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Reading & Writing Worksheet

Cambridge YLE: Starters Reading & Writing

This worksheet includes activities to practise for Cambridge Young
Learners English: Reading & Writing.

1 Read. Put a tick (4) or a cross (8) in the box.

True False

A This is a rabbit.

B This is a snake.

C This is a frog.

D This is a fish.

E This is a tortoise.

F This isn’t a hedgehog.

G This isn’t a mouse.

H This isn’t a snake.

2 Circle the correct words.

A The hare is / are fast.
B The tortoise is / isn’t slow.
C The hare and the tortoise is / are in a race.
D The rabbit isn’t / aren’t in the race.
E The hare is / are very sad.
F The animals is / are surprised.
G The hare is / isn’t the winner.
H The tortoise isn’t / aren’t sad.
I All the animals are / aren’t happy.

© Helbling Languages 2014 Worksheet by Cathy Lawday

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Reading & Writing Worksheet

3 Read. Choose the correct answer.

A Can the tortoise jump?
Yes, he can. No, he can’t.

B Can the fish swim?

Yes, he can. No, he can’t.

C Can the bird fly?

Yes, he can. No, he can’t.

D Is the tortoise hungry?

Yes, he is. No, he isn’t.

E Is the hare tired?

Yes, he is. No, he isn’t.

4 Answer the questions about you. Write ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

A Can you jump? .......................................

B Can you swim? .......................................

C Can you fly? .......................................

D Are you hungry? .......................................

E Are you tired? .......................................

5 Now ask your partner the questions.

Can you fly?

No, I can’t.

© Helbling Languages 2014 Worksheet by Cathy Lawday

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Reading & Writing Worksheet

6 Write about your friend.

Josh is my friend.
but he can’t fly.
..................................................................................................
He can jump and swim
t he isn’t tired.
He’s very hungry bu
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7 Write the words. What are the secret words?

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

A
A

B B
D C

D
F C
E

F
E
G

H
G I

H
I

© Helbling Languages 2014 Worksheet by Cathy Lawday