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Christmas Facts Reading Comprehension
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Christmas Facts Reading Comprehension
A Summer Christmas
Read the passage, then complete the activities. Look for details, clues and the writer’s point of view.
A week before Christmas, Maia’s family began planning their holiday lunch. In New Zealand, Christmas arrives in summer, so Maia suggested a picnic at the beach. Her uncle preferred a barbecue in the garden, where there would be shade and plenty of room for everyone.
They checked the weather forecast. It called for warm, settled conditions in the morning, with changing weather possible later in the day. The family decided to eat outside at lunchtime, then move under the covered deck if rain arrived. Maia made a list: fruit, bread, salad, and a small pavlova. Her uncle offered to bring vegetables for the barbecue. They agreed that everyone would bring a reusable plate and drink bottle to reduce rubbish.
On Christmas morning, the sky was bright and sunny. The family ate together under the shade of the pōhutukawa tree. Later, clouds gathered, but the rain held off until the dishes were packed away. Maia was pleased that their flexible plan had worked. She said the best part was not the menu or the weather, but having time to share a meal and play games together.
Check the Details
1.Why did Maia suggest having Christmas lunch at the beach?
- Christmas is in summer in New Zealand.
- The family had no food at home.
- The weather forecast promised snow.
- Her uncle did not like gardens.
2.What was one reason Maia’s uncle preferred the garden?
3.What did the forecast say about the weather?
4.Name two foods Maia put on her list.
5.What did the family agree to bring to reduce rubbish?
- Reusable plates and drink bottles
- Extra wrapping paper
- Disposable cups and plates
- Plastic decorations
6.Where did the family eat on Christmas morning?
Read Between the Lines
7.Why did the family make a plan for moving under the covered deck?
8.The rain held off until the dishes were packed away. What does “held off” mean in this sentence?
- It started later than expected.
- It stopped forever.
- It became heavier.
- It changed to snow.
9.What does Maia think mattered more than the menu or the weather? Use evidence from the passage.
10.Which word best describes the family’s plan? Explain your choice using a detail from the passage.
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