Olympiad Test Level 2: Comprehension- 1 - Class 2 MCQ

Italy has a long history. After the Roman empire broke down, there were many separate Kingdoms and city states. Italy became one nation in 1861 and since then the country also includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The “Kingdom of Italy'' lasted from 1861 until 1946. Italy lies in Southern Europe and is one of the six founding countries of the European Union (EU). Italy borders six countries: France, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Vatican City and San Marino. Italy is easy to recognise on any world map, as the country is shaped like a high-heeled boot and it looks like it is kicking a ball, which is the island of Sicily. The country is slightly larger in size than the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium combined. This makes it the tenth largest country, just behind Poland, in terms of size and it is nearly 100 times bigger than the smallest European country.

Q. What does the island of Sicily look like on a map?

Italy has a long history. After the Roman empire broke down, there were many separate Kingdoms and city states. Italy became one nation in 1861 and since then the country also includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The “Kingdom of Italy'' lasted from 1861 until 1946. Italy lies in Southern Europe and is one of the six founding countries of the European Union (EU). Italy borders six countries: France, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Vatican City and San Marino. Italy is easy to recognise on any world map, as the country is shaped like a high-heeled boot and it looks like it is kicking a ball, which is the island of Sicily. The country is slightly larger in size than the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium combined. This makes it the tenth largest country, just behind Poland, in terms of size and it is nearly 100 times bigger than the smallest European country.

Q. How big is Italy?

Jake is going on a trip. He and Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver. “That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake rolls his suitcase onto the plane. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot. “Welcome aboard!” the pilot says. Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt. The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out Panda. “It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He holds Panda’s paw. The plane moves faster and faster. Then—Whoosh! On the ground, cars and houses look like toys. Jake smiles. “Guess what, Panda?” he says. ‘‘Flying is fun!”

Q. How do Jake and his mother travel to the air terminal?

Jake is going on a trip. He and Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver. “That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake rolls his suitcase onto the plane. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot. “Welcome aboard!” the pilot says. Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt. The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out Panda. “It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He holds Panda’s paw. The plane moves faster and faster. Then—Whoosh! On the ground, cars and houses look like toys. Jake smiles. “Guess what, Panda?” he says. ‘‘Flying is fun!”

Q. What does the pilot say to Jake?

Jake is going on a trip. He and Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver. “That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake rolls his suitcase onto the plane. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot. “Welcome aboard!” the pilot says. Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt. The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out Panda. “It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He holds Panda’s paw. The plane moves faster and faster. Then—Whoosh! On the ground, cars and houses look like toys. Jake smiles. “Guess what, Panda?” he says. ‘‘Flying is fun!”

Q. Who is a panda ?

Jake is going on a trip. He and Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver. “That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake rolls his suitcase onto the plane. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot. “Welcome aboard!” the pilot says. Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt. The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out Panda. “It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He holds Panda’s paw. The plane moves faster and faster. Then—Whoosh! On the ground, cars and houses look like toys. Jake smiles. “Guess what, Panda?” he says. ‘‘Flying is fun!”

Q. How does a pilot respond?

Jake is going on a trip. He and Mom take a taxi to the airport. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the taxi driver. “That’s great!” the taxi driver says. Jake rolls his suitcase onto the plane. “It’s my first plane trip,” he tells the pilot. “Welcome aboard!” the pilot says. Jake finds his seat and buckles his seatbelt. The plane’s engines rumble and roar. Jake opens his backpack and pulls out Panda. “It’s my first plane trip,” he whispers. He holds Panda’s paw. The plane moves faster and faster. Then—Whoosh! On the ground, cars and houses look like toys. Jake smiles. “Guess what, Panda?” he says. ‘‘Flying is fun!”

Q. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:

Jake and his mom take (a) _______ to reach the (b)_______. It’s my first plane trip he says to (c)_____. Jake feels that (d)______.