Reading Comprehension Test

Submitted by: Laksika Taweewattanakitborvon (Mild)

At its high point the Roman Empire controlled all the lands around the
Mediterranean Sea. The Empire extended from Britain and Spain to the west to Turkey
in the east, southward through Syria and Israel, and included the entire Mediterranean
coast of Africa. The area of the ancient Roman Empire is home to thirty countries today.
Line 5 Even though the Romans had a technologically advanced civilization for their time, of
course they did not possess the communication and transportation we have today.
Eventually the empire collapsed because the amount of territory became too large for
one ruling body to govern and control.
The city of Rome had its beginnings around 1,000 BCE, about 3,000 years ago.
Line 10 A group of people known as Latins settled along the Tiber River. As nearby Latin small
towns grew in size they eventually came together to form the city of Rome. Rome was
ruled by a king.
By 264 BCE Rome defeated other tribes including the Etruscans, Gauls,
Samnites, and Greek city-states and controlled the Italian entire peninsula. Romans
Line 15 adopted many of the Greek ways. At that time another great empire ruled the coast of
Africa, the Carthaginian Empire. Soon these two empires clashed for control of trade in
the Mediterranean region in a series of three wars, known as the Punic Wars. The
Romans needed to develop a navy in order to fight the Carthaginians. When Romans
finally conquered Carthage they then controlled Spain, North Africa, the state of
Line 20 Macedonia in northern Greece in 168 BCE and the entire Greek peninsula by 146 BCE.
Rome now ruled the Mediterranean region.
By 150 CE Rome was at the height of its power but in the middle of the third
century CE civil wars erupted between rival generals, the Persians attacked from the
east and the Germans attacked from the north. However the Roman Empire survived,
Line 25 ruled by harsh emperors who imposed high taxes. This series of emperors retained
control over the empire until 408 CE when the Goths from present day Germany
conquered the city of Rome. The last Roman emperor was defeated in 476 AD and the
empire was divided into many small kingdoms.

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire. (n.d.). retrieved from
http://www.englishworksheetsland.com

1.) The word extended in line 2 is closest in meaning to

a.) expand
b.) add to
c.) spread
d.) lose
2.) The word imposed in line 22 is closest in meaning to
a.) set
b.) charged
c.) put
d.) required

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3.) The word "they" in line 5 refers to
a.) Romans
b.) Franks
c.) Eqyptian
d.) Greeks
4.) According to the last paragraph, why did the Roman empire collapse?
a.) People migrated to Asia because of the Huns
b.) The Territory was too big to control
c.) No successors to rule the empire
d.) Rome was conquered by Macedonia
5.) Which series of wars did the two empire clash for control of trade in the Mediterranean
region?
a.) Latin Wars - Romans and the Latin League
b.) Samnite Wars - Romans and Samnites
c.) Macedonian Wars - Romans and Macedonian
d.) Punic Wars - Romans and Carthaginian
6.) When was the Roman empire divided into small kingdoms?
a.) 426 AD
b.) 458 AD
c.) 476 AD
d.) 462 AD
7.) What territories did the Romans conquer after taking over Carthage?
a.) Spain, Macedonia, North Africa and Greek peninsula
b.) Egypt, Greek, South Africa and Southern Italy
c.) Frank, Syria, North Africa, Italy and Greek peninsula
d.) Eastern Italy, Spain, Macedonia and Egypt
8.) Where in the passage does the author provide a beginning of the Romans civilization?
a.) Line 12
b.) Line 9
c.) Line 3
d.) Line 7
9.) What is the main idea of the passage?
a.) Roman empire was last for many decades
b.) Roman was marked as the most powerful empire in the world
c.) Roman history from the beginning to its end
d.) Christianity in the city of Rome
10.)Which of the following information is mentioned in the passage?
e.) Important emperors in Roman Empire
f.) Roman strategies using in battles
g.) Rome defeated the Huns and Samnites
h.) Rome defeated many empires

One third of children in the U. S. is overweight or obese, and this number is

continuing to rise. Children have fewer weight-related health and medical problems than
adults. However, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight
adolescents and adults, placing them at risk of developing chronic diseases such as

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 heart disease and diabetes later in life. They are also more prone to develop stress,
sadness, and low self-esteem.

Children become overweight and obese for a variety of reasons. The most
Line 5 common causes are genetic factors, lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns,
or a combination of these factors. Only in rare cases is being overweight caused by a
Line 10 medical condition such as a hormonal problem. A physical exam and some blood tests
can rule out the possibility of a medical condition as the cause for obesity.

Although weight problems run in families, not all children with a family history of
obesity will be overweight. Children whose parents or brothers or sisters are overweight
may be at an increased risk of becoming overweight themselves, but this can be linked
Line 15 to shared family behaviors such as eating and activity habits.

A child's total diet and activity level play an important role/ in determining a child's
weight. Today, many children spend a lot time being inactive. For example, the average
child spends approximately four hours each day watching television. As computers and
video games become increasingly popular, the number of hours of inactivity may
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Obesity in Children. (n.d.) retrieved from

http://www.webmd.com/children/guide/obesity-children#1

1.) The word adolescents in line 4 is closest in meaning to

a.) mature
b.) infant
c.) senility
d.) juvenile
2.) The word possibility in line 11 is closest in meaning to
a.) chance
b.) hope
c.) action
d.) plan
3.) The word "they" in line 5 refers to
a.) starved adults
b.) obese adults
c.) starved children
d.) obese children
4.) According to the passage, there are variety of reasons for children to become
overweight except
a.) eating unhealthy food
b.) life poverty
c.) lack of physical activities
d.) hormonal issue
5.) If you want to know whether you are obese because of the hormonal problem, which of
the following is the best way you can do?

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a.) Ask your parents if theres anyone in the family who is obese
b.) Change your eating and activity habits
c.) Take some blood tests at the hospital
d.) Exercise regularly everyday
6.) The third paragraph talks about
a.) Passing obesity within families
b.) Ways to protect children from getting obese
c.) Diseases caused by obesity
d.) Childrens activity that leads to higher risk of obesity
7.) On average, how many hours do the children spend time watching television in a day?
a.) 2 hours
b.) 14 hours
c.) 10 hours
d.) 4 hours
8.) According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
a.) Overweight children will have higher risk of developing chronic diseases
b.) All children with a family history of obesity will be overweight
c.) Childrens diet and activity level are important in determining their weight
d.) A lack of physical activity is one of the most common causes of obesity
9.) Which of the following information is NOT mentioned in the passage?
a.) The definition of obesity
b.) The causes of obesity
c.) How to get rid of being overweight
d.) The effects of obesity in children
10.) What would make the best title for this passage?
e.) A Cause of Obesity
f.) Children's Healthcare
g.) Obesity in Children
h.) How to Prevent Obesity in Children