Reading Comprehension

Read the text quickly and choose the best headline.

Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

Read the text quickly and choose the correct options.

Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

People often say that teenagers ______ interested in current events!

Read the text quickly and choose the correct options.

Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

Julia Bluhm produced a ____ for women. 

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

Julia and her friends protested against ___ digital photos.

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

They think that magazine photos of women ____ realistic enough.

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

The article concludes that change ____ possible.

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What misconception about teenagers does the reading challenge?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What action did Julia Bluhm take to express her concerns?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What did the teenagers use to support their protest?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What did Julia Bluhm and her friends want to see in magazines?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

Why is honest representation in media important, according to the reading?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What does the author suggest about the representation of women in magazines?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What effect did the conversation between Julia Bluhm and the magazine editor have?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What can individuals do if they feel strongly about a problem, according to the reading?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

How can protests lead to change according to the reading?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What famous quote is referenced in the reading to inspire action?

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Who said teenagers don’t care about the world around them?

Who said that the only thing they worry about is chatting on social networks? Who said that protests never get anywhere? Here’s a story to prove those people wrong!

In May 2012, a 13-year-old American girl went to the offices of a well-known teenage magazine to hand in a petition. She went there together with her mother and a group of girls who agree with her ideas. What were they protesting against? They said that too many magazine photos show ‘fake’ girls and women. They asked the magazine to be careful with how they use computer programmes to change a woman’s image. They said that girls need to see ‘something realistic’ when they read their favourite magazines. Julia Bluhm, the 13-year-old, went into the magazine’s offices and talked to one of the editors. As a result of that conversation, the magazine has promised to monitor how they process digital photos.

As you can see, protests can achieve results! If you feel strongly about a particular problem, you can talk to your friends and share your opinions. You can make up a petition and collect signatures. People will probably listen to you if you present them with reasonable arguments. They might not make all the changes you would like, but something will happen! So remember, like a famous president once said: ‘Can we change? - Yes, we can!’

What can be concluded from the quote: “Can we change? – Yes, we can!”