WorksheetsGeneral Reading - Post Session Exercise
Total questions: 3
Worksheet time: 24mins
Once upon a time, there was a clumsy clown named Bobo who always seemed to find himself in the most ridiculous situations. One day, he decided to try his hand at juggling eggs, but ended up with a gooey mess all over his face instead. The children in the audience couldn't stop laughing, and neither could Bobo!
As if that wasn't enough, Bobo's pet monkey, Coco, decided to join in the fun by stealing the show. Coco started imitating Bobo's every move, much to the delight of the audience. Bobo was left red-faced as the spotlight shifted from him to his mischievous monkey.
In the end, Bobo and Coco took a bow together, much to the amusement of everyone present. The audience roared with laughter, and Bobo couldn't help but join in. It was a performance no one would forget anytime soon, and Bobo learned that sometimes, the best moments are the ones you can't plan for.
What is the main claim presented in the story 'A Funny Story'?
The best moments are the ones you can't plan for
Planning for moments always leads to disappointment
Bobo's performance was a complete disaster
Unexpected events always ruin the best moments
What is the main idea of the passage 'A Funny Story'?
Bobo's pet monkey, Coco, steals the show by imitating Bobo's every move.
Bobo's pet monkey, Coco, leads to a memorable performance.
Bobo's pet monkey, Coco, leaves Bobo red-faced.
Bobo's pet monkey, Coco, ultimately leads to a memorable performance.
What is the main idea of the passage 'A Funny Story'?
Bobo is a clumsy clown who finds himself in ridiculous situations while trying to entertain the audience.
The passage is about a serious and somber clown named Bobo.
The passage is about a skilled and graceful clown named Bobo.
The passage is about a magician named Bobo who performs amazing tricks.
Can you summarize the story of Bobo the clumsy clown and his pet monkey Coco?
Going Zero Waste means more than dealing with the rubbish we create. It means reducing waste, too. People who go to Zero Waste are careful about what they do. They never take more than they need, they reuse plastic bags, and they make good plans not to buy more than necessary before going shopping.
Kamikatsu, a Japanese village, has already gone to Zero Waste. The 2,000 villagers recycle everything possible. There are 34 different boxes at the recycling center! The villagers sometimes just feel unhappy about what they have to do, but they also see the good side.
Let's think about how to enjoy a Zero Waste Christmas. By sending recyclable cards, we can help our friends and family reduce waste. And wouldn't it be better to enjoy the spirit of Christmas with a real tree that can be re-planted in spring?
Going Zero Waste requires us to think more about what happens before and after we act. It is not always easy. But just think how good it would be, both for ourselves and for the earth we live on if we never had to waste anything.
What skill does the passage test the students' ability on?
Understanding text structures
Critical thinking
Vocabulary comprehension
Inferential reasoning
What skill does the passage test the students' ability on?
Summarizing the passage
Evaluating reasons and evidence
Identifying the main idea
Making inferences based on the passage
What is the main structure of the passage 'Reading Comprehension Skills'?
Chronological
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Problem-Solution
What is the main concept discussed in the passage?
Recycling methods
Zero Waste lifestyle
Fast fashion trends
Food waste management
What does the example of Kamikatsu illustrate?
The importance of community in implementing Zero Waste practices
The success of extensive recycling in a Japanese village
The challenges faced by Kamikatsu in implementing Zero Waste practices
The impact of Zero Waste practices on the environment
Inspired by a 9-year-old cyclist who uses only part of one hand, a group of University of Guelph students has won an international award for their invention, a bike brake lever. It pulls both the front brake and the back brake at the same time.
Lauren Turner was able to ride her bike, but not as confidently and quickly as her friends.
"She couldn't use the front brake. She was only using the back brake, but the front brake makes you stop twice as fast," says Micha Wallace, who with Katie Bell, Anina Sakaguchi, and Andrew Morris won second prize in the James Dyson Awards for their single-handed bike braking lever.
"She used it all last summer and she had no problems. She said it helped her go faster because she felt more confident in her braking abilities. She felt safer." says Wallace.
The invention was the fourth-year design project for the four students. They designed, tested, and created a prototype within a four-month period.
When Wallace heard about the James Dyson Awards on the news, she and her co-inventors entered their project in the UK-based contest. The contest mainly rewards student designers who create products that improve the way we live. The Guelph students collected the second prize, PS 2,000 for them, plus PS500 for their school.
As well, they had a chance to meet James Dyson, a UK inventor. While praising the students for their creativity, Dyson said the single-handed lever could improve safety for all cyclists. "By using both brakes at once," he explains, "you could prevent the possibility of flying over the handlebars and ending up with an injury."
The students are hoping to sell the patent to a major company. It may be used in other devices that require two hands for operation.
What inspired the invention of the bike brake lever?
A 9-year-old cyclist's inability to use part of one hand
A 9-year-old cyclist's desire to ride more confidently and quickly
The need for a new innovation in cycling technology
The popularity of cycling among young children
What was the invention that the four students worked on for their fourth-year design project?
Bike Brake Lever
Electric Car Engine
Smartphone App
3D Printer
What inspired the University of Guelph students' invention of a bike brake lever?
A 10-year-old cyclist who uses only part of one hand
A 9-year-old cyclist who uses only part of one hand
A professional cyclist with a disability
A famous inventor with a disability
