Comprehension Passage

Read the passage, then answer the 5 questions that follow. Marking schemes are included.

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

The honeybee is one of the most useful insects in the world. Although it is very small, it does important work for both plants and people. Bees fly from flower to flower collecting nectar, which they turn into sweet honey. As they move around, they also help plants by carrying pollen from one flower to another, allowing the plants to make seeds and fruit.

Bees live together in large groups called colonies. Each colony has one queen, many worker bees, and some male bees called drones. The queen lays all the eggs, while the workers gather food, clean the hive, and protect their home. Every bee has a special job to do. This teamwork helps the whole colony to survive and stay healthy.

Sadly, the number of bees in many parts of the world is falling. Farmers sometimes use strong chemicals on their crops, and these harm the bees. When forests are cut down, the bees also lose the flowers they need for food. If bees disappear, many fruits and vegetables that people eat will become very scarce.

Scientists are now warning everyone to protect bees. People can help by planting flowers, avoiding harmful chemicals, and leaving wild areas for bees to live in. Even children can plant a few flowers at home or at school. By caring for these tiny creatures, we make sure that our food and our environment remain safe for the future.

  1. Question 1

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    According to the passage, what do bees turn nectar into?

    A. Wax

    B. Seeds

    C. Pollen

    D. Honey

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  2. Question 2

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    Who lays all the eggs in a bee colony?

    A. The worker bees

    B. The young bees

    C. The drones

    D. The queen

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  3. Question 3

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    The word 'scarce' as used in the passage means

    A. easy to grow

    B. very cheap

    C. fully ripe

    D. hard to find

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    What does the passage suggest will happen if bees disappear?

    A. Farmers will use fewer chemicals

    B. Forests will grow faster

    C. People will eat more honey

    D. Many fruits and vegetables will become rare

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    D. Many fruits and vegetables will become rare

  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    The best title for this passage is

    A. The Importance of Bees

    B. How Honey Is Made

    C. Farmers and Their Crops

    D. Life Inside a Beehive

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