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Items in this lesson
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Slide 6 - Slide
In the sixties footballers' wives were not as ... as they are today.
question 1
A
glamorous
B
popular
C
businesslike
Slide 7 - Quiz
When Pat Labone first met her husband she did not realize that
Q2
A
football was so important to him.
B
football requires a lot of training.
C
playing football could be a regular job.
Slide 8 - Quiz
Why was Victoria a bit put off when she first met Steven?
Q3
A
She had a certain prejudice against footballers.
B
She didn't like the way he and his friends behaved.
C
She was afraid he might feel superior to her.
Slide 9 - Quiz
What does Pat say about the first time she went to a football match?
Q4
A
She mistook another player for her boyfriend.
B
She didn't know even the most basic rules of the game
C
She was quite overwhelmed by the reactions of the public
Slide 10 - Quiz
What does Victoria say about most footballers' wives she has met?
Q5
A
Their husbands' fame had a negative effect on their personal lives.
B
They tried to stay out of the limelight as much as they could.
C
They were very different from what they are suposed to be like,
Slide 11 - Quiz
What is Pat, after so mnay years, still displeased about?
Q6
A
She couldn't come on a club holiday because she wasn't married.
B
Club matters Always came first, often at the expense of family life.
C
The players could not see their partners when playing Abroad.
Slide 12 - Quiz
What does Victoria say about having your own career as a footballer's wife?
Q7
A
There is a risk that it will drive you and your husband apart.
B
It is a very good idea as the husband's career is usually short.
C
People do not expect it but in fact it is not at all unusual.
Slide 13 - Quiz
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Slide 15 - Slide
'the flash of insight' (paragraph 1)
In welke alinea wordt de gebeurtenis die dit veroorzaakte beschreven?
Noteer alleen het nummer.
In welke alinea wordt de gebeurtenis die dit veroorzaakte beschreven?
Noteer alleen het nummer.
Slide 16 - Open question
What point is made in paragraph 2?
A
Linda hardly ever sees her relatives now she is an aid worker.
B
Linda has lost all her belongings after a nasty divorce.
C
Linda is happy with the way in which her life has changed.
D
Linda started a new job when her children were old enough.
Slide 17 - Quiz
Kies bij __24__ in alinea 3 het juiste woord uit de gegeven mogelijkheden.
A
dissatisfied
B
needed
C
overqualified
D
underpaid
Slide 18 - Quiz
What can be concluded from paragraph 4?
A
Linda actively approached international celebrities to get more media attention.
B
Linda and her daughter have worked on commercial projects all over the world.
C
Linda is good at persuading companies to support organisations for people in need.
D
Linda only works for projects in countries that have reliable political
leaders.
Slide 19 - Quiz
'the real test came in 2004' (paragraph 5)
What is meant by 'the real test'?
What is meant by 'the real test'?
A
confronting the local inhabitants with what could be improved
B
trying to interest the right parties into rebuilding a destroyed area
C
using comedy to lighten up the lives of hungry children and orphans
D
working in a disaster zone where urgent help is needed
Slide 20 - Quiz
What becomes clear from paragraph 6?
A
Linda believes many people in the UK live superficial lives.
B
Linda thinks her friends feel threatened by her achievements.
C
Linda’s lifestyle is healthier than that of the average Briton.
D
Linda’s relatives want her to come and live in the UK again.
Slide 21 - Quiz
How is Linda presented in this article?
A
as irresponsible and restless
B
as quick and impulsive
C
as skilful and admirable
D
as strict and inflexible
