Reading Passages
Psy is a Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. he is famous for his humorous videos and stage performances. In 2012, his music video for Gangnam style became the most __(1)___ video in YouTube history. He said one concert by the British rock band Queen __(2)___ him. Soon his love for music started. Pay always give remarkable __(3)___ on stage.
(1): was watched, watched, watches, watch
(2): inspired, was inspired, is inspiring, will inspire
(3): performances, performed, performing, perform
Psy is a Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. he is famous for his humorous videos and stage performances. In 2012, his music video for Gangnam style became the most watched video in YouTube history. He said one concert by the British rock band Queen inspired him. Soon his love for music started. Pay always give remarkable performances on stage.
(1) watched
(2) inspired
(3) perfromances
Authors write to __________ a person, event, or issue (make them create an image in their mind)
Authors write to describe a person, event, or issue (make them create an image in their mind)
What word means "to have a high opinion of; respect"?
a. courageous
b. inspire
c. admire
d. significant
admire
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was a great person and president. He believed Tha slaves should ___(1)____ their freedom. He ___(2)____ his sided to victory in the Civil war and worked for the freedom of slaves.
(1): was gained, lost, lose, gain
(2): was led, led, leads, lead
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was a great person and president. He believed Tha slaves should gain their freedom. He led his sided to victory in the Civil war and worked for the freedom of slaves.
(1) gain
(2) led
Authors write to ________ readers (make them believe in something)
Authors write to persuade readers (make them believe in something)
What word means "a thing or person that can affect another thing or person"?
a. overcome
b. influence
c. admire
d. gain
influence
Have you heard about Mahatma Gandhi? He is the father of India. He worked for the equality of all people. He proved that non-___(1)____ is the best ___(2)____ against any enemy. This lesson helps our society cooperate and live peacefully. I think he is the most remarkable leader in the world.
(1): patience, peace, faith, violence
(2): equality, peace, love, method
Have you heard about Mahatma Gandhi? He is the father of India. He worked for the equality of all people. He proved that non-violence is the best method against any enemy. This lesson helps our society cooperate and live peacefully. I think he is the most remarkable leader in the world.
(1) violence
(2) method
Authors write to ________ readers (teach them about something)
Authors write to inform readers (teach them about something)
What word means "to make someone or something healthy again"?
a. heal
b. medical
c. make an effort
d. devote
heal
Heo Jun had many great achievements. He ___(1)_____ himself to completing Donguibognam. It __(2)___ 25 books. It is considered very important in traditional Korean Medicine. He also made a great __(3)___ to help his poor parents. In addition, he wrote books about herbs using simple Hangeul instead of difficult Hanja.
(1): overcame, devoted, accomplished, helped
(2): considers, consist of, influences, made from
(3): freedom, pain, courage, effort
Heo Jun had many great achievements. He devoted himself to completing Donguibognam. It consist of 25 books. It is considered very important in traditional Korean Medicine. He also made a great effort to help his poor parents. In addition, he wrote books about herbs using simple Hangeul instead of difficult Hanja.
(1) devoted
(2) consist of
(3) effort
Authors write to _______ readers (make them laugh)
Authors write to entertain readers (make them laugh)
Graduating from college was a great ___________.
a. significant
b. achievement
c. eager
d. inspire
Graduating from college was a great achievement.