Reading: Basic 2

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1. Dear Marcos, Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am your new pen pal. I'm ten years old, and I live in Barcelona, Spain. I go to the 4th grade in Saint Michael Elementary School. On weekdays, I get up at 6 o'clock. The school starts at 7:30 in the morning. I have my lunch at the school cafeteria and I usually leave around 3:30 in the afternoon. I am good at math, I also like history and geography but I my favorite subject is science. I like playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis, and I like swimming. On the weekends, I go to the movie theater with my friends. We like action movies. I usually go to church with my parents on Sundays. Please write and tell me about you and your life. What's your family like? What do you like doing in your spare time? I hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes, Rebecca question : Which statement is correct?

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The correct answer is "Rebecca is interested in Science." This can be inferred from the sentence "I am good at math, I also like history and geography but my favorite subject is science." It indicates that Rebecca has a strong interest in science as it is her favorite subject.

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This quiz titled 'Reading: Basic 2' assesses understanding through comprehension questions about letters from pen pals. It tests skills in identifying interests, activities, and incorrect statements, relevant for enhancing reading and analytical abilities.

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2. Hi, my name's Andriy. I love football, I am a great fan of AC Milan. I have also been interested in cars since I was a child. I'm crazy about driving and I also enjoy fixing cars. When I was ten, I had many toy cars. I would play with them, repair the ones my friends broke. I also used to help my dad fix his car. So, eventually I decided to become a mechanic and open up my own shop. My parents are happy with my choice, too. They think it's important that I pursue a career that I like. I have a bright career now and I really enjoy it. I'm planning to get married soon. My girlfriend is also interested in cars. Who knows, maybe we can run the car shop together with our kids in the future. question: Andriy has been interested in cars since ----.

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Andriy has been interested in cars since a very young age. He mentions that he has been interested in cars since he was a child and had many toy cars at the age of ten. This indicates that his interest in cars started at a young age.

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3. Hi, my name's Andriy. I love football, I am a great fan of AC Milan. I have also been interested in cars since I was a child. I'm crazy about driving and I also enjoy fixing cars. When I was ten, I had many toy cars. I would play with them, repair the ones my friends broke. I also used to help my dad fix his car. So, eventually I decided to become a mechanic and open up my own shop. My parents are happy with my choice, too. They think it's important that I pursue a career that I like. I have a bright career now and I really enjoy it. I'm planning to get married soon. My girlfriend is also interested in cars. Who knows, maybe we can run the car shop together with our kids in the future. Question : What would be the best "title" for this paragraph?

Explanation

The paragraph describes Andriy's passion for cars and his decision to become a mechanic and open his own shop. The best title for this paragraph would be "Andriy's career choice" as it focuses on his decision to pursue a career in the automotive industry.

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4. Dear Marcos, Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am your new pen pal. I'm ten years old, and I live in Barcelona, Spain. I go to the 4th grade in Saint Michael Elementary School. On weekdays, I get up at 6 o'clock. The school starts at 7:30 in the morning. I have my lunch at the school cafeteria and I usually leave around 3:30 in the afternoon. I am good at math, I also like history and geography but I my favorite subject is science. I like playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis, and I like swimming. On the weekends, I go to the movie theater with my friends. We like action movies. I usually go to church with my parents on Sundays. Please write and tell me about you and your life. What's your family like? What do you like doing in your spare time? I hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes, Rebecca question:  Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

Explanation

The passage mentions that Rebecca likes math, history, geography, and science as her favorite subjects. It also mentions that she enjoys playing basketball, soccer, tennis, and swimming. However, there is no mention of her preferences for music types. Therefore, the question "What music types does Rebecca like?" cannot be answered based on the given information.

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5. Hi, my name's Andriy. I love football, I am a great fan of AC Milan. I have also been interested in cars since I was a child. I'm crazy about driving and I also enjoy fixing cars. When I was ten, I had many toy cars. I would play with them, repair the ones my friends broke. I also used to help my dad fix his car. So, eventually I decided to become a mechanic and open up my own shop. My parents are happy with my choice, too. They think it's important that I pursue a career that I like. I have a bright career now and I really enjoy it. I'm planning to get married soon. My girlfriend is also interested in cars. Who knows, maybe we can run the car shop together with our kids in the future. question : Which of the following statements is wrong?

Explanation

The given statement that "Andriy is a football player" is wrong. The passage mentions that Andriy loves football and is a fan of AC Milan, but it does not state anywhere that he is a football player himself.

