In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Pet Care
Keeping a pet is not easy. Pets need exercise, food, and water every day. Animals can easily get sick, so pet owners need to take good care of their pets.
Please look at the passage. Why do pet owners need to take good care of their pets?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Video Games
Both children and adults enjoy playing video games. They usually get tired from school or work. Playing video games is a fun way to relax, so many people spend time playing video games.
Please look at the passage. Why do many people spend time playing video games?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Indoor Gardening
Indoor gardening is popular in many places. It makes houses look more beautiful. Indoor gardening helps improve the air quality inside a house, so some people grow plants inside their houses.
Please look at the passage. Why do some people grow plants inside their houses?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Online Shopping
Nowadays, a lot of people enjoy shopping online. It is very convenient because the items will be delivered to the customers. People can save time and money, so many people choose online shopping.
Please look at the passage. Why do many people choose online shopping?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
E-books
E-books are very popular nowadays. It is more convenient for students and book lovers. E-books are cheaper and readers can download different books using their mobile phones, so some people prefer e-books to paper books.
Please look at the passage. Why do some people prefer e-books to paper books?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Taking Photos
A lot of people are fond of taking photos of important events. A photo can last for years if kept safe. Photos can make memories last longer, so people like to take photos.
Please look at the passage. Why do people like to take photos?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
School Clubs
Joining school clubs is an important part of a student’s life. Schoolmates with the same interests meet during school club meetings. Students can learn skills that are not taught inside the classroom, so many students join school clubs.
Please look at the passage. Why do many students join school clubs?