READING COMPREHENSION

READING 1Read the text and answer the questions below TEENS WITHOUT TECHNOLOGYCan teenagers stop using their smartphones or computers for a short time? If you ask them, they will probably say no. This is not surprising. One study showed that teenagers today spend more than five hours a day in front of a screen. This is more than twice the time teenagers used technology 10 years ago."When young people are on their smartphones or computers, they disappear into their own world," says Donna Swift, a teacher at Hillsdale School in London. "As a result, it is hard for them to talk to others."So what happens when teenagers stop using their smartphones and computers? To find out, Swift invited 250 students in the school to participate in a special project. She first asked the students how many hours they use their smartphones and computers every day. Their answers were shocking. The girls were on their phones from the minute they woke up until they went to bed. The boys spent six hours a day playing computer games.Then Swift asked the students to stop using their smartphones and computers for a week. Was it hard? Yes, but most of them found it easier than they expected. The most important thing was that they all felt good about the project. "I went out with my friends and we laughed a lot," said one. "I played tennis and spent more time with my family," added another.The teenagers also learned an important lesson. When they are busy with their smartphones and computers, they often forget about other activities that they enjoy. The project showed students that there are many ways to spend their free time without screens. Swift hopes the students will use their time better. Other schools also plan to try the project with their students. What do we learn in lines 1-3 Why teenagers stopped using their computers. Why teenagers are using their computers. How long teenagers look at screens every day. Donna Swift says teenagers "disappear into their own world" when they (–). (lines 5-7) talk to young people use their computers are in school what made the students feel good about the project? They went out with their friends They laughed a lot They spent (more) time with (their) family all of them Why were the students' answers shocking? The students spent a lot of time in front of screens. The boys used their smartphones more than the girls. ) The students said they would use their smartphones less. For the students, a week without smartphones (–). was harder than they thought was impossible for most of them gave them time to do other things From the project the students learned that (–). they can use their smartphones in many ways they can have fun without watching a screen they need a computer to enjoy themselves What did Swift do at the beginning of the project? What doesSwift want the students to do in the future? Fill in the missing word What happens when teenagers stop using their smartphones and computers? To find out, Swift invited 250 students in the school to participate in a special project. She first asked the students how many hours they use their smartphones and computers every day. Their answers were shocking. The girls were on their phones from the minute they woke up until they went to bed. The boys spent six hours a day playing computer games. VOCABULARY Complete the sentences with the correct word from below. The footballmatch was almost over when the referee blew his whistle. The French team's coach got up from the benchand ran onto the field. He looked worried and looked up at the scoreboard. The score was tied 3-3. Oh no! The referee was giving Gears, the French playerreceived a red cardfor using bad language. He was thrown out of the game! Now how will we win? thought the coach. Thousands of fanswere booing from their seats.Suddenly the goalkeeperleft the goal and walked over to the coach. He whispered in the coach's ear that you should punish him for his bad behaviors. READING 2 KINGS CITY When you think of Eilat, you probably think of swimming in the sea or relaxing by a pool. But did you know that Eilat also has its own amusement park? You don’t have to go abroad to experience adventure and fantasy – you can visit Kings City.Kings City opened in 2006 near Eilat’s north beach. It is one of Eilat’s most popular places of entertainment with many thousands of visitors every year. The rides and attractions are inside a big building that looks like a king’s palace from the outside. Inside, you have an experience that’s out of this world, while you learn about people and life in the time of the Bible.Kings City has four parts. The first is Bible Cave. You see many of the characters and stories from the Bible come to life. You meet people like Noah and Moses and look at pictures and models of Bible stories.Next is Journey to the Past. Here you see a movie about the Pharaohs. The Pharaohs were the kings of Egypt thousands of years ago. You even see how they made the pyramids.The most amazing part of the park is probably the Cave of Illusions*. This is like a science museum. Inside you experience all kinds of tricks.At the end, you take a boat tour down Solomon’s Waterfalls. This ride is a thrilling and exciting way to learn about King Solomon.Kings City is great entertainment for the whole family! You won’t have a boring moment!*illusions أوهام Circle the THREE correct answers.1- What information did you learn about Kings City from this article? the cost of the tickets the names of the different parts of the park where the park is when the park opened how to get there Circle the correct answer, Yes or No.Many people visit Kings City. Yes No Where can you do the following activities? Match the activities in A to the part of the park in B. Experience tricks Cave of Illusions Take a boat tour Solomon’s Waterfalls See a movie Journey to the Past Look at pictures and models Bible Cave Tick ✅ the TWO correct answers.Solomon and the Pharaohs were ... kings tricks palace bible characters amusement parks Circle other suitable titles for the article. Amusement Parks The Bible Comes to Life Exciting Attractions in Eilat The writer thinks Kings City is a wonderful place. Which phrases help youunderstand this? Tick ✅ the THREE correct answers. great entertainment for the whole family! You won’t have a boring moment! You don’t have to go abroad You meet people like Noah and Moses You even see how they made the pyramids