English Comprehension for Primary 6

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English Comprehension for Primary

The English Comprehension series aims to help pupils familiarise themselves with the different types of passages and the different questioning techniques used. Pupils also get acquianted with the examination format, ensuring that they are equipped with critical skills to answer comprehension questions confidently.

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This English Comprehension for Primary Levels series is specially written as a learning resource for primary school pupils to practise and work on improving their comprehension skills. Pupils are exposed to comprehension passages based on a variety of themes and genres to enhance their understanding of the different types of text taught in school.

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The contents in the books are presented in an interesting and informative manner so that pupils will find it worthwhile reading the passages and attempting the related questions.

This series provides pupils with different types of comprehension questions prepared in the multiple-choice and open-ended formats.

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– For the Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ) section, the comprehension passages come with stimuli such as pictures, diagrams, charts, graphs, tables, notices, posters, advertisements, and others where appropriate to help pupils comprehend the texts thoroughly.

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– For the Open-ended Questions (OE) section, illustrations are featured, where appropriate, together with the comprehension passages to help pupils comprehend the texts effectively. Questioning patterns may be in the form of a table, graphic organiser, flow chart and others for which relevant information based on the passages will be filled in.

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This series provides pupils with intensive practice along the way. The passages are arranged in such a way that they first lay the foundation to build up pupils’ confidence in tackling comprehension questions. From here, they will progress to passages that encourage higher-level thinking and understanding. Ultimately, pupils are challenged to think beyond the ideas presented in the passages. It is expected that pupils who attempt the exercises will see a marked improvement in their reading and comprehension skills.

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To ensure that pupils have a stress-free smooth reading and a wholesome comprehension of the passages, a glossary is provided for every passage. To kill two birds with one stone, the glossary also increases pupils’ vocabulary and aids in other writing, reading and comprehension exercises.

With the winning combination of varied comprehension passages, carefully-formulated questions, vivid illustrations, user-friendly layout designs and complete answers, the result-oriented approach adopted by the writers of the books will ensure that excellent learning results are within the reach of every pupil.

EXERCISE 21 (MCQ)........................... 61

EXERCISE 1 (MCQ)............................... 1

EXERCISE 22 (OE)..............................63

EXERCISE 2 (OE)..................................4

EXERCISE 23 (MCQ)...........................66

EXERCISE 3 (MCQ)...............................7

EXERCISE 24 (OE)..............................68

EXERCISE 4 (OE)..................................9

EXERCISE 25 (MCQ)...........................72

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EXERCISE 35 (MCQ)..........................101 EXERCISE 36 (OE)............................ 103

EXERCISE 16 (OE)...............................44

EXERCISE 37 (MCQ)......................... 106

EXERCISE 17 (MCQ)...........................48

EXERCISE 38 (OE)............................ 109

EXERCISE 18 (OE)...............................50

EXERCISE 39 (MCQ)..........................113

EXERCISE 19 (MCQ)...........................54

EXERCISE 40 (OE).............................116

EXERCISE 20 (OE)..............................57

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The panda is a unique species of bear that can be found in China. The panda, also known as the Giant Panda, is almost on the brink of extinction. Although it is difficult to take a census of the number of pandas, it is estimated that there are around one thousand pandas living in the wild, while another hundred are in captivity. Pandas live at high altitudes, ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 feet, in coniferous and broad-leaved forests which have a dense undergrowth of bamboo.

These forests are filled with heavy mists and rain all round the year, and are usually cloaked in thick clouds.

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There was a time when pandas roamed all over eastern and southern China, North Vietnam and Myanmar. However, these days they can only be found in a small area of China. This is because logging activities have greatly reduced the habitat of these unique creatures. Among all the species of bears, the panda’s diet is the most specialised, comprising almost entirely of bamboo. Pandas in captivity are exposed to a wider variety in their diet, which includes sugar cane, sweet potatoes, apples, carrots and specially made high-fibre biscuits.

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Unlike other bears that live in temperate regions and go for hibernation, pandas do not go into hibernation because their food is available all year long. Another reason for this is that their diet of bamboo does not provide them with enough nourishment for hibernation during the winter. Pandas have become important diplomatic symbols and have been used to enhance ties between China and various countries. Between 1958 and 1982, China gave away 23 pandas to nine different countries. By 1984, however, China began to offer pandas to other nations only on ten-year loans.

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In September 2012, Singapore became the proud host of two giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, from Chengdu. The pandas were loaned from the Chinese government to mark two decades of strong ties between China and Singapore.

