Reading Comprehension A1

📘 Forest Friends

A deer, a squirrel, and a rabbit play in the forest. They see a bear.

The bear says, “Go away!” The three friends go away.

The bear is sad. He has no friends to play with.

He asks the animals, “Can you come back? Come play with me!”

The friends play with the bear.

They now have a new friend!

Choose the best word.

1. Excuse me, I want to ______ you a question.

a. get b. buy c. ask d. run

2. The deer lives in the ______.

a. forest b. ocean c. school d. beach

3. Can you ______ here and help me?

a. cut b. come c. laugh d. both

4. The man sees a snake! He ______, “Go away!”

a. asks b. plays c. says d. eats

Choose the best answer.

1. What is this story about?

a. A squirrel and a bear b. A rabbit making new friends c. A boy and a dog d. A bear making new friends

2. Why do the three friends leave the forest?

a. The bear says, “Go away!” b. The bear says, “Come play with me!” c. The forest is cold. d. They go to the park.

3. Why is the bear sad?

a. He is lonely. b. He is hungry. c. He is tired. d. He is blonde.

4. What is “they” in the story?

a. The bear b. The three animals c. The deer d. The friend