Title: ISA Reading test

The Same Thing

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‘We’re late again,’ Han called. ‘Hurry up, Bo!’

‘Coming,’ said his little brother. ‘I’ve just got to pack my bag.’

Han slapped his own forehead. ‘You should have done that already!
Every day, the same thing!’

‘Book, pencil case, lunch box,’ said Bo.

‘The bus is coming soon,’ said Han.

‘Coat, gloves. Where’s my drink bottle?’ asked Bo.

Han stamped his foot. ‘Every morning we look for your silly drink bottle.’

‘Here’s your drink bottle, Bo,’ said Mum.

‘I need a new scrapbook,’ said Bo.

‘You should have told me when we were at the shops,’ said Mum.

‘And some felt pens,’ said Bo.

Mum sighed. ‘Every day, the same thing – these last-minute requests.’

‘The bus will leave us behind,’ Han moaned.

‘I want to wear my other shoes,’ said Bo. ‘The red ones.’

‘Those shoes are fine,’ said Dad. ‘Your brother is waiting.’

‘But red makes me run faster,’ said Bo.

‘Bo!’ said Dad. ‘You always want to change at the last minute. Yesterday, it was your tee-shirt. The day before, it was your shorts. Every day, the same thing! Keep those shoes on!’

‘OK,’ sighed Bo. ‘Hurry up now, Han, or we’ll miss the bus.’

‘Bo!’ Han, Mum and Dad groaned together.

Bo sighed as he headed out the door. He loved his family but he didn’t know why they always got so cross in the morning.

Every day, the same thing!

Why does Mum sigh when Bo talks about felt pens?

Q: Why does Mum sigh when Bo talks about felt pens?
- She thinks Bo is lying.
- She wishes Bo had told her earlier. (correct)
- She is angry at Bo for losing his old pens.
- She does not have enough money for new pens.
Feedback (0 to 0%): Wrong
Feedback (1 to 99%): Almost!
Feedback (100 to 100%): Correct!

Every day, the same thing?

Which character has this thought in the last line?

Type the answer here.

The answer to the previous question was Bo (or the little brother).

What is this story about?

Q: What is this story about?
- being unkind
- being helpful
- copying actions
- repeating actions (correct)
Feedback (0 to 0%): Wrong
Feedback (1 to 99%): Almost!
Feedback (100 to 100%): Correct!