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Reading: Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch
Reading comprehension
Text: Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch
Working on your vocabulary
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Middelbare school
havo
Leerjaar 4,5
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Reading comprehension
Text: Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch
Working on your vocabulary
Slide 1 - Slide
1.
Read the text
Underline any words you do not know
Slide 2 - Slide
Words?
Slide 3 - Open question
Words?:
unpalatable
Lycra
gruelling tussle
boast
knackered
narcissist
overweening
charitable
egotists
indicator
Slide 4 - Slide
1.
How could you figure out the meaning of an unknown word?
(Without using a dictionary)
Slide 5 - Slide
1.
How could you figure out the meaning of an unknown word?
Context?
Language friends?
Parsing (split the word up)?
Slide 6 - Slide
Words?:
unpalatable
Lycra
gruelling tussle
boast
knackered
narcissist
overweening
charitable
egotists
indicator
Slide 7 - Slide
Answer the questions
Slide 8 - Slide
“the unpalatable truth” (paragraph 1)
Why does the writer talk about “the unpalatable truth”?
Slide 9 - Slide
“the unpalatable truth” (paragraph 1)
Why does the writer talk about “the unpalatable truth”?
A
He dislikes having friends who take part in extreme sports.
B
He fears his friends want him to join a trendy sports club.
C
He hates not being able to match his friends’ athletic progress.
D
He thinks his friends look unattractive in their sport outfits.
Slide 10 - Quiz
Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 2?
Slide 11 - Slide
Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 2?
A
Many athletes need to exhaust themselves in order to feel good.
B
Serious athletes follow a balanced diet to improve their performance.
C
Showing off one’s achievements seems to be an essential part of participating in triathlons.
D
The influence of social media on the outcome of competitions should not be underestimated.
Slide 12 - Quiz
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
Slide 13 - Slide
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A
appalling
B
attractive
C
authoritative
D
selfish
Slide 14 - Quiz
What is the point made by the writer in paragraph 4?
Slide 15 - Slide
What is the point made by the writer in paragraph 4?
A
It is well-known that a triathlon is a suitable event at which to find a new partner.
B
Married people should not have to impress their partners by staying in shape.
C
Taking part in extreme sports means having less time to spend with your family.
Slide 16 - Quiz
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
Slide 17 - Slide
Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
A
After all
B
Besides
C
However
D
Similarly
Slide 18 - Quiz
Welke van de volgende stijlmiddelen wordt door de schrijver niet gebruikt in dit artikel?
Slide 19 - Slide
Welke van de volgende stijlmiddelen wordt door de schrijver niet gebruikt
in dit artikel?
A
overdrijving
B
relativering
C
spot
Slide 20 - Quiz
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