Reading comprehension II semester 7 grade

   Reading Comprehension II semester 7 grade           

          Entertainment - Relax a Little

If you were told to go relax or do something fun, what would you do with yourself to accomplish this task? You might read a book, watch a movie, or play a game. Your job would be to do something that you like to do for fun. You are entertained when you find something fun to do. To be entertained means that something holds your attention and interest. Keeping yourself entertained can keep your mind sharp. Also, the more you relax your mind and do things you enjoy the happier you will be.

 

Of course, you cannot relax whenever you want to. There will be times when you must do homework and a few chores that maybe you would rather not do. But at the end of the day, you should be able to think of one joyful thing you did to entertain yourself. Watching a funny movie might be entertaining. Playing a sport may be enjoyable. Singing your favorite song may even keep you light on your toes. Books, plays, music, sports, art, and dancing are all forms of entertainment. These things can keep us busy and they provide us .....

 

 

 Task 1 Choose a,b,c or d.

 1.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT considered a form of entertainment?

a

Reading a book

b

Playing a sport

c

Doing homework

d

Singing a song

2.

The passage suggests that entertainment can help keep your mind:

a

Rested

b

Focused

c

Busy

d

Sharp

3.

What is the main reason why you cannot relax whenever you want to, according to the passage?

a

Entertainment is not always available

b

Relaxation requires a lot of time and effort

c

You have other responsibilities like homework and chores

d

Relaxation can be boring and monotonous

4

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the passage?

a

Informative and educational

b

Persuasive and motivational

c

Descriptive and reflective

d

Casual and conversational

5.

Which of the following benefits of entertainment is NOT mentioned in the passage?

a

It can make you happier

b

It helps you complete your homework

c

It can keep your mind sharp

d

It provides a way to relax

6.

The passage suggests that entertainment and relaxation are:

a

Completely separate activities

b

Mutually exclusive

c

A requirement for one another

d

Closely related and interconnected

7.

What does the passage suggest is the primary purpose of entertainment?

a

To keep your mind busy

b

To make you happy and relaxed

c

To help you do your homework

d

To teach you new skills

 

Task 2

Can You Tell which Sentences are True and which are False?

 1.The author believes that doing enjoyable activities can improve happiness. 

 

2.The author suggests that relaxing can be done at any time without restrictions.

 

3.Engaging in entertainment can help keep the mind active.

 

4.The author lists several forms of entertainment, including sports and music.

 

5,The author thinks that chores should always be prioritized over fun activities.

 

6.Watching a serious movie is considered entertaining by the author.

 

7.The author encourages finding at least one enjoyable activity each day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Correct Answers:

1

True - The text states that doing things you enjoy can lead to greater happiness.

2

False - The text mentions that there are times when one cannot relax due to homework and chores.

3

True - The text indicates that keeping entertained can help keep the mind sharp.

4

True - The text lists various forms of entertainment, including sports and music.

5

False - The text suggests that while chores are necessary, one should still find time for enjoyable activities.

6

False - The text mentions that watching a funny movie might be entertaining, not a serious one.

7

True - The text encourages thinking of at least one joyful thing done for entertainment each day.