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Theme 1 Ancient GreeksSection BPersuasionBack to Contents1Where did the Olympic Festival take place?2How long did the event last for?This poster advertising the Ancient Greek Olympic Festival containslots of information. The games take place in3What does a ‘merchant’ do?near the Temple of Zeus,4Name four different athletic events at the festival.5How would visiting this event help to keep your ‘body fit’?6How would visiting this event help to keep your ‘mind healthy’?7Only ‘boys and men’ were allowed to enter the athleticscompetitions. Why do you think this was the case?Ancient Greek Olympic FestivalSection AChoose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.1early spring2seven3swimming.4gold medals.midsummereightlate autumnninewintertenmiles east of Pyrgos, Greece. The attractions include art, poetry, foodas well asfootball.You will see the winners awardedtennis.athletics.wreaths of olive leaves.wreaths of holly leaves.silver cups.5boys.girls.6Temple of Zeus.east of Pyrgos.7one silver coin.two silver coins.There are contests for men andslaves.You can camp outside theThe entry fee is7women.hotel.stadium.three silver coins. Topical Resources Ltd.Section CDesign a poster encouraging people to visit your school sports day oranother event organised by your school.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 2 IndiaNarrativeAn Indian AdventureBack to ContentsHannah climbed up the steep steponto the ramshackle old bus andsqueezed into the seat between herparents. Across the aisle a small childin a tattered t-shirt laughed andpointed.“Why is he laughing at us?”whispered Hannah.“Because Dad is too tall to fit onto thebus seat,” said Mum.The engine of the bus spluttered intolife and they were jolted this way andthat as the bus wove its way throughthe crowded streets, occasionallythudding down into the potholeswhich made them jump out of theirseats so much that Dad banged hishead on the ceiling several times.Suddenly the bus lurched to a haltand dozens of people poked theirheads out of the windows to see whatwas going on. Hannah stretched asfar as she could until she could seetwo skinny cows lying in the middle ofroad holding up all the traffic. The busdriver hooted the horn loudly but thecows carried on chewing and refusedto move, they even ignored the8 Topical Resources Ltd.motorcycles dodging between thecars. Eventually the driver bumpedthe bus up onto the pavement anddrove around them; passers-by ran inall directions and a lady in a brightblue sari snatched up her child anddarted into a shop doorway as thebus rattled past.The traffic thinned as they reachedthe outskirts of the city and the bustrundled along, stopping now andagain to allow passengers to get onand off.Hannah spotted a lorry lying on itsside in the ditch, its cargo spilling allover the road, just before they got totheir stop. As they got off the bus shenoticed all the people who weresitting on the roof and she waved tothem as the bus pulled away.“Wow!” shouted Hannah as she sawthe hanging rope bridge, whichspanned the wide, rushing river, “arewe going to cross that bridge? Itlooks so dangerous!”“Bet it’s not as dangerous as thatbus!” said Dad as he rubbed the topof his head.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

An Indian AdventureTheme 2 IndiaNarrativeSection AChoose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.Hannah climbed up the steps into the old1bridgetrainplaneand sat down. The engine started and they were2rocked3arm4two skinny cows5gutter6lorry in the ditch.busbouncedjoltedthrownheadkneeelbowthis way and that. Dad banged hisseveral times. Suddenly they stopped becausea fat donkeywere holding up the traffic. The driver went on theroundaboutpavementa large motorbiketo drive round the problem. They finally stopped at thethe people on the roof.the hanging rope bridge.Dad rubbed the top of his head as they got off.9path Topical Resources Ltd.Section BBack to Contents1Why did a small child laugh at Dad?2Why did the lady with the blue sari snatch up her child?3Why did Dad rub the top of his head?4What was Hannah’s reaction to seeing people sitting on top of the bus?5Name three dangerous things that are described in this story.6Why was the rope bridge dangerous?7What is a ‘ramshackle old bus’?Section CDescribe something you have seen that you thought was reallydangerous.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

