting and not as a meal. What is it?

It is an upright flat structure made of stone or brick. It divides one area from another. You can hang a picture or clock on it. What is it?

You do this when you want to remove something that you have written down or stored in your computer.

You are _____ it.

You stick something to something else with glue. What are you doing?

You feel unhappy and worried when something unpleasant or disappointing has happened.

You feel _____.

It is made of rope. You fasten it to your dog's collar in order to control your dog outside and not lose your dog. What is it? 

It is a part of a door. You turn it to open the door. What is it?

You need a calculator for _____.

When is the book report due?

What will happen at school tomorrow?

What is the English homework?

Read the letter. Then answer the questions.

Dear Elisabeth, 

I have just finished writing my first draft of the book report for our book club. The teacher told us it would be helpful if we read each other's reports and share feedback. She also mentioned that it would give us more ideas for the final draft. So I was wondering if we could read each other's book reports and share some ideas before the next class.

Let me know what you think about this. See you tomorrow at school. 

Your best friend,

Rosa 

Why did Rosa write the letter? 

What is true about Rosa? 

Read the letter. Answer the questions.

Dear Grandpa, 

Yesterday was Earth Day and I learned how to save the earth at school. I never knew that plastic didn't decay for so many years. I use PET bottles and paper cups every day, and now I realize I have been making so much waste every day. I also learned how to recycle, so I made this pretty postcard with a tissue box to write this message to you.

Christmas is coming soon, and I can't wait to visit you. See you soon. 

Best wishes,

Helena 

What did Helena learn yesterday?

What did Helena make?

Read the instructions. Answer the questions.

There are many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to save our earth!

1. Bring your own bags instead of using plastic shopping bags when shopping at the supermarket.

2. Use rechargeable batteries.

3. Use your own reusable water bottle at school instead of using plastic PET bottles.

4. Turn the faucet off to not let the water run when you are brushing your teeth or rubbing your hands with soap.

5. Turn off the lights and pull out plugs when you are not using any electricity.

6. Recycle every day. Sort your paper, plastic, and glass waste.

7. Walk or ride a bike to reduce greenhouse gases. Walking or riding a bike can be good exercise, too.

8. Use a handkerchief or washable towels instead of paper towels or napkins.

9. Keep the temperature moderate. Using the air conditioner or heater too much requires a lot of energy.

10. Use your own mug or cup instead of paper cups.

11. Exchange unwanted items with your friends or sell them at a garage sale. 

12. Use both sides of a sheet of paper. Many people use only one side of a sheet of paper and throw it away. You don't need new sheets of paper just to make some notes. 

We should use ____ instead of paper cups.

What is a benefit of walking or riding a bike?

The word "recycle" means ____.

Read a story about Jeremy. Answer the questions.

Jeremy's mom looked in the trash can. She saw all kinds of garbage in the can.

"Well, somebody didn't recycle," Jeremy's mom said.

"Jeremy, can you come down to the kitchen, please?" Jeremy's mom called Jeremy.

"What's up?" Jeremy asked.

"Why don't you look in the trash can and tell me if you notice anything?" said his mom.

Jeremy looked in the trash can and saw pieces of crumpled paper, a plastic PET soda bottle, some empty bags of potato chips, and wet tissues.

"I told you to sort the trash by plastic, paper and glass. The recycling boxes are right next to the trash can," his mom said.

"I'm sorry, Mom. I was busy playing with Sean at the playground this afternoon. I forgot and threw everything into the trash can," Jeremy replied.

"Recycling is very important. It is one way to save the Earth. You don't want to live in a polluted environment for the rest of your life. It will harm your health," his mom said.

"OK, I will try to be more careful from now on," said Jeremy, and they started sorting the recyclable trash together. 

What happened first?

What did Jeremy's mom talk about? 

Jeremy's mom believes that if you recycle, ____.  

Why did Jeremy feel sorry? 

Read a story about Mary. Answer the questions.

"Mom, what is this worth?" Mary raised her arm so her mom could see the one-dollar bill in her hand.

"That's a one-dollar bill. I don't think I have taught you how to count money, have I?" asked Mary's mom.

"No, you haven't. Can you teach me how to count money today?" asked Mary.

"Sure. Do you see the numbers on these paper bills? If it says 1, it is one dollar. If it says 10, it is ten dollars," explained Mary's mom.

"OK. What about coins?" asked Mary, taking out all different sizes of coins from her pocket.

"Coins can be 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents or 25 cents. They have different names, too. A penny is 1 cent, a nickel is 5 cents, a dime is 10 cents and a quarter is 25 cents. Do you understand?" asked Mary's mom.

"The names for the coins sound new to me," said Mary.

"Why don't we do some practice? If I have two quarters, how much do I have?" asked Mary's mom.

"A quarter is 25 cents. So 25 cents plus 25 cents is 50 cents," said Mary.

"Very good. Now imagine I go to a supermarket and buy two bags of apples. One bag of apples costs 1 dollar and 50 cents. I have 10 dollars in my pocket. How much should I get for change?" asked Mary's mom.

Mary wrote down the number $10 and $1.50. Then she multiplied $1.50 by 2. Then she subtracted her answer from $10.

"Seven dollars!" exclaimed Mary.

"You got it. Counting money is not that hard, is it?" said her mom.

"No. Not at all!" replied Mary. 

What did Mary's mom teach her daughter? 

Two nickels make ____.

What is NOT true about the story?

How did Mary feel about learning to count money? 

Read about how to write a newspaper article. Answer the questions.

Writing an article for your school newspaper may seem difficult and boring, but it will give you an opportunity to learn about a variety of issues, meet and interview people from different backgrounds, and improve your writing skills. If you are interested but do not know where to begin, start by joining a journalism class or newspaper club. If your school does not have one, talk to your teacher for help starting one.

Start searching for new events or issues that have been brought up in school. For example, if the election for class president is coming up, interview the candidates and write about them. Even though you can write about anything for your school newspaper, you need to be responsible about what you write. You can be creative with your writing, but do not write about things that are too personal or mean to others. You must deliver facts and not rumors.

Try to stay focused on your topic so that your readers will understand your main point. Even if you are out of ideas and have a deadline, do not copy others' ideas. If you want to use an idea from someone else, you must refer to it. To make your article easier and more fun to understand, try to find a relevant picture or drawing to make your work more creative and visual. 

What is the text about?

What is an advantage of writing for a newspaper? 

Which sentence is NOT true about writing a newspaper article? 

What can you add to your article to make it more interesting?

Read the passage. Answer the questions.

How much sleep do you get every night? How much sleep do you think children need for their brains to function properly? Children who do not get enough sleep cannot control their emotions or focus well at school. If you get used to staying up late at night, you will have difficulty getting up early in the morning and you will often get tired in the middle of the day. It is best to follow a schedule so that you do not have to stay up late at night struggling to finish your homework. Some researchers disagree on how many hours of sleep children need, but try to find out what suits you the most. Getting enough sleep is very important because you need to fuel your energy for the next day. See how refreshing the new morning will be once you get enough sleep. 

What happens if you do not get enough sleep?

What is a suggestion to get enough sleep?

What do you need in order to play badminton?

What is true about badminton?