5th GRADE — READING COMPREHENSION TEST (All Units 1-9) Difficult Level READ THE TEXT CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ A DAY IN THE LIFE OF EDA Eda is a 5th grade student in Kyrenia, North Cyprus. She wakes up at 7 o'clock every morning and gets ready for school. Before breakfast, she brushes her teeth and washes her face. Her mother usually prepares a healthy breakfast: some cheese, a few olives, a slice of brown bread, and a glass of fresh orange juice. Eda never drinks milk because she doesn't like the taste of it, but she eats yoghurt because she thinks it smells fresh and tastes delicious. After breakfast, Eda walks to school with her older brother, Can. Can is a waiter at a seaside restaurant in the evenings, but during the day he studies at a vocational school. He wants to be a chef one day because he enjoys cooking and trying different flavours. Last summer, he worked at a famous hotel and learned how to make Italian pasta and Japanese sushi. "Every dish tells a story," he always says. He also believes that a good cook never uses too much salt or too many spices. Eda's school is not very far from her house. There are 28 students in her classroom. Her favourite subject is Science because she loves learning about animals and their habitats. Three weeks ago, her class went on a trip to the zoo. There, she saw amazing creatures: lions sleeping under the trees, dolphins jumping in the water, and a large snake hiding behind a rock. She touched a rabbit and felt its soft fur. "It felt like a cotton ball!" she told her friends. The zoo trip was the best school day of her life. When the weather is sunny and warm, Eda plays outside in the garden after school. Her favourite season is spring because she can wear light clothes and spend more time in nature. But last month, in April, there were many rainy days. It was cold and windy, so she had to stay inside and help her mother with the housework. Eda has to make her bed and tidy her room every day. Sometimes she dusts the furniture and waters the plants. Her mother says these small jobs teach responsibility. On Saturdays, the family often goes out to eat. Eda likes ordering a large pizza with mushrooms and olives, but her brother prefers a chicken sandwich with a lot of vegetables. Their father usually asks the waiter, "Are there any fresh salads today?" He tries to eat healthy food because he needs enough energy for his job as a construction worker. After dinner, they sometimes walk along the seaside and eat ice cream. Eda thinks chocolate ice cream tastes much better than vanilla. Last Sunday was a special day. Eda's grandparents visited from Istanbul, Turkey. They brought many presents: a colourful scarf, some Turkish delight, and a book about wild animals. Eda's grandfather told interesting stories about his travels. He visited many places when he was young — the pyramids in Egypt, the museums in Rome, and the Great Wall of China. "The world is full of wonderful places," he said. "You should explore as much as you can." Eda listened carefully and asked many questions. She wants to travel and see amazing places one day. But for now, she is happy with her simple life: school, family, friends, and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea just a few minutes from her home. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ QUESTIONS 1) What does Eda do BEFORE breakfast? A) She drinks milk. B) She brushes her teeth. C) She walks to school. D) She eats yoghurt. 2) Why doesn't Eda drink milk? A) Because it is too cold. B) Because there isn't any at home. C) Because she doesn't like the taste of it. D) Because her mother doesn't give her milk. 3) What does Eda's brother do in the evenings? A) He studies at school. B) He works as a waiter. C) He cooks at home. D) He goes to the zoo. 4) How many students are there in Eda's classroom? A) Twenty-six B) Twenty-seven C) Twenty-eight D) Twenty-nine 5) Which animal did Eda TOUCH at the zoo? A) A dolphin B) A snake C) A lion D) A rabbit 6) When did the zoo trip happen? A) Last month B) Three weeks ago C) Last summer D) Last Sunday 7) Why did Eda have to stay inside last month? A) Because she was sick. B) Because she had a lot of homework. C) Because it was a holiday. D) Because the weather was rainy and cold. 8) Which chores does Eda have to do at home? (Choose TWO correct answers) A) Make her bed B) Cook breakfast C) Tidy her room D) Wash the car 9) What kind of pizza does Eda like? A) Pizza with chicken and vegetables B) Pizza with cheese and tomatoes C) Pizza with mushrooms and olives D) Pizza with tuna and peppers 10) How is Eda's brother's food DIFFERENT from Eda's food at the restaurant? A) He eats less than Eda. B) He prefers meat and vegetables, but Eda likes pizza. C) He orders salad and Eda orders soup. D) He doesn't eat at restaurants. 11) Eda's father tries to eat healthy because he _______. A) is sick B) goes to the gym C) needs energy for his job D) doesn't like junk food 12) Eda's grandparents brought many presents. Which one is NOT mentioned? A) A colourful scarf B) Some Turkish delight C) A new dress D) A book about wild animals 13) Which places did Eda's grandfather visit when he was young? A) The Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, and the Great Wall B) The Pyramids, museums in Rome, and the Great Wall C) The Great Wall, the Colosseum, and London Bridge D) The Pyramids, Venice canals, and the Great Wall 14) Eda thinks chocolate ice cream tastes _______ than vanilla. A) better B) worse C) more delicious D) good 15) What does the sentence "He also believes that a good cook never uses too much salt or too many spices" tell us about Can? A) He doesn't like cooking. B) He thinks balance is important in food. C) He hates salt and spices. D) He only cooks desserts. 16) Which of the following is TRUE about Eda? A) Eda's favourite season is summer. B) Eda goes to a school very far from her house. C) Eda is happy with her life in Kyrenia. D) Eda wants to be a chef one day. 17) The word "creatures" in the text means: A) Places B) Living things / animals C) Toys D) Food items 18) Why did Eda's grandmother NOT come in this visit? (Choose the BEST answer) A) She was sick. B) She doesn't like travelling. C) The text doesn't say — it only mentions grandparents together. D) She came too; "grandparents" means both grandmother and grandfather. 19) Read this sentence: "Every dish tells a story." What does Can mean? A) Food should be written in a book. B) Every meal has a history, emotion, or meaning behind it. C) He reads stories while cooking. D) People talk about stories at dinner. 20) Based on the text, which statement is CORRECT? A) Eda never helps her mother with housework. B) Eda doesn't have any brothers or sisters. C) Eda's family eats healthy food and enjoys spending time together. D) Eda hates Science class at school. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ANSWER KEY: 1) B 2) C 3) B 4) C 5) D 6) B 7) D 8) A and C 9) C 10) B 11) C 12) C 13) B 14) A 15) B 16) C 17) B 18) D 19) B 20) C