World’s Cheapest Car is Launched in IndiaTheme 2 IndiaBack to ContentsRecountThe Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car, was launched in India in2009. The Nano went on sale costing just 100,000 rupees( 1,366).Tata, the manufacturer, hoped the three metre long, five-seatercar would be cheap enough to encourage millions of Indians totrade in their motorcycles and buy a new car.Tata owner, Ratan Tata, described the Nano as a ‘milestone’. Healso said, “I think we are at the gates of offering a new form oftransport to the people of India. I hope it will provide safe,affordable, four-wheel transportation to families who till now havenot been able to own a car.”Environmentalists warned that the Nano will add to India’salready clogged up roads and pollution levels will soar.The Nano has a 33bhp, 624cc engine at the rear and four forwardgears. It weighs only 600Kg. It has no boot lid so luggage has tobe loaded by folding down the back seat. It has only onewindscreen wiper and one door mirror. Each wheel is held on withonly three nuts instead of four. Engineers from the Tata factorysaid they have done everything they can to reduce the number ofparts used and make the car as cheap as possible to buy.Gopal Pandurang, a chauffeur for top Indian businessmen wasdelighted when he heard about the car. “All these years I havespent my life driving wealthy people around in air conditioned10 Topical Resources Ltd.comfort during the week and at the weekends I take my ownfamily out on the bus because I could not fit everyone on mymotorcycle.”“I was shocked,” said Rakhee, Mr Pandurang’s twenty four yearold daughter, “when such a cheap car was announced. My father,my brother and myself are working together to save for thedeposit. We hope to buy one next year.”Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 2 IndiaRecountWorld’s Cheapest Car is Launched in IndiaSection B12007.2( 3,166)3hundreds4bicycles5Nono6one nut.Size of engine in cc:Number of forward gears:Weight in kg:2008.2009.2010.2( 1,366)( 6,136)( 1,636)3Why is the car company called ‘Tata’ motors?trillions4Why do you think not many Indian people own a car?It cost just 100,000 rupeesto buy. The manufacturer hopedthousandsof Indians would sell theirmillionsWho did Tata, the manufacturer, think would buy this car?canoesrickshawsmotorcycles5Why was Gopal Pandurang delighted when he heard about this car?NanoNaughtyNice6Why do you think Ratan Tata described this car as a ‘milestone’?two nuts.three nuts.four nuts.to buy a new car. Some people warned that thewould clog up India’s roads. So few parts are used to build this car thateach wheel is only held on by11Length in metres:Brake horse power (bhp):Choose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.1Complete the table below:Number of seats:Section AThe world’s cheapest car was launched inBack to Contents Topical Resources Ltd.Section CDesign an advertisement for this car giving as much information about itas you can.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 2 IndiaBack to ContentsPersuasioneclaaPiroodnTA antHigh Quality Indian RestauraVisit the d unique modern Traditional Indian recipes ancreationsbest Indian Triple award winner includingRestaurant in the countryers available Genuine Indian wines and beand can be tailored to All curries freshly preparedyour specific tastes Plenty of parkingend of the High Conveniently situated at theStreet Excellent serviceend of each meal Complimentary drink at thege of Indian curriesWe specialise in a fantastic ranOur dishes includeoriginating from Northern India.sak in chicken,tandoori, masala, balti and dhanlamb and king prawn varieties.12 Topical Resources Ltd.Take Away Service Available:er and your freshly cookedSimply phone through your ordtes at half the normal price.meal will be ready in thirty minuEarly Bird Special Offer3 Courses for only 10ay to Thursday onlyAvailable 5.30 – 7.30pm Mondmake your bookingTelephone 020 7099 3830 toTandoori Palace273 Maldern RoadUpper i-palace.co.uk11.30pmOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5.30 TOSubject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Section BTandoori PalaceTheme 2 IndiaPersuasion1Visit the Tandoori Palace, a high t. This is atripleIndianquadrupleaward winning restaurant. Genuine Indian wines and3soft drinks4of the pier.ice creamsbeersare available. We can be found at the endof the High Street.We specialise in curries