The pandas received a rousing welcome at Changi airport and were transported to a new section of the Singapore Zoo. The Singapore government devoted millions of dollars to build a climate-controlled enclosure designed to promote breeding. The enclosure, which maintains a temperature of between 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, is consistent to their native habitat in Sichuan, China. They were quarantined until December after which they made their public debut.

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1. In which country today can pandas be found living in the wild?

(1) China (2) Myanmar (3) North Vietnam (4) Singapore (

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2. What has caused the population of pandas to dwindle?

(1) The extreme weather conditions (2) The widespread cutting down of trees (3) The insufficient supply of suitable food (4) The inability of pandas to breed in captivity

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5. Why are pandas considered to be important diplomatic symbols?

(1) They are used to enhance China’s diplomatic ties with other countries.

(2) They are used to enhance import-export activities between China and other countries.

(3) They provide a good source of income when loaned out to other countries.

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1. extinction – the state of a species no longer being in existence e.g. A number of organisations, such as the Worldwide Fund for Nature,

have been created with the goal of protecting various species of

animals that are on the brink of extinction.

2. hibernation – an inactive state resembling deep sleep in which animals spend the winter e.g. Hibernation is one of the main adaptations that allow animals living

in cold climates to endure the long winter.

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Read the story below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

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A poor boy had to work hard to pay for his school fees. One day, while he was selling goods from door to door, he felt a sudden pang of hunger. He dug deep into his pocket and found that he had only one dollar left. He decided that he would ask for a meal at the next house.

He knocked on the door and waited in anticipation.

As soon as the door opened, he lost his nerve. The person standing in front of him was a lovely young woman, who smiled kindly at him. Instead of asking for a meal as planned, he asked for a drink of water.

The young woman felt sorry for the young boy who looked so hungry.

She went back into the house and emerged with a jug of milk. He drank a glass of it slowly and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept payment for a kindness.” He said, “Then, I thank you from my heart.”

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in man was also renewed. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Years later, that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to a big city where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation.

When he heard the name of the town his patient came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

Dressed in his doctor’s gown, he went in to see her. He recognised her at once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day, he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle, the battle was won.

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Dr Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room.

She hesitated for a moment before taking a look at the bill as she was certain that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Her eyes were attracted to something that was written on the side of the bill. She began to read the following words: “Paid in full with one glass of milk. Signed, Dr Howard Kelly�.

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1. Why was the boy in need of money?

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2. What was the young boy planning to ask the woman?

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3. What did the boy actually ask from the young woman?

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4. What did the young woman give the boy?

5. Why did the young woman not give the boy what he had requested?

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6. How did the paths of the man and the woman cross years later?

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7. Why did a strange light fill the doctor’s eyes when he heard where the patient came from?

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9. Why did the woman feel fearful when she was presented with the bill?

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10. What do you understand from the last line of the text “Paid in full with one glass of milk.”?

1. emerged – appeared; became known e.g. When the results of the talent show were announced, we shrieked

with joy because one of our classmates had emerged the winner.

2. baffled – confused e.g. The police are baffled by the recent break-ins in the area because,

so far, they have been unable to gather much evidence from the

crime scenes.

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Salleh was desperate for food as he had not eaten anything substantial in days.

As he wandered along the food aisles in the supermarket, the temptation to steal was simply overwhelming. He knew that it would be so easy for him to just slip a bar of chocolate into his pocket. Although he had made up his mind never to steal anything again, he knew that he was fighting a losing battle.

Just as he was about to reach for a bar of chocolate, a lady pushed her trolley into the aisle, almost catching him red-handed. He slowly moved away from the shelf and pretended to look at the other items, hoping the lady would move away. Unfortunately, the lady received a call on her mobile phone and proceeded to chat.

Salleh noticed that the lady had placed her handbag on the trolley and was oblivious to her surroundings. Salleh decided to make his move. He moved closer to her and just as she looked away briefly, he swiped her bag off the trolley. The lady did not even bat an eyelid and continued chatting on the mobile phone.

Salleh stuffed the handbag underneath his jacket and made his way to the exit. As he was about to leave the supermarket, he was suddenly overcome with regret. He recalled the promise he had made to himself and how he had determined to live an honest life.

Without another thought, he made his way back to the aisle, hoping to put the bag back just as easily as he had stolen it. The lady was gone! Suddenly, he heard a commotion near the cashier’s counter. The lady was there, looking frantic because she had just realised that her handbag was missing. She tried explaining to the cashier what had happened but the cashier looked nonchalant.

Salleh quickly went up to the lady and said, “Madam, is this your handbag?

I found it on the floor in the food aisle.� The lady was so relieved and thanked Salleh profusely. She placed a fifty-dollar note in his palm as a token of appreciation.

