Answer:
This opening line is meant to attract the reader to the article's content. The lead also establishes the subject, sets the tone, and guides readers into the article. In a news story, the introductory paragraph includes the most important facts, and it also answers the key questions: who, what, where, when, why and how.
Reading isn't "reasonably' strong or solid ;)
Romeo and juliet act 1, scene 5, page 4 :)