from5Northern615 minutescakesof the road.of the lane.SouthernEasternWesternIndia. Freshly cooked take away meals will be ready in30 minutesat half the normal price.1335 minutes45 minutes Topical Resources Ltd.Fill in the following table:Earl Bird Offer – 3 courses for:Open 7 days a week from:Section AChoose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.Back to ContentsBooking telephone number:2Website address:Name two dishes served in this restaurant.3When is the ‘Early Bird Special Offer’ available?4Why do you think the special offer is called ‘Early Bird’?5What does the phrase ‘can be tailored to your specific tastes’ mean?6What does the phrase ‘Triple award winner including best IndianRestaurant in the country’ tell you about this restaurant?Section CWrite a menu for a restaurant which only serves your favourite foods.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 3 HabitatsBack to ContentsInformation TextWhat is a Habitat?A habitat is where an animal or plant lives. An animal or plant must be ableto obtain food, have shelter and have young in the place where it lives.The TigerTigers are only foundin Asia. They livein rocky mountain areas, swampyplains and in thick forests. They seekshelter in long grass orcavesduring the heat of theday. Theyhunt wild pigs, deer and buffalo.The tigress looks afterher cubs untilthey are two years old.The Goldfishefrom China but many aremcalyalinigorishdfGoleyfish tanks or ponds. ThinUKethinptkewnoor dried fish food. Theedweckduonmmcoteain spring on fine leavedfemales lay their eggswater. Theplants found in shallowh in aboutyoung, called fry, hatcthree days.14 Topical Resources Ltd.The KestrelrKestrels hover in the aid tobefore dropping at speeand micecapture voles, shrewss andfor food. They use sticka holestraw to make a nest indge.in a tree or on a cliff letsys to hatch. Both aduldatgheityentwketaEggsr about thirty days.feed the young birds foThe CactusdifferentThere are hundreds ofone thingcacti, but they all haveable toin common. They areates. Cactigrow in hot desert climey storecan do this because thems. Theywater in their fleshy stly spinesare covered with prickmake their owninstead of leaves ande sun.food with help from thSubject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Section BWhat is a Habitat?Theme 3 HabitatsInformation TextSection AChoose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.Tigers are only found in1Africa.Asia.Europe.America.The tigress looks after her cubs ars.sun.planets.years. Goldfish eat common duckweed orfish food. The kestrel eats voles, shrews andCacti grow in hotclimates. They make their own food with help from the15 Topical Resources Ltd.Back to Contents1What is a habitat?2What must animals and plants be able to do in the place where they live?3What is a young goldfish called?4Where do tigers shelter when it is hot?5Why do you think many goldfish now live in England?6Why do you think kestrels ‘hover in the air’ before capturing their food?7Why are cacti able to grow in hot desert climates?Section CWrite a list of things you would need to help a pet survive in your houseor garden. You could write about a cat, a dog, a rabbit or any other petyou know about.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 3 HabitatsBack to ContentsPlayscriptHuman Habitatssite toPeta’s Dad took her to a buildingare builthelp her research how housesto Mickfor her school topic. She talkedr, Eddiethe bricklayer, John the carpenteand Edthe plumber, Alan the electricianthe plasterer.Peta: So exactly how do you gobuilding a new house?aboutred andMick: Then more bricks are delivelaid until I reach the roof.s toJohn: Then I fit the wooden trussemake the shape of the roof.the woodMick: I lay slate or tiles on top ofto make the roof waterproof.fit theJohn: While Mick is doing that, Ike theoutside doors and windows to mahouse secure and weather tight.measureMick: Well the first thing I do is Ien I useexactly where everything goes. Tha mini digger to dig trenches for thewe start within Alan and Eddie: That’s whenllswaallsmildbuI.insdradanfoundationsthe first fix.ins andthe trenches, lay pipes for the dracrete forl walls.then fill between the walls with conAlan: I fix wires onto all the internathe base.: I fix pipes inside the house.dieEdatlyonlstilareyoudPeta: All that work anke a mess!ground level!Ed: And that’s when I start to mais doingNo one likes the plasterer when heildbuI,redlivedearecksbrion