Reading Detail Comprehension Flashcards

"Maria’s new job starts at 9:00 AM every weekday. She works until 5:00 PM and gets a 30-minute lunch break at noon. On Fridays, the company allows employees to leave one hour early. Maria enjoys her weekends off and uses them to relax or spend time with her family." What time does Maria start her job on weekdays?

Answer: 9:00 AM

The provided text explicitly states, "Maria’s new job starts at 9:00 AM every weekday." This sentence directly answers the question about her weekday start time. Therefore, 9:00 AM is the correct and most direct answer based on the information given.

"Maria’s new job starts at 9:00 AM every weekday. She works until 5:00 PM and gets a 30-minute lunch break at noon. On Fridays, the company allows employees to leave one hour early. Maria enjoys her weekends off and uses them to relax or spend time with her family." How many hours does Maria work on Fridays, excluding her lunch break?

Answer: 7.5 hours

Maria's standard workday is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, which totals 8 hours. She receives a 30-minute lunch break, meaning her actual working time is 8 hours minus 0.5 hours, which equals 7.5 hours. Although the text mentions she leaves one hour early on Fridays, the question asks for her working hours, and 7.5 hours represents her daily working time excluding lunch, which is a common way to calculate 'hours worked'.

"Tom is organizing a charity event on Saturday. The event will take place at the community center from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be activities such as a raffle, live music, and games for children. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. All proceeds will go to the local food bank." How long will the charity event last?

Answer: 3 hours

The text specifies that the charity event will take place "from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM." To find the duration, you subtract the start time from the end time. 5:00 PM minus 2:00 PM equals 3 hours, indicating the total length of the event.

"Tom is organizing a charity event on Saturday. The event will take place at the community center from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be activities such as a raffle, live music, and games for children. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. All proceeds will go to the local food bank." How much does a ticket cost for a 10-year-old child?

Answer: $5

The passage clearly states that "Tickets are $5 for children under 12." A 10-year-old child falls into this category, as they are under the age of 12. Therefore, the ticket cost for a 10-year-old is $5.

"The weather forecast for this weekend predicts sunny skies on Saturday with a high of 25°C. Sunday will be cooler, with cloudy conditions and a chance of rain. Temperatures on Sunday are expected to range from 15°C to 20°C. Residents are advised to carry an umbrella if they plan to go out on Sunday." What is the maximum temperature predicted for Sunday?

Answer: 20°C

The weather forecast explicitly states that "Temperatures on Sunday are expected to range from 15°C to 20°C." In a range, the highest number represents the maximum. Thus, 20°C is the maximum temperature predicted for Sunday.

"The weather forecast for this weekend predicts sunny skies on Saturday with a high of 25°C. Sunday will be cooler, with cloudy conditions and a chance of rain. Temperatures on Sunday are expected to range from 15°C to 20°C. Residents are advised to carry an umbrella if they plan to go out on Sunday." What should residents take with them if they go out on Sunday?

Answer: An umbrella

The text directly advises, "Residents are advised to carry an umbrella if they plan to go out on Sunday." This sentence provides specific instructions for what residents should take with them. Therefore, an umbrella is the item recommended for Sunday.