WorksheetsReading Comprehension Questions Unit 6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to the first paragraph, what does the author try to say?
We always break our promises.
In the past, breaking a promise was not a big thing.
Nowadays, not many people mean to do what they have said.
In the past, people tend to trust a legal agreement rather than a promise.
Back in the past, if someone said “You have my word,” what does that mean?
You could not trust that person.
That person is not willing to disappoint you.
That person does not mean to do anything for you.
If that person has the chance, he/she might break the promise in the future.
According to the second paragraph, what is the reason to keep your promises?
You will get it in return.
You will get trust and credit.
You don’t have to make up any excuse.
You don’t need to be bound by any legal document.
In the third paragraph, what is the purpose of the phrase “But hold on..” being used?
To compare two different ideas
To give the readers more examples
To encourage the readers to rethink
To introduce the readers to a new idea
In the third paragraph, which of the following could explain the phrase “come back to bite you in the future”?
You could go back from the future.
You might be bitten by someone in the future.
Whatever you do will never get back to you in the future.
What you have done improperly will get back to disturb you later.
What does the word “it” (line 24) refer to?
a motto
the mess
a promise
a. the right thing
To follow the instruction in paragraph 5, what you have to do?
Break a promise.
Stop telling people what they want to hear.
Tell other people what you are going to do.
Call someone and let them know what you want to do.
According to the passage, what is the benefit of informing the other party of any uncertainty or circumstances?
To protect yourself in the future
To avoid for any unexpected outcome
To stop someone complaining on you
To get rid of any unexpected problem
According to paragraph 8, in a case where your promise failed, what is the best thing to do?
Give an excuse and take no responsibility.
Make an apology and take responsibility.
Make a commitment for the future.
Give them a little gift in return.
Which of the following does the author tend to agree with?
Breaking promises is not a big issue.
Making excuses and an apology are the same.
No matter what happens, we should keep our word.
People trust a promise rather than today’s legally binding agreements.
