Reading Comprehension For Intermediate Students [ INSTANT ]

“Every ‘like’ on social media releases a small amount of dopamine, a chemical linked to pleasure,” Dr. Marchetti explains. “This creates a loop. We feel bored or anxious, so we check our phone. The phone gives us a reward (a message, a notification), and the anxiety disappears. For a moment.”

| Genre | Example Source | Why it works | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Breaking News English (Level 4–5) | Real context, predictable structure (inverted pyramid). | | Product reviews | Amazon or CNET (edited) | Persuasive language, pros/cons lists. | | Infographics | Statista, Visual Capitalist | Combines visual literacy with text. | | Young Adult fiction | The Giver , Holes , Wonder | Narrative arc, character motivation, theme. | | Recipes & DIY guides | Allrecipes, WikiHow | Sequential order, imperative verbs. | Part 7: Printable Worksheet (One-Page PDF Layout) Title: Reading Comprehension: The Silent Conversation Level: Intermediate (B1) | Time: 30 minutes reading comprehension for intermediate students

Skim the text. Circle 5 words you don’t know. Try to guess their meaning from context. Part B (10 min): Answer questions 1–6 on a separate sheet. Part C (10 min): Discuss with a partner: Is Dr. Marchetti’s advice realistic? What would you change? Part D (5 min): Write one sentence summarizing the text in your own words. “Every ‘like’ on social media releases a small

However, this digital comfort comes at a cost. Recent studies show that heavy smartphone users have more difficulty reading emotional cues on people’s faces. They also report higher levels of loneliness in real-life social settings. It seems that a thousand online friends cannot replace one real conversation. We feel bored or anxious, so we check our phone

Find two examples where the author uses a number (e.g., “96 times”) to make the argument stronger.