Я бы использовал input()вместо этого def readFile(list).
Вот вам необязательный код, если вы правильно поняли:
#!/usr/bin/env python
'''
1. Read a file.
1a. If file can be read, generate a list from that file.
1b. Return a random selection from that list to the user.
'''
'''
2. If file cannot be read or error: alert user with message
2a. Use default list.
'''
import os
import pathlib
import random
#Print the current working directory to check if path is correct.
cwd = os.getcwd()
print("This is the directory the desired file is located: " + cwd)
#Request input from user for name of file.
file_desired = input() + '.txt'
#Use pathlib to set path of the file.
path = pathlib.Path('write_full_path_to_directory_here' + file_desired)
print(path)
#If the path of the file exists, use list from file.
if path.is_file():
with open (file_desired, 'r') as file_wanted:
print("File is available.")
dictionary = file_wanted.readlines()
Activitylist = [word.strip() for word in dictionary]
print(random.choice(Activitylist))
#If file path does not exist, then use default list.
else:
print('Sorry, all activities list, file not found')
print('Using default all activities list...
')
chores = ['Washing Up', 'Laundry']
fun = ['Watch TV', 'Play a game']
allActivities = chores + fun
print(random.choice(allActivities))Надеюсь, это поможет!
Omneya