Practice: Reading: Understanding a Short News Report

Answer every question, then check your score and read the explanations.

1. Question 1 · Multiple choice

   According to the report, why will the library open on Sundays?

   A.Because staff asked for more hoursB.Because residents requested longer weekend hoursC.Because the building was renovatedD.Because the budget was reduced
2. Question 2 · Gap fill

   How many extra staff will be hired? Write the number in digits.
3. Question 3 · True or false

   The extra cost will be paid from the culture budget.

   TrueFalse
4. Question 4 · Multiple choice

   What is the best strategy for finding a specific date in a text?

   A.Translate every sentenceB.Skim the whole article twiceC.Scan for numbers onlyD.Read the last paragraph first