Reading Practice

Carla works in the school cafeteria. She is working part time because she wants to be home when her son gets out of school. Since her job is only part time, she doesn’t receive benefits. That is not a problem because her husband, Mark, gets full benefits at his job. She earns only $7.76 an hour, but at the beginning of the year, she will get a raise. One good thing about her job is that she has an opportunity to practice her English by talking with the other workers and the students. She has more confidence and has even made some new friends.

Beginning next month, Carla will go to school three nights a week to learn computer skills. Mark would like to own his own business in the future, and Carla would like to be able to help him with computer-related tasks.

When will Carla get a raise?
1. never
2. next year
3. next week
4. next month
Does Carla have health insurance offered by the school?
1. no
2. yes
What does Carla like about her job?
1. She makes a lot of money.
2. She is speaking English more often.
3. She works with kids.
4. She is learning about computers.
Why doesn't Carla get job benefits?
1. because her husband has benefits
2. because she did not get a raise yet
3. because she works part time
4. because she only earns $7.76 an hour
Has Carla made any new friends while working at the school?
1. yes
2. no
When will Carla begin taking computer classes?
1. tomorrow
2. next year
3. next month
4. next week
When are Carla's computer classes?
1. once a month
2. three nights a week
3. three days a week
4. every day