Reading Comprehension MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 08

(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.)

Occasionally during the night, one can see meteors. They resemble streaks of light and for this reason, are called falling stars. As meteors travel through space, they sometimes fall into the Earth’s gravitational pull and the friction between these rocks and the atmosphere causes most of them to burn up before they reach the surface of the Earth. At times, however, very big pieces of meteors fall to Earth and although they are burned up to a large extent, some pieces do reach the surface. These are then called meteorites. The largest meteorite to have been found is the Hoba meteorite. It was found in Namibia and weighs 60 tons.

Meteors that hit the Earth _____.

The Earth’s atmosphere _____.

Meteors are _____.

There are about 980 flying mammals referred to as bats. They are the only real flying mammals on Earth. Most bats feed on a diet of insects. Some feed on flowers and fruits, but the most interesting are the vampire bats of the Americas, which suck the blood of large birds and other mammals. Unfortunately, these vampire bats are capable of transmitting rabies and are for this reason considered dangerous. The other types of bats are of no danger to man and are even considered helpers of nature by way of their diet which helps control the insect population in various areas of the world. Although the misunderstood bat has represented fear and terror in the West, it is seen as a sign of good luck and long life in the East.

The majority of the bat population _____.

According to the passage, the bat is misunderstood because _____.

The insect population of the world _____.

In 1924, Thomas Watson Sr. changed the name of his company to International Business Machines. The company produced many types of electronic machines. In 1952, Watson’s son, Thomas Jr., took over as the head of the company and proceeded to manufacture their first computers. These first computers were produced for scientists. Over time, many other forms of the computer were produced. In 1981, the firm marketed its first personal computer. Unfortunately, this world-renowned and respected company, better known as IBM, is now, like many other companies, in financial difficulty.

A good TITLE for this passage is _____.

IBM’s first personal computer _____.

IBM _____.

Sumo wrestling is an extremely popular sport in Japan. The Sumo champions are exceptionally large men who are not only tall but also weigh 130 kilograms or more. The reason these wrestlers are so big is that the objective of the game is for one wrestler to either throw his opponent out of the ring or force him to the ground. The larger a wrestler is, the greater his chances of winning a match. These matches are usually very short, with most lasting less than one minute.

Sumo wrestlers are extremely large _____.

The length of these matches _____.

To win the match, _____.

Although all spiders kill their prey by injecting them with venom, only a few are dangerous enough to cause harm to people or large animals. The venom of the spider is delivered through a pair of powerful fangs. This venom is fatal for most insects and sometimes small animals. Among the most dangerous spiders are the black widow spiders. The European black widow can cause serious illness in humans, whereas the North American black widow has been known to cause fatalities on several occasions.

Most spiders _____.

The venom of the spider _____.

The black widow spiders _____.