A Different Kind of School Comprehension 1

A Different Kind of School Comprehension 1

- September 23, 2024

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Read the Lesson 'A Different Kind of School' and practice the test.

1. What kind of school is Miss Beam's school?

A) A boarding school
B) A school for disabled children
C) A regular public school
D) A private tutoring school

2. Why does Miss Beam's school have "blind days" and "lame days"?

A) To teach children how to play games
B) To make children appreciate and understand misfortune
C) To punish children for misbehaving
D) To encourage children to exercise outdoors

3. How do the children experience the blind day?

A) Their eyes are bandaged, and they are not allowed to talk.
B) Their eyes are bandaged, and they must rely on others for help.
C) They wear earplugs and cannot hear anything for the day.
D) They cannot move from their desks the entire day.

4. What does Miss Beam aim to teach at her school?

A) Mathematics and science
B) Thoughtfulness and kindness to others
C) Sports and physical fitness
D) Art and creativity

5. How does the author describe Miss Beam?

A) Strict and unkind
B) Young and energetic
C) Middle-aged, authoritative yet kind
D) Very old and wise

6. What do the children learn from having "deaf days" and "dumb days"?

A) How to communicate effectively
B) The importance of learning sign language
C) To appreciate the ability to hear and speak
D) How to read and write better

7. Why does the girl with a crutch watch the others play?

A) She enjoys watching others play.
B) She is unable to walk properly.
C) She is being punished.
D) She is waiting for her turn to play.

8. What is the purpose of Miss Beam's system of "misfortune days"?

A) To make children miserable
B) To teach children about different disabilities
C) To discourage children from attending school
D) To test the children's physical abilities

9. How do the children react to their "blind day" experiences?

A) They find it fun and entertaining.
B) They become scared and worried.
C) They refuse to participate.
D) They ignore the rules and peep.

10. What is the significance of the girl's comment, "He's hundreds of years old!" in the story?

A) She is exaggerating about the gardener's age.
B) She is making a joke about the gardener.
C) She is mistaken about the gardener's age.
D) She is amazed by the gardener's longevity.

11. What does the author learn about himself during his visit to Miss Beam's school?

A) He becomes more curious about disabilities.
B) He discovers a newfound appreciation for teaching.
C) He realizes he is more thoughtful than he thought.
D) He decides to become a teacher at the school.

12. Why does Miss Beam laugh when the author expresses concern about the children's disabilities?

A) She finds the author's concern amusing.
B) She doesn't take the children's disabilities seriously.
C) She thinks the author is exaggerating the situation.
D) She knows the children are not actually disabled.

13. What is the primary focus of Miss Beam's teaching methods?

A) Advanced mathematics and science
B) Basic reading and writing skills
C) Physical education and sports
D) Cultural and artistic activities

14. How do the children feel about participating in "dumb days"?

A) They find it challenging but manageable.
B) They enjoy the experience and learn new skills.
C) They dislike it and refuse to participate.
D) They consider it the easiest of all the days.

15. What does Miss Beam hope the children will learn from their experiences with "misfortune days"?

A) To develop better physical fitness
B) To appreciate their own good fortune and show kindness to others
C) To learn new languages and improve communication skills
D) To become competitive and win games

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