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2016 ‫מועד פברואר‬ - 47 - ‫ פרק שני‬- ‫ אנגלית‬

Reading Comprehension

This part consists of two passages, each followed by several related questions. For each
question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text.

Text I (Questions 13-17)

(1) Arnold Lobel died in 1987, leaving behind a legacy of enduring and endearing
children's books, including the beloved Frog and Toad series. Widely praised for their
wit and wisdom, Lobel's books have been translated into many languages and are read
throughout the world. Even today, over forty years after their initial publication, the

(5) books continue to be reprinted, used in classrooms, and enjoyed by children
everywhere.

Lobel had a unique ability to craft stories that appeal to children and parents alike.
Though his language is simple and clear and his sentences short, Lobel's "easy readers"
are nevertheless humorous, emotion-packed, insightful, and full of exuberant dialogue.

(10) Furthermore, his quirky animal characters have very human personalities with a hint of
both naivete and sophistication.

Lobel's illustrations were also highly original. There was, for example, a certain
shade of green – slime green – that other artists would not go near, and yet Lobel used it
to beautiful effect. Sometimes, the results of his creativity surprised even Lobel

(15) himself. Some months before he died, he viewed the proofs for one of his last books
and remarked: "I can't believe I did this."

Questions

13. An appropriate title for this text would be -

(1) The Frog and Toad Series: The Best of Arnold Lobel
(2) Crafting Stories for Children and Parents
(3) Doubly Gifted: Writers Who Illustrate Their Own Works
(4) The Appeal of Arnold Lobel's Children's Books

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