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Reading Exercises: Can / can’t the usage
Pre-Reading Activity
Answer the following questions
Do you like talent shows? Why?
- “I like talent shows because…”
- A) they are fun.
- B) I see many talents.
- C) I don’t like them.
What can you do well?
- “I can do ___ well.”
- A) singing
- B) dancing
- C) drawing
Are you shy when many people watch you?
- “I am ___ when many people watch me.”
- A) shy
- B) happy
- C) okay
Reading Passage: “The Big Day Approaches”
The school auditorium buzzed with excitement as the annual talent show approached. Among the participants were three friends: Mia, Sam, and Lucas, each with a unique talent to showcase.
Mia was an artist who loved to paint. For the talent show, she planned to create a painting live on stage. “I want to capture the beauty of nature,” Mia said, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. She had practiced for weeks, mixing colors and experimenting with techniques to perfect her performance.
Sam, on the other hand, was fascinated by technology. He had built a robot that could dance to music. “It’s not just about the robot dancing; it’s about bringing joy and surprise to the audience,” Sam explained. He spent countless hours programming movements and selecting the perfect song for his act.
Lucas had a passion for magic. He had a trick up his sleeve that he promised would leave the audience in awe. “Magic is about storytelling and creating moments of wonder,” Lucas mused. He rehearsed daily, refining his sleight of hand and perfecting his timing.
As the day of the talent show drew near, the trio supported each other, sharing tips and words of encouragement. They knew that no matter the outcome, the experience would bring them closer and allow them to share their passions with others.
Instructions for Matching Quiz
How to Take Your Quiz:
- Look at the Answer Bank: Start by reading all the answers in the answer bank below.
- Read the Questions: Scroll down to see all the questions about the story of Mia, Sam, and Lucas in the talent show.
- Match Answers: Read each question carefully. Then, go back to the answer bank, find the answer that fits best, and write it next to the question.
- Check Your Work: Make sure every question has an answer. If you’re not sure, take your best guess!
Remember: The answers are not in the same order as the questions. Take your time to think about what you’ve read and choose the right answer for each question.
Good luck, and have fun!
Question Bank
- He is going to do a magic trick.
- They felt happy and proud.
- The school is having a talent show.
- Sam made a robot.
- People clapped loudly.
- Yes, Lucas needs people from the audience for his trick.
- Mia, Sam, and Lucas.
- They were excited.
- Sam’s talent is about making things and creativity.
- Mia likes to paint.
- Mia wants to make people feel like they are in a beautiful place.
- The robot can dance to music by matching the rhythm of the music.
- Lucas thinks a good magician can make people believe in magic.
- Mia is good at drawing and painting.
- All of them showed what they can do well.
