(55 question) The Topics that I did in the Reading
Comprehension are:
1. Rainforest – 5 questions (I don’t know the answers, I just guess)
2. Water cycle – 5 questions (I don’t know the answers, I just guess)
3. Food – 4 questions
4. Eating – 5 questions
5. Phobia – 5 questions
6. The summer Olympic game – 4 questions
7. The games of bridge – 5 questions
8. Getting a good night sleep– 5 questions
9. Golden gate bridge – 5 questions
10. Voice – 4 questions
11. Safe driving – 5 questions
12. The white elephant – 3 questions
FOOD
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious
physical and metal problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of
the country's main health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart,
can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To fill an
emotional void. People often turn to food when they are bored or lonely. Another
area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are widely
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publicized. The social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken drivers
contribution to highway death, spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant
problems associated with alcohol abuse.
1. What is implied by this paragraph? We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
B. Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism.
C. Alcohol should be banned.
D. We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers.
2. The information presented in the article is: Unbiased in its approach
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach
3. The author seems to:
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation
4. As used in the sentence, the word “Concomitant” means Accompanying.
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C. Separate
D. Unpredictable
EATING
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed
different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these
differences and learn new ways to do things .European cultures developed
cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to efficiently eat their food.
Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800may
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not be considered proper manners today. China developed the chopstick as an
efficient tool for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the
person not raised in the culture. The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can
be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for the hungry diner. Space
travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles and
other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
1. What is the best definition of “Efficient” as used in the paragraph?
Productive without waste.
A. Productive without waste
B. Easy to accomplish
C. Parsimonious
D. Careful
2. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? The author explains
differences in eating processes.
A. The author think chopstick are funny
B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting.
3. What statement can be implied from the content of article. Diversity is
interesting to learn about.
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A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume
food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food.
4. What statement from the article draws the conclusion? It is
interesting to discover new ways to do something.
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do
things
B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult
C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered
proper manners today
D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space
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