VI. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each
of the questions.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Why don't the schools offer more after-school activities for
students? Schools have the perfect set up to provide more opportunities
for students to participate in healthy and meaningful activities. These
activities would help keep students involved and exercising. Children do
not have enough free activities available to them.
The school doesn't need to spend money to accomplish this
proposal. The money has already been invested. The baseball fields and
the gymnasiums in the schools should be put to good use. These facilities
are not being used to their full potential. The school could easily offer
activities such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, and
running clubs.
The school could charge a nominal fee for students. The funds
would go to providing a supervisor or coach. Parent volunteers could be
recruited. If desired, schools could charge extra for craft, cooking, and art
classes to allow more children the opportunity to participate. This proposal
would not only help the children in getting their much-needed exercise,
but it would also give the school a more positive image in the community.
(adapted from Daily Warm-ups Reading Grade 5)
41. This passage is mostly about.
A. how children are not getting enough exercise.
B. using the school playing fields and facilities to provide more
activities for kids.
C. how the school could make more money by charging for after-school
activities.
D. whether or not schools need insurance to provide after-school activities.
42. Which of the following reasons was mentioned in the passage
explaining why some people think that schools should provide after-
school activities?
A, to allow students safe places to go after school
B. to allow a safe place for working parents to send their children after school
C. to use the resources of playing fields and gymnasiums already built
D. to allow schools to spend time teaching the basics during school, and
to have physical education after school
43. Which of the following activities could the school NOT easily offer
according to the passage?
A. running clubs
B. rugby
C. volleyball
D. baseball
44. The passage says that after-school activities would benefit the
students. Which sentence supports that statement?
A. The school could charge a nominal fee for students.
B. Parent volunteers could be recruited.
C. These activities would help keep students involved and exercising.
D. If desired, schools could charge extra for craft, cooking, and art
classes to allow more children the opportunity to participate.
45. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to
A. the school
B. a positive image
C. much-needed exercise
D. the proposal