Salleh left the supermarket feeling proud that he had not succumbed to temptation. It also taught him that honesty is always the best policy.

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1. What was Salleh tempted to do in the supermarket?

(1) He was tempted to rob the cashier.

(2) He was tempted to steal a mobile phone.

(3) He was tempted to eat a bar of chocolate.

(4) He was tempted to steal food to quell his hunger.

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(1) A lady emerged in the aisle.

(2) The bar of chocolate was out of his reach.

(3) The cashier was looking at him suspiciously.

(4) His conscience prevented him from stealing it.

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4. Why did the lady look frantic when she reached the check-out counter?

(1) She had lost her handbag.

(2) She had purchased too many items.

(3) She could not find her mobile phone.

(4) The cashier was rude and uncooperative. ( )

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5. How did the lady react when Salleh returned her handbag?

(1) She was angry.

(2) She was grateful.

(3) She was remorseful.

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1. oblivious – not aware of what is happening around you. e.g. The lady who was talking loudly in the restaurant was oblivious to

the stares of the other customers.

2. commotion – noisy confusion or disturbance e.g. A commotion broke out when the strikers clashed with the police.

3. nonchalant – not concerned e.g. The naughty child looked nonchalant even though the teacher

threatened to complain to his parents about his misdemeanour.

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I hope that this letter finds you in the best of health. I am sorry for not writing sooner for I have been busy trying to settle in on campus and adjusting to my new lifestyle.

I know that you must have been worried when you had to leave me immediately after I registered for my orientation session. Well, I must admit that I was feeling very lost after bidding you farewell. Everything and everyone were so unfamiliar. I realised then that it was the first time in my life that I had to fend for myself. I fought hard to hold back the tears.

Putting on a brave front, I proceeded to the main hall where all the new students had gathered. One of the seniors approached me and showed me to a seat. As I looked around, I noticed that all the other new students looked as nervous as I was. We commenced our week-long orientation programme that evening.

I dreaded the orientation session as I had heard many horror stories about ragging on campus. To my surprise, the seniors were most helpful and the orientation week turned out to be very informative and useful. I was given a twin-sharing hostel room. My roommate is a lively girl from Ipoh, Malaysia.

During the orientation week, we were taken on a tour of the campus, which I must say, is very impressive. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, and I was particularly impressed with the Computer Science building. We were even introduced to some of the lecturers who would be teaching us in the first year.

They helped us to make subject choices and showed us how to sign up for our tutorial classes. I must admit that it was rather intimidating to be in the presence of so many distinguished academics.

Lectures started immediately after the orientation week. It was a whole new experience for me as I had never been in a class with three hundred students. The tutorials were, however, conducted in smaller groups of twenty for each session.

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I am excited about being here even though I am so far away from home.

I am looking forward to making the most of all that this university has to offer. I will be back for a short break in four weeks’ time. Meanwhile, rest assured that I have settled in well and that I am relishing my newfound independence. Enclosed are some photographs of my hostel and campus.

Your loving daughter

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1. Where was Sarah when she was writing the letter?

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2. How did Sarah feel after her parents left?

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3. What does the phrase fend for myself indicate?

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5. Why was Sarah fearful of the orientation session?

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6. Was Sarah’s fear of the orientation week eventually justified?

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10. What does the last paragraph tell you about Sarah’s attitude towards her new life on campus?

1. orientation – the process of familiarising oneself with a new environment e.g. The new army recruits were briefed on the rules and regulations of military conduct during the orientation session.

2. ragging – the act of laughing at and making fun of someone e.g. The college administration would be looking into the problem of

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Give your pets love and affection.

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Many kids just think pets are just for petting, but please try to develop a sense of responsibility when caring for your animals. They must be fed on time and provided with enough of water.

Always remember to play with them.

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Many pets get bored easily and become fat and lazy. Do not let that happen to your beloved pets. Give dogs walks at least twice a week. Also remember, pets can play with anything. They do not need fancy chew toys. Many cats will settle for a simple piece of string, and dogs, for an old tennis ball.

Nobody enjoys a smelly pet. Bathe your pets when they are dirty, and pick up their waste. It is never anyone’s favourite task, but your pets will thank you for a clean living area.

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Take them to the vet’s often, especially if your pets are not acting normal.

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Bad teeth and refusing to play or eat could mean something is wrong. Try to get your pets to the vet’s at least once a year. Your pets will thank you for a healthy lifestyle.

Keep your pets safe.

It is best not to let your pets roam around the neighborhood or they may get hurt.

