Suggested Answer Key
Its message is for people to believe in themselves and feel confident enough to try new things.
2. To predict the content of the text and listen and read for gist
Direct Ss' attention to the picture and the title of the text.
Elicit how the quote may be related to the text.
Play the recording. Ss listen and follow the text in their books to find out.
Answer Key
The quote is from Katie Spot/. The text is about how she rowed solo across the Atlantic and raised money and awareness for a charity and hopes that her achievement will encourage others.
3. To read for specific information.
Allow Ss to read the text again and mark the statements. Check Ss’ answers and elicit the corrections for the false statements.
Answer Key
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. T
Refer Ss to the word list to look up the words in the Check these words list.
Play the video for Ss and elicit their comments.
4. To consolidate information in the text.
Read for key information
(matching headings)
Go through the headings and explain/elicit the meaning of any unknown words.
Then give Ss time to read the text again and match the headings to the entries.
Check Ss' answers.
Answer Key
Katie - 1, Rowing for Water, 2, Girl Raises Record Amount for Charity
Chris - A, Reaching the Sky for Others, S, Mountain Adventure
Luke - 3, Crossing the Channel for Charity
5. To read for specific information
Explain the task and allow Ss three minutes to prepare their answers. Ss share their answers with their partners. Ask some pairs to report back to the class.
6. Provide Ss with background information about the geographical points mentioned in the text.
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