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    Exercise 1 Pet'S Catch Exercise 1 Pet'S Catch: Developing Reading Power 6 Developing Reading Power 6

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    1. Pete went fishing but was disappointed when he pulled in his line and found that he had caught a water weed, not a big fish as he had hoped. 2. Lourdes wanted to buy a red sweater she saw in a store window but did not have enough money when she counted it. She left the store without the sweater. 3. Some excursionists at Pagsanjan Falls were enjoying themselves in the river when they heard a scream. They then saw something white fall from the rocks above. There was a long silence, suggesting that someone had fallen from the rocks into the river.

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    1. Pete went fishing but was disappointed when he pulled in his line and found that he had caught a water weed, not a big fish as he had hoped. 2. Lourdes wanted to buy a red sweater she saw in a store window but did not have enough money when she counted it. She left the store without the sweater. 3. Some excursionists at Pagsanjan Falls were enjoying themselves in the river when they heard a scream. They then saw something white fall from the rocks above. There was a long silence, suggesting that someone had fallen from the rocks into the river.

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    1. Pete went fishing but was disappointed when he pulled in his line and found that he had caught a water weed, not a big fish as he had hoped. 2. Lourdes wanted to buy a red sweater she saw in a store window but did not have enough money when she counted it. She left the store without the sweater. 3. Some excursionists at Pagsanjan Falls were enjoying themselves in the river when they heard a scream. They then saw something white fall from the rocks above. There was a long silence, suggesting that someone had fallen from the rocks into the river.

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    Exercise 1 Pet'S Catch Exercise 1 Pet'S Catch: Developing Reading Power 6 Developing Reading Power 6

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    1. Pete went fishing but was disappointed when he pulled in his line and found that he had caught a water weed, not a big fish as he had hoped. 2. Lourdes wanted to buy a red sweater she saw in a store window but did not have enough money when she counted it. She left the store without the sweater. 3. Some excursionists at Pagsanjan Falls were enjoying themselves in the river when they heard a scream. They then saw something white fall from the rocks above. There was a long silence, suggesting that someone had fallen from the rocks into the river.

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    EXERCISE 1

    PET’S CATCH

    Pete considered himself a fine fisherman. He stood on the river bank as

    he held his fishing line with the patience only a fisherman knew. His heart beats

    faster as he felt a tug on the line. He was excited as he planted feet firmly on the

    ground. He gave a big pull expecting to find a big fish at the hook of his fishing line.

    Disappointment clouded his face as he stared at his catch.


    Developing Reading Power 6

    Choose the letter of the best answer.

    1. What do you think did Pete catch?


    a. a big fish
    b. a water weed
    c. a big turtle

    2. What kind of fisherman was Pete?


    a. He was a good fisherman.
    b. He was an old fisherman.
    c. he was an impatient fisherman.

    3. What did Pete do?


    a. went away
    b. threw his fishing line again into the water
    c. sat on the river bank
    EXERCISE 2

    THE RED SWEATER

    Lourdes opened her piggy bank. She counted her money carefully and

    went straight to a downtown store. She looked with longing at the bright new sweater

    on display at the store window. She wanted to inquire about the price but as she was

    about to go in, she stopped and hesitated. She counted her money again, then shook

    her head. At last, she looked at the sweater with regret and returned the money to her

    pocket. Developing Reading Power 6

    Choose the letter of the best answer.

    1. How dd Lourdes feel about the sweater?


    a. She just wanted to look at it.
    b. She liked it very much.
    c. She disliked it.

    2. What did she intend to do?


    a. She wanted to buy it.
    b. She wanted to ask mother to buy it for her.
    c. She wanted to ask for it.

    3. Did she finally get the sweater?


    a. Yes
    b. No
    c. Maybe
    EXERCISE 3

    AT PAGSANJAN FALLS

    After driving for three hours, the excursionists reached Pagsanjan Falls

    tired and hungry but happy. After eating under the coconut palms lining the river

    banks, they rested for a while. They saw a woman in white bathing suit walking on

    the rocks by the river bank. They also saw other excursionists trying to balance

    themselves on the big rock above them. There was much shouting and giggling as the

    excursionists were shooting the rapids. They were having a wonderful time when they

    suddenly heard a scream. Then they saw something white fell from the rocks. There

    was a long silence after that.


    Developing Reading Power 6

    Choose the letter of the best answer.

    1. What do you think happened?


    a. Somebody fell from the rocks.
    b. A white dress fell into the river.
    c. Somebody threw a white handkerchief.

    2. Why was there a long silence after the screams?


    a. The excursionists were shocked.
    b. The excursionists were tired.
    c. The excursionists were happy.

    3. Why is Pagsanjan a favorite spot for excursionists?


    a. because of its rapids
    b. because of the trees around the falls
    c. because of the big rocks
    EXERCISE 4

    YOU AND YOUR SAFETY

    Not long ago, a group of grade six boys and girls kept a careful record of

    all cuts, bumps, falls and other accidents that happened to them for a period of three

    months. A study of their accident record showed that many of the accidents occurred

    in the school. Some of these accidents occurred in the classrooms and in the halls of

    school buildings. But more injuries took place in school shops and on playgrounds.
    Developing Reading Power 6

    Choose the letter of the best answer.

    1. What accidents are likely to occur in the playground?


    a. Cuts from places of glass, tin cans and scrap iron
    b. Bumping against posts
    c. Being hit by a jeep

    2. How can you keep yourself safe from the accident?


    a. Obey the safety rules.
    b. Forget the safety rules.
    c. Ignore the safety rules.

