الحياكة والكروشيه قطعة قراءة ستيب رقم 30
قطعة 30 من 99 في تدريب القراءة المجاني لاختبار الستيب (STEP)، عليها 7 أسئلة اختيار من متعدد. اقرأ القطعة وجاوب، ثم اضغط «اعرض الإجابة» تحت كل سؤال عشان تتأكد.
نص القطعة
1-Knitting has been around for a very long time. Scholars think it was probably invented in the Middle East around the fifth century CE, and then it spread to other parts of the world. It can be done by hand, or by a device called a knitting machine that mechanizes the functionof pulling threads through loops to create stitches. Machines can be round or horizontal and use many steel needles mounted on a frame called a needle bar. They can be small or large circular machines that take up an entire room. 2-Some of us enjoy knitting, while others prefer crocheting. The beauty of both is that you can really connect with the yarn and the pattern for the project, and the end result is truly a personalized labor of love. The meditative act of repeating stitching is one that tends to be very relaxing and mentally stimulating, too. The techniques and tools are different from one to another, but both of them require practice in order to excel in skill. 3-Weaving Machines give you more production by less effort. Although machines are much faster, hand weaving gives you personalized products, hence it is great for smaller projects, decorations, and repairs. You can choose exactly where the stitches go, the length of the stitches, and exactly how you want to attach fabric. It takes a lot of effort and skills to produce handmade textile which can be seen with the progress of the woven item. That's why the handmade things are more valuable. Handmade socks are the ultimate gift of love. Crochet socks are fabulous! Gone are the days when socks were only knitted. There are lots of fabulous crocheted sock patterns to explore. Gloves, too, can be knitted and crocheted. There is a wide range of amazing patterns for weaving gloves.
أسئلة القطعة (7)
What is a good title for this passage?
- A. The appreciationoffabrics
- B. The history of fabrics
- C. The patterns of fabrics
- D. Selling fabrics
اعرض الإجابة
B. The history of fabrics
What is not mentioned about the knitting?
- A. history of crochet
- B. history of knitting
- C. the weaving machines
- D. repetition of stitches
اعرض الإجابة
A. history of crochet
What is the meaning of word “function”?
- A. process
- B. services
- C. actions
- D. Task
اعرض الإجابة
D. Task
What is the difference between crochet and knitting?
- A. the wool
- B. method
- C. number of stitches
- D. the patterns
اعرض الإجابة
B. method
What’s the difference between handwoven fabrics and machine made fabrics?
- A. Machine made fabrics are made a lot faster.
- B. They are of better quality.
- C. There is no difference.
- D. The handmade fabrics are cheaper.
اعرض الإجابة
A. Machine made fabrics are made a lot faster.
Why do people prefer handicrafts or handmade?
- A. Because it is faster to make.
- B. Because they choose the design themselves.
- C. Because the materials are different.
- D. Because they see the efforts being made in front of them.
اعرض الإجابة
D. Because they see the efforts being made in front of them.
Which statement is not true about paragraph (3)?
- A. Knitting is the only way socks and gloves can be made.
- B. Both gloves and socks can be woven.
- C. Handmade socks are a great gift.
- D. Woven gloves have many patterns to choose from.
اعرض الإجابة
A. Knitting is the only way socks and gloves can be made.