Question

read the paragraph below.
the extracurricular activities my father proposed failed to intrigue me. the volleyball club at the community center boasts of competitive tournaments, and the basketball clinic at the high school describes intense training drills. though these would offer physical outlets, exercise is not my top priority because i already play soccer on the weekends. i countered with my own suggestions: a robotics class or a math club.
which statement best describes the author’s viewpoint?
○ the author wishes his father would allow him to relax after school.
○ the author is seeking intellectual stimulation from his activities.
○ the author does not enjoy playing competitive sports.
○ the author prefers soccer over academic activities.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The paragraph doesn't mention the author wanting to relax after school; instead, the author proposes intellectual activities, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: The author rejects physical activities (volleyball, basketball) proposed by the father and suggests a robotics class or math club, which are intellectual activities. This matches the author's view of seeking intellectual stimulation.
3. Analyze Option 3: The author's issue is with the type of activities (physical vs. intellectual), not specifically competitive sports. The author plays soccer on weekends, so this is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: The paragraph doesn't compare soccer with academic activities; it compares physical extracurriculars with intellectual ones, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The author is seeking intellectual stimulation from his activities.