S.
1 Assignment 6 1 of 5
Reading Comprehension
Remedial reading and comprehension
Text 1
Annual Diary Writing Contest
Theme:
Doing what I love
Marco (18) writes about his great love for creating things in his winning work. Read
his entry.
Dear Diary
What a day!
5 I came across a video about 3D printing from a non-profit tech group called Limbitless Solutions. The
group makes robotic arms for children in need. The video showed one of their arms–it was just like the
arm of the comic book superhero Iron Man! Then the video showed the real hero–Albert Manero. He
made the arm using 3D printing. It cost far less than using other methods. Manero is my new hero. I
want to follow his example by making things that change people's lives.
10 I ordered my own basic 3D printer a month ago, spending all my savings on it. Just after I saw Manero’s
video, my printer arrived! I tried putting it together, but I broke a plastic part. After six long hours, I
finally stuck the machine back together with tape. The first thing I printed was a replacement for the
broken bit–LOL! Not a bad start!
My new dream feels closer than ever.
S.1 Assignment 6 2 of 5
Reading Comprehension
Remedial reading and comprehension
Text 2
Dear Dr Advice
I love video games and I develop my own games. It’s my favourite hobby. My parents were very
encouraging at first. When I started secondary school, they changed their mind. They now want me to quit
video games and focus on my studies. On top of this, they tease me and say, ‘Out on a date?’ whenever I
5 go out with my friends. When they do it, I act like I don’t care. It actually hurts my feeling. They just
don’t respect me. What can I do?
Very Upset
Text 3
Dear Very Upset
You must be very stressed these days. I’m happy you wrote to me for help. However, you should keep
calm. Sit down and talk to your parents about the advantages of your hobby. I understand why your
parents do not support video-gaming–it was seen as useless when your parents were young. You can tell
5 them that it is good training for new tech jobs like video game developer or drone photographer, or for
jobs like surgeon, engineer or architect. It is also a good way to relax after a long school day. Try using
real-life examples to support your words. Meanwhile, you should also make sure your hobby doesn’t
affect your schoolwork.
As for your parents’ teasing, they may be trying to get involved in your life. Dating is often a sensitive
10 subject for parents, and they may say awkward or hurtful things as they try to talk to you about it. It may
be a good idea to open up to them about your private life. For example, tell them about your friends and
the things you do together. This may stop them from worrying about you. At the same time, show them
you are a mature and responsible person who understands their worries, and will not let them down. If you
can do this, I believe they won’t be so hard on you. Remember, you mustn’t grow angry, as that would be
15 immature.
Cheers
Dr Advice
S.1 Assignment 6 3 of 5
Reading Comprehension
Remedial reading and comprehension
Text 4
Juggling (for beginners)
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Always juggling time for work and play?
Juggling balls or even oranges can take your mind off all
5 that stress. This hobby teaches quick thinking and is lots
of fun too.
Fishing Fun
Sundays 7-11am
Some think it’s boring. We think it’s relaxing. Come fish
10 with us and we will show you the fun and skills involved.
Beginners and people with experience are both welcome.
Cheerleading
Thursdays 7-9pm
We cheer, we dance, and we throw each other into the air to support
15 athletes at sports events. Cheerleading builds trust, spirit and
strength. Boys and girls, come and join us!
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S.1 Assignment 6 4 of 5
Reading Comprehension
Remedial reading and comprehension
Exercise 1 Answer the questions below using the information in Texts 1-4.
1 The writer mentions two ‘heroes’ in the text. Who are they?
2 How does the writer feel when he writes that the arm looked ‘just like the arm of the comic book
superhero Iron Man’ (lines 6-7)?
A angry
B excited
C neutral
D uninterested
3 Why do you think the writer looks up to Albert Manero as his hero?
4 Identify the time order of the following events. Put the letters (A-D) in the correct boxes.
A The writer sees a video.
B The writer breaks something.
C The writer writes a diary entry.
D The writer pays for a 3D printer
Texts 2 & 3
5 a. What does ‘they’ refer to?
‘ They now want me to quit video games...’ (Text 2/lines 3-4)
b. What is the reason for wanting the writer to ‘quit video games’ (Text 2/line 4)?
6 What jobs can Very Upset’s hobby lead to?
7 Find a word in Text 3 that has a similar meaning to ‘embarrassed’ (Text 2/line 5).
S.1 Assignment 6 5 of 5
Reading Comprehension
Remedial reading and comprehension
Text 4
8 Identify the correct meanings (A-D) of the word ‘juggling’ as it is used in the text. Write the
correct letters in the spaces below.
A making time for several things at once
B organizing things in a logical order
C throwing and catching things
D making things look better
a. ‘juggling’ (line 3):
b. ‘juggling’ (line 4):
9 Based on the information given, decide if the following statements are True (T), False (F), or the
information is Not Given (NG).
T F NG
a. You need to bring your own balls to the juggling class.
b. You need experience to join ‘Fishing Fun’.
c. Cheerleading is for both sexes.
10 Complete the description of the hobbies featured in the text. Use ONE word to fill in each
blank.
Every (1) , members of ‘Fishing Fun’ spend the (2) together
fishing. Those new to (3) get together on Tuesday evenings to learn this
skill. The cheerleading squad meet on (4) evenings to practise their moves
that show support for (5) .
