399Uploads
821k+Views
28k+Downloads
All resources
International Women's Day: History, Marches, and Celebrations - Reading Comprehension
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
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
What is Artificial Intelligence? - Reading Comprehension Text
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving.
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence.
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 text
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
The Life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth II - Reading Comprehension
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
Darwin, Evolution, and Natural Selection - Reading Comprehension
The basic idea of biological evolution is that populations and species of organisms change over time. Today, when we think of evolution, we are likely to link this idea with one specific person: the British naturalist Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory of biological evolution by natural selection.
This Reading Comprehension handout explores Darwin’s theory of evolution an natural selection.
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
Bundle
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.
What is Inflation? - Reading Comprehension Text
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
Bundle
The Environment/ Saving Our Planet / Nature Conservation Handouts (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore a number of environmental issues including air and water pollution, genetic engineering, climate change and nuclear radiation.
After carefully reading each informational text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, definitions matching exercises and engage in in-depth classroom discussions on topics relevant to each text. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. 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
Bundle
Biographies of Notable People - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle (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 individuals from the world of politics, science and arts.
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.
Bundle
Historical Figures - Biographies - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
These Reading Comprehension worksheets are suitable for advanced ESL learners. The bundle comprises of small biographies of people who have left a mark in world history.
The texts describe the life, work, and contribution of these figures. The texts also provide background historical information on colonialism, Independence movements, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, matching exercises, multiple choice e exercises and crosswords. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
Bundle
Biographies of Notable People Vol II 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 individuals from the world of politics, science and arts.
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
What Is a Recession and What Causes It? - Reading Comprehension Text
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
Bundle
Special Days - This Day In History - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - BUNDLE! (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes four different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts describe different “Special Days” like Mother’s Day and Freedom of Information Day giving a historical background to how this day came to be celebrated!
After carefully reading each story / text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, matching exercises and engage in in-depth classroom discussions on topics relevant to each text. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
Bundle
Festivals and Special Holidays Around The World - Reading Comprehension Super Bundle! (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes four different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts describe different “Special Holidays” and Festivals from around the world. The texts are non fictional and incorporate accurate historical and cultural information.
After carefully reading each story / text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, matching exercises and engage in in-depth classroom discussions on topics relevant to each text. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes.
Bundle
Halloween Stories - Reading Comprehension Worksheets (SAVE 50%)
This Halloween themed bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners. The bundle comprises of different fictional Halloween stories based on novels by famous authors or my own imagination.
After carefully reading each story/text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, definition matching exercises, crosswords, word searches and engage in in-depth class discussions on topics around the texts
Bundle
Shakespeare's Greatest Love Stories and Bio Bundle (Reading Comprehension Worksheets) (SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheets bundle is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The texts narrates six popular romances written by William Shakespeare, in the form of a story / summary.
The bundle also includes a biography of the famous playwright.
After carefully reading each text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, gap filling exercises, True or False, definitions matching exercises, word searches and crosswords. 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.
Bundle
Past Simple and Past Continuous - Grammar practice - SAVE 50%
This bundle is comprised of different handout aimed at teaching the difference between Past Simple and Past Continuous to upper elementary-intermediate level ESL learners. The handouts includes gap filling exercises to help students practice and differentiate the two tenses in the affirmative, interrogative and negative form.
Bundle
Bullying , Depression and Mental Health - Reading Comprehension Bundle (SAVE 50%)
This bundle includes different Reading Comprehension Worksheets suitable for higher intermediate advanced ESL learners. The texts explore the effects of bullying on children and adult psychology and mental health.
After carefully reading each informational text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling exercises, crosswords, word search exercises, definitions matching exercises and engage in in-depth classroom discussions on topics relevant to each text. The vocabulary used in the texts is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. Full answer keys are included.
Bundle
Reading Comprehension Texts /Worksheets on Love & Relationships ( SAVE 50%)
This Reading Comprehension worksheet Bundle is comprised of different stories and texts both fictional and non-fictional that explore the concepts of love and romantic relationships.
These worksheets are suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners. After carefully reading each story/text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: crosswords, comprehension questions, word-searches, definition matching, gap filling, True or False exercises and engage in in-depth class discussions. 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.