TOEFL Primary Step 2 Test #5 - Reading

It is used in cooking. It is white or brown. It has a sweet taste. What is it?

It comes when you get sick. It will make your body have a high temperature. What is it?

Lyly is a pretty girl. She doesn't look fat. She is tall and _____.

Jame won a gold _____ in the English Speaking competition last week because he was the winner.

This is a part of my coat. I often put it over my head when I go outside. What is it?

My mom cooks pretty well. I love her food. It has a good taste and smell. It is so _____.

If you want to go to the library, you don’t need to turn left, turn right or turn back. You just keep _____.

It lives in the sea but it is not a fish. It has a soft round body with eight long arms. Its name is _____.

This weather condition comes with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning. When it comes, a lot of trees may fall down. What is it?

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

June 15th 

Dear Mom and Dad, 

The camp is great! I am staying in Wolf Cabin. There are nine other boys with me. Our cabin is full, but all the other boys are fun to be with. Our cabin is also full of flies and mosquitoes! That isn't so fun. There are lots of animals around the campsite. Yesterday, I even saw a bear. I was scared when I first saw it. But, don't worry! I stayed safe in the cabin. We do fun crafts here, too. Tomorrow, we will make wolf masks! I hope they turn out OK.

Write soon 

Tommy

(Adapted from Reading Starter 2 by John Thomas)

Which animal first scared Tommy?

Which is true?

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

June 17th 

Dear Tommy,

We just got your letter. Oh my! We can't believe you saw a bear! We're glad you stayed in your cabin. Please be careful around wild animals like that. 

It sounds like you are having a lot of fun. Last year, your sister enjoyed it, too. Please take plenty of pictures for us with your camera. We look forward to seeing your wolf mask! 

Well, your week at camp is almost over. Remember, we are picking you up on Saturday. Enjoy the rest of your time there. 

See you soon!

Love 

Mom and Dad

(Adapted from Reading Starter 2 by John Thomas)

What is the main idea of the parents' letter?

What did Tommy bring with him to camp?

Read the schedule. Then answer the questions.

A weekend schedule

The Smith family is a busy family. They always have things to do. This weekend, they have some special plans. They will help Grandma celebrate her 80th birthday.

(Adapted from Reading Starter 2 by John Thomas)

What is this reading about?

What does Dad have to do on Sunday?

What will Jenny and Kelly's mother NOT do on Saturday morning?

What does "out with friends" mean?

Read the instructions. Then answer the questions.

Let's Make Blueberry Muffins!

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cups of milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl. Make a hole in the center.

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir until nutty, then remove from heat.
Pour butter and milk into the hole in the flour. Mix with an electric mixer. Add egg and vanilla. Don't overmix.

Pour batter into muffin tin and sprinkle the remaining sugar over each muffin.
Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade blueberry muffins!

Which of these is NOT used in making blueberry muffins?

Which ingredient is melted?

What ingredient goes on top of the muffins before baking?

Read the story about Sam's brother. Then answer the questions.

Sam was excited when his father brought home a young tree. He had always wanted a brother, and now he had one that he could take care of. Sam's father showed him how to plant the tree in the yard, and as they worked, he told Sam that the tree was like his brother. Sam took his responsibility very seriously, making sure to water the tree every day during the hot summer months and removing its fallen leaves in the fall.

As spring arrived, Sam began to measure the tree's height every week, writing it down on a piece of paper. He also measured his own height and wrote it down on the same paper. 

Sam's father would ask him every week, "Is your brother taller than you yet?" and Sam would always reply, "Not yet." But Sam was patient, knowing that with time, the tree would grow taller than him.

One day, Sam woke up and decided to measure the tree's height again. He went outside and stood next to the tree, stretching his arm up as high as he could. He saw that the tree was now taller than him, its branches reaching up towards the sky. Sam couldn't believe how much his brother had grown.

