Reading comprehension page 34-35

According to the text, who was Diderot?

• According to the text, Diderot was a french writer who lived in Russia.

• According to the text, Diderot was the French philosopher who created the first encyclopaedias.

• According to the text, Diderot was a French philosopher who loved high-end clothes.

• According to the text, Diderot was the lover of the Russian Empress

Answer explanation

Lines 5 and 6

How did Russian ruler help Diderot?

• She loaned him money.

• She gave him the first Encyclopedia.

• She gave him money because she was in love with him.

• She purchased his books.

Answer explanation

Lines 7 to 9

What was Diderot’s essay about?

• Diderot’s essay described why he bought new items.

• His essay was about his romance with the Russian Empress

• His essay dealt with the heartbreak of the Empress after he cheated on her with her husband.

• Diderot’s essay was about fashion and shopping.

Answer explanation

Lines 11 to 13

Which of the following is an example of a Diderot Unity?

• Displaying items individually can be a great example of a Diderot Unity.

• Displays that group particular items together can be an example of a Diderot Unity.

• Selling more than one item can be a good example of a Diderot Unity.

• Putting items in a catalogue is an example of a Diderot Unity.

Answer explanation

Lines 20 to 21

What’s the writer advise to the readers?

• The writer advises the readers to buy things which they don’t have.

• The writer advises the readers to buy as little as possible.

• The writer advises the readers not to regret purchases they make.

• The writer advises the readers to have realistic expectations about purchases.

Answer explanation

Lies 36 - 37

Find a word in the text that means “worth a lot of money” (lines 5 - 11): _____

Find a word in the text that means “rely on” (lines 21 - 27): ____

Find a word in the text that means “refuse to accept a thing or idea” (lines 28-34): ______

Find a word in the text that means “feel sorry about something” (lines 28 -34): _____