This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores inequality in its various forms and how it creates a complex mix of internal and external challenges that will continue to grow over the next twenty-five years. 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 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: 7

Gaining popularity in the 20th century, boosted by neoliberal policies particularly in countries like the United States, intensive agriculture has been gradually overtaking more traditional farming methods. Intensive agriculture produces much higher yields per unit of land, requiring land modifications such as clearing forests and relying on huge amounts of inputs, which can include things like fertilizers, chemical pesticides and some might say a great deal of cruelty, particularly when it comes to animal operations. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the money driven practices of Intensive Farming and how they contribute to environmental problems such as deforestation, water pollution and chemical pollution as well as how they normalize extreme animal cruelty. The text also explores possible solutions and alternative to Intensive Farming. 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 on “Animal Factory Farms” *a definitions match exercise 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 Tes paid licence

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text recounts the story of the unlawful arrest of the suffragette protesters in November 14, 1917 and the tortures they had to endure during their overnight imprisonment; a night that later came to be called “The Night of Terror”. 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.

Earthquakes are among the deadliest natural hazards. They strike without warning and many earthquake zones coincide with areas of high population density. This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the causes of earthquakes. 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

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

This handout is dedicated to teaching the Past Simple VS Present Perfect to upper elementary-intermediate level ESL learners. The handout includes gap filling exercises, transformation exercises and speaking prompts to help students differentiate between the two tenses and practice their affirmative, interrogative and negative form.

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

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text is recounts the history of Thanksgiving and how it was established in the U.S. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 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. Ideally the worksheet can be completed on or near Thanksgiving Day!

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 Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The text also explores the materialism, aggression and exploitation of the shopping-crazed holidays. 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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for elementary to upper intermediate ESL learners. The text recounts the myth behind the creation of the Chinese Zodiac year. After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False statements and a crossword based on information they get from the text. This worksheet can be completed as a fun activity in class for vocabulary building purposes or be assigned for homework.

This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for upper elementary to higher intermediate ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the Christian stories behind Mary Magdalene and the first Easter egg. After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False statements and a fill-in-the-gaps exercise. The text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.

This Reading Comprehension handout is best suited for intermediate to advanced ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores Easter Sunday and recounts the story of Jesus's resurrection. After carefully reading the text the students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False and a fill in the gaps exercise. The vocabulary used in the text can also be used for vocabulary building purposes. A full answer key is included.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of Christopher Marlowe’s adventure novel “Doctor Faustus”. After carefully reading the summary of the novel, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, comprehension questions, a character match 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.

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,

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the major historical periods of ancient Egyptian history from the beginning of the first dynasty of pharaohs to the brutal murder of the last pharaoh by the Roman Emperor Octavian (Augustus). After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a crossword, comprehension questions 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.

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 WWI. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including a comprehension questions 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.

This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text explores the origins of tattoos and their development as an early art form in12,000 B.C. to modern day tatoooing. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises and a fun word search. 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.