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6. My best friend Selena Hi, my name is Tina. I am thirteen years old and today I want to talk about my best friend Selena. She is my classmate and she is thirteen years old too. We attend a very big school near Scotland. We share the same desk and love the same school subjects. Our favorite lessons are Arts and Physical Education. I am very good at tennis and she is very good at volleyball. She plays volleyball at our school team. We both have a busy life. We always get up at a half past six and at seven o'clock her father takes us to school by car. They live next door to us, so after school we always do our homework, walk our dogs and play together. Our classes start at half past seven and finish at 4 p.m. Her mother is a nurse. My mother is a nurse too and they work at the same hospital. Our fathers are both engineers but they work at different companies. On Mondays, Selena has violin class and I have piano class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she practices volleyball at the school's gym and I play tennis in our school court. Friday is my favorite day because Selena stays overnight with us. On the weekends, we usually go to the movie theater or have a picnic if the weather is good. I am the only child, I don't have a sister but she is like a sister to me. question:What is Selena's favorite day of the week?

Explanation

Selena's favorite day of the week is Friday. This is because on Fridays, Selena stays overnight with Tina, which allows them to spend more time together. On the weekends, they usually go to the movie theater or have a picnic if the weather is good. Since Selena is like a sister to Tina, Friday is a special day for them to bond and have fun together.

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7. My best friend Selena Hi, my name is Tina. I am thirteen years old and today I want to talk about my best friend Selena. She is my classmate and she is thirteen years old too. We attend a very big school near Scotland. We share the same desk and love the same school subjects. Our favorite lessons are Arts and Physical Education. I am very good at tennis and she is very good at volleyball. She plays volleyball at our school team. We both have a busy life. We always get up at a half past six and at seven o'clock her father takes us to school by car. They live next door to us, so after school we always do our homework, walk our dogs and play together. Our classes start at half past seven and finish at 4 p.m. Her mother is a nurse. My mother is a nurse too and they work at the same hospital. Our fathers are both engineers but they work at different companies. On Mondays, Selena has violin class and I have piano class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she practices volleyball at the school's gym and I play tennis in our school court. Friday is my favorite day because Selena stays overnight with us. On the weekends, we usually go to the movie theater or have a picnic if the weather is good. I am the only child, I don't have a sister but she is like a sister to me. Question: What is incorrect about Tina?

Explanation

The given answer is incorrect because there is no information provided in the passage about Tina walking her dog on Saturdays. The passage only mentions that Tina and Selena do their homework, walk their dogs, and play together after school, but it does not specify which days they walk their dogs. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that Tina walks her dog on Saturdays.

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8. Nichole's Summer Vacation Every summer Nichole goes to the countryside for a month. She stays at her uncle's farm and helps him. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Macy. Every morning she wakes up at six o'clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour. She can't wait to spend time with her cousin Macy. They always have a great time together. They climb trees, pick fruits and flowers. They love being outdoors. They come back home before dark and get ready for dinner. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals. Before they go to bed they watch TV for a little bit or read books. They are always very tired at the end of the day and usually fall asleep watching TV or reading. question: Where does Nichole go in summer?

Explanation

Nichole goes to her uncle's farm in the countryside for her summer vacation. She stays there for a month and helps her uncle with various tasks. She enjoys spending time with her cousin Macy and they have a great time together, engaging in activities like climbing trees, picking fruits and flowers, and being outdoors. After a tiring day, they come back home before dark, have dinner, and then go out to feed the animals. Finally, before going to bed, they watch TV or read books. Therefore, the correct answer is that Nichole goes to her uncle's farm for her summer vacation.

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9. Dear Marcos, Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am your new pen pal. I'm ten years old, and I live in Barcelona, Spain. I go to the 4th grade in Saint Michael Elementary School. On weekdays, I get up at 6 o'clock. The school starts at 7:30 in the morning. I have my lunch at the school cafeteria and I usually leave around 3:30 in the afternoon. I am good at math, I also like history and geography but I my favorite subject is science. I like playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis, and I like swimming. On the weekends, I go to the movie theater with my friends. We like action movies. I usually go to church with my parents on Sundays. Please write and tell me about you and your life. What's your family like? What do you like doing in your spare time? I hope to hear from you soon. Best wishes, Rebecca Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Explanation

Rebecca likes playing badminton. This statement is incorrect because in the letter, Rebecca mentions that she likes playing basketball, soccer, tennis, and swimming, but she does not mention anything about playing badminton.

