TOEFL Primary Step 2 Test #30 - Reading

This is a kind of vegetable. They are small hard seeds of food plants such as wheat or rice, etc. Eating them is good for the health and people who are on diet. What is it?

This is a flying insect. It bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of this can spread the disease. What is it?

You often eat this dish first when you have meals at a restaurant. When you finish it, you use your main dish. What is it?

Jack wants to drink water, he _____ water from the jug into the cup. When it has heavy rain, this means that the rain _____ down.

This is a kitchen tool. It is the same as the tea pot. You use it to boil the water. What is it?

This is an outside place. Schools or apartment buildings have it. This place is specially made for children to run, have fun or make friends at break or on weekends. What is it?

When you want to know the meaning and how to speak a new word correctly, you need to _____ it in the dictionary. You _____ to see kites in the sky.

You do this when you are so happy or there is something funny. When you do this, you sometimes show your teeth. What is it?

It is the feeling of your skin when you use lotion. It is used for the road which is newly built. What is it?

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

Hi Wendy,

I'm having a great time here in Malaysia! My family goes abroad on holiday every summer, so I've visited lots of amazing places, but nothing compares to this country! I'm so glad we decided to come here! For the past week, we've been sightseeing around the country We would like to visit the traditional villages of Sarawak but it might not be possible.

Right now, I'm writing this email in our hotel room. I feel exhausted because we've just returned from Kuala Lumpur's Central Market. It's located in a beautiful building in the centre. A lot of craftsmen work there making wonderful handmade souvenirs. It's the perfect place to go shopping! The only problem is that it's very crowded and people are always bumping into you! Anyway, our day hasn't finished yet. Later, we're attending a shadow puppet. The performance starts at 7 pm, so I should get ready! My dad always makes us leave early for these things. By the way, thanks for lending me your camera! I look foward to showing you my photos when I get back!

Talk to you soon.

Sandra 

What is the email mainly about?

What was the problem with Sandra in the market?

Read the letter. Then answer the questions.

Hi Fiona,

It's great to hear from you. Sorry, it took me a while to get back to you but I've been busy with end-of-term exams. Anyway, thanks so much for the invitation. I'd love to come.
The science camp sounds like a lot of fun. As you know, I love science, so it'll be great to do experiments at the camp and brush up on my English! We can even build our own robot. I've got a few questions about the camp, though. Where are we going to sleep? Also, is the camp going to provide us with our meals? Are they organising any trips to museums? How much will it cost? Let me know.
Thanks again for inviting me to the camp. I'm really looking forward to it. Have to go now!

Write back,

Brenda 

What is the letter mainly about?

How many questions does Brenda want to ask?

Read and answer the following questions.

What is the purpose of this poster?

What should pedestrians do first when they cross the road?

To keep our safety, we should NOT _____.

Read and answer the following questions.

How many calories are there in one cup?

The total fat is 9 grams, accounting for _____.

The amount of protein in this milk bottle is _____.

What can we refer to about the ingredients?

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

Long ago, the Inuit lived in the darkness in the North. Crow often travelled between the South and the North and told them about daylight in the South. Only the children liked stories. 

"People can hunt for a longer time in daylight!" one said.

"And they can see wild animals before they attack them," another added.

After he heard the children, the Inuit chief asked Crow to bring them daylight. Crow flew for many miles. When he reached the South he decided to rest in a tree by a river. Suddenly a young girl appeared. She was the chief's daughter. Crow had an idea. He turned himself into a speck of dust and jumped onto her coat. 

The girl carried him back to her hut. There, Crow saw a glowing box on the floor. It's got daylight inside it. He saw a little boy playing on floor. He jumped inside the boy's ear and whispered. "You want to play with a ball of daylight." The little boy started crying and repeated Crow's words. His father opened the box and gave him a ball. Crow whispered again: "You want to go outside.'' The boy repeated his words so his father took him outside to play. Crow jumped out of his ear and flew back to the North.

