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Reading Comprehension
Volume 5, Number 27, April 24, 2000
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I might be letting
my young son watch too much television. I am certainly watching too
many of his programs. They can really be perplexing as they force you
to ponder the mysteries of life.
For
example, when Franklin (the turtle) wanted a pet, his parents
didn’t want it to be a frog. They felt that frogs belong in a
pond. Isn't that where turtles belong?
And
why is it that Little Bear’s animal friends can all talk and
behave like people, but his friend Emily has a dog that can only bark
and fetch? Tell me that isn’t a mystery!
Dog
lovers can be reassured by Kipper and his friends. These dogs are very
human. However, the only time they wear clothes is when they put on
bathing suits to go swimming. I’m confused!
Speaking
of dogs, could Pluto ever be Goofy’s pet? I don’t
get it! What did the great Mr. Disney have in mind?
And
this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting
up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham. Could it have been a soy
ham? Is there such a thing? I hope so!
Another
thing that bothers me: What if Elmo isn’t real? He
can’t be a mere puppet! He’s got a better attitude
than most people. I just keep wondering.
I
think we’ll turn off the TV and go out for a walk. Maybe
we’ll run into that mouse who dresses well but certainly
doesn’t speak as clearly as the average bear.
1. Which word is a synonym of “perplexing”?
a.
boring
b. confusing
c. humorous
d. itchy
2. Which word is a synonym of “ponder”?
a.
avoid
b. remember
c. consider
d. distant
3. The author thinks it’s “gross” when __________.
a. a
pig has a picnic because pigs are dirty animals
b. a pig eats
soy beans because soy beans give pigs gas
c. a pig eats
ham because ham is too expensive for farm animals
d. a pig eats
ham because ham is made from pigs
4. The author probably __________.
a.
believes that Elmo is a real live creature
b. wishes
that Elmo were a real live creature
c. feels that
Elmo is a very annoying creature
d.
won’t let his son watch Sesame Street
5. The author is implying that __________.
a.
there’s a TV mouse that should speak more clearly
b. TV mice
should not wear good clothes
c. bears can
really speak more clearly than mice
d. watching
television is better than playing outdoors
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