Reading skills: Fill in the gap

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This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Reading skills
Gap Questions

Slide 1 - Slide

Reading skills
linking words recap
Gap Questions
discuss text 9 

Slide 2 - Slide

Which signal word refers to cause or consequence?
A
moreover
B
but
C
for
D
also

Slide 3 - Quiz

Which signal word refers to a condition?
A
moreover
B
unless
C
likewise
D
also

Slide 4 - Quiz

Which signal word refers to time?
A
but
B
and
C
because
D
since

Slide 5 - Quiz

Which signal word refers to a conclusion?
A
however
B
to sum up
C
because
D
and

Slide 6 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
in addition
B
additionally
C
however
D
moreover

Slide 7 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
as well as
B
furthermore
C
also
D
for example

Slide 8 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
in addition
B
additionally
C
however
D
moreover

Slide 9 - Quiz

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
therefore
B
such as
C
for instance
D
for example

Slide 10 - Quiz

Gap Questions
Structure of the text
Function of the paragraph
Relation between paragraphs or sentences
--> Look for main statements, functions, sentiments, signal words





Slide 11 - Slide

Strategies
  1. Read the context 
  2. Try and fill the gap without reading the answer options
  3. Choose the option that fits best with your own answer
Or:
  1. Try to sort the options in different categories (emotions, words, connection) 
  2. See if it fits with the broader idea of the text

Slide 12 - Slide

Answer options
  1. A signal word that describes the connection between two segments
  2. OR a concluding statement or description of emotion that signifies the connection. 

Slide 13 - Slide

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A
A chronic disease
B
A health risk
C
The cause of depression
D
Typical of modern times

Slide 14 - Quiz

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A
An easy solution
B
a threat to privacy
C
No cure

Slide 15 - Quiz

31
A
Change
B
Identify
C
Influence
D
Promote

Slide 16 - Quiz

32
A
Even more despressed
B
Instant relief
C
The same way

Slide 17 - Quiz

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A
confirm
B
Neglect
C
Prevent

Slide 18 - Quiz

Homework
in SOM

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