TOEFL Primary Step 2 Test #45 - Reading

Dodos, dinosaurs and mammoths are animals that lived millions of years ago but they are no longer exist now.

They are _____. 

You use it to clean your teeth. It has a short narrow head and a long handle. 

What is it?

You use it to protect yourself from the rain or hot sun. It consists of a long stick with a folding frame covered in cloth. 

What is it?

This is a place used for sports events and other outdoor activities. It has rows of seats that rise up around an open field.

What is this?

You like this season as the weather is not too cold or too hot. This is the time when leaves change color. What is this?

The boy always tells the truth and never steals or lies to his parents or friends. 

He is _____.

This man is the brother of your father. 

He is your _____.

This is the person who studies one or more of the natural sciences, for example, physics, chemistry or biology.

He is a/an _____.

This is a journey made by air, especially in a plane. 

What is this?

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

Dear Helen, 

This vacation is wonderful. I arrived by ship to the island. The island is beautiful and the weather is hot and sunny every day. I arrived on Saturday morning and I went to Agios Sostis beach. I took a long swim and then I sunbathed until noon. Also, I met some boys from Romania and we played volleyball with some of the local people. They are all very friendly. In addition, I loved the hotel because it is fantastic, very modern, and it also has a pool. I liked the town, I walked around and took some photos. Then, I went to Delos to visit the ancient ruins. Finally, I went shopping yesterday and I bought you a nice present. 

I hope you like it. See you when I get home. 

Love,
James

What did James do with some locals at Agios Sostis?

How did James think of the hotel?

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

Hey Tony, 

How's it going? What have you been up to lately? How's your mum?

Well, I've had a busy week. I've been studying hard for my exams and haven't had much time for anything else. They start next week and I'm so scared! Danny did drag me out for a meal on Friday though - he said I needed to get some fresh air. I'm looking forward to when they finish, I'm going to celebrate! That's actually why I'm writing. I was wondering if you'd like to come and stay with me when my exams are over. Maybe for a weekend? Then we can have a proper party and relax. 

Anyway, let me know. 

See ya!
Dave

Why did Dave have a busy week?

Why did Dave write to Tony?

Read the poster. Then answer the questions.

Which is a personal hygiene habit?

According to the poster, what does NOT provide nutrition?

Why do children need to wear proper gear when playing sports?

What is NOT mentioned about tips to make a good first impression?

According to the passage, why you should arrive before the presentation start?

According to the passage, which of the following is the most suitable to be worn in a presentation?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

Presentation Tips: Making A Good First Impression

First impressions are important. It is said that you only have a few seconds to make a good first impression. Make the most of those few moments. Here are some tips:

1. Be On Time
The fastest way to turn off your audience is to keep them waiting. They’re busy, too. Do them the courtesy of being on time and ready to begin. End on time as well.

2. Dress the Part
How you dress has a huge impact on how you are received by your audience. It's better to dress professionally and more formally to make the right impression during a presentation.

3. Body Language Speaks Volumes
Your body language conveys more than you may realize. Be open and relaxed, smile, and make eye contact with your audience.

4. How You Say It Matters
How you speak can impact how well you are received. Avoid speaking too quickly or too quietly.

5. Be Prepared
Practice your presentation until you can smoothly and effectively deliver your message. Arrive early to make sure that you know how to use all the equipment before the presentation starts.

Read a story about Emma and Alan. Then answer the questions.

"What are you doing?" Emma asked Alan, when she saw him tying a string to his old Teddy Bear.
"Teddy is going to be a balloon pilot," Alan replied. "l'm using the helium balloon that we bought yesterday to make Teddy fly!"
"Wow, are you sure that Teddy wants to be a pilot?" Emma asked.
"Oh, yes!" "Teddy is very bored with sitting in my closet," said Alan.
Alan tied the balloon to Teddy's arm and prepared for the test flight in the living room.
"3, 2, 1, liftoff!" he said.
Teddy floated gently up to the ceiling.
" Hey, it works! " Alan was excited. " Let's take Teddy outside. "
Alan took Teddy outside and let him go. He floated up and over the fence, and was soon above the neighbor's house.
"We have to follow him!" Alan shouted.
Down the street they went. Teddy went first, followed by Alan and Emma.
"He's coming down," Emma shouted. "Over there!"
Quickly, they pedaled up the street. They soon reached Teddy, who was now in a tree.
"I'll get you, Teddy," said Alan, and he climbed the tree to pull Teddy down.
"Whew" Alan sighed. "That was a bad idea." "Teddy can stay in my closet - I think he is much happier there!"