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10. Hi, my name is Tina. I am thirteen years old and today I want to talk about my best friend Selena. She is my classmate and she is thirteen years old too. We attend a very big school near Scotland. We share the same desk and love the same school subjects. Our favorite lessons are Arts and Physical Education. I am very good at tennis and she is very good at volleyball. She plays volleyball at our school team. We both have a busy life. We always get up at a half past six and at seven o'clock her father takes us to school by car. They live next door to us, so after school we always do our homework, walk our dogs and play together. Our classes start at half past seven and finish at 4 p.m. Her mother is a nurse. My mother is a nurse too and they work at the same hospital. Our fathers are both engineers but they work at different companies. On Mondays, Selena has violin class and I have piano class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she practices volleyball at the school's gym and I play tennis in our school court. Friday is my favorite day because Selena stays overnight with us. On the weekends, we usually go to the movie theater or have a picnic if the weather is good. I am the only child, I don't have a sister but she is like a sister to me. Question: Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

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11. Nichole's Summer Vacation Every summer Nichole goes to the countryside for a month. She stays at her uncle's farm and helps him. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Macy. Every morning she wakes up at six o'clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour. She can't wait to spend time with her cousin Macy. They always have a great time together. They climb trees, pick fruits and flowers. They love being outdoors. They come back home before dark and get ready for dinner. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals. Before they go to bed they watch TV for a little bit or read books. They are always very tired at the end of the day and usually fall asleep watching TV or reading. question:  Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

Explanation

The passage does not provide any information about Nichole's favorite food.

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12. Nichole's Summer Vacation Every summer Nichole goes to the countryside for a month. She stays at her uncle's farm and helps him. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend time with her cousin Macy. Every morning she wakes up at six o'clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour. She can't wait to spend time with her cousin Macy. They always have a great time together. They climb trees, pick fruits and flowers. They love being outdoors. They come back home before dark and get ready for dinner. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals. Before they go to bed they watch TV for a little bit or read books. They are always very tired at the end of the day and usually fall asleep watching TV or reading. question:  Which of the followings isn't true about Macy and Nichole?

Explanation

Macy and Nichole do not live together. The passage states that Nichole goes to the countryside and stays at her uncle's farm for a month during the summer. It does not mention anything about Macy living with Nichole.

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13. Our Toy Shop Hi, my name is Amy. I am twelve years old. We have a small toy shop in our neighborhood. My father says Fridays are the busiest day in our toy shop. So after school, my mom takes me there to help my dad. That's another reason why I like Fridays. We allow kids to play with the toys when they are in the store. My father says I am responsible for the toys and that I need to watch and make sure nothing breaks. Many kids from my school and neighborhood also come to the shop to look at our new toys. It is always noisy here. Because it's full of babies and small children. Little girls tend to go for dolls, boys go for cars. Some just want to play with the toys, some actually want to buy them. It's a bit tiring for me but I like going to the shop and helping my father. question: Which of the following questions you cannot answer?

Explanation

The passage does not provide any information about the location of the toy shop.

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14. Our Toy Shop Hi, my name is Amy. I am twelve years old. We have a small toy shop in our neighborhood. My father says Fridays are the busiest day in our toy shop. So after school, my mom takes me there to help my dad. That's another reason why I like Fridays. We allow kids to play with the toys when they are in the store. My father says I am responsible for the toys and that I need to watch and make sure nothing breaks. Many kids from my school and neighborhood also come to the shop to look at our new toys. It is always noisy here. Because it's full of babies and small children. Little girls tend to go for dolls, boys go for cars. Some just want to play with the toys, some actually want to buy them. It's a bit tiring for me but I like going to the shop and helping my father. Question:  Which of the followings is incorrect?

Explanation

The given statement "Amy's mother works at the toy shop too" is incorrect. The passage mentions that Amy's mother takes her to the toy shop after school to help her father, but it does not mention that her mother works at the toy shop.

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15. Our Toy Shop Hi, my name is Amy. I am twelve years old. We have a small toy shop in our neighborhood. My father says Fridays are the busiest day in our toy shop. So after school, my mom takes me there to help my dad. That's another reason why I like Fridays. We allow kids to play with the toys when they are in the store. My father says I am responsible for the toys and that I need to watch and make sure nothing breaks. Many kids from my school and neighborhood also come to the shop to look at our new toys. It is always noisy here. Because it's full of babies and small children. Little girls tend to go for dolls, boys go for cars. Some just want to play with the toys, some actually want to buy them. It's a bit tiring for me but I like going to the shop and helping my father. Question: Why does Amy help his father on Fridays?

Explanation

Amy helps her father on Fridays because it is the busiest day at their toy shop.

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