Let’s go step by step to solve this reading comprehension task.
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The text is about an artist named Banksy who won an Oscar for his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” The article talks about how he didn’t show up to accept the award, and how people reacted — some were surprised, others thought it was typical of him because he likes to stay anonymous. It also mentions that he sent a video message instead, and that the film was nominated in 2011 but won in 2011 (the ceremony was in February 2011). There are questions at the bottom asking you to choose correct answers based on what you read.
We’ll answer each question one by one using only information from the text.
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Question 1: What did Banksy do after winning the Oscar?
Look at paragraph 3:
> “He did not attend the ceremony... Instead, he sent a pre-recorded video message…”
So he didn’t go — he sent a video.
✔ Correct answer:
B. He sent a video message.
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Question 2: Why did some people think Banksy wouldn’t come to the Oscars?
Paragraph 4 says:
> “Some said it was no surprise — Banksy has always avoided public attention.”
That means people expected him not to come because he avoids being seen or famous.
✔ Correct answer:
C. Because he usually avoids public attention.
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Question 3: When was the film first shown?
Paragraph 5 says:
> “The film was first shown at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2010.”
✔ Correct answer:
A. January 2010
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Question 4: What does the word ‘anonymous’ mean in the text?
In paragraph 2:
> “Banksy is known for staying anonymous — nobody knows his real name.”
So “anonymous” = unknown identity.
✔ Correct answer:
D. Unknown
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Question 5: Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of the text?
Let’s look at the options:
A. Talks about other artists — not true. Text is only about Banksy.
B. Says he refused the Oscar — false. He accepted it via video.
C. Says he won an Oscar but didn’t appear — YES! That matches the whole story.
D. Says he made a new film — no mention of that.
✔ Correct answer:
C. An artist won an Oscar but did not appear at the ceremony.
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Now let’s fill in the table at the bottom.
It asks for:
- Title of the text → From top:
“The Artist triumphs at the Oscars”
- Type of text → This is a news report / article → So
“News Article”
- Main topic → About Banksy winning an Oscar and not showing up →
“Banksy wins Oscar but doesn’t attend”
- Key detail → One important fact → e.g.,
“He sent a video message instead of coming”
You can write short phrases here — just make sure they match the text.
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Final Answer:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
Table:
- Title: The Artist triumphs at the Oscars
- Type: News Article
- Main Topic: Banksy wins Oscar but doesn’t attend
- Key Detail: He sent a video message instead of coming
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of art reading comprehension worksheet.