Personal Experiences and Autobiographies
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You know, everyone has their own unique story to share. When we talk about our personal experiences, whether they’re happy moments like a fun birthday party or a day at the zoo, or maybe sad times like when we lost a pet, we’re really sharing parts of our own story. Sharing these stories helps us to understand each other a bit better. Now, an autobiography, that’s like a big story that covers someone’s whole life. If someone decides to write their autobiography, they’ll write about everything, from the moment they were born until now. They’ll talk about their family, friends, their time at school, and their work, and they’ll share their feelings and thoughts too. Reading autobiographies can teach us a lot. We can learn about what life was like in the past, about different jobs and places, and even learn how people deal with problems and make big decisions. Writing about or reading others’ personal experiences can be quite an adventure!
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- According to the passage, what is an autobiography?
- A. A story about a single event in someone’s life.
- B. A story that covers someone’s entire life.
- C. A fictional story based on real events.
- D. A story about someone else’s life written by a third person.
- Why does the passage say sharing personal experiences is important?
- A. It helps us to become famous.
- B. It helps us to understand each other better.
- C. It provides entertainment value only.
- D. It helps us to win arguments.
- What can reading autobiographies teach us?
- A. Only about the author’s favorite food.
- B. About how people deal with problems and make decisions.
- C. Only about current events.
- D. Only about the author’s friends.
Match the Definition with the Word
- An account of a person’s life written by that person.
- A. Story
- B. Personal experiences
- C. Autobiography
- D. Adventure
- Something that occurs in real life and contributes to shaping one’s individuality or character.
- A. Autobiography
- B. Personal experiences
- C. Thoughts
- D. Story
- A narrative that may be either factual or fictional, designed to entertain or inform.
- A. Personal experiences
- B. Story
- C. Adventure
- D. Autobiography
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- B. A story that covers someone’s entire life.
- B. It helps us to understand each other better.
- B. About how people deal with problems and make decisions.
Match the Definition with the Word
- C. Autobiography
- B. Personal experiences
- B. Story
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