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Russia - Ukraine War 2022 / 2023: How it all started - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes and effects of the Russia Ukraine conflict from the 1200s to today.
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
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 6
Answer key included
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Science Reading Comprehension Bundle - Informational Texts (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrate the life and work of a number of notable scientists as well as different notions, inventions and notable discoveries in the history of science.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, character match and definitions matching exercises, word searches and crosswords. 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. Full answer keys are included.
The Life and Work of Mahatma Gandhi - Reading Comprehension
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known to his many followers as Mahatma, or “the great-souled one” was the leader of Indian nationalism and was revered for his nonviolent philosophy of passive resistance.
This Reading Comprehension handout explores the life, work, and legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
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
a fill-in-the-gaps exercise
This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 8
Answer key included
A Brief History Of World War II - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the major historical events which occured before, during and after WWII from the first attacks by Germany to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a word search, comprehension questions, gap filling, definition match 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.
The Deadliest Wars in Human History - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text enumerates the deadliest wars in the history of humankind.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a true or false exercise, comprehension questions, 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.
The Cold War - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the major historical events that occurred during the Cold War.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a titles match, comprehension questions, gap filling, definition match and True or False exercises and a fun crossword. The 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.
The Rise and fall of the Soviet Union (USSR) - Reading Comprehension Text
This reading comprehension worksheet explores the rise, history and downfall of the Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or USSR.
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 for vocabulary-building purposes.
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key included
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Space Exploration - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - #GoogleExpeditions (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets can be assigned independently or they may be used to compliment #GoogleExpeditions related virtual trips.
These handouts are suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False exercises, crosswords, gap filling exercises, word searches, definitions match and speaking prompts . The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Full Answer keys are included
What is Remembrance Day? - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
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.
Who Was Albert Einstein? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of the most influential physicist of the 20th century, Albert Einstein.
After carefully reading the text / bio, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises, 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.
A Timeline of International Women's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet (ESL, ELL, ELT)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text explains the importance of celebrating Women's Day on March 8 and gives a history timeline of how the Day was celebrated since its establishment in the early 20th century.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions and True or False exercises. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, this worksheet can be used on, or near March 8 - Women's Day,
The Strange History of Perfume - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the history of perfume from Ancient Egyptian burials to the first alcohol based fragrance.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, and a fun crossword . The text can also be used for IGCSE or TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included
Who Was Nikola Tesla? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text
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
A Brief History of the Internet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of how the Internet developed in the late 20th century and how it rose to prominence during the early 21st century
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises and engage in 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.
WWI and the Rise of Totalitarianism (Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin) - Reading Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet gives an account of the post WWI conditions that contributed to the rise of different totalitarian regimes around the world, including Benito Mussolini in Italy, Adolph Hitler in Germany and Joseph Stalin in Russia. The text is suitable for advanced intermediate to proficient ESL learners and native English speakers.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a definitions match, multiple choice exercise and a 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.
Answer Key included
Total number of pages: 7
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Famous Artists - Biographies Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrate the life and work of a number of notable artists and are followed by a number of vocabulary building and comprehension exercises.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, character match and definitions matching exercises, word searches and crosswords. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
The handouts can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Full answer keys are included in all individual resources.
What happened in Chernobyl - Reading Comprehension Text #GoogleExpeditions
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives an account of all the tragic events that took place during the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise, a fun crossword and engage in an in class discussion over nuclear energy, radiation and it’s effects on human health. 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. Ideally, this handout could be used along a #GoogleExpeditions NASA virtual reality trip! A full answer key is included.
A Brief History of the British Empire, Colonisation & Slave Trade - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the history of the British Empire, from the first expeditions to the scramble for Africa and the later de-colonisation process after the end of WWII.
After carefully reading the text, 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 . The text can also be used for IGCSE or 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
A Brief History of Human Evolution - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the evolution of Human Evolution from Australopithecus afarensis to Homo Sapiens.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a multiple choice exercise, and a fun crossword . The text can also be used for IGCSE or 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
A Brief History of Democracy and Elections - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.
The text explores the origins of democracy from the 5th century Athenian assemblies on the Pnyx to the 1788 American Constitution and the mid-19th century revolutionary campaigns that secured women’s right to vote.
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:
-comprehension questions
a definition match
multiple choice exercises
a crossword
The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes.
Total number of pages: 7
Answer key included