Reading and Writing, Angkor Wat, Quiz 1

 The Workaholic: 

Many years ago, I was a workaholic.  I worked all of the time.  When I was in bed, I did my work, so I did not rest a lot.  When I was outside, I did my work, so I did not enjoy natural things.  I did my work when I was doing other work.  I worked so hard because I wanted to have a successful career and make a lot of money.  Sometimes, I worked 16 hours a day.    If I worked hard, I could have a good position and a lot of respect.  People say good things about people with good jobs and positions.

After I worked so hard for many years, I became so tired and angry.  I was completely exhausted.  I needed time to relax.  I also needed time to be with family and friends.  Because of these things, I am no longer a workaholic.  Now, I work for eight hours, and then I stop.  I like to do fun things with friends and family as well.  I am a better person now.  

My father was also a workaholic.  He spent so much time at his job.  I didn't see him at night.  Sometimes, he stayed at his office and he slept the night there.  I learned this behavior from him.

Questions:

1. The main idea of paragraph 1 is:

A. I was busy with work all of the time 

B. I worked outside a lot 

C. Natural things are important 

D. I always work 16 hours a day 

2. The main idea of paragraph 2 is:

A. I have a better life now

B. I was completely exhausted 

C. I still work a lot 

D. I need to make more friends 

3. We can replace the word completely with:

A. very

B. likely 

C. easy

D. hard 

4. When I say, "I am no longer a workaholic," I mean:

A. I still work very hard 

B. I don't work so hard anymore

C. I never work anymore

D. I have a new job at a new place 

5. Another title for this passage could be:

A. Having Fun

B. Always Working  

C. How to get good rest 

D. Making friends 

6. What happened after I became tired?

A. I worked more

B. I worked less

C. I bought a car

D. I took a vacation 

7. When people respect you, they:

A. say bad things about you

B. they think good things about you

C. don't talk to you

D. are angry with you 

8. What is true about my father?

A. He worked at the same job as me

B. He was with the family a lot

C. He also worked a lot 

D. He was a happy person