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Reading Comprehension Assessment

Answer all the questions to test your understanding. You need 80% to pass!

Illustration of teenagers playing various sports

Playing Sports Is Good for You

Many teenagers enjoy playing sports. Sports are fun, and they help you stay healthy. But sports are not just good for your body—they are also good for your mind and social life.

When you play sports, your body becomes stronger. Running, jumping, and moving around help your heart and muscles. You also sleep better at night when you are active during the day. Regular exercise can make you feel more energetic and happy.

Sports also teach you important life skills. For example, you learn how to work in a team. In football or basketball, you must pass the ball and talk to your teammates. You learn how to listen, help others, and solve problems together. These are good skills for school, work, and life.

In addition, sports can help you make new friends. When you play with others, you meet people who like the same things. You can talk, laugh, and have fun together. Sports can make you feel like you are part of a group.

Some people think winning is the most important part of sports. But the most important thing is to try your best and enjoy the game. Winning feels good, but learning and growing is better.

So, if you don’t play a sport yet, maybe it’s time to start! You can try football, swimming, tennis, or any sport you like. It’s a great way to stay healthy, meet friends, and have fun.

Part 1: Main Idea

1. What is the main idea of this text?

2. What does the author say is the most important part of sports?

Part 2: Specific Details

3. Which parts of the body does the text say sports help?

4. What is one example of a life skill you learn from sports?

5. How can sports help you make new friends?

6. What can regular exercise make you feel?

Part 3: Cause & Effect

7. Why might you sleep better at night if you play sports?

8. What is the result of working together in a team sport?

Part 4: Vocabulary

9. In the text, "energetic" means...

10. "Teammates" are...

11. "Regular" exercise means...

12. "Skills" are...

Part 5: Values & Critical Thinking

13. (Critical Thinking) Why are the skills you learn in team sports useful for your future job?

14. (Values) What is a good lesson from this text about participating in activities?

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