To Risk by William Arthur Ward (LDOE G6 Unit 3: RST LEAP2025)

What is the main theme of the text provided by the teacher?

• The importance of taking risks in life

• The dangers of being too emotional

• The benefits of avoiding risks

• The value of material wealth

According to the text, the consequence of not taking risks is becoming (a)  

• Gaining more freedom
• Avoiding all forms of suffering
• Becoming a slave to servitude
• Achieving all dreams

What does the author suggest about people who risk nothing?

• They are the happiest people

• They avoid all forms of sorrow

• They do not truly live

• They are the most successful

What can be inferred about the author's view on love?

• Love is always reciprocated

• Love is not worth the risk

• Love involves the risk of not being loved back

• Love is a guaranteed source of happiness

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the text?

• Avoiding risks leads to a peaceful life

• Taking risks is essential for personal growth and freedom

• Emotions should be hidden to avoid appearing weak

• Dreams should be kept private to prevent disappointment

What does the phrase "Chained by his servitude" suggest about a person who avoids risks?

• They are physically restrained

• They are limited by their own choices

• They are financially secure

• They are emotionally stable

What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

• To entertain readers with a story

• To inform readers about the benefits of risk-taking

• To persuade readers to take more risks in life

• To describe the dangers of emotional exposure

Match the following statements with their meanings.

• Every attempt guarantees a positive outcome

• Trying always leads to success

• Efforts are futile as they end in defeat

• Attempting something new may result in not succeeding

• There is no chance of failing when making an effort

• Trying is pointless because it leads to failure

• To try is to risk failure

• Failure is not a risk when trying

The author views the relationship between risk and freedom as (a)   for true freedom.

• Risk limits freedom
• Risk is unrelated to freedom
• Risk is necessary for true freedom
• Freedom is achieved by avoiding ris

Match the following phrases with their effects in the text.

• To plan is to eliminate all dangers

• It downplays the importance of risk

• To live is to encounter uncertainty

• It highlights the inevitability of risk in various aspects of life

• To ignore risk is to ensure safety

• It emphasizes the negative aspects of risk

• To take a chance is to face potential failure

• It suggests that risks are avoidable