Reading Comprehension A1

📘 Congratulations!

Lincoln Middle School

135 Pine Ave.

New Town, CA 33457

Ken Jones

Sunnyville APT #12

760 W 25th Street

New Town, CA 33457

Thursday, Nov. 5th

Dear Ken,

Congratulations, Ken! You were one of our top picks for the Lincoln Tigers.

From what we saw on the court Saturday, you seem to be quick on your feet.

Our first team practice is this Monday, Nov. 9th.

It will start at 4:00 p.m. and last about two hours, depending on the gym schedule.

Our first basketball game is scheduled for Nov. 21st.

Get ready to work hard and have fun!

If you have any questions, please stop by my office.

I’m usually there in the afternoons.

See you on Monday,

Coach Park

🟨 Word Practice

Choose the best word.

1. We play badminton on the ______ outside.

a. practice b. schedule c. gym d. court

2. I have to ______ for baseball practice. Where are my shoes?

a. get ready b. be quick c. get success d. seem to

3. This movie will ______ about two hours.

a. have b. start c. depend d. last

4. Jenny ______ unhappy today. What’s the matter?

a. seems b. sees c. works d. gets ready

📗 Reading Comprehension

Choose the best answer.

1. What is the main subject of this letter?

a. The coach is telling Ken about the practice schedule. b. Ken is asking the coach if he can be on the team. c. Ken is asking about basketball practice. d. The coach is telling a new team member about the team schedule.

2. What does “we” mean in the reading?

a. Ken’s family and the coach b. Coach Park and Ken c. The team d. Coach Park and the other coaches

3. What depends on the gym schedule?

a. How long the team will practice b. How hard the team will practice c. When the first game will be d. Who will be on the team

4. According to the reading, which is true?

a. Ken shoots a basketball well. b. Ken runs quickly. c. Ken is an old player. d. Ken has questions.