15 questions from RSS 2024. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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Over fifty people met in a park for an hour of silent reading. During the session, not a (1) was spoken. The only sounds in the peaceful park were the faint rustle of (2) of books gently turning and occasional contented sighs.
This was the latest monthly Reading Together event (3) by the Indonesian Silent Book Club for people in the city. There are no discussions. Participants (4) together simply to be among others who share their love of reading.
"Many people are uncomfortable introducing (5) in large groups as they are too shy," shared Ms Hestia Istivianie, founder of the book club. "Hence, (6) having the need to engage in idle talk or discussions is much appreciated."
Four years (7), Ms Hestia started the club after her sister complained about being bullied for enjoying reading. When the first session was (8) , only ten people attended. However, she was undeterred. What (9) her to continue with the sessions was the desire to encourage more people to read. This came during a period of (10) when reading for leisure was (11) popular than mobile phones, the Internet, and other distractions.
Also, despite (12) posed by Covid-19, the book club continued (13) Zoom, nurturing a community of shared reading during lockdown periods. The sessions now attract about thirty participants monthly, coming together to enjoy a (14) of reading formats like print books, e-books or audiobooks.
"I aim to ignite a love for reading in people of all (15), young and old,β said Ms Hestia. She hopes her silent book club would be an appealing option in this digital age.
Adapted fromwww.thestraitstimes.com