everyMick: After thehis job. I flick wet, sloppy plasterel.levrflootllywalls up to firswall hiding the pipes and wires finacan besmoothing it over until not a rippletpuIrk.wortstatonturmyit’senJohn: Thseen.thein joists and floorboards to makee backupstairs floor.Alan and Eddie: And then we comfor the second fix!16 Topical Resources Ltd.Alan: I have tofind the end ofevery cable that issticking out of thenew plaster anddecide which needs a switch,needs awhich needs a socket and whichlight fitting.e is for hotEddie: I have to decide which pipI fit thewater and which is for cold whenbaths and the sinks.fitting theJohn: At the same time I will beskirtingkitchen, the internal doors and theboards.tside andMick: And I will be laying paths oubuilding garden walls.ms andEd: And I will be tiling the bathroothe kitchen.thePeta: So who would you say workshardest on a building site?Mick, John, Eddie, Alan and EdI do!together:Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 3 HabitatsSection ASection BPlayscript1Human HabitatsJohnPeta was finding out how a house is built. She talked to Mick who was abricklayer.2roads3doorscarpenter.Mick said he used a mini digger to digholesplumber.trenchespathskitchenswindowsfor the foundations. John said he put infloorboardselectrician.to make the upstairs floor. Alan, the electrician, yto the walls. Ed, the plasterer, flickedplaster on every wall. Eddie, the plumber, fitted the baths and617carpets.TVs.curtains.sinks. Topical Resources Ltd.Name the jobs done by these people:AlanChoose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.1Back to ContentsMickEddie2Which tradesman fits doors and windows?3Why do you think ‘no one likes the plasterer when he is doing his job’?4What does the phrase ‘until not a ripple can be seen’ describe?5What is ‘the foundation’ of a house?6What is a ‘second fix’?7Which tradesman do you think has the hardest job? Give a reasonfor your answer?Section CDraw a plan of your ideal home. Write down what each room would beused for.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 3 HabitatsBack to ContentsPoetryThe SettCurled up, safe and snug,The cubs sleep entwined,Safe within their mother’s warmth,Their rhythmic breathing, all as one.Suddenly their mother starts,A sudden distant noise wakens her from sleep,She scurries down a nearby tunnel,The soil ahead churned by some giant beast.Outside men’s shouts,A great yellow monster, moves jaggedly,From side to side, grabbing at earth,With its iron claws.She senses danger,Hurries back to scoop her babies up,And usher them to safety,As the monster gets nearer!18 Topical Resources Ltd.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

Theme 3 HabitatsPoetrySection AThe SettChoose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put aring around your choice.The cubs arm.fed.playing.3hill.lane.road.tunnel.4shouts out.5senses danger6play with her babies.Their mother kept themSuddenly, their mother scurried down aA great yellow monsterThe motherand hurries back to19find her babies.churns the soil.moves jaggedly.runs awayis frightenedusher her babies to safety.comfort her babies. Topical Resources Ltd.Section BBack to Contents1Where were the cubs curled up?2What is meant by the phrase ‘rhythmic breathing all as one’?3What woke the mother?4What do you think the phrase ‘great yellow monster’ refers to?5What do you think the ‘monster’ would be doing?6What danger were the cubs in?7How did the mother rescue her cubs from danger?Section CWrite your own poem about an animal in its natural habitat.Subject to Topical Resources LICENCE TERMS available at: www.topical-resources.co.uk/terms

The BoyDetectiveTheme 4 BooksBack to ContentsNarrativeJoe’s ambition was to be a detective like his Uncle Phil, so whenhe heard that there had been a robbery in the neighbourhood, hedecided to keep a watch and see if he could catch the thief.He moved his desk so that it was next to his bedroom windowand on it he placed a pad of paper, three pencils and the digitalcamera he’d borrowed off his sister.Joe’s Mum wasn’t convinced that shutting yourself in yourbedroo

YEAR 4 - Comprehension Themed Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry Texts with Questions Introduction Year 4 Comprehension is a collection of fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts grouped in themes suitable for the age group. These exercises can be used to prepare children for SAT style tests or