Problem: Solve the reading comprehension questions based on the provided passages.
#### Passages:
1.
Peter's Passage:
- Name: Peter
- Age: 8 years old
- Lives in: Hong Kong
- Studies: English, Chinese, maths, science, art, and PE
- Favorite subject: Chinese
- Likes: English
- Dislikes: Maths (finds it very difficult)
2.
Kimmy's Passage:
- Name: Kimmy
- Age: 10 years old
- Lives in: Japan
- Studies: Art (favorite), English, Japanese, Music (best subject)
- Likes: Drawing pictures, especially cartoons
- Best subject: Music
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Questions and Solutions:
1.
How old is Peter?
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Answer: Peter is 8 years old.
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Explanation: The passage states, "I am eight years old."
2.
Where does he live?
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Answer: Peter lives in Hong Kong.
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Explanation: The passage states, "I go to school in Hong Kong."
3.
Which subject does Peter like best?
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Answer: Peter likes Chinese best.
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Explanation: The passage states, "I love Chinese. It is my best subject."
4.
Why does Peter not like maths?
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Answer: Peter does not like maths because he finds it very difficult.
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Explanation: The passage states, "However, I don't like maths. It is my worst subject. I think maths is very difficult."
5.
Where does Kimmy live?
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Answer: Kimmy lives in Japan.
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Explanation: The passage states, "I go to school in Japan."
6.
Kimmy hates Art. True or false?
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Answer: False.
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Explanation: The passage states, "My favourite subject is art because I love to draw pictures, especially cartoons." This shows that Kimmy loves art, not hates it.
7.
Which subject does Kimmy prefer, English or Japanese?
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Answer: Kimmy prefers Japanese.
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Explanation: The passage states, "I like English but I prefer Japanese."
8.
Which is Kimmy's best subject, music or art?
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Answer: Kimmy's best subject is music.
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Explanation: The passage states, "My best subject is music. I always get high marks in my tests."
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Final Answers:
1.
8 years old
2.
Hong Kong
3.
Chinese
4.
He finds it very difficult
5.
Japan
6.
False
7.
Japanese
8.
Music
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{8 years old} \\
2. \text{Hong Kong} \\
3. \text{Chinese} \\
4. \text{He finds it very difficult} \\
5. \text{Japan} \\
6. \text{False} \\
7. \text{Japanese} \\
8. \text{Music}
\end{array}
}
\]
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