Direction() Read the passage given and answer the questions that follow. Your answers should be based only on the passage.
Curiosity is the desire to learn, to understand new things, and to know how they work. Curiosity can manifest in many ways, as the desire to read the gossip columns or watch reality shows on TV, or as the desire to know about people and their lives. It can also manifest as the desire to accumulate knowledge about science, geography, or other topics, or as the urge to know how to fix things. Curiosity is the expression of the urge to learn and acquire facts and knowledge. It widens the mind and opens it to different opinions, different lifestyles, and different topics. Curious people ask questions, read and explore. They are active in seeking information or experience and are willing to meet challenges and to broaden their horizons. They are not shy to ask questions and delve deeply into the topic that interests them. Curiosity can be directed to _______ and ________ details, or to matters that are more important. It can also lead to learning, acquiring knowledge, and becoming an expert in one’s field. Curiosity is a vital ingredient for becoming a good journalist, writer, inventor, or scientist. Curiosity is important for excelling in any job and doing it better, because you ask questions, learn from others, and look for ways to do your job better. The mind of curious people is active. They want to know and to understand. This puts them in a better position to learn a job and do it better and more creatively, unlike a person who lacks curiosity. When curious people fail, they analyze their failure, because they are keen on knowing the reasons, so they can do better the next time. This increases their chances for success. Being curious is important for excelling in any job and doing it better, because you ask questions, learn from others, and look for ways to do your job better