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Section 1: Non-Fiction News Story Title: Neighborly Complaints: A Tale of Tension and Turmoil In a quiet suburban neighborhood, tensions have been simmering between two neighboring families for months. What began as a minor dispute over a misplaced garbage can has escalated into a full-blown war of words and actions. The Smiths, a middle-aged couple known for their meticulous lawn and well-maintained home, have accused the Johnsons, a young family with two children, of being inconsiderate and disruptive. According to the Smiths, the Johnsons' children play loudly in their backyard, disturbing the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. The Johnsons, on the other hand, claim that the Smiths are overly sensitive and intolerant. They argue that children have a right to play and enjoy their own home, and that the noise is within reasonable limits. The situation took a turn for the worse last week when the Smiths filed a formal complaint with the homeowners' association, demanding action be taken against the Johnsons. The association, caught in the middle of the dispute, has been trying to mediate between the two parties. Both families have refused to back down, fueling the animosity and escalating the conflict. The Smiths have started documenting every noise disturbance, while the Johnsons have retaliated by filing their own complaint against the Smiths for alleged harassment. Neighbors have been divided on the issue, with some taking sides and others urging for a peaceful resolution. The dispute has become the talk of the town, with everyone weighing in on the matter. As tensions continue to rise, the neighborhood has become a battleground of passive-aggressive behavior. The Smiths have started playing loud music in the evenings, while the Johnsons have been intentionally parking their cars in front of the Smiths' house. It remains to be seen how this feud will be resolved. Will the homeowners' association be able to find a compromise that satisfies both parties? Or will this dispute continue to escalate, tearing the once-peaceful neighborhood apart? Section 2: Multiple Choice Questions 1. What was the initial cause of the dispute between the Smiths and the Johnsons? a) Misplaced mailbox b) Loud music c) Misplaced garbage can d) Overgrown lawn Correct choice: c) Misplaced garbage can. This is mentioned in the first paragraph as the starting point of the conflict. 2. Who filed a formal complaint with the homeowners' association? a) The Smiths b) The Johnsons c) Both families d) The neighbors Correct choice: a) The Smiths. The article states that the Smiths filed a formal complaint against the Johnsons. 3. What is the homeowners' association trying to do? a) Mediate between the two families b) Take sides in the dispute c) Ignore the issue d) Evict the Johnsons Correct choice: a) Mediate between the two families. The article mentions that the association is trying to mediate the dispute. 4. How have the Smiths been documenting the alleged noise disturbances?

a) Taking videos b) Recording audio c) Writing in a journal d) Taking photographs Correct choice: b) Recording audio. The article states that the Smiths have started documenting every noise disturbance. 5. How have the Johnsons retaliated against the Smiths? a) Playing loud music b) Parking their cars in front of the Smiths' house c) Ignoring the Smiths d) Filing a complaint with the homeowners' association Correct choice: b) Parking their cars in front of the Smiths' house. The article mentions that the Johnsons have been intentionally parking their cars in front of the Smiths' house. 6. How have the neighbors reacted to the dispute? a) They have taken sides b) They have ignored the issue c) They have urged for a peaceful resolution d) They have moved out of the neighborhood Correct choice: c) They have urged for a peaceful resolution. The article states that neighbors have been divided, with some urging for a peaceful resolution. 7. What has the dispute become in the neighborhood? a) A peaceful coexistence b) A war zone c) A battleground of passive-aggressive behavior d) A harmonious environment Correct choice: c) A battleground of passive-aggressive behavior. The article mentions that the neighborhood has become a battleground of passive-aggressive behavior. 8. What is the main conflict in the story? a) A dispute over a misplaced mailbox b) A dispute over loud music c) A dispute over noise disturbances caused by children d) A dispute over an overgrown lawn Correct choice: c) A dispute over noise disturbances caused by children. This is the main conflict mentioned in the article. 9. How has the dispute affected the neighborhood? a) It has brought the neighbors closer together b) It has torn the neighborhood apart c) It has resulted in increased property values d) It has had no impact on the neighborhood Correct choice: b) It has torn the neighborhood apart. The article mentions that the dispute has escalated and divided the neighborhood. 10. What is the possible outcome of the dispute? a) A peaceful resolution b) The eviction of the Johnsons c) The Smiths moving out of the neighborhood d) The homeowners' association taking sides Correct choice: a) A peaceful resolution. The article mentions that it remains to be seen how the dispute will be resolved, indicating the possibility of a peaceful resolution. Section 3: Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 1. The Smiths accused the Johnsons of being ___________ and disruptive. Correct word: inconsiderate. The article mentions that the Smiths accused the Johnsons of being inconsiderate.

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