Dina’s Watercolor Hobby

CEFR Level A2 – Reading Comprehension

Read the text carefully!

Dina is an 8th-grade student who has developed a passion for watercolor painting. While many of her classmates spend weekends scrolling through social media, Dina prefers to hone her skills in a small corner of her bedroom that she has turned into a mini art studio. Although buying quality paints, brushes, and paper requires careful budgeting from her monthly allowance, she believes the investment is completely worth it. For Dina, painting complex natural landscapes is not just a creative outlet – it also serves as a therapeutic way to decompress after an intense school week. To prevent her hobby from interfering with her academic goals, Dina follows a strict time-management strategy. She sets a timer for two hours every Saturday afternoon and makes sure all her school assignments are completed before she even picks up a paintbrush.

1
Literal / Textual β€’ Finding explicit information (CEFR A2)
What does Dina do before she starts painting on Saturday afternoon?
2
Inferential / Reasoning β€’ Connecting ideas & drawing conclusions (A2β†’B1)
Based on the text, which of the following are benefits Dina gets from her painting hobby? (You may choose more than one)
3
Evaluative / Appreciation β€’ Judging actions and decisions (HOTS)
Determine the correct category for each of Dina's actions/opinions below by placing a checkmark (βœ“) in the appropriate column!
1. Setting a two-hour timer while painting so she does not forget her study time.
2. Completing all school assignments before picking up a paintbrush.
3. Painting late into the night and delaying her school homework.
4. Using a painting hobby to relieve stress after an intense week of studying.
4
Inferential unscored β€’ Reading between the lines
What can we infer about Dina's character from the text?
5
Appreciation / Evaluation unscored β€’ Critiquing decisions
Which evaluation best describes Dina's strategy for balancing her hobby and schoolwork?

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