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A Brief History Of World War II - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
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A Brief History Of World War II - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text

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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
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The Deadliest Wars in Human History - Reading Comprehension

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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
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The Cold War - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text

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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.
Ancient Greece and the Origins of Theater - Reading Comprehension Text
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Ancient Greece and the Origins of Theater - Reading Comprehension Text

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Greek theater had its beginnings in various religious festivals throughout the Greek world honoring the Greek gods. These festivals featured the performance of songs and dances by groups of men and boys called a chorus. Over time, these performances came to include three actors who portrayed individual characters in a story. By the 6th Century BCE, the Greeks were creating special places called theaters, where people could attend such performances. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the history of theater in ancient Greece. 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
The Rise and fall of the Soviet Union (USSR) - Reading Comprehension Text
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The Rise and fall of the Soviet Union (USSR) - Reading Comprehension Text

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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
Space Exploration - Reading Comprehension Worksheets -  #GoogleExpeditions (SAVE 50%)
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Space Exploration - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - #GoogleExpeditions (SAVE 50%)

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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
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What is Remembrance Day? - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text

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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
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Who Was Albert Einstein? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text

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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)
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A Timeline of International Women's Day - Reading Comprehension Worksheet (ESL, ELL, ELT)

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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
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The Strange History of Perfume - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text

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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
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Who Was Nikola Tesla? - Reading Comprehension - Informational Text

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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
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A Brief History of the Internet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Informational Text

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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
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WWI and the Rise of Totalitarianism (Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin) - Reading Text

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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
Famous Artists - Biographies Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
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Famous Artists - Biographies Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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
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What happened in Chernobyl - Reading Comprehension Text #GoogleExpeditions

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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
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A Brief History of the British Empire, Colonisation & Slave Trade - Reading Comprehension

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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
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A Brief History of Human Evolution - Reading Comprehension Text

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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
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A Brief History of Democracy and Elections - Reading Comprehension Text

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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
Black History: Apartheid In South Africa -  Reading Comprehension Text
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Black History: Apartheid In South Africa - Reading Comprehension Text

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This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the emergence and history of apartheid in South Africa. Translated from Afrikaans, apartheid means ‘apartness’ and it was an ideology supported by the National Party (NP) government introduced in South Africa in 1948. Apartheid laws attempted to stop all inter-marriage and social integration between black and white people and forced the different racial groups to live separately and “develop” separately in grossly unequal terms. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a definition match, a multiple choice exercise and a crossword. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. An ideal activity for Black History month. (celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, and in October for the Netherlands & the United Kingdom) Total number of pages: 7 Answer key included
A Brief History of Space Exploration -  Reading Comprehension Text
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A Brief History of Space Exploration - Reading Comprehension Text

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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