A Visit to the Zoo: Reading Comprehension
Visiting the zoo is a fun and exciting activity. This reading comprehension for grade 3 will help children learn about the zoo and the animals that live there. Reading about animals is a helpful English practice and an enjoyable reading exercise for ESL learners.
Read the passage and answer the questions below:
Last Saturday, Arif and his family went to the zoo. They saw many animals, including lions, elephants, monkeys, and colorful birds. Arif liked the monkeys the most because they were playful and funny. His little sister enjoyed the parrots because they could talk and make sounds.
At the zoo, there were signs that taught visitors about the animals. Arif learned that lions live in groups called prides and elephants have long memories. He saw zookeepers feeding the animals and learned that taking care of animals is very important.
The family spent the whole day walking, watching animals, and taking pictures. Visiting the zoo was not only fun but also educational.
Moral of the story: we should enjoy learning about animals and respect them because they are part of nature.
Comprehension Questions
- Who went to the zoo?
- A. Arif and his family
- B. Only Arif
- C. Only his sister
- D. His teacher
- Which animals did Arif like the most?
- A. Lions
- B. Monkeys
- C. Elephants
- D. Parrots
- What did Arif learn about elephants?
- A. They can talk
- B. They have long memories
- C. They climb trees
- D. They eat candy
- What does the word “educational” mean in the passage?
- A. Fun and useful for learning
- B. Boring
- C. Tiring
- D. Scary
- What is the main lesson of the passage?
- A. We should respect and learn about animals
- B. Lions are dangerous
- C. Zoo is only for fun
- D. Birds are colorful
Answer of the comprehension questions
- A
- B
- B
- A
- A
Vocabulary List—A visit to the Zoo
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Zoo | A place where animals are kept for people to see |
| Playful | Likes to play and have fun |
| Zookeeper | A person who takes care of animals |
| Educational | Something that teaches or helps us learn |
| Respect | To treat someone or something kindly |
A Visit to the Zoo