    3. Why do injuries often take place in school shops?


    a. Pupils do not keep away their tools.
    b. Pupils do not bring their tools.
    c. Pupils do not use their tools.
    EXERCISE 5

    RICE

    Rice is a cereal native in Asia and Africa. It is the staple food of more than

    half of the people in the world.

    Rice is a plant that grows the whole year round. It grows from two to four

    feet. It has round, jointed stems, long-pointed leaves and seeds borne in dense heads

    on separate stalks.

    Brown rice with the bran layer is rice in vitamin B, a cure for beriberi.

    Polished white rice is rich in starch but low in protein, fat and vitamin B. In the

    Orient, the fine oft straw of the rice plant is used for making laundry starch and

    distilled liquor.
    Developing Reading Power 6

    Choose the letter of the best answer.

    1. What would happen if rice suddenly disappear


    a. Many people would starve.
    b. People would not mind.
    c. People would rejoice.

    2. What will happen to a person who eats brown rice with bran layers?
    a. He will die for beriberi.
    b. He will be cured for beriberi.
    c. he will get weaker.

    3. Is it healthful to eat rice without any viand?


    a. Yes
    b. No
    c. maybe
    Exercise 6

    A BOY’S WISH

    Angelo has been sick for a week. He is not getting any better. A
    good doctor visits him everyday but he is still very ill. His mother is always
    near him. She is not happy. The doctor said that Angelo’s sickness cannot
    be cured. In a few days he will die.

    “I want a beautiful schoolbag.” Angelo said in his sleep one time.


    Mother heard it. While Angelo was still sleeping Mother went to the nearest
    store. She went to but something for Angelo.

    Developing Reading Power 3

    Choose the letter of best answer.

    1. What do you think did Mother buy?


    a. ice cream for Angelo
    b. schoolbag for Angelo
    c. shirt for Angelo

    2. How did Angelo feel about it?


    a. happy
    b. angry
    c. sad

    3. How did this story end?


    a. Angel got mad at mother.
    b. Angel died.
    c. Angel and Mother went to America.
    Exercise 7

    ONE SUNDAY MORNING

    It was Sunday morning. The church bells were ringing.

    “There’s no need to hurry anyway,” Benilda said to herself as she


    tossed in bed. “I’ll just get up when I like. Sunday is a rest day,” she
    thought.

    Suddenly she got up. She remembered that she should be in


    church early. She would see Linda there. They were going to a party
    together.

    “Oh, my, why did I forget?” Benilda said looking at the big clock.
    Developing Reading Power 3

    Choose the letter of best answer.

    1. What do you think did Linda do when Benilda did not come?
    a. She attended the mass alone.
    b. She went to a party instead.
    c. She played in the church.

    2. How do you think did Benilda feel?


    a. She was happy.
    b. She was sorry.
    c. She was sleepy.

    3. What was she likely to do?


    a. Go to mass alone, too.
    b. See a show.
    c. Go back to sleep.
    Exercise 8

    FIRST ELEVATOR RIDE

    It was Marcelo’s first trip to Manila. It was his first time to see a
    train, an electric light, a telephone, a television set and big buildings. It was
    his first time to ride in a car, an elevator and on an escalator.

    Marcelo rode in an elevator on his third day in the city. His


    mother took him to the office of his eldest brother. His brother’s office was
    in the seventh floor so they rode in the elevator. Inside the elevator Marcelo
    cried and said, “Let me out! Let me out of this box!”

    Developing Reading Power 3

    Choose the letter of best answer.

    1. What do you think did the people in the elevator do?


    a. They sent Marcelo out.
    b. They laughed at him.
    c. They told him not to be afraid.

    2. Why did Marcelo want to go out?


    a. He could not breathe inside.
    b. he was afraid.
    c. He wanted to play.

    3. How did Marcelo’s mother feel?


    a. proud of Marcelo
    b. shamed of Marcelo
    c. happy about Marcelo
    Exercise 9
    FALLING IN LINE

    A little boy was walking on the street. He was holding a pail. Also
    walking were an old man who was holding a can and a little girl holding a
    bottle. They would all join a line of people at the corner of the street. Some
    of the people were holding cans, others pails and still others, bottles and
    pitchers. They seemed to be waiting for something.

    Then a big red truck was seen coming. How happy the people
    were! They could hardly keep still on the line.
    Developing Reading Power 3

    Choose the letter of best answer.

    1. What was the content of the truck?


    a. rice
    b. water
    c. Fish

    2. What would happen if the truck did not come?


    a. The people would have nothing to drink.
    b. The people would have nothing to eat.
    c. The people would have nothing to sell.

    3. How did the people feel afterwards?


    a. angry
    b. happy
    c. proud
    Exercise 10

    A DOG’S BITE

    “How many of you have dogs at home? “Miss Angeles asked.

    Several hands were raised. About one-fourth of the class did not.

    “You should have your dogs injected against rabies. Rabies is a


    disease taken from dogs. The bite of a dog not injected against rabies will
    kill a man if he is not treated by a doctor, “Miss Angeles said.

    “Our little dog gave a playful bite before I came to school,


    “Avelina said. “But it’s only a scratch.”
    Developing Reading Power 3

    Choose the letter of best answer.

    1. What should Miss Angeles tell Avelina?


    a. go to sleep
    b. see a doctor
    c. take a bath

    2. What should Avelina do?


    a. obey Miss Angeles
    b. forget what Miss Angeles said
    c. just go home and rest

    3. What will the children likely do?


    a. sell their dogs
    b. eat their dogs
    c. have their dogs injected against rabies

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