Your English Reading Comprehension Test - Answers and Your Score
Hi, and welcome to the Answers page for the Test.
Oh, and a massive "Congratulations!" on completing the Test.
I know some parts were easier than others. So, if you attempted all the passages and questions in Part 1 and in Part 2, then all I can say is "Well done!"
Give yourself a pat on the back.
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If you find that you didn't do so well, don't worry too much. It just means that you need to do some more work on your grammar and reading comprehension skills.
If you want to get retested at a later stage, there is a second Reading Comprehension Test (with new passages and questions) for you to have a second attempt.
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Don't give up!
I'll also let you know what your score might be, based on your answers
Please have your written-down answers with you to check how well you did.
The Answers
I shall include the passages and the questions so that you can see where the answers were in the passages. They will be in bold.
And I will give you some short explanations as well.
PART 1: Passage ‘A’
In the bustling town of Sunnyvale, there lived a curious little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie loved to hop around the meadow, exploring every nook and cranny.
One sunny day, as she hopped near the sparkling stream, she discovered a mysterious door hidden behind a tall bush.
With a twitch of her pink nose, Rosie bravely opened the door and found herself in a magical world filled with talking animals and candy-coloured trees.
Excitement bubbled inside her furry chest as she made new friends and embarked on adventures beyond her wildest dreams. What wonders awaited Rosie in this enchanting land? Only time would tell.
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Comprehension Questions:
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Q.1 What is the name of the town where Rosie lives?
Rosie lives in Sunnyvale.
Q.2 Where did Rosie find a mysterious door?
Rosie found a hidden door behind a tall bush.
Q.3 What happened when Rosie opened the mysterious door?
She made new friends and embarked on adventures beyond her wildest dreams.
Q.4 Describe the magical world Rosie discovered.
Rosie discovered a magical world filled with talking animals and candy-coloured trees.
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Q.5 What colour is Rosie's nose?
Rosie's nose is pink.
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Score 6 points for each correct answer. If you wrote at least some of the words for each answer give yourself full marks.
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30 Points maximum for this passage. What did you get? Make a note of your score.
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Part 1: Passage ‘B’
Warm Mediterranean cottage cheese salad
Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Serves 4
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Ingredients
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1 large zucchini
1/4 cup extra virgin oil
1 lemon, zested, juiced
1 garlic clove, crushed
250 g broad beans, blanched, peeled
120 g baby spinach leaves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
400 g cottage cheese
1/4 cup flaked almonds, roasted
1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
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1 Brush zucchini with 2 tbs oil.
Heat a chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden and tender. Whisk remaining oil, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.
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2 Combine zucchini, beans, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Add oil mixture and 1/3 cup cottage cheese and toss to combine. Top with remaining cottage cheese, almonds and chilli. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.
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Difficulty: Easy
20 Points (4 points each)
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Comprehension Questions:
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Q1 How many different ingredients are there?
There are 10 ingredients.
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Q2 What do you do with 2 tablespoons of oil?
You brush the zucchini with 2 tbs of oil.
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Q3 For how long do you cook the zucchini?
Cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden and tender.
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Q4 Is all the cottage cheese put in at once? Or at two different times?
No, it's put in two times.
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Q5 How is the garlic clove prepared before cooking?
The garlic clove is crushed.
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Score 4 points for each correct answer. If you wrote at least some of the words for each answer give yourself full marks.
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20 Points maximum for this passage. How many points did you get? Make a note of your score.
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Part 1: Passage ‘C’
The fuel system, a critical component of an internal combustion engine, is designed to deliver a precise mixture of air and fuel to the engine cylinders for optimal combustion.
This process is orchestrated through a series of interconnected components, starting with the fuel tank where liquid fuel is stored. The fuel pump, typically electrically driven, pressurizes the fuel and conveys it through the fuel lines to the fuel injectors. These injectors are strategically placed near the engine cylinders and are responsible for atomizing the fuel into a fine mist before introducing it into the combustion chamber.
The fuel pressure regulator ensures a consistent pressure level, while the fuel filter prevents contaminants from compromising the system.
The throttle body regulates the airflow, adjusting the fuel injection accordingly.