What did Alan use to make his Teddy fly?

How did Alan and Emma follow the Teddy Bear?

What finally happened to Alan's Teddy Bear?

According to Alan, what was a bad idea in the story?

Which occasion was the most suitable for Lisa's idea?

What did Lisa and Kevin NOT need to make a haunted house?

What were things hanging from the ceiling made from?

How did Lisa's parents react to her haunted house? 

Read a story about Lisa. Then answer the questions.

It was the weekend, and Lisa and her brother Kevin were bored. Suddenly, Lisa had a good idea. "I know! Let's change my room into a haunted house!" she said. 
"Yeah, cool!" said Kevin. "What do you think we need?"
"Well, I think we need some scary things, some scary costumes, and we need to make my room dark,", Lisa replied. 
"Good idea," said Kevin. "I'll start working on the scary things. You do the costumes, and we'll make the room dark later."

Kevin looked all around for his toys. He hung his rubber spiders and his rubber snake from the ceiling with string. Lisa dressed as a witch while Kevin chose a ghost costume. Then they closed the curtains and hung a blanket over the window to make the room extra dark. 
"Mom, Dad, do you want to come into our haunted house?" they called out. "Errrrr, OK", said Mom and Dad.
Kevin and Lisa got ready. Then Mom and Dad came in.
"Ahhhhhhhgggg!" they screamed when they touched the snake and spiders.
"Ahhhhhhhgggg!" they screamed when the witch came out of the closet.
"AHHHHHHGGGG!" they screamed when the ghost came out from behind the door.
"Turn the lights on, kids!" they shouted.

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

Forests can be found all around the world. There are many different plants and animals that use the forest as their home. In the forest, small animals eat fruits, nuts, mushrooms, and insects. Larger animals eat smaller animals. Other animals eat seeds and shrubs. Even though most animals are scared of humans, they are never far away. Many different types of trees live in the forest. Trees drop their leaves during the fall to save water on the floor of the forest. The soil is made up of fallen leaves, dirt, and animals that have died. After the animals and plants die, their bodies break down. This makes the earth rich with nutrients. Forests are fun places to visit. A person who wants to see and hear the real sounds of the forest must sit quietly and listen with his or her eyes and ears.

According to the passage, which is NOT true about forests?

Why do trees drop their leaves during the fall?

The purpose of this passage is _____.

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

As winter approaches, the air gets colder and the days get shorter. How do animals get ready for the winter? Different animals do different things. Some birds fly south for the winter. They fly to places that are warm. They often fly in a V-shape formation. Some animals adapt or change their behavior. They grow new, thicker fur. Some animals’ fur turns white to hide them in the snow. Bears and skunks build shelters and hibernate all winter long. Hibernation is a special kind of deep sleep. Frogs and turtles hide under rocks. Most fish move to the bottom of the pond and sleep in the mud. Animals get ready for winter by eating extra food. They store food to eat later in the winter. Animals have many ways to prepare for winter. How do you prepare for winter? 

What do birds NOT do to prepare for winter?

According to the passage, which of these animals hibernate throughout the winter?

In the winter, most fish _____.

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

In the early 1800s, Americans spent their whole day working. Sunday was the only day off, and the only vacation days were Christmas, New Year’s Day, and the Fourth of July. People worked around 66 hours a week, which meant about 11 hours a day were spent at work.

By the 1950s, times had changed. People worked only 40 hours a week. The number of work hours per day was less, and most people had Saturdays and Sundays off each week. Most workers were also given two weeks of vacation time each year. People had a lot more free time. Americans did lots of things with their free time. Many people watched movies. In the 1950s, the movies were now in color. People would drive their cars to a field with a big movie screen to watch a “drive-in” movie.

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the reading passage?

According to the passage, movies were _____ in the 1950s.

The purpose of the first paragraph is to _____.