This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of social rights activist, politician and philanthropist Nelson Mandela - who became South Africa’s first Black president from 1994 to 1999. After becoming involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: title match exercises, comprehension questions, a definitions match, a multiple choice exercise and a crossword. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included, Total number of pages: 7

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and work of black civil rights activist Malcolm X. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, comprehension questions, a multiple choice exercise and a crossword. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included, Total number of pages: 7

This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the history of censorship and freedom of speech from ancient Athen’s parrhesia to the Catholic Church’s Inquisition trials, Britain’s Licensing Acts, France’s National Assembly, Germany’s Nazi Movement, South Africa’s Apartheid all the way up to modern-day censorship examples. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions a definition match multiple choice exercises a crossword a fill in the blanks exercise on modern-day censorship and propaganda in North Korea The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

Worldwide bee colony collapse is not as big a mystery as the chemical industry claims. Scientists know that bees are dying from a variety of factors—pesticides, drought, habitat destruction, nutrition deficit, air pollution, global warming and more. Many of these causes are interrelated. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of bee colony decline as well as possible solutions that can help support the dwindling bee populations. 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 fill in the gaps independent text exercise entitled “5 Simple Ways You Can Help Save The Bees From Extinction" This 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

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

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

In the early 2020s, inflation rates rose at levels higher than we’ve seen in decades, for reasons largely related to spending practices and other factors of the pandemic, as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But what exactly is inflation and what does it mean for the average person? This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of inflation. 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: 5 Answer key included

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 recession is a significant, widespread, and prolonged downturn in economic activity. During a recession, the economy struggles, people lose work, companies make fewer sales and a country’s overall economic output declines. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes and effects of economic recessions. 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: 8 Answer key included

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary ofJohn Webster’s “The Duchess of Malfi”. After carefully reading the summary of the novel, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a character match, comprehension questions, a fill in the gaps exercise on the life of the author 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 higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. The text describes a number of strange Valentine’s Day traditions from history! After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False, a crossword, a fill in the gap exercise and a word search. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. Ideally, it could be used around Valentine’s Day. 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 adventures of the Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, comprehension questions, a multiple choice exercise, a fill in the gaps exercise, a word search and a fun crossword. The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included, Total number of pages: 7

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the history’s worst pandemics from the Antonine Plague to the HIV pandemic in the late 20th century. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including true or False exercises, a fun crossword, multiple choice exercises and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise. The text can be used for vocabulary building purposes (medical). This handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 7

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores what is the confirmation bias and gives lists debiasing techniques that can be used to make better informed decisions. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: -comprehension questions -a multiple choice exercise -a crossword This worksheet can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 6

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, new variants of the SARS- CoV-2 virus pop up every 3-4 months, with most being more infectious than the last and resulting in rapid spreads. This Reading Comprehension worksheet explores how viruses mutate and spread. Suitable for intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: -12 comprehension questions a definitions match exercise -a multiple choice exercise -a crossword based on the text 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. Total number of pages: 5

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

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign lasted from the industrial age to the internet age – in a 70-year-reign of England that endeared her to millions. During her reign, her country’s role in the world transformed, and so did her own place within the United Kingdom. This Reading Comprehension handout explores the life, reign, and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. 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: 5 Answer key included

Celebrate Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with this interactive Trivia Quiz for the classroom. This PPT quiz contains 20 questions and answers about the achievements, contributions, and challenges of women throughout history and across the world. It’s a perfect way to test your students’ general knowledge and teach them something new while having fun. You can play this quiz individually or in teams, and keep track of your score. This quiz is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners and for Grades 9-12th as well as higher or adult education. This PPT can be used as a warm-up, a break, or a wrap-up activity on Women’s Day or during Women’s History Month (March).