READING U7

Read the text and complete the sentence with time expressions.

Gangnam Style took just ​ (a)   to reach a billion views.​ ​ ​

• over five months
• a few days
• in the mid-2010s
• less than a month
• two years
• 40 days

The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral ​ (a)   in the summer of 2014.

• 40 days
• less than a month
• two years
• over five months
• in a few days

The Mannequin Challenge took ​ (a)   to go viral.

• less than a month
• two years
• 40 days
• in the mid-2010s
• over five years

Baby Shark went viral ​ (a)   after its release.

• two years
• less than a month
• over five months
• 40 days
• in the mid-2010s

Read the text again. Is the sentence T (true) or F (false)?

Many people discovered the song Gangnam Style by seeing it on social media.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Read the text again. Is the sentence T (true) or F (false)?

Baby Shark went viral as soon as it was sung live by Korean pop bands.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Read the text again. Is the sentence T (true) or F (false)?

The writer likes the Mannequin Challenge because the dance moves are simple.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Read the text again. Is the sentence T (true) or F (false)?

The Ice Bucket Challenge became viral with the help of athletes

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

According to the article, Gangnam Style

• became popular because of Katy Perry’s help.

• was a funny video because of the dancing.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

According to the article, the Ice Bucket Challenge

• collected money to help others.

• went viral because it was fun to do.