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Some pets suffer separation anxiety when their owners are away. While you are at school, try to give your lonely pet a few toys. You may even want to adopt another companion for it.

Try to keep your pet obedient.

Try to keep dogs, cats and even parrots calm and peaceful when people come over.

Take them for training classes at your local pet shop! Teaching your pets tricks is fun and rewarding for the two of you!

With all of this in mind, you are ready to love your pets like members of your family!

Your pets will love you for taking care of them so well.

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English Primary 6 Comprehension Exercise 5

Choose the correct answer and write its number in the brackets.

1. When caring for pets, it is important to (1) keep them locked in the house all day (2) buy expensive food for them (3) bathe and feed them regularly (4) allow them to roam freely outside the house

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(2) Taking pets to the vet’s.

(3) Picking up your pets’ waste.

(4) Locking them up in the house when the owners are away. ( )

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(1) Take it to the vet’s for a medical check-up.

(2) Give it more food and water than usual.

(3) Allow the pet to roam freely in public places. ( (4) Spend more time playing with the pet. )

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(1) Once a day (2) Once a week (3) Once a month (4) Once a year

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5. Which of the following are symptoms of an unhealthy pet?

(1) Unusual behaviour and refusing to eat (2) Active behaviour and having a good appetite (3) Showing a normal appetite and an eagerness to play (4) Being friendly and playful

1. roam – walk or travel around an area without a definite aim or direction e.g. I prefer to visit a safari park where animals roam freely compared to

a zoo where animals are caged.

2. anxiety – the state of feeling worried e.g. It is normal for students to experience anxiety while waiting for exam

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The Internet (International Network) has brought communication to a whole new playing field. Through the super network of computers, the Internet allows people to communicate almost instantly with people around the world. Although there are negative influences that go hand in hand with an instrument so powerful, the advantages of the Internet greatly outweigh its potential harm.

Communication has been made easier with the emergence of the Internet. Electronic mail or e-mail, is transmitted by the sender to the receiver and back to the sender in a matter of minutes. It is a far cry from the conventional postal service which takes days or weeks to generate a response. Global businesses save time and money by using e-mail for their transactions. Even families are able to stay in touch with loved ones overseas and save a lot on long-distance phone calls.

Students benefit greatly from having the Internet. They no longer have to spend hours in the library poring over books and doing their research from sometimes outdated references. With the Internet, students have access to a multitude of networks available all around the world. By simply keying in a topic to be researched, they are immediately presented with hundreds of websites offering the information they seek.

Business enterprises have benefitted greatly from the Internet as it has opened up a whole new way of conducting business via e-commerce. It allows for small companies to market their products on a global scale without having to bear the burden of heavy media advertisement costs.

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Internet dating websites. People with health problems have found solutions to their ailments on the Internet. People who like travelling can now make their travel plans and purchase their tickets easily online. Professionals from all over the world are now able to share their expertise with their counterparts from around the world. Academics publicise their research and scientists broadcast their breakthroughs in a matter of minutes.

The benefits of the Internet are endless. However, some say that it will adversely change the way we live our lives and that it is a threat to social interaction.

Whatever the feeling, the Internet is obviously here to stay.

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5. How does e-commerce help businesses to grow?

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5. Sarah was fearful because she had heard many stories about new students being bullied by their seniors during the orientation week.

6. No, Sarah’s fear was unjustified because the orientation session turned out to be pleasant and beneficial to her.

7. Sarah found the state-of-the-art facilities on campus impressive.

8. (a) They helped the students to choose their subjects. (b) They showed the students how to sign up for their tutorial classes.

9. Sarah described her lectures as a whole new experience because it was the first time she attended a class with hundreds of students, something totally new in her life.

10. The last paragraph clearly describes Sarah as having a positive attitude and showing a high level of confidence towards facing her new life on campus.

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2. The phrase is “a far cry”.

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4. The Internet presents students with thousands of websites containing the information they seek.

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5. E-commerce opens doors to small companies to sell their products internationally without having to pay heavy media advertisment costs.

1. She was at the university where she was studying when she was writing the letter.

6. Internet dating websites have helped lonely people by creating the opportunity for them to befriend other people online.

2. She felt very lost and alone after her parents left.

3. The phrase fend for myself indicates that Sarah had to learn to be independent.

7. The Internet allows people to make their travel plans and ticket bookings or purchases within the comfort of their own homes.

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English Comprehension for Primary

The English Comprehension series aims to help pupils familiarise themselves with the different types of passages and the different questioning techniques used. Pupils also get acquianted with the examination format, ensuring that they are equipped with critical skills to answer comprehension questions confidently.

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