Class 8 English: Reading Comprehension Passages

Read the passage and answer the questions. Passage: Trees are the lungs of the Earth. They absorb carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen, which all living beings need to breathe. A single mature tree can absorb up to 22 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year. Trees also provide shade, prevent soil erosion, give us fruits, wood, and medicine. Many birds and animals make their homes in trees. Despite all these benefits, millions of trees are cut down every year for timber, paper, and to make space for buildings. This is called deforestation. If we do not stop cutting trees, the Earth will become hotter, floods will increase, and many animals will lose their homes. Q1. Why are trees called the lungs of the Earth?

Refer to the same passage. Q2. What is deforestation? Write one harmful effect of deforestation mentioned in the passage.

Refer to the same passage. How much carbon dioxide can a single mature tree absorb per year?

Refer to the same passage. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of trees?

Refer to the same passage. Trees provide ____, wood, and medicine.

Read the second passage and answer. Passage: Sachin Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973 in Mumbai. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricket players of all time. Sachin scored 100 international centuries, the highest by any cricketer in history. He played his first Test match against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of just 16. He retired from international cricket in 2013 after playing for 24 years. His dedication, hard work, and love for the game inspired millions of people around the world. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2014. Q3. At what age did Sachin play his first Test match, and against which country?

Refer to the second passage. What award did Sachin Tendulkar receive in 2014?

Refer to the second passage. How many international centuries did Sachin score? What does this record show about him?

Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket in ____.

Write a title for the first passage (about trees). Give one reason for your choice.