Here’s the solution to the questions based on Sam’s routine described in the text:
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1. What time does Sam get up?
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1 in the afternoon (or 1:00 p.m.)
*Explanation:* The text clearly states, “Every day he gets up at 1 in the afternoon.”
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2. Does he brush his teeth or wash his face?
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No, he never brushes his teeth or washes his face.
*Explanation:* The passage says, “He never brushes his teeth or washes his face.” So the answer is a clear “no.”
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3. What does he eat during the day?
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Soda and crisps for breakfast, 5 hot dogs and a lot of ice cream for dessert, and candies and chocolates at night.
*Explanation:* The text lists his food choices:
- Breakfast: soda and crisps
- While watching TV: 5 hot dogs and ice cream
- At night: candies and chocolates
He also never drinks water.
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4. Does he do exercise or play any sport?
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No, he does not do any exercise or play sports.
*Explanation:* The text mentions only sedentary activities: watching TV, playing video games, eating junk food. There is no mention of physical activity, exercise, or sports.
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5. What activities does he do during the day?
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He watches television for four hours, eats junk food, plays video games for hours, and watches TV again at night.
*Explanation:* The routine describes:
- Sitting on the couch watching TV for 4 hours
- Eating while watching TV
- Playing video games for hours
- Watching TV again at night
These are all his daily activities — all sedentary and screen-based.
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6. What time does he go to sleep?
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7 a.m.
*Explanation:* The text says, “At night he watches TV again... and he goes to sleep at 7 a.m.” This is unusual — he sleeps from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m., which is 6 hours, as mentioned later.
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✔ Bonus: Advice to improve Sam’s habits (as requested in the instructions)
Sam needs to adopt healthier habits to feel better and grow strong. Here’s some advice:
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Sleep Schedule: Go to bed earlier (e.g., 9 or 10 p.m.) and wake up at a normal time (e.g., 7 a.m.). Sleeping only 6 hours and waking up at 1 p.m. disrupts his body clock.
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Hygiene: Brush teeth twice a day and wash face every morning and night to stay clean and prevent illness.
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Healthy Eating: Replace soda, crisps, hot dogs, candy, and ice cream with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water. Drink water instead of soda.
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Physical Activity: Play outside, ride a bike, or do sports for at least 30–60 minutes a day to stay fit and healthy.
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Screen Time: Limit TV and video games to 1–2 hours per day so he has time for other fun, active things.
Sam can become “Sam, the Healthy Monster” if he makes these changes! 🦠➡️💪
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free reading questions.
