3. How to Practice Reading Comprehensions?
Each learning unit includes CEFR-aligned reading comprehension passages. Each unit also contains bonus passages at a higher level.
בכל יחידת לימוד יש קטעי הבנת הנקרא (אנסינים) מותאמי CEFR. בכל יחידה ישנם גם קטעי בונוס ברמה גבוהה יותר.
Levels of Reading Comprehensions
There are different levels of reading comprehension:
1. Each level is tailored to the grade level, group placement, or learning units.
2. The levels are defined according to the CEFR guidelines: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
3. Each learning unit includes bonus sections that contain a reading comprehension passage at a higher level. For example, if a learning unit is designed at level A2, the bonus will be at level B1.
Guide to Reading Comprehensions
In the title of each reading comprehension passage, you can see the text level according to CEFR guidelines. In this title, you can see that the level is A2.Hovering over a highlighted word in the text will show its translation, as well as which BAND LIST it is taken from.Each question has 3 parts: the score on the right above the question, a hint provided on the left below the question, and a ‘Next’ button, which allows you to move to the next question.After completing your answers, click on ‘Finish Quiz’ to view your score.
Important: Open-ended questions will receive a score later after the teacher reviews your answer.
By clicking on ‘View Questions’ you can see which of your answers were correct or incorrect. If an answer is incorrect, an indicator will appear below the question in the following manner:If you want to start over, click on ‘Restart Quiz.’ Please note that the ‘Restart Quiz’ option does not save your previous answers, only your score.
רמות הבנת הנקרא
ישנן רמות שונות של הבנת הנקרא:
1. כל רמה מותאמת לשכבת הגיל/הקבצה/יחידות לימוד.
2. הרמות מוגדרות לפי הנחיות ה- CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
3. בכל יחידת לימוד ישנם פרקי בונוס שמכילים קטע הבנת הנקרא ברמה גבוהה יותר. למשל, אם יחידת לימוד בנויה ברמה A2, אזי הבונוס יהא B1.
מדריך לתרגילי הבנת הנקרא
בכותרת של כל הבנת הנקרא, ניתן לראות את הרמה של הקטע לפי הנחיות ה-CEFR. בכותרת זו ניתן לראות שהרמה הינה A2.
בריחוף מעל מילה מודגשת בטקסט, ניתן לראות את תרגומה, כמו גם מאיזה BAND LIST היא לקוחה.
לכל שאלה 3 חלקים: הניקוד בצד ימין מעל השאלה, רמז שניתן מצד שמאל מתחת לשאלה וכן לחצן ‘Next’, שמאפשר מעבר לשאלה הבאה.
לאחר סיום המענה, יש ללחוץ על ‘Finish Quiz’ כדי להגיע לניקוד.
חשוב: שאלות פתוחות יקבלו ניקוד בשלב מאוחר יותר לאחר בדיקת התשובה על ידי המורה.
בלחיצה על ‘View Questions’ תוכלו לראות את התשובות הנכונות/לא נכונות שלכם. במידה ותשובה אינה נכונה, יופיע מחוון מתחת לשאלה בצורה הבאה:אם ברצונכם להתחיל מחדש, לחצו על ‘Restart Quiz‘. שימו לב שאפשרות ‘Restart Quiz’ אינה שומרת את התשובות הקודמות שלך, אלא רק את הציון שלך.
Let's Practice
3.1 Israel: A Nation of Innovation and History – Reading Comprehension – A2 Level
Read the text and answer the following questions.
Hover over the words in bold for their translation.
(1) Israel is a country rich in history and cultureBand II-תרבות. It is home to the ancientBand II-עתיק Western Wall in Jerusalem, a place where people come to prayBand III-להתפלל and leave notes between the stones. Another famous landmarkאבן דרך is the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, known for its salty water that allows people to floatBand III-לצוף effortlesslyBand I-ללא מאמץ. Israel is also known for its diverseמגוון cities, such as Tel Aviv, which is a center of technology and innovationחדשנות.
(2) Throughout its history, Israel has had many notableנכבדים leadersמנהיגים. David Ben-Gurion was the first Prime Ministerראש ממשלה of Israel and played a major roleBand III-תפקיד in the establishmentBand II-הקמה of the country in 1948. Another important figureBand III-דמות is Golda Meir, who became the first and only female Prime Minister of Israel. Chaim Weizmann was the first PresidentBand II-נשיא of Israel, while Yitzhak Rabin, a former Prime Minister, is remembered for his efforts towards peace in the regionBand III-אזור.
(3) The Knesset is the name of the Israeli parliamentBand II-בית הנבחרים. It is where important decisions are made about the country’s future. The Knesset building is locatedBand II-ממוקם in Jerusalem and is a symbolBand III-סמל of Israel’s democratic valuesBand II-ערכים.
(4) Israel is also known for its technological achievementsהישגים. For example, it developedBand III-פיתחה the Iron Dome, a defenseהגנה system that protects the country from missile attacksBand II-התקפות טילים. Israel is also a leader in renewable energy. Many houses have solar panels on their roofs to use the sun’s energy to produce electricity.
(5) Israel’s unique combination of history, leadership, and innovation makes it a fascinating country to learn about and visit.
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
10 point(s)1. What do we learn in paragraph 1?
CorrectIncorrectHint
Look for details about what makes Tel Aviv special in paragraph 1.
חפשו פרטים על מה שהופך את תל אביב למיוחדת בפסקה 1
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
20 point(s)2. What do we learn about Israeli leaders in paragraph 2?
MARK THE TWO CORRECT ANSWERS.
CorrectIncorrectHint
Focus on what is said about the different leaders and their roles in paragraph 2.
שימו לב למה שנאמר על המנהיגים השונים ותפקידיהם בפסקה 2
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
10 point(s)3. Why is the Knesset important to Israel? (paragraph 3)
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Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Hint
Think about the Knesset’s role in making decisions for the country.
חשבו על תפקידה של הכנסת בקבלת החלטות עבור המדינה
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
20 point(s)4. In what TWO ways does Israel use technology? (paragraph 4)
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.
(1) Israel developed the Iron Dome to …………………………………………
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Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Hint
Find two different technological innovations mentioned in paragraph 4.
מצאו שני חידושים טכנולוגיים שמוזכרים בפסקה 4
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
20 point(s)5. “Many houses have solar panels on their roofs.” (line 17)
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Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Hint
Look for what solar panels help create in terms of resources.
בדקו מה הפאנלים הסולאריים עוזרים לייצר מבחינת משאבים
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
10 point(s)6. What helped Israel become known for innovation? (paragraph 4)
CorrectIncorrectHint
The paragraph mentions several technological achievements—find the keyword related to these innovations.
הפסקה מזכירה מספר הישגים טכנולוגיים – מצאו את מילת המפתח הקשורה לחדשנות זו
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
10 point(s)7. Why do many people visit Israel? (paragraph 5)
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Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Grading can be reviewed and adjusted.Hint
Consider the reasons people might find Israel interesting based on its historical and technological aspects.
שקלו את הסיבות לכך שאנשים עשויים למצוא את ישראל מעניינת על בסיס ההיבטים ההיסטוריים והטכנולוגיים שלה
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