reading comprehension


London, is the largest city in Europe. It has held this title for over four hundred years. Over seven million people call London, the capital of the United Kingdom, home. One in ten people, who live in the United Kingdom, live in London. Three hundred fifty thousand people travel each day into London to work.

Due to London's location, it is a very dry all year. Although it is dry, London is often very cloudy. On average it rains mildly just about every other day.

More than a hundred of the world's major companies have their headquarters in London, making the city a major world influence. Most people from London work in a job that involves printing or publishing.

1. How long has London been the largest city in Europe?

a. 100 years b. 200 years

c. 300 years d. 400 years

2. London is the capital city of what country?

a. United States c. United Kingdom

b. France d. Spain

3. What of the following is true about London?

a. it's very wet b. it's very cold c. it's very dry d. it's very hot

4. Most of the people that work in London work in which industry?- przemysł

a. construction b. law enforcement c. professional soccer d. publishing

Dating back to ancient times, humans have expressed emotions, stories, and sounds through the movement of their bodies. They use a variety of dance movements that allow for self-expression. Many dances string several movements together.

Dancers perform in a variety of productions, such as musicals, folk, ethnic, tap, and pop culture. They also perform in a variety of venues such as theaters, television, movies, music videos, opera, and commercials. For the most part, dancers perform in groups. Top dancers do perform solos as well.

1. About how old is the art of Dance?

a. a few decades

b. a few centuries

c. hundreds of years old

d. thousands of years old

2. What is a good quality to have as a dancer?

a. a high level of flexibility

b. a low level of flexibility

c. a loud voice

d. a soft voice

3. If you were a dancer, what television program would you be likely to find work on?

a. golf television

b. news television

c. business television

d. music television

4. Most dancers perform in __________.

a. department stores

b. solos

c. offices

d. groups

Sarah was hoping to get the lead role in the upcoming school play. Last year she played the role of Darma in the school's production of "My Favorite Day." The audience loved her performance. She received a huge round of applause at the end of every performance.

This year the school will be putting on a production called "My Crazy Week." Sarah began to practice her lines three times a day for four weeks before auditions. The week before the audition she began to practice with two friends. Sarah practiced the part of Jane, Mike practiced the part of James, and Amanda practiced the part of Teresa.

When the auditions started Sarah did an excellent job! Her outstanding performance won her the role of Jane. As soon as she learned that she won the part, she ran home to practice for opening night.

  1. What play did Sarah play the role of Darma in?

a. My Favorite Day b. My Crazy Summer c. My Worst Day d. My Crazy Week

  1. What is the lead role in the upcoming play?

a. James b. Mike c. Teresa d. Jane

  1. How long before the play did Sarah begin practicing her lines?

a. one week b. three weeks c. four weeks d. five weeks

  1. What part in the upcoming play did Mike pratice for?

a. James b. Mike c. Teresa d. Jane

  1. What part in the upcoming play did Amanda pratice for?

a. Sarah b. Amanda c. Teresa d. Jane



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