Reading Comprehension Test

Submitted by: Arissara Kannasombat Fern 1003

Line 1 Penguins are aquatic, flightless birds that live in the Southern Hemisphere, especially
Antarctica. Unlike the wings of other birds, penguins' wings are more like flippers that make
them particularly suited for life in the water.

Line 4 In fact, penguins are so suited for an aquatic life that their agile swimming looks
quite similar to a bird flying through the air. Their smooth feathers trap air, which makes
them more buoyant in the water and protects them from the cold water. Penguins spend
about half their time in the water and half their time on land. When they're on land, their
flippers and their tails help them keep their balance and walk upright. If they want to move
quickly, though, they often slide on their bellies in a movement called tobogganing.

Line 10 Scientists believe penguins' inability to fly stems from the fact that they likely had no
predators where they lived long ago. Because penguins lived near water and had to rely upon
the oceans for food, they adapted over time to become more aquatic, exchanging true wings
for flippers.

Line 14 As they exist today, it's easy to see why penguins can't fly. Their flippers adapted for
life in the water simply cannot generate enough lift to get their chunky bodies into the sky.
This is especially true for the largest species of penguin, the Emperor Penguin. Emperor
Penguins stand over three feet tall and they can weigh 75 pounds or more.

(source: https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-cant-penguins-fly )

1. The word “aquatic” in line 4 refers to

a. water
b. wind
c. sky
d. land

2. What does the word “buoyant” in line 6 mean?

a. easy
b. smooth
c. floating
d. heavy

3. The word “their” in line 9 refers to

a. aquatic animal
b. penguins
c. scientists
d. predators

4. The word “they” in line 17 refers to

a. penguins
b. birds
c. emperor Penguins
d. aquatic animal

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5. How do you call the movement when penguins slide on their tummy?
a. tobogganing
b. sliding
c. crawling
d. swimming

6. Which parts of the body help penguins to walk and keep their balance?
a. tail and flippers
b. legs and head
c. tummy and chest
d. nails and foots

7. Why can’t penguins fly?

a. Penguins don’t have wings
b. Their wings are adapted for swimming, walking and maintaining balance
c. They are too heavy
d. Penguin’s wings cannot spread

8. Which of the following statement is true?

a. Bird’s wings are less like flipper than penguin’s wings
b. Emperor Penguins can weigh 35 pounds
c. They have to be aware of the predators where they live
d. Penguin’s wings help them for eating and catching fish

9. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

a. Penguin’s wings are definitely similar to bird’s wings
b. Emperor Penguin is the largest species of penguins
c. Penguin’s feathers help it to float easily
d. The ocean is the food source for penguins

10. What is the best title for this passage?

a. The reason why penguins can’t fly
b. The unique wings of penguins
c. An aquatic life of penguins
d. Emperor Penguin’s life