Second Partial

Reading Exam
Miss Iris Reyes
4th. and 5th. grade

Part I
Instructions: read the story and choose the correct answer to each question. ( 3
points )

Bobby's Big Birthday Party

When Bobby turned six, his mom and dad had a birthday party for him. Twenty of his
closest friends joined in the party. Everyone wore birthday hats and had birthday cake.
The birthday cake was colored blue and white, which are Bobby's favorite colors. As the
day went on, the children played kickball in the back yard. Bobby played first base, Sally
played outfield, and Bobby's dad was the pitcher.
At the end of the party, Bobby asked his parents if he could have next year's birthday at
the zoo. His parents agreed and everyone cheered.

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

1. How old is Bobby today?

a. three b. five c. six d. ten

2. About how many people came to Bobby's birthday party?

a. five b. seven c. ten d. twenty

3. Which of the following is a color that Bobby really likes?

a. blue b. green c. yellow d. brown

4. What game did the party members play?

a. pin-the-tail b. hide and go seek c. baseball d. kickball

5. What position did Bobby's dad play in the game?

a. first base b. pitcher c. shortstop d. outfield

6. Where could you go to find Bobby's next birthday party?

a. school b. the elk's hall c. the kickball stadium d. the
zoo

Part II
Instructions: read and fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word. ( 7 pts .)

Part III
Instructions: read again “Bobby's Big Birthday Party”

Chicago

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. Over three million people live
in the two hundred and twenty five mile area of Chicago.

The world's first skyscraper was constructed in Chicago in 1885. Today, some of
the world's tallest and most famous skyscrapers are found in the city. Located in
the heart of the city is the one hundred and ten story Sears Tower, which is
among the most famous skyscrapers ever built.

Chicago is often called "The Windy City". It is assumed that this is due to the
City's weather, but in the 1990s 11 major U.S. cities outranked Chicago for
average annual wind speed.

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

1. How many cities in the United States are larger than Chicago?
a. one b. two
c. three d. four

2. Which of the following is true?

a. Chicago is the largest city in the world
b. Chicago is home to some of the world's tallest skyscrapers
c. Chicago is the windiest city in the United States
d. None of the above

3. How many of people (in millions) live in Chicago?

a. one b. two
c. three d. four

4. What is one of Chicago's most famous skyscrapers?

a. The Sears Tower
b. The Sienna Tower
c. The Times Tower
d. The Empire State Building

5. WRITE THREE THINGS YOU LEARNED ABOUT CHICAGO.

1.
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2.
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3.
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Phat
Shade
Brave
Theme
Ride
Fin
Dove
Peered
Locate
Overflowing
Home
Huge
Whale
Bone……