TOEFL Primary Step 2 Test #42 - Reading

Students are going to learn about small animals. They have six legs and three body parts. Some of these animals usually have wings.

They are going to learn about _____.

You are in a supermarket. After you pay money, you will receive a piece of paper. It records all your items with their prices. What is it?

She is the person that shares the same profession or works with you.

She is your _____.

This is a person who is owned by another person. He is forced to work for his boss.  

He is a _____.

This is a task or piece of work that somebody is given to do. It is usually a part of their job or studies. 

What is this?

A boy feels very hot after playing football with his friends. He uses this machine to make himself cooler.

He is using a _____.

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?

This person works in a hotel. Her job is to deal with people arriving at or phoning the hotel.

She is a/an _____.

The children do not like eating cabbages and carrots. 

They hate _____. 

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

Hi Laura,

This is Ruth Parker. Remember me? We used to be friends in primary school. We haven't seen each other for about 10 years, right? Anyway, how are you? I've got your address from Debbie Turner. I hope you don't mind. What are you doing now? You always wanted to be a police officer! At the moment, I'm studying medicine at the university here. I think I've changed a lot over the years. I'm not fond of heavy metal anymore. I prefer classical music now. Do you remember Tony Gibbs? He's on the same course as me and guesses what - we're going out together!

Well, I must finish now because I've got an exam tomorrow. Write back soon and tell me all your news. 

All the best,
Ruth

What is the relationship between Laura and Ruth?

What has Ruth changed?

Read the email. Then answer the questions.

Dear Uncle Adam,

I hope this letter finds you in great health and a cheerful mood. A BIG thank you for the wonderful gift. You never miss my birthday wishes! Your present is priceless! I badly needed a tablet and you have sent me the coolest tab in the world. I promise you I will use it for studying only. I will also keep my promise of standing first in the final exams. I showed it to my friends. They all liked it very much. I am so lucky to have got an uncle like you! When are you visiting us? I miss you so much. Give lots of love to Granpa. 

Yours lovingly,
Robert

What did Uncle Adam give to Robert?

What did Robert promise to do with the gift?

Read the table. Then answer the questions.

On which days does Erica spend time with her family members?

How often does Erica take taekwondo lessons?

Which subject does Erica take lessons in the afternoon of Monday and Friday?

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

Tips to boost your mental health

“Mental health” refers to the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties. These are some tips to help you elevate your mood.

1. Be in the present
Taking time to be aware of ourselves and be in the present moment is very important. Noticing our own thoughts and feelings can help us gain a better perspective. 

2. Connect with others
Spending time with friends or family, talking to them about your feelings can help stop you from feeling lonely. 

3. Live a healthy life
Staying active is as good for the brain as it is for the body. Regular exercise or activity can have a major impact on your mental and emotional health, relieve stress, improve memory, and help you sleep better.

4. Do something for yourself
It's important to do things that make you happy. You can enjoy your favorite hobby, learn something new or simply take time to relax. 

How many tips are mentioned in the passage?

Which benefit of doing exercise is NOT mentioned in the passage?

According to the passage, which of the following can help you not feel alone?

Read a story about Brian and Lucy. Then answer the questions.

Last weekend, Mom, Dad, Brian and Lucy went hiking up a mountain near their house. They spent two days there.
"We will see the beautiful autumn leaves," said Mom while they were driving.
"Yes, that's right," said Dad. Brian and Lucy just nodded.
"Can we eat noodles, and drink some cocoa?" Lucy asked. "Yes," Mom signed. "You can do that too."
"Yay!" said Brian and Lucy.

When they got there, they hiked all the way up the mountain and Brian and Lucy didn't complain at all. "Well done, kids!" said Dad, "You are very good hikers." Brian and Lucy smiled.  "Can we have some noodles now?" they asked.  Mom reached into her backpack and pulled out two cup-noodles and a thermos of hot water. She poured the hot water into each noodle cup and handed them to Brian and Lucy.

