Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, often less than 5 millimeters in diameter, that have become a significant environmental and health concern. These particles originate from various sources, including the breakdown of larger plastic debris, synthetic clothing fibers, and even personal care products like exfoliating scrubs. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the impact of microplastics on both the environment and human health. This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions a multiple-choice exercise a crossword a definitions match This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used for vocabulary-building purposes.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of one of the most influential inventors of the 18th century Nikola Tesla. Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856 to January 7, 1943) was an engineer known for designing the alternating-current (AC) electric system, which is still the predominant electrical system used across the world today. After carefully reading the text / bio, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise and a fun crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 8

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed in 1949 with the aim of acting as a deterrent to the threat of Soviet expansion in Europe after World War II. Its origins, however, go back to 1947 when the United Kingdom and France signed the Treaty of Dunkirk as an alliance to counter the eventuality of a German attack in the aftermath of WWII. This Reading Comprehension handout explores the history of he North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions a definitions match a multiple choice exercise a crossword This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used to for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 7 Answer key included

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins and significance of Remembrance Day or Armistice Day celebrated on November 11. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions, gap filling and True or False exercises. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of JF. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" that explores love and infidelity in the materialistic culture of the 1920s. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a gap filling exercise and a character match exercise. After completeing the exercises, students are given questions on materialism to answer in class. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the post-impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh, After carefully reading the text / biography, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including rue or False exercises, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise, a match the painting exercise and a fun crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the great children’s writer, Roald Dahl. The text gives a brief biography and pays tribute to the writers key books and novels. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions and True or False exercises. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text narrates the story/ plot summary of Antony and Cleopatrabased on William Shakespeare's famous play. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: multiple choise, True or False, gap filling and character match exercises. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the possible reasons behind the construction of the pyramids and gives an account of how these ancient wonders were constructed. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, gap filling and True or False exercises. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the major historical periods of ancient Egyptian history from the beginning of the first dynasty of pharaohs to the brutal murder of the last pharaoh by the Roman Emperor Octavian (Augustus). After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a crossword, comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the history and culture of Coober Pedy. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true or false exercise, a definitions match, a fill in the gaps exercise and a fun crossword. The text can be used for IGCSE and TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key included. Ideally, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions Coober Pedy virtual reality trip!

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of Arthur Conan Doyle’s “THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES”. After carefully reading the summary of the novel, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a character match, a definitions match, a word search, comprehension questions, a fill in the gaps exercise and a fun crossword . The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 8

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how the Oscars evolved in the past century and describes the extravagant ceremony that the Academy Awards organize every February! After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, a matching exercise and an in class discussion. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, it could be used on or near the Oscars Day!

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate or advanced ESL learners. After carefully reading a text about the ancient origins of carnival, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises and engage in an in depth classroom discussions based on question prompts relevant to the text. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins and history of Christmas tree decorating After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a word search exercise. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. This reading comprehension worksheet can ideally be shortly before Christmas.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores what is cultural appropriation, how it’s been used throughout history and why it is a problematic phenomenon that continues to perpetuate racial stereotypes. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true and false exercise, a multiple choice exercise and a crossword. This worksheet / informational text can be used for vocabulary building purposes. This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 4

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores Norway’s environmental initiatives including its hydro-power stations, solar power technologies, electric car policies, thrift and reuse culture, plogging, seed vault and successful recycling / pant system After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a definitions match, a multiple choice exercise and a fun crossword. The text can be used for IGCSE and TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key included. Total number of pages: 7