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ST2 | Unit 5 | Grammar 2 | Review

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  • According to the text, what happened to great writers before their careers?
    They worked in libraries
    They studied mathematics
    They traveled the world
    They began as great readers
  • Name two types of reading materials mentioned in the lesson.
    Only magazines
    Only e-books
    Novels and non-fiction books
    Dictionaries and encyclopedias
  • What is one suggestion James gives about how to get the reading habit?
    Read only short stories
    Read the back of the book before you begin
    Read only in the morning
    Read while walking
  • Complete this quote: "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only ___."
    Two
    Forever
    One
    Happily
  • According to the text why do some British children not want to read in public?
    They prefer watching TV
    They don't know how to read
    They don't have books
    They worry their friends will think it's not cool
  • What does the National Literacy Trust say about reading for pleasure?
    It is only for adults
    It is going out of fashion
    It is extremely important
    It is unnecessary
  • What does "literacy" mean according to the text?
    Memorizing vocabulary
    Speaking English fluently
    The ability to read and write
    Understanding slang
  • According to the text, what do some people read for pleasure?
    Instruction manuals
    Dictionaries
    Non-fiction like history books
    Thesauruses
  • How does reading in English every day help you?
    It helps you get better grades
    It makes you speak faster
    It impresses your friends
    It improves your understanding of the language
  • What can reading help you with?
    It can improve your pronunciation
    It can give you an understanding of other cultures
    It can teach you how to swim
    It can build your brain muscles
  • What does the text say reading can improve besides understanding?
    Your attitude to reading and success in reading
    Your physical strength
    Your cooking skills
    Your singing voice
  • Who said "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body"?
    George R.R. Martin
    Joseph Addison
    Marie Lu
    Margaret Fuller
  • What does "comprehension" mean?
    Speaking clearly
    Understanding what you read
    Writing quickly
    Remembering facts
  • What are two benefits of reading mentioned in the text?
    It helps you sleep better and eat healthier
    It makes you popular and athletic
    It helps you write well and improves comprehension
    It makes you rich and famous
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