Cambridge Flyers Grade 4 Reading & Writing Practice Sheets — English for 10-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read the instructions for each part carefully and answer all the questions. Try your best!

Part 1: Vocabulary Match

Read the descriptions and match them to the correct word. Write the letter in the box.

Part 2: Read and Complete the Story

Choose the best word from the box to fill each gap. Write the word on the line.

The Lost Puppy

Lily and Tom were (1) ________________ in the park when they heard a strange noise. It sounded like a baby (2) ________________. They looked behind a big tree and they (3) ________________ a small, brown puppy. It was all alone! The puppy had a little blue (4) ________________ around its neck with a phone number on it. Lily (5) ________________ the number and spoke to the puppy's (6) ________________. The owner was very worried. When she arrived to get her puppy, she was so (7) ________________ and thanked the children for being so kind.

Part 3: Choose the Best Answer

Read the conversation and choose the best reply for each part. Circle the correct letter (A, B, or C).

1. Sam: Hi Chloe, do you want to go to the cinema on Saturday?

A) Yes, I did.
B) That sounds great!
C) I'm sorry.

2. Chloe: What film should we see?

A) It's at 3 o'clock.
B) I like popcorn.
C) How about the new adventure movie?

3. Sam: Perfect! Shall I ask my dad to drive us?

A) Yes, please. That would be helpful.
B) No, it wasn't.
C) I can drive a car.

4. Chloe: What time should we meet?

A) Yesterday morning.
B) Let's meet at half past two.
C) It's my favourite.

Part 4: Read and Write

Read the text about Marie Curie. Then, complete the sentences below.

1. Marie Curie was born in the country of __________________________________.

2. She moved to Paris so that she could __________________________________.

3. It was not possible for _____________________ to attend university in Poland then.

4. She discovered two new ______________________, called polonium and radium.

5. Marie Curie won a Nobel Prize, and she was the first _________________ to do so.

Answer Key

Part 1: Vocabulary Match

1. F
2. A
3. E
4. B
5. D
6. C

The completed descriptions should be:
[ A ] A small electric light that you can carry. (torch)
[ B ] A large bag, often with straps, that you carry on your back. (rucksack)
[ C ] A warm bag that you get into when you go to bed outdoors. (sleeping bag)
[ D ] An instrument that helps you find which direction you are going. (compass)
[ E ] A drawing of an area that shows you where to find places. (map)
[ F ] A shelter made of cloth, which you sleep inside. (tent)

Part 2: Read and Complete the Story

1. playing
2. crying
3. found
4. collar
5. called
6. owner
7. happy

Part 3: Choose the Best Answer

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B

Part 4: Read and Write

1. Poland
2. go to university
3. women
4. elements
5. woman