A comprehensive understanding of this fuel system's operation is indispensable for troubleshooting and maintaining optimal engine performance.
Comprehension Questions:
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Q.1 What is the primary function of the fuel system in an internal combustion engine?
The fuel system is designed to deliver a precise mixture of air and fuel to the engine cylinders for optimal combustion.
Q.2 How is the fuel delivered from the fuel tank to the engine cylinders?
The fuel is conveyed through the fuel lines to the fuel injectors.
Q.3 Where are the fuel injectors located, and what is their function?
The fuel injectors are strategically placed near the engine cylinders and are responsible for atomizing the fuel into a fine mist before introducing it into the combustion chamber.
Q.4 What component regulates the airflow in the fuel system?
The throttle body regulates the airflow.
Q.5 Why is a comprehensive understanding of the fuel system important for a mechanic?
A comprehensive understanding of this fuel system's operation is indispensable for troubleshooting and maintaining optimal engine performance.
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This passage was a little harder.
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Score 3 points for each correct answer. If you wrote at least some of the words for each answer give yourself full marks.
15 Points maximum for this passage.
How many points did you get? Make a note of your score.​​​​
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Part 1: Passage ‘D’
Amidst the urban milieu, Evelyn sought refuge within the hallowed aisles of an antiquarian bookstore, its timeworn tomes arranged in a semblance of chronological order.
As she traversed the labyrinthine stacks, a dilapidated volume on existential philosophy beckoned with its faded leather binding and weathered pages. In the interstice of literature and contemplation, Evelyn grappled with the dialectics of selfhood and societal constructs, pondering the heuristic potential embedded in the written word.
This intellectual odyssey, catalyzed by the ontological musings encapsulated in the aged manuscript, prompted a re-evaluation of her epistemic framework and an introspective exploration of the interplay between literary discourse and personal identity.
Comprehension Questions:
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Q.1 What kind of bookstore was it?
It was an antiquarian bookstore.
Q.2 What specific volume captured Evelyn's attention?
A dilapidated volume on existential philosophy captured Evelyn's attention.
Q.3 What did Evelyn grapple with?
Evelyn grappled with the dialectics of selfhood and societal constructs.
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Q.4 What did Evelyn ponder in the written word?
She pondered the heuristic potential embedded in the written word.
Q.5 What did the aged manuscript prompt Evelyn to re-evaluate first?
The aged manuscript prompted a re-evaluation of her epistemic framework.
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This passage was much harder.
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Score just 1 point for each correct answer. If you wrote at least some of the words for each answer give yourself full marks.
5 Points maximum for this passage.
How many points did you get? Make a note of your score.​​
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Part 2: Questions about the Test
Please answer these questions by choosing a letter (A, B, C, or D) or Yes/No.
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Q. 1 Which one of the passages should have been the easiest to read and understand?
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A Rosie the rabbit
B The recipe for the warm Mediterranean cottage cheese salad
C The fuel system
D Evelyn, also in a bookstore
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Answer: Passage A - Rosie the rabbit should have been the easiest to read and understand.​
Q.2 Which one of the passages was worth a total of 15 points?
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Passage A—Rosie, going through the door into a magical place
Passage B—the recipe for the salad
Passage C—the various components of the fuel system
Passage D— Evelyn—thinking about her epistemic framework
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Answer - Passage C—the various components of the fuel system was worth 15 points.​​​
Q.3 For whom do you think Passage A was written?​
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A adults
B teenagers
C young children
D highly educated people
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Answer - C It was written for young children.
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Q.4 Is there a time limit for the test?
A Yes
B No
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​ Answer - No, there isn't a time limit for the test.
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Q.5 Should you read the questions first or only after reading each passage?
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A Yes - to know what to look for as you read
B No - it's not important
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Answer - A Yes, you should read the questions first to know what to look for as you read
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Score 6 points for each correct answer. If you wrote at least some of the words for each answer give yourself full marks.
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30 Points maximum for this passage. How many points did you get? Make a note of your score.
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Your Score ...
Ok...
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You are going to score yourself.
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So, add up your points.
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Now, please check your score against these to see how well you did.
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50 points - Well done! You passed.
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Less than 50 is a fail. I'm sorry.
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