Test Assessment for Reading Comprehension

Pre Assestment Test for Reading Compehension

By Mark Reden Ridon - SM Foundation Scholar

Habits, scientists say, emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save effort. Left on its own, the brain turns repeated routines into habits so it can focus on more complex tasks. The habit loop—cue, routine, reward—explains how habits form and become automatic. By understanding this loop, people can change unwanted habits by keeping the same cue and reward, but replacing the routine.

By Mark Reden Ridon - SM Foundation Scholar

​Reading Statement 1: "The Power of Habit"

Multiple Choice

Why does the brain form habits?

• To increase motivation

• To conserve energy

• To memorize better

• To multitask more

Multiple Choice

What are the three parts of the habit loop?

• Cue, action, rest

• Cue, routine, reward

• Trigger, task, end

• Routine, result, memory

Multiple Choice

How can habits be changed according to the passage?

• Change the cue and reward

• Remove the habit entirely

• Replace the routine while keeping the cue and reward

• Ignore the routine

Multiple Choice

What happens when a habit becomes automatic?

• It gets forgotten

• It no longer works

• The brain saves energy

• The reward disappears

Multiple Choice

What is the author’s purpose in this passage?

• To criticize people’s habits

• To entertain with a story

• To inform about habit formation and change

• To explain the history of psychology

While online learning offers flexibility and comfort, it also demands strong self-discipline. Without a physical classroom or face-to-face interactions, students must manage their own time and motivate themselves. Many students struggle to stay focused at home due to distractions like social media or household responsibilities. However, those who adapt well often develop better time-management and independent learning skills.

By Mark Reden Ridon - SM Foundation Scholar

Reading Statement 2: "Online Learning and Discipline"

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of online learning mentioned in the passage?

• More quizzes

• Face-to-face lectures

• Flexibility and comfort

• Strict scheduling

Multiple Choice

Why is self-discipline important in online learning?

• To impress teachers

• To follow strict rules

• To manage time and motivation

• To avoid group working

Multiple Choice

What is a common challenge students face in online learning?

• Heavy traffic

• Classroom noise

• Home distractions

• Fast internet speed

Multiple Choice

What skill do successful online learners often develop?

• Singing

• Math shortcuts

• Independent learning

• Social gaming

Multiple Choice

What skill do successful online learners often develop?

• Singing

• Math shortcuts

• Independent learning

• Social gaming

Multiple Choice

What is the tone of the passage?

• Sarcastic

• Objective and informative

• Angry and critical

• Humorous

Trees significantly improve urban environments. They help reduce air pollution, provide shade that lowers city temperatures, and support mental well-being. In cities, green spaces are linked to reduced stress levels and improved public health. Planting trees in urban areas is an investment not just in the environment, but also in people’s quality of life.

By Mark Reden Ridon - SM Foundation Scholar

Reading Statement 3: "Trees and Urban Life"

Multiple Choice

What is one benefit of trees in cities?

• Higher electricity bills

• More stress

• Cooler temperatures

• Increased noise

Multiple Choice

How do trees affect air quality?

• They create smog

• They pollute rivers

• They reduce air pollution

• They make cities dusty

Multiple Choice

What connection is made between green spaces and health?

• They make people bored

• They increase illness

• They improve public health

• They cause allergies

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Trees are expensive

• Cities don’t need parks

• Trees improve both the environment and human life in cities

• Urban areas should remove trees

Multiple Choice

What does the author mean by saying planting trees is an “investment”?

• Trees cost a lot of money

• Trees bring future benefits

• Trees can be sold

• Trees are risky