27.12 - Reading Comprehension Tests

One day Mary and Bob went shopping. They wanted to buy some ice cream. Then they saw a little man selling balloons. “Mister, we want a balloon” said Mary to the man. “Here is our money”. “What balloon do you want?” said the balloon man. Mary and Bob wanted a bright green balloon. So they gave the man some money. The little man began to blow the balloon. He blew and blew. He blew up a big green cat. It was beautiful. Mary and Bob were happy to have a green cat balloon. Now they didn’t want any ice cream.

I. Write down if the sentences are “True” or “False”.

1.One day Mary and Bob went to the park.

2.The children wanted to buy ice cream at first.

3.They saw a little man selling balloons.

4. They gave the man a big apple.

5. The balloon was beautiful.

II. Choose the correct variant.

1. Mary and Bob went shopping because.

a) they wanted some oranges.

b) they wanted ice cream.

c) they liked shopping.

2. The children.

a) gave their money to the balloon man.

b) took balloons and ran away.

c) didn’t like balloons.

3. The children wanted.

a) a red ball.

b) a green balloon.

c) a bright green balloon.

4. So they gave the man.

a) some sweets.

b) some money.

c) some oranges.

5. They didn’t want any ice cream because.

a) they had no money.

b) they were happy to have a balloon.

c) it was cold.

III. Complete the sentences according to the text.

1. Mary and Bob wanted a ______________________

green balloon.

2. The little man began______________________ the

balloon.