TOEFL Primary Step 2 Test #40 - Reading

It is a place. Trains stop here so that passengers can get on and off. It is a(n) ____.

It is sweet food. You can make it from flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. Then you bake it in an oven. What is it?

When you are not the same as your friends or not like your friends. You can say “We are _____.”

People use their voices to make musical sounds. What are they doing?

This is a public area in a town or a city. People can go here to walk, play and relax. People can also go here for a picnic. Where is it?

It is a color. You can see this color when you look at a clear sky or the ocean on a clear day. What is it?

You hit your hands together to make sounds after you listened to a great song in a concert. You also can do this after you enjoyed something you really like. What are you doing?

This is an area of water. There is no fish inside. You can go here and swim. What is it?

This is a day with a lot of bright light from the sun. People often do many outdoor activities on this day. The day is _____.

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

June 20

Dear Mary,

Hawaii is great! The weather is very nice. There are many flowers, butterflies and birds. I can swim in the ocean. I can make sandcastles. Some days, I prefer to lie on the beach. Today, I went for a ride on a boat. But my favorite thing to do is eat coconuts. I eat three every day. See you in two days! 

Your friend. 

Lara

(Adapted from Reading Starter 1 by John Thomas)

What does Lara like to do most?

Which is true?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

Bayview School is taking a trip to the zoo. The teachers want the students to be safe and have fun. They made a plan. It shows what the students will do. 

First, everyone will meet at school at 9:00. Then, they will arrive at the zoo at 10:00. At the end, they will leave the zoo at 4:00.

(Adapted from Reading Starter 1 by John Thomas)

Where will the students probably have lunch?

What happens at 4:00?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

The students of Bayview School went to the zoo. They saw a lot of animals. When they returned to school, the teacher asked them which animal was their favorite. Each student gave an answer. Many students liked the same animal. Some animals were very popular. Other animals were not. Here is a chart the students made at school. It shows the animals the students liked the most.

(Adapted from Reading Starter 1)

What is the story about?

The chart shows ____.

Which animals were the most popular?

The same number of students chooses _____.

Read the instruction. Then answer the questions.

A special sandwich

You need:

• 2 slices of bread
• A jar of peanut butter
• 1 banana
• A knife
• A plate

First, spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. Put it on the plate. Next, cut the banana into thin slices. Put the slices on the peanut butter. Then, spread peanut butter on the other slice of bread. Finally, put the second slice on top of the first slice. Now, eat it! Yum!

(Adapted from Reading Starter 1)

The writer tells us ____.

Where should you spread the peanut butter?

Why do you need a knife?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

Hannah woke up early on her first day of school, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. She had moved to a new town in the summer, and this was her first day at a new school. As she got dressed, she couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"Why do I have to go to a new school, Mom?" she asked.

"Don't worry, you'll like it when you get there," her mom reassured.

Hannah arrived at her new school. She walked into her new classroom and met her new teacher first. At first, she was a little scared, but then the teacher smiled warmly. Hannah sat down, and the teacher started her lesson.

During lunchtime, Hannah bravely started talking with her new classmates. They were friendly and made her feel welcome.

At 3 o'clock, the bell rang, signaling the end of the day. It was time to go home. As she packed her bag, Hannah realized that her first day at the new school wasn't as scary as she thought.

"I'm looking forward to tomorrow!" she told her mom with a smile. She was excited to go back to school and make more new friends.

When did Hannah start to live at that new town?

Who did Hannah meet first in her classroom?

How were Hannah's new classmates during lunchtime?

Which is NOT true according to the text?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

Anna walked into the classroom, feeling nervous and out of place. She had just moved to a new town and was starting at a new school. As she took a seat at her desk, the other students looked up and smiled.

"Hi, I'm Anna," she said softly.

"Hi Anna, welcome to our class!" replied a friendly girl named Sophia. "I'm Sophia, and this is my friend, Emma. We're glad you're here!"

Anna smiled back, feeling a little more at ease. The teacher, Mrs. Johnson, introduced Anna to the class and explained the school's regulations.

As the day went on, Sophia and Emma made sure Anna was included in all the activities. During break time, they played together, running around the playground and laughing.

"I'm so glad I made some friends," Anna said to Sophia and Emma during lunch.

"We'll help you with anything you need, and we'll make sure you feel included," Sophia replied.

As the days went by, Anna gained confidence. She was no longer the new student who felt nervous and out of place, but a valued member of the class.

"Thanks for being such great friends," Anna said to Sophia and Emma one day. Anna knew she had found a place where she belonged.

Who did Anna meet first at her new class?

What did the teacher talk about?

What can be inferred about Sophia and Emma based on their behavior?

How did Anna feel as the days went by at her new school?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

On Friday, David went home from college to visit his family. In the living room, David's 14-year-old brother, Jason, was in front of the television. Jason looked crazy, jumping around and talking to himself. "What are you doing?" David asked. "I'm playing Dance Central," Jason said. "Want to try?" 

There was no controller. Jason told his brother to stand in front of the television. Then Jason said that the machine could see and hear them. The machine was also connected to the television. If they wanted to, the brothers could tell the machine to turn off the game so they can watch TV. 

David was ready to play! Jason pointed his finger at the screen and started a two-player music game. In the game they were rock musicians, playing guitars and dancing.

Playing the game made David feel tired. He had to move his arms, legs, hands, arid feet to play the game. Being so active, David felt like he was actually in the game, not just controlling it. 

It was terrific! Before they knew it, they had played nonstop for two hours. Someone once said that technology can seem like magic. Standing in front of the television, David certainly felt like a magician.

(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J Anderson)

What was Jason doing at home?

Why did David feel tired?

The word "nonstop" means _____.

What is special about the video game in this passage?

Read the non-fiction passage. Then answer the questions.

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is about half the size of our planet, Earth. Mars is often called the "red planet” because it looks red. Although it is red, this planet is not hot. In fact, Mars is very cold. In winter on Mars, it can be much colder than even the coldest place on Earth. What about life on Mars? Some people believe there might be something living on Mars. Books and movies also tell stories about aliens on Mars. Now, robots are on Mars looking for life. They go around, take pictures, and send these pictures back to Earth. No life has been discovered on Mars yet, but the robots keep looking.

(Adapted from Reading Starter 3 by John Thomas)

What is the reading about?

What is true about Mars?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

Internet addiction is a real issue when people use the internet too much. They might neglect their daily tasks and feel anxious without it. This can lead to problems like social isolation, poor sleep, and decreased productivity. To prevent this, set time limits for online activities, find other hobbies, and maintain face-to-face interactions. It is essential to have a balanced life with both online and offline activities. If internet use becomes a big problem, talk to someone you trust for support. Remember, using the internet in moderation is important for a healthy lifestyle.

What is a potential consequence of internet addiction?

What is NOT recommended to deal with internet addiction?