When he arrived, Crow dropped its ball on the ground. It broke into many pieces and there was daylight everywhere. The Inuit were very happy! Crow told them that the ball would only last for six months. Then he would have to go back to the South and bring back a new ball. To this day, the Inuit have six months of darkness and six months of daylight.

What did the Inuit children think was good about daylight?

How did Crow manage to enter the hut?

Why did Crow whisper into the boy's ear?

Why do the Inuit have only six months of daylight, according to the story?

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Emma and her friend Mia were playing in the park when they noticed a small, adorable kitten wandering around alone near the bin.

"Oh, poor little thing! It looks lost," Emma said.

Mia nodded, "We should help it find its owner or a new home."

They decided to act together. They began putting up posters. They asked everyone they met if they knew anything about the kitten. As the day went on, they couldn't find the kitten's owner, but they were determined to find it a loving home.

"I hope it finds a loving family," Emma said.

Just as they were about to take the kitten to the shelter, a kind-hearted couple approached them.

"Is this little one lost?" the woman asked.

Emma and Mia explained the situation, and the couple smiled.

"We're planning to have a cat. We would love to give it a forever home," the man said.

The girls were overjoyed. They knew they had found the perfect home for the kitten.

With smiles on their faces, they said goodbye to the kitten, knowing it would be loved and cared for.

Where did Emma and Mia notice the kitten?

What didn't Emma and Mia do to find the kitten's owner?

What did the couple offer to do for the kitten?

What would be the best title for this story?

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Peter and Richard were filled with excitement as they began their forest hike on a sunny summer morning. The clear blue sky made the adventure even more enjoyable.

After an hour of walking, they decided to take a break and chat happily. Suddenly, Peter smelled something strange in the air. He looked around and saw bright flames among the trees. Panic set in as they found themselves surrounded by a wall of fire with seemingly no escape.

"We need to find a way out!" Richard exclaimed.

Then, Richard spotted a small pond nearby. "We have to jump in," he shouted. The water wasn't deep, but the thick smoke from the fire made it difficult for them to breathe.

Just as they started to lose hope, they heard a loud noise above them. It was a helicopter!

A rescue worker threw down a long rope, and the boys quickly climbed to safety. They felt immense relief and gratitude.

"I'm so glad we're safe," Peter said.

Richard nodded, "Me too. We should be more careful next time."

As they flew away from the danger, Peter and Richard knew they had experienced a life-changing event and learned the importance of being cautious during their adventures.

When did Peter and Richard go hiking?

How did they become aware of the fire?

How did Richard suggest to escape the fire?

What did Peter and Richard learn from their experience?

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How much stuff do you throw away instead of recycling? I strongly believe that recycling is very important and that we should all try to do it a lot more.
Firstly, the rubbish we do not recycle goes into landfills. For example, the average family in the UK throws away 40 kg of plastic annually. As a result, these rubbish mountains grow. Secondly, with recycling, we produce less. For instance, when we reuse glass bottles, it means we do not have to make new ones. This means less pollution from factories.
On the other hand, some people argue that recycling sites can be unsafe. For example, the waste produced at these sites can get into water supplies. This could mean pollution in the water we drink.
In conclusion, although recycling can cause problems, to my mind, it does more good than harm. We produce less and throw away less. Isn't it time we all recycled more? 

How many kilograms of plastic does the average family in the UK throw away per year?

Why do so many people think that recycling sites can not be safe?

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An Alaskan Cruise

Most people like to go on cruises in warmer regions such as around the Caribbean or Mediterranean Seas, but one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world is in freezing Alaska. Around a million people an Alaskan cruise each year. Alaskan cruises allow passengers to see spectacular scenery! Most cruises travel along the Inside Passage - a 15,000-mile route which passes countless islands, bays and fjords. Passengers can see amazing wildlife from the grizzly bear to the moose and they can also learn about the indigenous people who live here. It's an unforgettable experience!

Where is one of the most popular cruise destination in the world?

What do passengers can see?