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VE Day
Comprehension 1
V.E. Day Comp
Use the article below to answer the following questions.
- Name three ways in which the end of the war was celebrated?
- Explain why the author writes that 'it was a day of mixed emotions'?
- Who were the:
a) Allies?
b) Axis Powers? - Why did Japan enter World War Two? When did the war end in the Far East?
- Find and copy the word which suggests lots of people headed to London.
- How do you know that some evacuees found their new lives exciting?]
- Look at the section Preparing for the Party. How did the Government make sure the celebrations would be extraordinary?
- How many services were at St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the end of the war? Why were there so many?
- Why was it so important that famous buildings across London were lit up on V.E. Day? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.
- How did the palace ensure that the Queen was safe during the celebrations?
Comp 2
Below you will find a document containing differentiated comprehensions on V.E. Day. They range from 1 star (less complex) to 3 star (more complex). Do the one which you think would be best for you, whether you want a challenge or to just practise.