Reading Comprehension MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 10

The famous film star John Wayne’s real name was Marion Morrison. Born in Iowa, USA on May 26, 1907, he died on June 11, 1979, in Los Angeles. John’s forty-year film career included over 250 films. As he was seen as a strong, large man who was quiet but mature, his real name, Marion, did not suit his acting career.

John Wayne _____.

His film career _____.

According to the passage, his appearance _____.

What has caused the increasing popularity of the Green Peace Movement in recent years? Is it possible that the public is being informed by scientists about dangers to the world more than in the past? Alternatively, could it be that politicians are no longer hiding facts that have been known to them but have not been disclosed before? These factors have likely influenced the Green Peace Movement. However, the damage to nature is now visible to everyone. It affects societies in all regions of the world. It is alarming, and people are beginning to oppose industrialization and other developments that are jeopardizing their lives and the future of their children.

This passage is about _____.

The reason more and more people are becoming concerned with the world is _____.

The Green Peace Movement _____.

Mary was born blind. Doctors at that time were unable to correct the situation, and although her parents lived in anguish, not being able to see was normal for her. After years of training to live in a world of darkness, Mary secured a job and moved into her own flat. Several years later, during one of her routine check-ups, the doctors informed her about a new technique that could restore her sight. One might think that Mary would have jumped at the opportunity to see, but in reality, she was not at all pleased with this development. She had never seen anything before. She had established a life for herself in a world without sight, and the thought of altering this lifestyle was terrifying. She was more afraid of gaining sight than of remaining blind.

The best TITLE for this passage is _____.

Being able to see was _____.

According to the passage, Mary’s inability to see was _____.

The United Nations was created by a charter signed by delegates from 50 countries on June 26, 1945. The headquarters of the UN is in New York City. Its official languages are Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. The UN is an international organization that works for world peace, security, and the betterment of all humankind. There are six major organs of the UN that carry out the work of the organization. These six major organs are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.

According to the passage, the charter of the United Nations _____.

The main _____.

Representatives of most of the world’s countries _____.

(Please note: The following questions are related to a specific reading passage, available solely before the first question. Remember, referring back to the reading text while answering the questions may be helpful to ensure accuracy.)

Ballet dancers were originally all men. Women only began to appear in performances in 1681, in Paris. The encouragement of King Louis XIV of France greatly contributed to the establishment of ballet as one of the major art forms it is seen as today.

Many young girls begin ballet lessons at around the age of 5 and train for many years before they are good enough to perform. Most never do perform at all, but the graceful movements and control of the body acquired by anyone who has ballet training encourage parents to obtain at least several years of lessons for their young daughters.

Parents _____.

King Louis XIV _____.

Women _____.