Question

directions: after reading \everything you need to know about laundry\ on pages 4-5 in this issue of choices, answer the comprehension questions below.

1. according to the article, what is the first step you should take before doing laundry?

a choose the right detergent.
b clean the lint trap.
c sort clothes by color and fabric.
d add fabric softener.

1. why is it important to check the care labels on clothing items before washing them?

a they tell you the brand and size of the item.
b they show which of the materials are most expensive.
c they make clothes look professional.
d they provide washing and drying instructions to prevent damage.

1. what could happen if you stuff too many clothes in the washing machine?

a your clothes will smell better.
b your clothes wont get clean.
c the colors in your clothing will fade.
d nothing will happen.

1. the article suggests using cold water for kinds of laundry because it ______.

a is better for the environment
b makes detergent foam more easily
c removes stains better than hot water
d helps clothes dry faster

1. what is one way to avoid mildew from form on your clothes?

a leave wet clothes sitting overnight.
b add extra detergent to each cycle.
c always use hot water.
d avoid stuffing damp clothes in the bottom of a laundry basket.

Explanation:

To answer these questions, we refer to the article "Everything You Need to Know About Laundry" (though the full article isn't provided, we use general laundry knowledge and typical article - based comprehension logic):

Question 1

When doing laundry, the first step related to preparing the clothes for washing is sorting them by color (to prevent color bleeding) and fabric (to ensure appropriate washing conditions for different fabrics). Choosing detergent is part of the process but not the first step. Cleaning the lint trap is for the dryer, and adding fabric softener is a later step. So the correct option is about sorting clothes.

Care labels on clothing are designed to give instructions on how to wash, dry, iron, etc. the garment to prevent damage. They don't tell the brand/size, material cost, or make clothes look professional. So the option about providing washing/drying instructions to prevent damage is correct.

If too many clothes are stuffed into a washing machine, there won't be enough space for the clothes to move around and be properly cleaned by the water and detergent. Clothes won't smell better, color fading is more related to improper sorting or washing with harsh chemicals, and something definitely happens (so "nothing will happen" is wrong). So the correct option is that clothes won't get clean.

Answer:

C. Sort clothes by color and fabric.

Question 2