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Reading Analytical Exposition

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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1.

Read: Harnessing Boredom in the Age of Coronavirus

Below is the thesis statement of the text.

a)

Maybe, instead of avoiding the daydreaming and mind-wandering, we should be embracing it.

b)

It is inevitable, e specially during this time of physical distancing, and it is not going away anytime soon.

c)

Do we crave external stimulation so intently that hurting ourselves is preferable to being alone with our own thoughts?

d)

Try being content with following the crazy stream of thoughts inside your own head because you never know what you might find.

e)

But if it happens so often, why do we tirelessly try to counteract it?

2.

Read: Harnessing Boredom in the Age of Coronavirus

Paragraph 4 and 5 support the main argument to the thesis statement. What is it?

a)

It is OK to be bored.

b)

Mind wandering is healthy.

c)

We have to be happy regardless the way.

d)

Our brains work when we are bored

e)

Being bored opens more opportunities.

3.

Read: Harnessing Boredom in the Age of Coronavirus

How is paragraph 4 different from paragraph 5?

a)

Paragraph 4 is based on personal experience, paragraph 5 is based on research.

b)

Paragraph 4 is a personal opinion, paragraph 5 is an expert judgement.

c)

Paragraph 4 contains opinion, paragraph 5 contains facts

d)

Paragraph 4 is unreliable, paragraph 5 is reliable.

e)

Paragraph 4 explain feeling and paragraph 5 provides explanation to the feeling.

4.

Read: Harnessing Boredom in the Age of Coronavirus

... do nothing or self-administer mild electric shocks.

What does the underlined word mean?

a)

to do something by yourself

b)

to do something by the help of others

c)

to do something alone

d)

to do something together

e)

to do something selfish

5.

Read: Cell Phones in Our Schools

What is the thesis statement of the text?

a)

So that’s why it would be a great thing if schools would let us have cell phones in school.

b)

Cell phones have been an issue in schools ever since they became a bug thing amongst teenagers.

c)

Cell phones should be allowed in schools but they’re not!

d)

Please let cell phones be allowed in schools!

e)

In emergencies like it is very important to have a way for a child to reach their parents!

6.

Read: Cell Phones in Our Schools

What does the main argument the writer give to support the thesis statement?

a)

In an emergency time, having a cellphone can save lives.

b)

Cellphone is crucial to call parents in an emergency situation.

c)

Cellphone is more practical than a line phone.

d)

Cellphone give no distractions when not in use.

e)

Teachers can always confiscate cellphones when they become distractions.

7.

Read: Cell Phones in Our Schools

What are the main data the writer used to support the argument?

a)

quotations and personal experience

b)

expert judgement

c)

opinion from expert in the area.

d)

numbers and data from relevant website

e)

the writer's personal experience

8.

Read: Cell Phones in Our Schools

At your child's school they have been alerted.

The underlined word can be replaced with ...

a)

informed

b)

notified

c)

explained

d)

warned

e)

told

9.

Read: To Meme or Not to Meme

what is the thesis statement of the text?

a)

Despite seemingly lacking sophistication, memes are effectively raising awareness for a teenage audience.

b)

Moreover, memes allow teenagers to openly participate in discussions regarding political and social developments.

c)

The majority of meme content has been fueled by teenagers whose coming-of-age has been accompanied by generation-defining events.

d)

With that, most teenagers, including myself, first became aware of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the social media platform TikTok.

e)

However, criticisms have arisen, claiming memes trivialize serious subjects.

10.

Read: To Meme or Not to Meme

Where did the writer find information about the Russian invasion?

a)

Tiktok

b)

Meme

c)

Facebook

d)

Instagram

e)

Twitter

11.

Read: To Meme or Not to Meme

Based on the article, below is the reason why memes are easy to understand.

a)

it uses easy-to-understand language

b)

it contains video or pictures

c)

it uses easy English

d)

it can be produced fast

e)

it discussed world issues

12.

Read: To Meme or Not to Meme

With fast-paced production, easy-to-understand lingo, ...

The underlined word means ...

a)

language

b)

expression

c)

picture

d)

video

e)

theme

13.

Read: Why Financial Literacy Should Be Taught in Schools

... Australia's youth are being done a great disservice by not receiving any independent, ...

The underlined phrase means ....

a)

unfair treatment

b)

bad service

c)

harm act

d)

inequality response

e)

great opportunity

14.

Read: Why Financial Literacy Should Be Taught in Schools

What is the thesis statement of the text?

... I've quickly tried to get myself up to speed with the financial jargon of the modern era ...

Based on the phrase above, what is the writer trying to do?

a)

to understand some technical terms fast

b)

to find out the meaning of some words

c)

to study finance quickly

d)

to save some money as fast as possible

e)

to learn about finance without any help form others

15.

Read: Why Financial Literacy Should Be Taught in Schools

There are 2 arguments to support the thesis statement. One of them is this.

a)

school graduates have little to none understanding about finance

b)

financial skill can help get a job faster

c)

financial skill is taught at school

d)

students learn about finance in college

e)

financial skill is important to understand one's work

16.

Read: Why Financial Literacy Should Be Taught in Schools

I really hope that Financial Education will become a compulsory subject in all Australian high schools.

the underlined word means ...

a)

requiered

b)

basic

c)

demanding

d)

easy

e)

difficult

17.

Read: Schools Should Have Siestas and Science Has Our Back

It is no wonder most teens are sleep deprived these days.

What does this sentence mean?

a)

Teenagers sleep less than they should.

b)

Teenagers have trouble sleeping.

c)

Teenagers sleep too much than they should.

d)

Teenagers should be allowed to sleep more.

e)

Teenagers love to sleep.

18.

Read: Schools Should Have Siestas and Science Has Our Back

Which paragraph mentions the argument related to case in a certain location?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

19.

Read: Schools Should Have Siestas and Science Has Our Back

... as they are able to recuperate, ...

What does the underlined word means?

a)

recover

b)

recharge

c)

stay healthy

d)

reclaim

e)

come back

20.

Read: Schools Should Have Siestas and Science Has Our Back

Which argument is valid because it has complete and trustworthy information?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5