Reading: Comprehension and understanding

Why is reading important?

(50-character response)

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you.

Almost every portable device is made with an Internet connection.

Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well.

The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

"Ubiquitous" means:

• It is fuzzy and will bite you.

• It is everywhere.

• It costs too much money.

• It causes rashes.

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you.

Almost every portable device is made with an Internet connection.

Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well.

The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

"Ubiquitous" means:

• It is fuzzy and will bite you.

• It is everywhere.

• It costs too much money.

• It causes rashes.

Some people believe that the new energy law will increase the energy supply and decrease costs for customers. Other people believe that the new energy bill will decrease the energy supply and increase costs for customers. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.

A controversy is something that people _______.

• Need to pay for

• Can get for free

• Strongly agree about it

• Strongly disagree about it

Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jason’s party, she sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason she hangs out with me is because I never try to force her to be sociable. She would never forgive me if I introduced her to anyone.

An introvert is someone who is ________.

• Friendly

• Very hungry

• Shy

• Not clean

Kim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grownup topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them.

"Indifferent" means

• Similar

• Caring

• Not caring

• Not similar

Jenna, an organized student, panicked when her history homework went missing. With her friend Leo’s help, they retraced her steps and eventually found the assignment in the science lab. Relieved, Jenna realized that even the most meticulous people could misplace things, but with determination and a little help, they could always find their way.

Why is it important to ask for help?

How do you think Jenna's routine will change in the future?

The meaning of happy

The Kentucky Derby takes place on a one and a quarter mile (two kilometers) dirt track. The horses must run around the dirt track. The first horse to run around the dirt track is covered in a blanket of roses. For this reason, the Kentucky Derby is also called the “Run for the Roses”.

How long is the track:

• 1 mile
• two kilometres 
• 1 and a half mile
• 1 kilometer 

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--Organise the paragraph correctly.