FINDING THE MAIN IDEA (READING)

The term “breakdancing” referring to the breaks in music and the movements

performed during the breaks, emerged and became popular in New York.

It was actually James Brown, who inspired dancers with an acrobatic dance

when in 1969 he performed on stage a dance with high-energy moves to his song

Get on the Good Foot.

The Good Foot remained popular until about 1977, when the Freak took over.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

• How the Good Foot became popular

• Why people like breakdancing

• The founder of breakdancing

• The development of breakdancing

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The term “breakdancing” referring to the breaks in music and the movements

performed during the breaks, emerged and became popular in New York.

It was actually James Brown, who inspired dancers with an acrobatic dance

when in 1969 he performed on stage a dance with high-energy moves to his song

Get on the Good Foot.

The Good Foot remained popular until about 1977, when the Freak took over.

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

• Breakdancing: The Advantages and Disadvantages

• Breakdancing: A Popular Dance among Youth

• How Breakdancing Came into Existence

• The Styles and Movements of Breakdancing

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Origami, coined from the Japanese words ori and gami meaning “to fold”

and “paper,” is an art of paper folding.

Origami is used in religious ceremonies, cultural events, education, and as

leisure activities.

What is the passage mainly about?

• Paper folding

• Origami artists

• Japanese cultures

• Geometric concepts

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Origami, coined from the Japanese words ori and gami meaning “to fold”

and “paper,” is an art of paper folding.

Origami is used in religious ceremonies, cultural events, education, and as

leisure activities.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Origami is an art in creating shapes.

• Religious ceremonies used origami.

• Origami has been used for different purposes.

• People show their creativity through origami.

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A common sight in many countries, graffiti, referring to words or drawings on

a surface, is viewed both positively and negatively.

In an effort to reduce vandalism, many cities have provided walls or areas

exclusively for use by graffiti artists.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Graffiti is everywhere in many countries.

• Graffiti is considered both good and bad.

• Some graffiti is highly artistic.

• There are ways to overcome vandalism.

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A common sight in many countries, graffiti, referring to words or drawings on

a surface, is viewed both positively and negatively.

In an effort to reduce vandalism, many cities have provided walls or areas

exclusively for use by graffiti artists.

What would be the best title for the passage?

• The Uniqueness of Graffiti

• The Phenomenon of Graffiti

• Graffiti: Pros and Cons

• Modern Graffiti

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