Reading advance day 12

What is the main idea of the passage?

• City life offers more leisure opportunities than rural life

• Leisure time is increasing, but it is not being used effectively to improve well-being.

• Watching television and shopping are the healthiest ways to spend leisure time.

• Children are unaffected by the lack of natural surroundings in cities

The word "rejuvenate" in paragraph C is closest in meaning to:

• entertain

• refresh

• challenge

• repair

According to the passage, what is one effect of spending time in cities?

• Improved problem-solving ability

• Reduced ability to concentrate and control impulses

• Increased attention span

• Enhanced intellectual function

What can be inferred about British vacation habits?

• The British prefer indoor activities during vacations.

• British vacationers spend little time in nature.

• Taking shorter, more frequent vacations may lead to higher satisfaction.

• The British dislike outdoor physical activity.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about leisure time activities around the world?

• Television is the most common leisure activity in the world.

• Shopping keeps people closer to nature.

• Internet use is a common leisure activity in China.

• Most people prefer passive activities during their free time.

Why does the author mention shopping malls in paragraph C?

• To illustrate the decline of nature in city life

• To show how shopping can be a relaxing activity

• To criticize consumerism in modern society

• To highlight the health benefits of physical shopping

What does the pronoun "this" in line 4 in paragraph C refer to?

• Watching television

• Using the Internet

• Shopping in malls

• Spending leisure time

According to paragraph B, why does intellectual function weaken in cities?

• Lack of social interaction in urban areas

• The overwhelming stimuli of city life

• Lack of access to technology

• Excessive physical activity in city streets

Which statement best paraphrases the information in paragraph D?

• Children in cities benefit from having more free time outdoors.

• Urban environments negatively affect children's physical and mental health.

• Most children in cities prefer staying indoors to outdoor activities.

• Governments discourage children from spending time in natural settings.

What can governments do to help children overcome the problems associated with city life?

• Provide more Internet access to children.

• Develop programs to increase outdoor activities for children.

• Increase the number of shopping malls in cities.

• Reduce the amount of leisure time for children.