Test on Reading skill-I

Name: …………………….
Code: ………………….
Score:……………………..
Part I: Reading
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer. (10x2=20 points)

United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a large island located in Europe. It also includes part of the island of
Ireland. It is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Over 60 million
people live in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of the population, however, lives in England. The
government of the United Kingdom is considered a constitutional monarchy. A constitutional monarchy
is a government in which the monarch (king or queen) is head of state. Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch
of the United Kingdom. In reality, however, she exercises very little political power.
The history of the United Kingdom is full of wars, invasions, revolutions, and interesting rulers.
Numerous castles, fortifications, old cathedrals, and ruins are evidence of the kingdom's past. The "UK,"
as it is often called, was once the world's most powerful nation. Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, and
even the United States are among nations that used to be controlled by the United Kingdom. It is also the
birthplace of the English language.
There are many remarkable landmarks to see in the United Kingdom such as the Tower of
London, Big Ben, Oxford University and the mysterious Stonehenge. Oxford University, founded
sometime in the 12th century, is the oldest university in the English speaking world. Many of the United
Kingdom's former prime ministers attended Oxford. Stonehenge, located near Salisbury, England, is a
group of giant standing stones arranged in a circular formation. Archaeologists believe the formations are
over 4,500 years old. No one knows exactly what Stonehenge is meant to represent.

1. What continent is the United Kingdom in?

a. Asia
b. England
c. Scotland
d. Europe
e. America
2. Which of the following is not a country that makes up the United Kingdom?
a. London
b. Ireland
c. Northern Ireland
d. Scotland
e. Wales
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a Constitutional Monarchy?
a. A country with a queen
b. A country with a king
c. A country with a president
d. A country with a king and a queen
e. A country with a president and vice-president
4. Which of the following would PROBABLY not be evidence of United Kingdom's past?
a. Old churches and cathedrals
b. Castles and fortifications
c. Oxford University
d. Computers and technology
e. Stonehenge
5. Which of the following nations was NOT once controlled by the United Kingdom?
a. USA
b. Canada
c. Australia
d. New Zealand
e. Russia
 6. Why is Stonehenge mysterious?
a. It is old
b. No one knows what it supposed to represent
c. Good location
d. The stones are heavy
e. The stones are mostly grey
7. Which of the countries in the United Kingdom has the highest population?
a. England
b. Ireland
c. Wales
d. Scotland
e. Northern Ireland
8. The term "UK" is an example of....
a. A synonym
b. An antonym
c. Capital letter
d. An abbreviation
e. A homophone
9. Which of the following is NOT true?
a. The United Kingdom's queen is named Elizabeth II.
b. The queen really doesn't make political decisions.
c. The United Kingdom was the birthplace of the English language.
d. The UK has many historical places.
e. The United Kingdom is made up of Wales, England, Ireland, and Scotland.
10. Which of the following does not apply to Oxford University?
a. It is the oldest university in the world.
b. Oxford University is one of the best places to see in London.
c. Many prime ministers of the United Kingdom attended Oxford University.
d. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
e. It was founded in the 12th century.

II. Write a short summary of the reading. (10x2=20 points)

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Part II: Vocabulary

III. Read each set of words or phrases. Are the meanings of the two words or phrases similar or different? Write S
or D. (10x1=10 scores)
……..1. frequently / often
……..2. genetic / passed down from parents
……..3. imaginary / real
……..4. in control / anxious
……..5. things in common / differences
……..6. break out of / escape
……..7. perfrom / watch
……..8. acquire / get
……..9. get over / overcome
……..10. crowded / full
IV. Read the sentences. Underline all the adjectives. Circle all the adverbs. (10x1=10 scores)

1. Mary is a shy person.

2. Shyness is remarkably common.
3. Some superstars feel scared when they perform.
4. When I feel sad, I pretend I’m in an imaginary world.
5. The prisoner anxiously prepared to break out of the crowded prison.
6. Bill frequently blames others for his failures.
7. Scientists think shyness can be acquired genetically.
8. Because the actor was nervous, he took frequent breaks.
9. The movie became increasingly scary, so I stopped watching.
10. My coach helped me be successful.

V. Look at the words in the list. Circle the words that have a positive meaning (something good), and
underline the words that have a negative meaning (something bad). (10x1=10 scores)

argue award fan improve quit

attract doubt hero mind stand out

VI. Complete the sentences with the compound nouns from the list. (20x1=20 scores)
advertising contract football hometown investment plan star player
ballgame home team internet post sports fan team player
afford attract genetic quit satisfied wasteful
athletes crowded posts salary stands out worry

1. Junko’s ………………………is Tokyo, but she’s living in London.

2. Most of the fans wanted the ……………………to win the game.
3. Chen doesn’t work well with others; he’s not a (n)……………………..
4. I’m not a (n)…………………..; I’d rather read a book than watch a game.
5. The athlete has a(n)……………………with a car company.
6. I went online and read your ……………………..
7. I want to be rich in the future, so I created a(n)…………………..
8. Why don’t we bring a(n) ………………….to the park to throw around.
9. The players couldn’t focus, so the team lost the …………………5-2.
10. The …………………has a contract that pays him a high salary.
11. The customer complained because she wasn’t…………………..with her order.
12. The train was very ………………; there were hundreds of passengers.
13. Some people……………humans are hurting the environment.
14. The red hair in my family passes from one generation to the next; it is………………..
15. Some businesses offer free delivery to……………….new customers.
16. John takes extra materials, but he doesn’t use them; that is so…………………
17. I can’t…………………to go; they are charging too much for tickets.
18. The all-star team is made up of famous ………………………
19. Sofia wanted to ………………..school, but her parents didn’t allow it.
20. My luggage is red, so it………………….and is easy to find at the airport.

VII. Add the suffixes to the words below. Make one new form of each word. (5x2=10 scores)
Adjective suffix: -ful Noun suffix: -ment

1. waste ………wasteful… 2. require ………………….

3. agree …………………. 4. hope………………….
5. ship………………… 6. enjoy………………….
7. thank……………….. 8. use…………………….
9. excite……………… 10. Mind

GOOD LUCK!