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Activity 1: Reading Exercise
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Directions:  Read the following questions about the letters. Choose the best answer for each question.



1

What does the student in Chicago want advice about?
A)choosing a school
B)finding a job
C)moving out of his parents' home
D)going to school
2

Where does the Student in Chicago go to school?
A)close to home
B)in a different city
C)in a different state
D)the same place as his sister
3

Why is the Student in Chicago still living at home right now?
A)He doesn't have a car.
B)He wants to save money.
C)He wants to be near his parents.
D)He doesn't know how to cook.
4

What is the Student in Chicago worried about?
A)the cost of living on his own
B)doing his own laundry
C)choosing a safe apartment
D)finding a roommate
5

According to the Advice Queen, why is moving out going to be a big change for the Student in Chicago?
A)He will have to go home to visit her parents.
B)He will have to leave the family pets.
C)He has a fear of being alone.
D)He will have to do everything himself.
6

What is one thing the Student in Chicago needs to know how to do for himself?
A)repair his car
B)cook food
C)write a paper
D)set up his computer
7

According to the Advice Queen, what will the Student in Chicago need enough money for?
A)a roommate
B)rent
C)a new car
D)gasoline for his car
8

According to the Advice Queen, why is having a roommate a good idea?
A)Roommates can keep each other company.
B)Roommates can introduce you to new people.
C)Roommates can share the expenses.
D)Roommates can work together on school assignments.
9

What does the Advice Queen tell the student to do?
A)visit several apartments
B)find a good roommate
C)talk to his parents
D)get another job
10

After reading the Advice Queen's response, what is one thing the Student in Chicago might do?
A)plan a budget
B)call his sister
C)change classes at school
D)buy a new television







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