"Remember to wait for 2 minutes," she reminded them. Two minutes later, Brian and Lucy started eating. Mmmmmm! What a treat! Brian and Lucy didn't talk. They just munched their noodles.
"You poor kids," said Dad, "didn't you have breakfast?"
"We did, Dad", said Brian, "But hiking makes us hungry!"

When did Brian and Lucy spend time on the mountain?

How was Dad when Brian and Lucy finished hiking up the mountain?

How long did Brian and Lucy have to wait to eat their noodles?

Why didn't Brian and Lucy talk while eating?

Read a story about Josh. Then answer the questions.

Josh loves to climb. Mostly he loves to climb trees. Yesterday, Josh climbed a big oak tree. As he climbed, the branches got smaller and smaller, but Josh kept climbing. Finally, Josh stood on the top branch. Just then, the branch broke! Down went Josh and he hit the ground hard. His leg hurt a lot and his mom was very angry with him.
"Josh, I told you not to climb trees!" she said at the hospital.
"Sorry, Mom. I will be more careful," Josh replied.
Josh's leg was broken and it took six weeks to heal, so he couldn't climb anything. Then, two months after the accident Josh started to think about climbing again. He told his friend Ross that he loved to climb.
"Why don't you join the climbing gym?" asked Ross.
"The what?" asked Josh.
"The climbing gym," Ross replied. "It is an indoor rock-climbing gym with instructors and ropes and everything. It's really fun."
"That sounds really cool, Ross" said Josh.
The next day, Josh followed Ross to the climbing gym. Of course, Josh loved it! That night he asked his mom if he could join the gym.
"Wow, Honey." "That sounds like a great idea," she said. "That way you can climb safety."
"Yes, no more broken legs!" Josh laughed. 

What is Josh's favorite activity?

Why did Josh fall out from the oak tree?

How long did it take Josh to recover?

How did Josh's mom react to Josh's decision to join the climbing gym?

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

Scientists believe that music affects the way people behave. According to some scientists, the sound of western classical music (Mozart and Bach) makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. With no background music, people spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. People actually chew their food faster when the music gets faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money this way. Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more alert. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax. 

What kind of music makes people feel richer?

Why do some restaurants play fast music?

How might music help you to learn better?

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

You go to a movie. In the movie, there might be a sword fight. Someone might be jumping out of a plane or off a cliff. Who is really doing the fighting, jumping, or diving? It looks like the movie star. Is it? It takes a long time to teach someone to sword fight, jump out of a plane, or dive off a cliff. Moviemakers don’t have the time to train their actors and actresses. They can’t have their stars getting hurt. What do they do? They hire stunt people for the dangerous action parts. Stunt people are trained in all different things. They can sword fight. They can jump out of planes and dive off cliffs. They play the part of the actors and actresses. Then the film is cut and pasted. It is made to look like the movie stars are doing the dangerous stunts.

Why do moviemarkers hire stunt people?

You see a movie. Someone jumps off a fast horse. Most likely, who are you seeing jump off the horse?

Which can be another title for the text?

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

There is a lot of salt on the Earth, and it mixes very well with water. There is some salt in all water. Water on the land runs into lakes and rivers. The water from most lakes goes into rivers. These rivers run into the seas and oceans. They carry a little salt with them. Some of the ocean water moves into the air and clouds. It evaporates. Salt cannot evaporate. It stays in the ocean. The water in the oceans has more salt than the water in rivers. Ocean water is about 3½ % (three and a half percent) salt. Some seas have more salt than others. 

Some lakes do not have a river to carry the water and salt away. Some of the water evaporates, but the salt cannot. These lakes are very salty. There are two famous lakes like this. They are the Dead Sea in the Middle East and the Great Salt Lake in the state of Utah in the United States. They are much saltier than the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

What can water do but salt cannot?

Why are some lakes very salty?

Which one is the most salty?