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Unit 2, Graded reader 2

The Special Race

1 Before you read

1) Read the title of the story on page 54. Answer the questions.

1 What is a race? You can use a dictionary to help you.
2 What do you think a ‘special race’ is?

2) Now look at the picture on page 54. Answer the questions.

1 Where are the boy and his dad?
2 What is the boy holding? