Exploring the Secrets of the Old Woods

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A reading comprehension worksheet for grade 7 students focusing on a story about exploring mysterious woods and uncovering hidden treasures.

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Exploring the Secrets of the Old Woods

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Exploring the Secrets of the Old Woods

English
Instructions: Read the entire passage carefully. Then, answer each question to the best of your ability. Some questions are multiple-choice, while others require short answers, true/false responses, sequencing, matching, or inference. Be sure to read each question thoroughly before answering.
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Reading Passage

Lena had always been fascinated by the old woods at the edge of her town. The trees there were tall and thick, their leaves forming a dense canopy that let only speckled sunlight reach the forest floor. As a child, she would often wander along the narrow, winding paths, imagining adventures and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Now, at fourteen, her curiosity had only grown stronger. One chilly autumn afternoon, she decided to explore a part of the woods she had never ventured into before. Equipped with a small backpack, a flashlight, and her trusty notebook, Lena stepped cautiously beneath the rustling leaves. The air was crisp, and the ground was soft with fallen leaves that crunched softly under her boots. As she wandered deeper, she noticed strange markings carved into the bark of several trees—a series of symbols that looked like a secret language. She paused, peering closer. Could this be some kind of ancient code? Lena’s heart quickened. She remembered stories her grandmother told her about local legends of hidden caves and lost treasures buried somewhere in the woods. Excited and a little nervous, she followed the markings, which seemed to guide her along a faint trail. After about twenty minutes, she arrived at a small clearing. In the center stood a large, moss-covered stone with a flat top. Cautiously, Lena approached and ran her fingers over the stone’s rough surface. To her surprise, she found a shallow indentation. Inside, there was a small, rusty box. Her hands trembled as she reached out and gently opened it. Inside was a collection of old coins, a faded photograph of a young couple, and a crumpled piece of parchment with more symbols. Lena sat down on the soft grass, staring at the items. Her mind raced with questions. Who had hidden this? Why here? Could this be part of a long-forgotten mystery? As she examined the photograph, she noticed the couple’s faces. They looked happy, and behind them was a building that looked like a small house—possibly the couple’s home. Suddenly, she heard a soft rustling sound. She looked up and saw a small fox emerge from the bushes, its bright eyes fixed on her. Lena smiled, realizing that the woods held more surprises than she had imagined. She carefully closed the box and decided to leave everything as she found it, feeling a sense of respect for the secrets of the forest. On her way home, Lena clutched her notebook tightly, eager to share her discovery with her friends and family. She knew that she had uncovered only a tiny piece of the woods’ mysteries, and she couldn’t wait to explore further. As she walked back through the trees, the setting sun cast warm golden light through the branches, making the woods seem magical and alive with stories waiting to be told.
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Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
1.
What specific items did Lena find inside the rusty box?
2.
Why did Lena decide to explore the part of the woods she had never been to before?
3.
Which of the following best describes Lena’s feelings when she discovered the box?
[2 marks]
AA) Indifferent
BB) Excited and nervous
CC) Bored
DD) Scared
4.
True or False: Lena decided to take the items from the box home with her.
[1 mark]
5.
Arrange the following events in the order they happened:
[3 marks]
6.
Match the following descriptions to the items Lena found in the box:
[3 marks]
1. Old coins
2. A faded photograph
3. A crumpled parchment
AA collection of historic currency
BA piece of paper with symbols
CAn image of a young couple
7.
What can be inferred about Lena’s feelings toward the woods after her discovery?
[2 marks]

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4/21/2025
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12/29/2025
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