ALIEN STORY READING TEST___

Put the story into the correct order.

1
2
Other people who prefer to believe in a
Suddenly, a strange light seemed to be on
scientific explanation have suggested that
top of the car, sucking it up off the road
electrical forces in the atmosphere caused
before dropping it down again.
this and other incidents.

3
4
Meanwhile, a local lorry driver following the
In a state of shock, they drove to the
same route as Mrs. Knowles confirmed that
nearest town and reported the incident to
he has also seen the strange light in the
the police.
distance.

5 6
Thinking that the woman must have been Finally, the police agreed to inspect the car
so tired that she was dreaming, the police and when they did, they saw the dust,
gave her a cup of tea hoping to calm her smelt the smell and also noticed some
down. small dents in the roof of the car.

7 8
Feeling terrified and out of control, the This story was quickly taken up by some
family noticed a black powder seeping people as proof of the presence of aliens on
inside their car and smelt a horrible stench. earth.

9 10
When she saw a light flashing on the road Mrs. Knowles and her three sons were
ahead, she slowed down thinking that it driving from Perth to Adelaide in the early
was a traffic signal hours one morning in 1988.

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 CHANGES IN TOWN READING TEST___

Read about Jake returning to his hometown after being abroad for ten years.
Then answer True or False to the questions.

I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years.

So many things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was
a small pond on the right as you left town. They have filled in this pond and they
have built a large shopping mall there. A new post office has also been built just
across from my old school.
There is a baseball stadium on the outskirts of Wilson Creek which has been
changed completely. They have now added a new stand where probably a few
thousand people could sit. It looks really great.
The biggest changes have taken place in the downtown area. They have
pedestrianised the centre and you can't drive there anymore. A European-style
fountain has been built and some benches have also been added along with a
grassy area and a new street cafe.
My street looks just the same as it always has but a public library has been built
in the next street along. There used to be a great park there but they have cut
down all the trees which is a pity. The library now has a large green area in front
of it but it's not the same as when the park was there.
Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in
Wilson Creek. A Chinese and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town centre
and a Mexican restaurant has opened near my home. Which is where I am going
tonight!

1. Jake's school doesn't exist anymore. True False

2. They have improved the baseball stadium. True False

3. Jake likes the new-look baseball stadium. True False

4. It's only possible to reach the downtown area on foot. True False

5. The buildings in the centre of the town look European. True False

6. Jake's street hasn't changed much. True False

7. He is sad about the park being ruined. True False

8. Jake is going to eat Italian food tonight. True False

 READING TEST ____

Name ______________________________________ Grade ___________

For each line of dialogue, choose the correct picture (1-9) and write only the
number in the box. There are two lines you do not need. For these, simply write
"NO" in the box.

You could, if the last train hadn't left 20 minutes ago. _______
And three on Sundays. I'm sorry..._______
I'm glad you agree. It doesn't cost much and you can relax on the train
too. _______
Look, we can plant a tree tomorrow, ok? ________
Listen kids, we get four trains that stop at this station every day._____
I've never felt so hungry in my life! _____
This was a great idea of yours. Using the train to help save the
planet! _______
Are you kidding? It's half past ten! _________
Did you hear what he said to me?__________
Good evening. Can we have two single tickets to Grand Central Station,
New York, please? ________
Call Jake. He'll come and collect us in his big 4x4 people carrier. ____