Đề số 27 Toefl Primary 2020 Step 2 - Reading (có giải thích đáp án chi tiết)

This is a kind of bird. It is often white. It is a symbol of peace. What is it?

This is a part of a house. It is the top of the room. It is opposite the floor. What is it?

When you go shopping, you need to _____ for payment. You need to _____ to receive awards from your teacher.

This is a kind of fruit. It has dark green skin and a big seed inside. This fruit is used to make salad or smoothies. What is it?

This is a large area of land that has very little water and very few plants growing on it. There is a lot of sand here. What is it?

This is a person who travels to unknown places in order to find out more about them. What is it?

This is the way you use to do something. When you want to improve your studying, you need to have this to know what you should or should not do. What is this?

When you go far from home, you will _____ your home and your parents. If you get up late, you will _____ the school bus.

If something is _____, it is easy to understand. When someone is considered _____, he/she is not special.

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

Dear Tam,

It's me, Betty. It is three months since the first day we became pen pals. Today, I would tell you about my ordinary day. I like sports and I play basketball with my friends every day. I want to go out now, but I can't because it's raining, so I'm watching TV with my brother. My sister is studying at the moment. She always does her homework in the afternoon. How about you? What are you doing now?

P/S: Now in the USA is 3:00 P.M. We are enjoying the stunning atmosphere at our porch. What time is it now in Vietnam, Tam?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Betty

Why is Betty writing this letter to Tam?

When is the most suitable time for Betty's sister to learn?

Read the letter. Then answer the questions.

Hi Peter!

How are you? I'm going on holiday next week and I'm really excited! My friends and I are visiting Jersey in Channel Islands. We're staying at a campsite near the Durrel Wildlife Park. I'll really enjoy our visit to the Wildlife Park. I'm about to be a zookeeper for a day! In the morning, I'm going to feed the animals and clean their cages. In the afternoon, I'm helping the vets take care of the animals. They're going to let you handle a snake! It will be scary but amazing! How about you? Are you going on holiday somewhere? Write soon.

Yours,

Tim.

Who will Tim become in the park?

What can make Tim scared?

Read the poster. Then answer the questions.

How many rules are there in this poster?

When you are having an online, remember to _____.

If someone is presenting, you should _____.

Which one is TRUE from the last row in the poster?

Read the instructions. Then answer the questions.

Water Fireworks

How many clear glasses should you prepare?

Which step is TRUE from the instructions?

What is the fork used for?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

There was a peacock dancing on a pleasant day who was very proud of his feather. While he was busy admiring his plumage, his rough voice reminded him of his own shortcomings. All the joy beaten out of him, he was almost in tears. Suddenly, he heard a nightingale singing nearby.

Listening to the nightingale’s sweet voice, his own shortcoming once again became very evident. He began wondering why he was jinxed in such a manner. At that moment, Juno, the leader of the Gods, appeared and addressed the peacock.

“Why are you upset?” Juno asked the peacock.

The peacock complained about his rough voice and how he was sad because of it. “The nightingale has such a beautiful voice. Why don’t I?”

After listening to the peacock, Juno explained, “every living being is special in his or her own way. They are and made in a certain manner that serves the greater purpose. Yes, the nightingale is blessed with a beautiful voice, but you are also blessed – with such a beautiful and glittering plumage! The trick is acceptance and making the most of what you have.”

The peacock understood how silly he had been in comparing himself to others and forgetting his own blessings. He realised that day, that everyone was unique in some way or the other.

What is the shortcoming of the peacock?

Which animal does the peacock compare itself to?

What can we learn from the story?

What is the best title for the story?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Once upon a time, there were two best friends – an ant and a grasshopper. The grasshopper liked to relax the whole day and play his guitar. The ant, however, would work hard all day. He would collect food from all corners of the garden, while the grasshopper relaxed, played his guitar, or slept. The grasshopper would tell the ant to take a break every day, but the ant would refuse and continue his work. Soon, winter came; days and nights became cold and very few creatures went out.

On a cold day of winter, a colony of ants was busy drying out some grains of corn. The half-dead grasshopper, cold and hungry, came up to the ant who was his friend and asked for a piece of corn. The ant replied, “We work day and night to collect and save up the corn so that we don’t die hungry on cold winter days. Why should we give it to you?” The ant further asked, “What were you doing last summer? You should have collected and stored some food. I told you as much before.”

The grasshopper said, “I was far too busying singing and sleeping.”

The ant replied, “You can sing all winter as far as I am concerned. You will not get anything from us.” The ant had enough food to last through the winter, without any worries at all, but the grasshopper didn’t and he realised his mistake.

The grasshopper and the ant _____.

What did the ant do while the grasshopper just relaxed and sang?

What did the ant do when the grasshopper came and asked for food?

In the end, the grasshopper understands that _____.

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

In a village, lived a carefree boy with his father. The boy’s father told him that he was old enough to watch over the sheep while they graze in the fields. Every day, he had to take the sheep to the grassy fields and watch them as they graze. However, the boy was unhappy and didn’t want to take the sheep to the fields. He wanted to run and play, not watch the boring sheep graze in the field. So, he decided to have some fun. He cried, “Wolf! Wolf!” until the entire village came running with stones to chase away the wolf before it could eat any of the sheep. When the villagers saw that there was no wolf, they left muttering under their breath about how the boy had wasted their time. The next day, the boy cried once more, “Wolf! Wolf!” and, again, the villagers rushed there to chase the wolf away.

The boy laughed at the fright he had caused. This time, the villagers left angrily. On the third day, as the boy went up the small hill, he suddenly saw a wolf attacking his sheep. He cried as hard as he could, “Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!”, but not a single villager came to help him. The villagers thought that he was trying to fool them again and did not come to rescue him or his sheep. The little boy lost many sheep that day, all because of his foolishness.

What can we infer about the boy?

What did he think about to make some fun?

What did the farmers intend to do to help the boy?

How did the boy feel when his sheep was really attacked by the wolf?

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

Broadway

Broadway is New York City's theatre district. There are more than 40 large theatres in this small area. The first theatre on Broadway opened in 1750, mostly putting on Shakespeare's plays. Others soon followed, and by the 19th century, it rivalled London's West End. The first musical, the Black Crow, premiered in 1866. It was a huge success, and since then, Broadway has become very famous for its big musicals such as Annie and Cabaret. Millions of visitors to New York, and New Yorkers attend Broadway shows every year.

How many theatres are there on Broadway?

What made Broadway become famous?

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Make-A-Wish

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charity that was founded in the USA in 1980. This unique organisation makes "wishes" come true for children aged 3-17 with serious medical problems. For example, many children ask to meet a celebrity, travel abroad, or experience a day in a certain job. As long as it's safe, the organisation does its best to make every child's dream come true. Now, it operates in 45 countries around the world and grants around 15,000 wishes per year. Many parents have said that a wish come true has helped their children to fight their illness and has given them hope for the future. 

Who can receive the help from the Make-A-Wish organisation?

What can this charity help children?