This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins of Halloween and explains how some of our modern day Halloween traditions came to be. The text also gives an account of how this ancient holiday is celebrated around the world in our modern day and time. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, gap filling exercises and a fun word search. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The 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 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 upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the lives and achievements of the three most notable women in ancient history, namely, Hatshepsut, Cleopatra and Greek poet Sappho. 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 IGSCE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally this handout could be used during Women's History Month (March).

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the traditions and origins of Advent and the days leading up to Christmas. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a gap filling 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 / New Year’s.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text narrates the story of Hamlet based on William Shakespeare's tragedy. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a gap filling exercise. 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. This informational text describes different Halloween traditions from around the world After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 10 comprehension questions, 12 True or False exercises and a gap filling exercise. The handout can be used for vocabulary building purposes. It can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Halloween.

Teach students how different nations and cultures celebrate Mother's Day with this 3-page handout. The worksheet includes comprehension questions, a true or false exercise, a fun maze and a speaking prompt. Can be used as an in class exercise or assigned for homework. Ideally, should be taught on or near Mother's Day.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the origins of Christmas from its ancient pagan roots to its modern day significance. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, and True or False exercises. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Christmas. This worksheet can also be used for vocabulary building purposes.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes different New Year's Eve traditions around the globe. 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.

In recent years, stories of widespread wildfires are impossible to miss in climate change-related news. Unprecedented fires have destroyed millions of hectares of land, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and eliminated entire habitats across the world. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes of wildfires and what we can do to prevent them. 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. Total number of pages: 7 Answer key included

Humans have always been drawn to the stars and the unknown. From the dawn of our species, we have looked up to the stars and wondered. What is up there? Are there other planets like ours? Where did we come from? This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text goes through the history of space exploration 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 fun crossword a fill in the gaps text on the Golden Records The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 6 Answer key included

One of the greatest ecological, manmade threats now wreaking havoc on our ecosystem is overfishing. In fact, overfishing takes the greatest toll on sea life — and people. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of overfishing as well as possible solutions that can help restore marine biodiversity and sustain our oceans. 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 independent text exercise entitled “SIX COLD HARD FACTS ABOUT OVERFISHING” This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework or used to for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 6 Answer key included

Extreme weather events - including powerful heat waves and devastating floods - are now sadly our new normal. In fact, the World Meteorological Organisation has repeatedly warned that due to climate change, extreme weather events are not only here to stay, but they will also become increasingly worse. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of climate change and why extreme weather events are now the new normal. 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 to for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 7 Answer key included

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

Mardi Gras remains one of the most quintessential celebrations associated with New Orleans culture. However, Mardi Gras (also referred to as Carnival) has evolved significantly over the years, both in New Orleans and other destinations across the globe that celebrate their own version of the holiday. This Reading Comprehension handout explores the history of Mardi Gras. 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 to for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 5 Answer key included

International Women’s Day (IWD) has become a date to celebrate how far women have come in society, politics and in economics, while the political roots of the day mean strikes and protests are organised to raise awareness of continued inequality. This Reading Comprehension handout explores the history, traditions and celebrations associated with IWD. 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: 4 Answer key included