Reading Comprehension v-1

1. Read the text. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer(a,b,c r d)

   Once there was an elf named Frez. He got so nervous during Christmas time that he could eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria at once. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The time for delivery of the presents was getting closer. Nobody understood why Frez behaved in that way and why he was asking for a larger elf suit than his size.

   Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. Frez was not a young elf. He needed to feel he was special,so Santa gave him his own project called «special toys». There were lots of broken toys. Frez had to repair them with love.He was so glad to have such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks. Frez is now so glad to transform the broken toys into something new. He has stopped eating so much food. He even wears his old suit now.

   He is happy. Sometimes we need someone’s smile or simple words to join the company of friends that can make our whole day happy.

   1) Frez was ...

Read the text. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer(a,b,c r d)

Once there was an elf named Frez. He got so nervous during Christmas time that he could eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria at once. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The time for delivery of the presents was getting closer. Nobody understood why Frez behaved in that way and why he was asking for a larger elf suit than his size.

Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. Frez was not a young elf. He needed to feel he was special,so Santa gave him his own project called «special toys». There were lots of broken toys. Frez had to repair them with love.He was so glad to have such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks. Frez is now so glad to transform the broken toys into something new. He has stopped eating so much food. He even wears his old suit now.

He is happy. Sometimes we need someone’s smile or simple words to join the company of friends that can make our whole day happy.

2) Frez thought that his toys were ... .

Read the text. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer(a,b,c r d)

Once there was an elf named Frez. He got so nervous during Christmas time that he could eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria at once. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The time for delivery of the presents was getting closer. Nobody understood why Frez behaved in that way and why he was asking for a larger elf suit than his size.

Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. Frez was not a young elf. He needed to feel he was special,so Santa gave him his own project called «special toys». There were lots of broken toys. Frez had to repair them with love.He was so glad to have such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks. Frez is now so glad to transform the broken toys into something new. He has stopped eating so much food. He even wears his old suit now.

He is happy. Sometimes we need someone’s smile or simple words to join the company of friends that can make our whole day happy.

3) The elf was dissatisfied with ... .

Read the text. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer(a,b,c r d)

Once there was an elf named Frez. He got so nervous during Christmas time that he could eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria at once. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The time for delivery of the presents was getting closer. Nobody understood why Frez behaved in that way and why he was asking for a larger elf suit than his size.

Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. Frez was not a young elf. He needed to feel he was special,so Santa gave him his own project called «special toys». There were lots of broken toys. Frez had to repair them with love.He was so glad to have such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks. Frez is now so glad to transform the broken toys into something new. He has stopped eating so much food. He even wears his old suit now.

He is happy. Sometimes we need someone’s smile or simple words to join the company of friends that can make our whole day happy.

4) ... wanted to make Frez happy again.

Read the text. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer(a,b,c r d)

Once there was an elf named Frez. He got so nervous during Christmas time that he could eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria at once. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The time for delivery of the presents was getting closer. Nobody understood why Frez behaved in that way and why he was asking for a larger elf suit than his size.

Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. Frez was not a young elf. He needed to feel he was special,so Santa gave him his own project called «special toys». There were lots of broken toys. Frez had to repair them with love.He was so glad to have such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks. Frez is now so glad to transform the broken toys into something new. He has stopped eating so much food. He even wears his old suit now.

He is happy. Sometimes we need someone’s smile or simple words to join the company of friends that can make our whole day happy.

5) Frez forgot about having too much food ... .

Read the text. For questions (1-6) choose the correct answer(a,b,c r d)

Once there was an elf named Frez. He got so nervous during Christmas time that he could eat two lunches at the elf cafeteria at once. He tried to be just too perfect in toy making and never thought they were good enough for the children. The time for delivery of the presents was getting closer. Nobody understood why Frez behaved in that way and why he was asking for a larger elf suit than his size.

Then, one day Santa found out what the problem was and decided to solve it. Frez was not a young elf. He needed to feel he was special,so Santa gave him his own project called «special toys». There were lots of broken toys. Frez had to repair them with love.He was so glad to have such a project that he had only one lunch that day because he had to hurry back to his tasks. Frez is now so glad to transform the broken toys into something new. He has stopped eating so much food. He even wears his old suit now.

He is happy. Sometimes we need someone’s smile or simple words to join the company of friends that can make our whole day happy.

6) Just a couple of words and good friends can ... .

2.Make the following sentences true to the text.

1) When Frez was happy, he could eat two lunches at the cafeteria.

2.Make the following sentences true to the text.

2)Everyone knew why Frez behaved in such a manner.

2.Make the following sentences true to the text.

3)The chief elf decided to give Frez his own project.

3.Read the text. Choose from (A—G) the one which best fits each space. There is one choice you do not need to use.

Pancakes are eaten 1)________ throughout the year, but in some countries special days are reserved such as Shrove Tuesdays, Easter and lots more.

Pancakes are thin cakes 2)______ of milk, flour, sugar, butter and eggs baked in a griddle or fried in a pan. At times buttermilk is used instead of milk to make the cake 3)____ . Pancakes are served with 4)____ at different places. Some countries serve them with maple syrup made of sap___ 5) ; some serve them with jellies and others with jams. Ready mix for the pancakes is also available 6)_______ .