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Pre-IGCSE First Language English (Grade

9)
Reading Comprehension Exercise

Time: 45 minutes

The Forest of Resilience

In the heart of the world’s most ancient forest, towering trees stretched their arms towards
the sky, their leaves whispering stories of centuries past. The Forest of Resilience was no
ordinary woodland. For thousands of years, it had withstood the ravages of time, climate
change, and human activity. The indigenous people, the Kaela, held the belief that the trees
were the spirits of their ancestors, standing tall as sentinels, guarding the land and offering
wisdom to those who sought it.

Amara, a young environmentalist, had been drawn to this mysterious forest since childhood.
Growing up in the shadow of towering skyscrapers, she longed for the quiet strength of
nature. Now, after years of study, she had finally set foot in the Forest of Resilience. It was
not only a journey to observe its ancient beauty, but a mission. She knew the forest was
facing its greatest threat yet—an illegal logging operation that sought to dismantle it piece
by piece.

Her guide, an elder of the Kaela tribe, led her deeper into the woods. He spoke of the trees
with reverence. “Every tree you see has lived for over a thousand years,” he said. “Each one
holds a story, each one has a purpose.” Amara listened intently, her heart heavy with the
responsibility that lay before her.

The deeper they went, the more Amara felt the forest speak to her—not in words, but in the
rustling of the leaves, the distant call of a bird, and the cool touch of the wind. Her mind
raced with questions. How could one small group protect such a vast and ancient place?
How could they convince the world of its importance?

As they approached a clearing, the elder stopped. In the center stood a massive tree with
roots that snaked across the ground like ancient veins. “This is the Tree of Life,” he
whispered. “It has stood here for over two thousand years. It connects us to our ancestors,
to the earth, and to the future.”

Amara placed her hand on the rough bark. For a moment, she felt a connection beyond the
physical—an understanding that the forest's resilience mirrored the resilience needed in
her fight to protect it. As she left the forest that day, she knew her mission had only just
begun.

Comprehension Questions
1. New Vocabulary:

a. Find a word in the passage that means “a group of people native to a specific place.”

Answer:

b. What is the meaning of the word reverence as used in the text?

Answer:

c. Define the term resilience in your own words based on how it is used in the passage.

Answer:

2. Reading for Purpose:

a. What is Amara’s purpose in visiting the Forest of Resilience?

Answer:

b. What does the elder mean when he says, “Each tree has a purpose”?

Answer:

c. Why do you think the forest is described as “whispering stories of centuries past”?
Answer:

3. Levels of Response:

a. Literal: What is the name of the tribe that guides Amara through the forest?

Answer:

b. Inferential: Why does Amara feel the forest speaks to her in ways beyond words?

Answer:

c. Evaluative: How does the author create a sense of importance about the forest’s
preservation?

Answer:

4. Skim and Scan:

a. What phrase does the author use to describe the Tree of Life?

Answer:

b. How long has the Tree of Life been standing, according to the elder?

Answer:

c. List two ways the passage conveys the connection between the forest and the Kaela
people.
Answer:

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