reading comprehension

1. READING IN PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT
Direction: Read all the passage and answer the questions!
TEXT 1
Throughout history, people have been the victims of the pickpockets. Today,
pickpocketing is one of the most rapidly increasing crimes. Pickpockets are increasing in number
and developing better methods to practice their skills. Approximately, one million American lose
money to pickpockets every year, and no one is really safe from a skilled pickpocket. His
victims, or ‘marks’ as they called, can be rich or poor, young or old.
During the eighteenth century, pickpockets were hanged in England. Large crowds of
people would gather to watch the hanging, which was supposed to be the warning for the other
pickpockets. However, in time, this practice was discontinued. The reason: while people
attentively watching the hanging of a pickpocket, other pickpockets skillfully stole the money
from the spectators!
Police officials say that the most efficient pickpockets come from South America. Many
of these expert pickpockets are trained in special schools called Jingle Bells Schools. A
pickpocket graduated from J.B.S. when he is able to steal a wallet from a dressed dummy
(mannequin) that has bells inside his pockets.
Even the most well-dressed, respectable person can be a pickpocket. Some of the
favorite places are banks, airports, race tracks, supermarkets, elevators, trains and bus stations.
Oftenly, some pickpockets are working together with other pickpockets as a partner. Another
kinds of pickpocket works outside or inside the bars and specialized in stealing from women is
called ‘purse snatcher’.
To avoid being the victim of the pickpocket, it is important to be very cautious and alert
when in the midst of a large gatherings of people.
1. The best title for the passage would
be….
a. Pickpockets are well-dressed
b. Jingle Bells School
c. Pickpockets
d. The hanging of Pickpockets
e. The history of Pickpockets
2. The hanging of pickpockets were not
continued because….
a. They were large crowds of people
b. It was against humanity
c. The police were not hanging a
pickpockets
d. It was not effective to stop pick-
pocketing
e. He was caught by the police.
3. Pickpocketing is …… crime.
a. An old
b. A modern
c. A temporary
d. A contemporary
e. A temporary old
4. “….. other pickpockets skillfully stole
the money from the spectators!” the
similar meaning of the italic word is ….
a. People
b. Victims
c. South American
d. Audiences
e. Passengers
5. South American pickpockets are most
efficient ones because…
a. They are well-trained
b. They are handsome
c. They are well-dressed
d. They are respectable
e. They are persistent
SET 1 - READING COMPREHENSION

2. TEXT 2
Fictional stories about people who have extraordinary abilities have always attracted
people’s attention. One of them is the story of Vera Petrova, who is able to perceive things with
different parts of her skin, and through solid walls. One day she comes into his father’s office
and puts her hands on the door of a locked safe. Suddenly she asks her father why he keeps so
many old newspapers locked away there. Vera’s curious talent is brought to the notice of a
scientific research institute and she is given a series of tests by a special commission.
During these tests she manages to read a newspaper through an opaque screen and then
she describes the figures and colors of a picture hidden under a carpet. During all these tests Vera
is blindfolded and, indeed, except when blindfolded she lacks the ability to perceive things with
her skin. It was also found that although she could perceive things with her fingers, this ability
ceased when her hands were wet.
6. What is the topic of the passage?
a. Hero
b. Fictional Stories
c. Vera Petrova’s Power
d. People with Extraordinary Abilities
7. From the passage we know that Vera
Petrova…
a. Is a curious child
b. Perceives the objects only when her
fingers are wet.
c. Is not the only fictional character who
has extraordinary abilities.
d. Fails most of the tests administered
by a special commission
TEXT 3
Oprah Winfrey came from a simple family. After she was born , her mother found a job
as a maid. When she was a kid, she already displayed her talents. she could read, speak and
memorize a lot of things. she was just three years old at that time. At a young age. Winfrey’s
parents separated and she had to live with her grandparents until she was six , then she was to
live with her mother. because she was badly treated by her older cousin and others, she ran away
from home. later, she was sent to live with her father. she really had unpleasant childhood.
Oprah has always been interested in hosting shows. she began her career as a radio
broadcaster while in high school. then she became a reporter and co-host for a local TV Station.
Oprah has been popular since she hosted a local TV talk show in 1986, which was named after
her. she is able to create a special bond with her audience by sharing her own life stories,
including her unpleasant childhood experience Oprah has emotional involvement in the show
and she has shown personal concern for each person she interviews. the popularity of the Oprah
Winfrey show originates from her emotions and care as a host.
8. What is the tittle of the passage?
9. What is the main idea of the passage?
10. What are the supporting details of the passage?
11. What age she showed her talent?
12. Why she moved and lived with her mom?
13. Why was her talk show popular?
14. What’s the name of her talk show?