Question

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

1.As the dreaded examinations crawl to a halt, students look forward to the much awaited ‘creative outlets’, the summer camps, to let off steam and spend their holidays. A summer camp is conducted over a short period of four to five weeks involving interesting and fun-filled activities. The colourful spectrum of summer camp provides a wide variety of activities which include artistic skills such as painting, origami, art, music, craft and also spoken English, cookery, yoga and computer courses.
2. Parents want their children to learn through productive play unlike in the past when play was just play. Today, the parents want to tap the potential of their children to the fullest. To achieve this aim, the summer camps afford an ideal opening for children to develop their hobbies and talents. The importance of creative play is often underestimated whereas the fact is that art and craft projects can excite even a young child’s imagination and promote a sense of great achievement. Summer camps develop a child’s confidence and his ideas. They also encourage children to do things on their own.

1. When do students look forward to leisure activities?

1 point

(i) At weekends

(ii) Before examinations

(iii) After examinations

(iv) Not sure

2. What is the duration of summer camps usually?

1 point

(i) Fortnight

(ii) About a month

(iii) Two months

(iv) Ten days

3. Which one of the following sentences is true?

1 point

(i) Parents want their children to study only.

(ii) Parents want their children to learn through play.

(iii) Parents send their children to summer camps for extra classes.

(iv) Parents are not interested in sending their children to summer camps.

4. According to the passage what is the advantage of summer camp?

1 point

(i) It prevents from extreme heat in summer.

(ii) It helps in preparation of exams.

(iii) It develops a child’s confidence.

(iv) It helps in revision of difficult subjects.

5. The word ‘potential’ in paragraph 2 means _____.

1 point

(i) Flaw

(ii) Futility

(iii) Weakness

(iv) Capability

6. Which word in paragraph 1 is the antonym of ‘dull’?

1 point

(i) Interesting

(ii) Crawl

(iii) Spectrum

(iv) Variety

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Answer 1

Explanation:

1.2nd option

2.3rd option

3.1st option but thy also trying to u in a good position

4.3rd option

5.4th option

6.1st option

Answer 2

Explanation:

what is the special about the activities in summer camps