WORKSHEET FOR READING COMPREHENSION
Reading text: What made me the way I am?
A. VOCABULARY MATCHING
Match vocabulary words with their correct definitions:
1 To reflect 5 Enterprise 9 Conventional
2 To influence 6 To reject 10 Hostile
3 To expect 7 Mainstream 11 Minority group
4 Rebellious 8 To be determined 12 Social exclusion
a To think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing
b Difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected
c To refuse to accept an idea, suggestion, etc
d Considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by
most people
e Unfriendly and not liking something
f Any small group in society that is different from the rest because of
their race, religion, or political beliefs, or a person who belongs to such a group
g A situation in which some people who are poor or who do not have a job do
not feel part of the rest of society
h To think deeply or carefully about something
i To affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks
j Traditional and ordinary
k Wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to
stop you
l A business or company
B. READING COMPREHENSION
1. Read quickly the text and answer following questions (4mins):
a. Is the story about how Summer Avery’s family history influenced the way she
is and her choice of career?
b. What was her way of life as a child before the age of seven?
2. Read the text carefully and answer following questions in your own words. Do not
copy/paste details from the text (6mins):
a. What was the difference between Summer Avery’s parents’ background?
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Reading text: What made me the way I am?
A. VOCABULARY MATCHING
Match vocabulary words with their correct definitions:
1 To reflect 5 Enterprise 9 Conventional
2 To influence 6 To reject 10 Hostile
3 To expect 7 Mainstream 11 Minority group
4 Rebellious 8 To be determined 12 Social exclusion
a To think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing
b Difficult to control and do not behave in the way that is expected
c To refuse to accept an idea, suggestion, etc
d Considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by
most people
e Unfriendly and not liking something
f Any small group in society that is different from the rest because of
their race, religion, or political beliefs, or a person who belongs to such a group
g A situation in which some people who are poor or who do not have a job do
not feel part of the rest of society
h To think deeply or carefully about something
i To affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks
j Traditional and ordinary
k Wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to
stop you
l A business or company
B. READING COMPREHENSION
1. Read quickly the text and answer following questions (4mins):
a. Is the story about how Summer Avery’s family history influenced the way she
is and her choice of career?
b. What was her way of life as a child before the age of seven?
2. Read the text carefully and answer following questions in your own words. Do not
copy/paste details from the text (6mins):
a. What was the difference between Summer Avery’s parents’ background?
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