Reading 1 & 2 - Vocabulary

​Reading 1

By Alvin Nicasio

Multiple Choice

What do many schools in Taiwan use now?

• A. Only paper books

• B. Digital tools

• C. TV programs

• D. Newspapers

Multiple Choice

What can students do with tablets or computers?

• A. Play games only

• B. Watch movies all day

• C. Read and take quizzes

• D. Call their friends

Multiple Choice

Why do some students like digital learning?

• A. It is cheaper

• B. It is fun and easy

• C. It is shorter

• D. It has no homework

Multiple Choice

What do some students still enjoy?

• A. Cleaning classrooms

• B. Writing in notebooks

• C. Using phones in class

• D. Doing homework late

Multiple Choice

What is Taiwan paying more attention to?

• A. Sports competitions

• B. Online games

• C. The environment

• D. Fashion

Multiple Choice

What do people bring to help the environment?

• A. New shoes

• B. Plastic bottles

• C. Reusable cups and bags
  

• D. More food

Multiple Choice

What special days do some schools have?

• A. Sports days

• B. Exam days

• C. No plastic days

• D. Movie days

Multiple Choice

Where do students help clean?

• A. Libraries

• B. Classrooms

• C. Parks or beaches

• D. Shopping malls

Multiple Choice

What kind of weather does Taiwan often experience?

• A. Snowstorms

• B. Heavy rain and earthquakes

• C. Desert heat

• D. Strong winds only

Multiple Choice

What do these activities help students become?

• A. Faster runners

• B. Richer

• C. More responsible and prepared

• D. More famous

​Reading 2

By Alvin Nicasio

Multiple Choice

What do many people in Taiwan use every day?

• A. Private planes

• B. Public transportation

• C. Boats

• D. Taxis only

Multiple Choice

Which transportation is mentioned in the passage?

• A. MRT, buses, and trains

• B. Ships and airplanes

• C. Motorcycles only

• D. Cars only

Multiple Choice

What card do people use to pay?

• A. Credit card

• B. Student card

• C. EasyCard

• D. Phone card

Multiple Choice

Why do people use public transportation?

• A. It is noisy

• B. It saves time

• C. It is difficult

• D. It costs more

Multiple Choice

When do students often take the MRT?

• A. Late at night

• B. During busy hours

• C. On holidays only

• D. On weekends only

Multiple Choice

What has Taiwan improved recently?

• A. Shopping malls

• B. Bike-friendly cities

• C. Airports

• D. Factories

Multiple Choice

Where can students find YouBike stations?

• A. Only in hospitals

• B. Near schools and MRT stations

• C. Only in the mountains

• D. Inside classrooms

Multiple Choice

When do many students ride YouBikes?

• A. Before sunrise

• B. During class

• C. After school

• D. During exams

Multiple Choice

Why does the government encourage people to ride bikes?

• A. It is faster than cars

• B. It is free

• C. It is healthy and good for the environment

• D. It is more exciting

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Life in Taiwan is boring

• B. Transportation in Taiwan is inconvenient

• C. Public transportation and bikes make life easier

• D. Everyone must ride a bike

Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Jandy and I weren't so hungry tonight, so we shared a ________ of beef noodles

• loaf

• piece

• bowl

• bottle

Multiple Choice

My computer is ______ again. We really must get it repaired.

• in a rush

• out of order

• from the start

• at work

Multiple Choice

I have always told my kids not to run in the house, but they never _______.

• obey

• greet

• wonder

• lock

Multiple Choice

You shouldn't _______ your dreams easily.

• take away

• turn off

• give up

• pass out

Multiple Choice

My sister said that she exercises for 30 minutes every day to keep _________.

• equal

• slim

• dumb

• chubby