Developmental Reading

 A. Comprehension

1    1. The selection tells us about
a. Man can be responsible for the destruction of the earth.
b. creation is something wonderful
c. God and man have beautiful relationship

2. Man's longing for security made him
a. kill other people
b. Organize groups of people according to races, religion and classes
c. take drugs of all kinds

3. The selection as a whole gives us the message that
a. preservation of the earth is God's sole responsibility
b. we should love god above all things
c. man's God-like powers poses a threat to his own survival

4. The selection tells us that division among nations exists in order that
a. wealth will be distribute evenly
b. nations may identify and unite against a common enemy
c. people of common interest will enjoy staying together

5  5.According to the selection man uses drugs
a. to escape annoying reality
b. to live stronger
c. to be stronger

6. What could be the author's feeling toward man?
a. he feels satisfied about man's achievements
b. He is disappointed with man's activities.
c. He believes in the goodness of the human species

7. The overall mood of the selection is
a. repentant
b. encouraging
c. pessimistic

8. What could be the author's purpose in writing the selection?
a. to make people more God-fearing
b. to warn people of the possible consequences of what they do.
c. to encourage people to put an end to the human specie.

Answer these questions:

9. What has man done which may contribute to his end?

• The man caused big damage to our environment which we are dependent on it.

10. What antidotes will you suggest so that modernization will not have a negative effect on human survival and well being?

• I suggest for proper using of our environment and not abusing it.

11. Discuss the probability or improbability of the author's ideas.

•  The probability of author's  idea is that our earth is destroyed by the mankind that the people blame God and be against him.

 B. Vocabulary

1. Aside from drugs, what other forms of escape do you know?
-- Suicide may also a form of escape.

2. What may constantly annoy you when you study your lesson in the library?
-- When the students in the library don’t know what “observe silence” means.

3. What should the physician do so that the patient will be given a thorough examination?
-- The physician should encourage the patient to take the medication seriously.

 4. What is the basis considered in the division of nations as to whether the third world countries or first world countries?
-- The people itself, the natural resources and the area of the land.

5. Why is the selection entitled Reverse Creation?
-- The selection is entitled reverse creation because its toatally opposite of what God created.