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Test 002

Reading Practice: The Science Exhibition

Reading Text

Oliver is a fourteen-year-old school student. He loves astronomy, computers, and science. This week, his school is holding an annual science exhibition in the library. Oliver decides to create a 3D model of the solar system. He buys round paper balls, glue, and bright paints from a local shop. His classmate Lucas helps him after lessons. Oliver paints the Sun large and golden. Lucas paints the Earth blue and green. They work together for three afternoons in the school art room. On Friday morning, the science teacher, Mr. Davies, examines all the student projects. He smiles and places a special blue award card next to their model. Oliver and Lucas are very happy with their team project.

Comprehension Test

Question 1. How old is Oliver?

✓ CorrectThe text says Oliver is a fourteen-year-old school student.

✗ IncorrectTen is not mentioned. Oliver is fourteen.

✗ IncorrectOliver is fourteen, not eighteen.

✗ IncorrectSeven is not mentioned in the text.

Question 2. Where is the school science exhibition held?

✗ IncorrectThe gym is not mentioned in the text.

✓ CorrectThe text states the exhibition is held in the library.

✗ IncorrectThe exhibition is at school, not in a city park.

✗ IncorrectThe cafeteria is not where the exhibition takes place.

Question 3. What does Oliver decide to create?

✓ CorrectThe text states Oliver decides to create a 3D model of the solar system.

✗ IncorrectOliver makes a solar system model, not a ship.

✗ IncorrectThe story does not mention building any robots.

✗ IncorrectThe project is about planets, not animals.

Question 4. Where does Oliver get the materials for his project?

✗ IncorrectHe does not collect materials from a garden.

✓ CorrectThe text says he buys the materials from a local shop.

✗ IncorrectThe text states he buys paper balls, glue, and paints in a shop.

✗ IncorrectThe teacher does not provide the materials. Oliver buys them.

Question 5. Who helps Oliver with the project?

✗ IncorrectBrothers are not mentioned in the story.

✗ IncorrectThe exhibition is in the library, but the librarian does not help build the model.

✓ CorrectThe text states: "His classmate Lucas helps him after lessons."

✗ IncorrectParents are not mentioned in this story.

Question 6. How does Oliver paint the Sun?

✓ CorrectThe text says: "Oliver paints the Sun large and golden."

✗ IncorrectThe Sun is painted large and golden, not purple.

✗ IncorrectBlue and green are the colors of the Earth, not the Sun.

✗ IncorrectSilver and grey are not used for the Sun in the text.

Question 7. What colors does Lucas use for the Earth?

✗ IncorrectLucas does not use red and black for the Earth.

✓ CorrectThe text says: "Lucas paints the Earth blue and green."

✗ IncorrectPink is not mentioned in the story.

✗ IncorrectGolden was used for the Sun, not the Earth.

Question 8. Where do the boys work together on the model?

✗ IncorrectThey do not work at Oliver's house.

✓ CorrectThe text states they work in the school art room for three afternoons.

✗ IncorrectThey do not work in the canteen.

✗ IncorrectThe playground is not mentioned in the text.

Question 9. When does Mr. Davies examine the student projects?

✓ CorrectThe text says: "On Friday morning, the science teacher, Mr. Davies, examines all the student projects."

✗ IncorrectSunday is not a school day, and it is not mentioned.

✗ IncorrectThe teacher examines the projects on Friday morning, not Monday.

✗ IncorrectWednesday night is not mentioned in the text.

Question 10. What does the teacher place next to their model?

✗ IncorrectThe teacher gives an award, not a warning card.

✗ IncorrectChocolates are not mentioned in the story.

✗ IncorrectThe story mentions an award card, not a metal cup.

✓ CorrectThe text states: "places a special blue award card next to their model."
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