Reading Comprehension
What is the skill that helps you find the answer to a reading comprehension question in a text?
Skimming and scanning
What is the register you would use in an email to an organisation asking about volunteering?
A formal register
What register would you use in a review?
An semi-formal register.
What does 'relaxing' mean?
Making you feel free from stress.
When is Christmas day?
December 25th
What is the question that asks you to match a statement to a paragraph from a text.
Multiple matching
How do you end every email?
A sign off
What should you start your review with?
A title
What does 'adventure' mean?
An exciting and unusual experience or activity.
I'm made of snow, but when I get warm, I disappear. What am I?
A snowman
What is the four-letter acronym you use to help you understand a text?
PARF
After greeting the recipient of your email, what should you do/write?
Ask them a question. Show that you care and that you know them.
What are some linking words you would use in a review?
Additionally / Moreover
What does 'overcooked' mean?
Cook too much or for too long
Who wrote the story The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?Roald Dahl / Dr Seuss / J.K. Rowling
Dr Suess
The Riverside Sports Centre first opened its doors in 2005 with just a small gym and one outdoor court. Over the years, it has slowly expanded, adding a swimming pool, fitness studios, and training rooms. For the past twelve years, all activities have taken place at the new building near the river, which offers modern facilities and easier access for local residents. How long has the sports centre been operating at its current location?
12 years
Improve this using a conditional: “More people volunteer. Communities improve.”
If more people volunteered, then communities would improve.
How should you end a review?
Star rating + recommendation
What does 'opponent' mean?
a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree? England / Germany / Norway
Germany
The City Library has recently undergone major changes to improve the experience for visitors. In the past, the building was often noisy and crowded, making it difficult for people to concentrate. Now, with clearer signs, quieter study areas, and helpful staff available throughout the day, the library has become a much more welcoming space for students and families. Many visitors have described the new environment as comfortable and easy to use, and the number of people visiting the library has increased since the changes were introduced. How do visitors feel about the library after the changes?
They feel positive about it / they find it comfortable and welcoming.
Rewrite this formally: “Hi, I wanna help at your hospital.”
Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to volunteer at your hospital
What is the structure for a review? List it
Title, introduction, description, opinion, recommendation
What does 'determined' mean?
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it
What is traditionally put in a Christmas pudding? A coin / a bell / a ring
A coin