Today is the fifth class of your current thirteen class family set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our data storytelling, and finish with the reading/ vocabulary quiz. Our reading today is about parenting.
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1. What does “milestone” most nearly mean?
A. A serious problem
B. An important event or achievement
C. A type of contract
D. A family tradition
2. What does “overshadowed” most nearly mean?
A. Made less important
B. Completely destroyed
C. Celebrated publicly
D. Carefully protected
3. What does “interference” most nearly mean?
A. Cooperation
B. Silence
C. Unwanted involvement
D. Professional advice
4. What does “compensation” most nearly mean in the article?
A. Punishment
B. Salary or payment
C. Vacation time
D. Work experience
5. What does “negotiations” most nearly mean?
A. Arguments
B. Formal discussions to reach an agreement
C. Training sessions
D. Complaints
6. What does “witnessed” most nearly mean?
A. Ignored
B. Caused
C. Saw personally
D. Reported publicly
7. What does “meddling” most nearly mean?
A. Helping professionally
B. Becoming involved in other people’s matters
C. Teaching carefully
D. Organizing events
8. What does “inquiries” most nearly mean?
A. Questions or requests for information
B. Threats
C. Complaints
D. Rumors
9. What does “stagnation” most nearly mean?
A. Rapid improvement
B. Lack of growth or progress
C. Financial success
D. Population increase
10. What does “amplified” most nearly mean?
A. Reduced greatly
B. Ignored completely
C. Increased or strengthened
D. Hidden from others
Word Bank: milestone, interference, negotiations, meddling, amplified, stagnation, compensation
The economic __________ made it difficult for many young people to find stable jobs.
The manager refused outside __________ from family members during hiring decisions.
After months of __________, the two companies finally reached an agreement.
Her parents’ constant __________ in her personal life frustrated her.
Graduating from college was an important __________ in his life.