Comprehension Passage

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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow

The internet has changed the way young people learn and play. With a single click, a pupil in a village can read books, watch lessons, and talk to friends in faraway towns. Many students now use the internet to find answers to difficult questions and to complete their homework. It has opened a door to a world of knowledge that was once beyond the reach of ordinary children.

However, the internet also brings dangers that must not be ignored. Some children spend many hours staring at screens instead of playing outside or reading printed books. Others come across harmful messages or strangers who pretend to be friends. Spending too much time online can also make young people tired and unable to focus on their schoolwork. Wise use is therefore very important.

Parents and teachers have a big role to play in guiding children. They can set clear rules about how long a child may use a phone or computer each day. They can also teach children never to share personal information with strangers online. When adults take an interest in what young people are doing on the internet, children feel safer and learn to use it responsibly.

Used wisely, the internet can be a powerful tool for good. It can help a curious child discover new ideas, learn fresh skills, and even start a small business. The secret lies in balance. By mixing time online with games, reading, and chores at home, young people can enjoy the benefits of technology without being harmed by it. The internet should serve us, not control us.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    According to the passage, how has the internet helped pupils in villages?

    A. It has paid for their school fees

    B. It has built new schools for them

    C. It allows them to read books and watch lessons with a single click

    D. It has given them new printed textbooks

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    C. It allows them to read books and watch lessons with a single click

  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a danger of the internet mentioned in the passage?

    A. It makes printed books cheaper

    B. It helps children start businesses

    C. Children may meet strangers who pretend to be friends

    D. It teaches children new skills

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  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    The word 'responsibly' as used in the passage means

    A. in a slow and lazy way

    B. in a secret and dishonest way

    C. in a quick and careless way

    D. in a careful and sensible way

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    What does the writer suggest is the secret to using the internet well?

    A. Spending all free time on a computer

    B. Balancing time online with other activities

    C. Letting children use phones without any rules

    D. Avoiding the internet completely

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  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    The best title for this passage is

    A. Using the Internet Wisely

    B. How to Build a School

    C. Games Children Play

    D. The Dangers of Strangers

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