As requested, I have posted up some passages and pictures for your own practice.
Reading Aloud
Passage 1
(Mary was about ten years old)(when the accident happened.)( A bus she was on skidded on a wet road)(. Some of the passengers,)( including Mary,)( fell off their seats.)( Mary hurt her foot )(and had to be sent to a nearby clinic.)( The doctor advised her to rest at home for a week)( because she had sprained her ankle.) (Mary was disappointed)( about missing school )(but a visit by some of her classmates changed that.)( She discovered something about them)( which she had never known.)( Hannah and Mei Ling,)( two quiet girls in her class,)( cheered her up with gifts of flowers.)( Alex and Muthu, )(whom she had always thought of as naughty boys,)( brought books and magazines)( to help her spend her time.) (“Thank you, everyone.)( It’s very nice of you to come and visit me.)( I really appreciate it,” )(said Mary,)( forgetting the pain in her ankle.) (Although Mary missed school because of the accident,)( she gained something else. )(She had found four kind)( and caring friends.)
The brackets show you where to break up your sentences.
Passage 2
“Do you want to go to the wet market with me?” Mrs Fong asked her daughter. “Yes!” Ling Ling replied enthusiastically. Her mother smiled. She was pleased that that Ling Ling could accompany her there as she intended to buy many things and could do with an extra pair of hands. Ling Ling quickly changed into a faded T-shirt and a pair of old jeans and they were soon out of the house.
After a brisk walk, they reached their destination. As it was a Sunday morning, the wet market was a hive of activity. People were jostling their way through the crowded place and customers were busy haggling over prices. A large variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, poultry and meat were on display.
“Juicy mangoes from the Philippines! Special offer! Today only!” called the fruit seller invitingly. “Mum, shall we get some?” Ling Ling suggested. Mrs Fong nodded. After choosing a few mangoes. she bargained expertly with the food seller and managed to get a good discount. Then, they proceeded to the other stalls.
