READING 2
Title: Emma’s Busy Day
Passage:
Emma is studying for her exams. She has been studying for three hours already. She is writing notes and making flashcards. Her friend, Olivia, is helping her. Olivia has been explaining the difficult concepts to Emma for the past hour. Emma is understanding everything now. She is feeling more confident about her exams.
Meanwhile, Emma’s mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen. She has been cooking for two hours. She is making Emma’s favorite dish, spaghetti. Emma loves spaghetti. She is looking forward to eating it tonight.
I.- Comprehension Questions:
1. What is Emma doing?
2. How long has Emma been studying?
3. Who is helping Emma study?
4. What is Emma’s mother doing?
5. How long has Emma’s mother been cooking?
II.- TRUE OR FALSE. Justify falses
1: _____ Emma is not studying for her exams.
2: _____ Olivia has been explaining concepts to Emma for two hours.
3: _____ Emma’s mother is making her favorite dish, pizza.
4: _____ Emma has been studying for one hour.
5: _____ Emma is feeling less confident about her exams.
III.- SELECT THE CORRECT ALTERNATIVE
1.- What is Emma doing to prepare for her exams?
A) Reading a book
B) Writing notes and making flashcards
C) Watching TV
D) Playing video games
2.- Who is helping Emma study?
A) Her mother
B) Her friend Olivia
C) Her teacher
D) Her brother
3.- What is Emma’s mother making for dinner?
A) Pizza
B) Spaghetti
C) Salad
D) Sandwiches
4.- How long has Emma been studying?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
5.- How is Emma feeling about her exams?
A) Less confident
B) More confident
C) The same
D) Unsure