Interactive Grade 5 English Reading Comprehension Worksheet
English · Grade 5 · 15 questions
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Reading Comprehension
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Read the passage: "Urban heat islands occur when cities are significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas. Dark surfaces — roads, rooftops, car parks — absorb solar energy and release it as heat. Green spaces reduce this effect by providing shade and releasing moisture through transpiration. Cities are now experimenting with 'cool roofs' painted white to reflect sunlight and urban forests to lower temperatures."
What causes urban heat islands?
2.
Read the passage: "Privacy in the digital age is increasingly complex. Our smartphones track our location, our searches reveal our thoughts, and algorithms predict our behaviour. While technology companies argue this data improves user experience, critics warn of surveillance capitalism — where personal data becomes a commodity. The question is not whether we are being watched, but whether we consent to it."
The final sentence suggests the real issue is ___
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Read the passage: "Marcus stood at the edge of the stage, his knees trembling. Three hundred faces stared back at him. He had rehearsed this speech a hundred times. He knew every word. But under the burning lights, his mind went blank — a white, humming emptiness. Then, from the front row, his little sister gave him a thumbs up and mouthed the words: 'You've got this.' He took a breath. He began."
What does 'He began.' suggest at the end of the passage?
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