READING & COMPREHENSION

Just a few months ago, Olivia, a 34-year-old single mother, decided to adopt a child after years of volunteering at a foster home. Having been unemployed for almost two years due to health conditions, she recently returned to work as a therapist. She lives in a small apartment in the city and pays rent to a landlord who also happens to be the owner of the building. Olivia always wears glasses and takes public transport to get around. She enjoys skating on weekends using her old rollerblades, which she bought several years ago. Being of Asian ethnicity, she participates actively in a local cultural club that promotes diversity. One day, while waiting at the club, she witnessed a heated argument between two members, one of whom was accused of a crime. Although arrested later that day, the man was soon released. Olivia felt angry at the situation but remained calm so as not to distress the children around. To her, every person deserves a second chance.

Comprehension Questions:

What motivated Olivia to adopt a child?
Example: Olivia was motivated by her years of experience volunteering at a foster home.

How is Olivia’s ethnicity and sense of community reflected in the text?
Example: Olivia is Asian and participates in a cultural club promoting diversity.

What contrasts are shown in Olivia’s emotions and behavior?
Example: She felt angry but chose to remain calm around the children.

Explain how Olivia’s lifestyle shows financial independence.
Example: She pays rent, commutes by public transport, and lives on her own with her child.