Exploring Family Secrets through a Hidden Station

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A grade 7 reading comprehension worksheet focusing on a story about discovery, family secrets, and adventure at an old railway station.

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Exploring Family Secrets through a Hidden Station

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Exploring Family Secrets through a Hidden Station

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Instructions: Read the passage carefully. Then, answer each question by selecting the best option or matching the items as instructed. Pay attention to details and try to understand the story beyond just the words.
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Reading Passage

Lena had always loved exploring her small town, a place filled with winding paths, old trees, and hidden corners that seemed to whisper secrets from the past. One summer afternoon, as the sun cast golden rays over the rooftops, she decided to visit the abandoned railway station at the edge of town. The station had been out of use for decades, but to Lena, it was full of mystery and adventure. As she approached the crumbling brick building, Lena noticed a faint shimmer near the platform. Curious, she stepped closer and discovered an old, dusty lantern lying among the weeds. Its glass was cracked, and its metal frame was rusted, but it seemed to glow softly, as if it had a life of its own. Lena reached out and picked it up, feeling a strange warmth spread through her fingers. Suddenly, a gentle breeze stirred the air around her. The lantern’s faint glow grew brighter, and Lena felt a strange pull, as if an unseen force was guiding her inside the station. She hesitated for a moment but then stepped through the broken doors, her heart pounding with excitement. Inside, the station was filled with shadows and dust. Wooden benches lined the platform, and old posters peeled from the walls. Lena’s eyes caught a faint flicker of light coming from a corner near the ticket booth. Approaching cautiously, she saw an old, leather-bound book resting on a dusty counter. The book’s cover was embossed with strange symbols, and it looked as if it hadn’t been touched for years. As Lena opened the book, she discovered that it was a journal. The handwriting was neat but faded, and the pages were filled with stories of a young train conductor named Oliver. Oliver had worked at the station long ago, and his entries detailed his daily routines, the passengers he met, and the trains he loved. But as Lena read further, she realized there was more to Oliver’s story. The journal hinted at a secret hidden somewhere in the station, something Oliver had discovered but never revealed. Suddenly, the lantern’s glow intensified, and Lena felt a strange energy coursing through her. She looked around and noticed a faint outline forming on the wall behind the ticket booth—it was a map, drawn in faint pencil strokes. Following the map’s clues, Lena traced her finger over a series of symbols and marked locations, leading her toward a small, hidden door beneath the stairs. With trembling hands, Lena pushed open the door. Inside, she found a tiny chamber filled with old train tickets, photographs, and a small wooden box. Inside the box was a locket with a tiny photograph of a young girl who looked remarkably like Lena herself. Attached to the locket was a note: “To my dear granddaughter, the journey continues.” Lena’s heart raced. She realized that Oliver had been her great-grandfather, and his story was a family secret passed down through generations. The lantern’s glow softened, and Lena felt a warm sense of connection to her past. She carefully placed the locket around her neck, knowing that she had uncovered a piece of her family’s history. As she stepped back into the main room of the station, the lantern’s light flickered one last time before fading away completely. Lena knew that this was only the beginning of her adventures. The station, the journal, and the hidden family story had opened a door to her own future, filled with mystery and discovery. With a smile, she tucked the journal into her bag and promised herself she would return soon to uncover even more secrets buried in her town’s history.
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Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
1.
Match the character with their description:
[2 marks]
1. Lena
2. Oliver
3. The lantern
4. The journal
AAn old object that glows and guides Lena
BA girl who loves exploring her town and uncovering secrets
CA book that contains Oliver’s stories and secrets
DLena’s great-grandfather and a train conductor
2.
Match the following vocabulary words with their meanings as used in the passage:
[2 marks]
1. Crumbling
2. Embossed
3. Flicker
4. Hesitated
AA quick, unsteady light
BFalling apart or in poor condition
CPaused before doing something
DDecorated with a raised design

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4/24/2025
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