The School Book Club

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Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Single choice

How to approach this practice

Read the passage for its main idea, then return to the relevant sentence or paragraph for each question. Base answers on the passage.

1. Question 1 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   When does the book club meet?

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   1. Every Wednesday afternoon
   2. Every Monday morning
   3. On Friday evenings
   4. Once a month
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   Answer

   Every Wednesday afternoon

   The club meets every Wednesday afternoon.

   At Riverside School, the book club meets every Wednesday afternoon.

2. Question 2 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   Who suggested The Missing Key?

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   1. Amir
   2. Ms Patel
   3. The school principal
   4. The science teacher
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   Answer

   Amir

   Amir suggested the mystery novel.

   Amir suggested The Missing Key because he enjoyed it.

3. Question 3 · Single choice

   Choose one answer.

   What do students do during meetings?

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   1. They compare predictions.
   2. They read the ending first.
   3. They vote for a new teacher.
   4. They write a science experiment.
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   Answer

   They compare predictions.

   They compare predictions and wait until the final meeting to discuss the ending.

   During meetings, students compare predictions, but they do not discuss the ending until the final meeting.

4. Question 4 · Single choice

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   What does each member write before a meeting?

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   1. One question about the story
   2. A summary of the ending
   3. A letter to the author
   4. A list of school rules
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   Answer

   One question about the story

   Each member writes one question about the story.

   Each member reads two chapters before a meeting and writes one question about the story.

5. Question 5 · Single choice

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   What will the club read next month?

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   1. A nonfiction book about oceans
   2. Another short mystery novel
   3. A book about school buildings
   4. A collection of poems about sports
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   Answer

   A nonfiction book about oceans

   The students plan to read a nonfiction book about oceans.

   Next month, they plan to read a nonfiction book about oceans because the class is studying the environment.

What to review next

Find the words that support each answer. For a mistake, compare the question with the evidence and identify the detail or inference you missed.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.

Before you practise: a worked example

Look for evidence in the text. Separate what the writer says from what you already know about the topic.

The library normally closes at six, but on Fridays it stays open until eight. When does it close on Friday?

The answer is eight. But introduces an exception to the normal closing time, so the first time mentioned is not the answer.

This teaching example is separate from the scored questions. After your test, compare any mistakes with the explanation and revisit the topic before trying again.