1. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. It covers more than half of the world's ocean area. Many different animals live in the ocean.
In this passage, "ocean" means a very large area of _____.
2. There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each season has different weather and temperatures.
In this sentence, "seasons" are the four parts of a _____.
3. Apiano is a musical instrument. When you press the keys, it makes beautiful sounds. A guitar is also a popular instrument.
In this passage, an "instrument" is a tool used to _____.
4. Tokyo has a very large population. Many people live in this busy city. It is one of the biggest cities in the world.
In this sentence, "population" means the number of _____.
5. People use many different materials to build houses. Wood, stone, and brick are common building materials. Each material has different strengths.
In this passage, "materials" are the things used to _____.
6. In 1492, Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. He wanted to find a new route to Asia. Instead, he discovered a new land that Europeans did not know about.
In this passage, "discovered" means to _____.
7. The family packed their bags and started their long journey. They drove through three states and visited many interesting places along the way.
In this story, "journey" means a long _____.
8. In math class, the teacher asked students to find the average of five test scores. Tom added all the scores together and then divided by five. The average score was 85.
In this passage, "average" means the typical or _____.
9. The ancient castle was surrounded by a deep moat filled with water.
What does "surrounded" mean in this sentence?
10. It rained heavily all night, so the ground became wet and muddy.
What is the cause of the wet ground?
Part 2 Reading Comprehension
The Magic Paintbrush
Once there was a young artist named Mei. She loved to paint but she was very poor. She had only one old paintbrush. One night, a fairy appeared in her dream. "Your kind heart deserves a gift," the fairy said. When Mei woke up, her old brush was gone. In its place was a shiny silver brush. Mei picked it up and painted a bowl of fruit. To her surprise, the fruit became real! She ate the grapes and they were sweet and delicious. From that day on, Mei used her magic paintbrush to help people. She painted food for the hungry, clothes for the cold, and houses for the homeless. Everyone in the village loved Mei and her magic paintbrush.
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in the world. It was built over many centuries, starting around 2,500 years ago. Different Chinese rulers built different parts of the wall to protect their land from enemies. The wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers across northern China. That is longer than half the distance around the Earth! The wall is made of stone, brick, and packed earth. Some parts are wide enough for ten people to walk side by side. Watchtowers were built along the wall so soldiers could see enemies coming from far away. Today, the Great Wall is a popular place for tourists to visit. Millions of people from around the world come to see this amazing structure every year.