Sam ran inside to tell his father the good news. His father smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Sam. You've done a great job taking care of your brother." Hearing his father's words, Sam felt proud. From that day on, Sam continued to care for the tree, watching it grow taller and stronger with each passing day.

What is the story about?

How long might this story take place?

Which is NOT true according to the story?

What was Sam's father's response when Sam told him the good news?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

Cheesecake is David's favorite food. He likes lemon cheesecakes. He likes pumpkin cheesecakes. And, he loves chocolate cheesecake. Every kind of cheesecake is delicious. Sometimes, he makes his own cheesecakes.

First, he butters the cake pan. Then, he pounds graham crackers. He mixes the crumbs with butter and puts them in the pan. This will be the cheesecake's crust. He breaks four eggs. He puts them in a bowl.

He adds sugar, cream cheese, and salt. He stirs, and he stirs, and he stirs. His arm begins to hurt. He stirs some more. Finally, it is smooth and creamy. David pours the creamy mixture into the pan.

Mom helps David put the cake in the oven. It bakes for one hour. Now, it is time for the cake to come out of the oven. David puts it in the refrigerator. Then, he goes to bed.

The next morning, David looks at what he has made. 'The cake looks cool and firm', he thinks. He puts it on the table. David pours strawberry jam on the cake. He spreads the jam with a knife.

He tops the cake with berries. He puts on strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. He dusts the top of the cake with sugar. The cheesecake is ready to eat. David cuts himself a slice. It is delicious. It tastes sweet and creamy!

(Adapted from David’s cheesecake by Lauren Tunnell)

Who thinks, "The cake looks cool and firm"?

Why does David put graham crackers on the bottom of the pan?

What kind of writing is this?

How long it takes to bake the cheesecake?

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

Pigs have a natural liking for mud, and there are several reasons why. The mud acts as a natural coolant, helping to regulate their body temperature. Pigs also like to roll around in the mud to clean themselves and get rid of parasites. The mud helps to soothe their skin and keep them healthy. Additionally, pigs enjoy playing in the mud because it is a fun and engaging activity for them. They can splash and play in the mud, which provides them with entertainment and exercise. The next time you see a pig in the mud, remember, they are not just getting dirty - they are having a great time!

What does mud do as a natural coolant?

How does mud benefit pigs' skin?

What is NOT true according to the text?

What could be a suitable title for the text?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

Malaysia's national sport is sepak takraw (sepak means kick, and takraw means woven ball). This fast-moving game is like both soccer and volleyball. 

In sepak takraw, players move the ball like they do in soccer and volleyball. Two teams (of three players each) compete by hitting a small ball across a net (like they do in volleyball). Players can use their heads, feet, shoulders, or knees to pass the ball to the other team. But like in soccer games, players cannot use their hands. 

Playing sepak takraw is a little like playing tennis, too. Like a tennis match, there are three sets in a game. If one team drops the ball, the other team gets a point. The first team to get 15 points wins a set. The winner of two sets wins the whole game. 2 The people of

The sport of sepak takraw is more than 1,000 years old. Originally, the native Malays played it. Later, the sport spread to other countries in Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Today, it is one of the most popular sports played in the Asian Games. There are also sepak takraw clubs in North America and Europe.

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

Sepak takraw is played very ____.

The people of _____ first played sepak takraw.

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

Four funny inventions

Alarm Fork 

Do you eat too quickly? Do you eat too much? The Alarm Fork can help you. This special fork has two lights: one green and one red. When the green light is on, it's OK to take a bite of food. The fork knows when you take a bite, and the red light will go on. Then, you must wait for the green light to come on again before you take another bite. This will help you eat slowly and eat less as well!

Smell This 

How do you know when you have bad breath? Your friends probably don't want to tell you, and it's hard to smell the air that comes out of your own mouth. Now you can avoid embarrassment with the Smell This machine. It covers your nose and your mouth, so you can always smell your own breath. So does it smell nice or do you need a piece of gum?

(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading 1 by Neil J Anderson)

Which invention should you use if you're trying to lose weight?

Which invention should you use before talking to people?