Reading Comprehension Test
Family Gathering
On Sunday, my parents suggested we pay a visit to our grandparents. I felt excited. My sister and brother shared my enthusiasm. We all adore visiting our grandparents’ spacious house, which also boasts a lovely garden. Upon our arrival, we discovered my uncle, aunt, and cousins had also come. The house was bustling with family members.
I engaged in a game of football with my brother and cousins. Meanwhile, my sister spent her time chatting with our grandmother and picked up knitting. Our aunt prepared a large cake that delighted everyone. Its taste was exceptional, and we enjoyed eating it together.
My father assisted our grandfather with some garden work. My mother and aunt had a lively discussion about my cousin. Their laughter filled the air. The adults conversed about their jobs and vacation plans.
Our day concluded with a group photograph. Our grandfather expressed his joy at seeing his children and their families united. Warm hugs and farewells were exchanged. I eagerly anticipate our next family get-together.
II. Multiple Choice
1. What activity did the narrator's sister engage in during the visit?
A. Playing football
B. Baking a cake
C. Gardening with father
D. Picking up knitting
2. Which event signaled the end of the family gathering?
A. A large meal
B. The taking of a group photograph
C. Gardening work with grandfather
D. A football game
3. How did the narrator feel about visiting the grandparents?
A. Indifferent and bored
B. Anxious and worried
C. Frustrated and annoyed
D. Happy and eager
4. What was the reaction to the aunt's cake?
A. It was exceptionally delightful
B. It was criticized by everyone
C. It was left untouched at the end
D. It went unnoticed by the family
III. Multiple Choice Cloze
On Sunday, my parents suggested we pay a visit to our grandparents. I felt ___1___. My sister and brother shared my enthusiasm. We all ___2___ visiting our grandparents’ spacious house, which also boasts a lovely garden. Upon our arrival, we discovered my uncle, aunt, and cousins had also come. The house was ___3___ with family members.
I engaged in a game of football with my brother and cousins. Meanwhile, my sister spent her time ___4___ with our grandmother and picked up knitting. Our aunt prepared a large cake that ___5___ everyone. Its taste was exceptional, and we enjoyed eating it together.
My father ___6___ our grandfather with some garden work. My mother and aunt had a ___7___ discussion about my cousin. Their laughter filled the air. The adults conversed about their jobs and vacation plans.
Our day concluded with a group photograph. Our grandfather ___8___ his joy at seeing his children and their families united. Warm hugs and farewells were ___9___. I eagerly ___10___ our next family get-together.
1) A. bored B. excited C. worried D. tired
2) A. hate B. adore C. avoid D. dread
3) A. silent B. empty C. bustling D. quiet
4) A. arguing B. chatting C. singing D. reading
5) A. frightened B. angered C. delighted D. bored
6) A. avoided B. assisted C. ignored D. forgotten
7) A. serious B. lively C. boring D. silent
8) A. hid B. expressed C. denied D. questioned
9) A. postponed B. canceled C. exchanged D. forgotten
10) A. anticipate B. forget C. ignore D. postpone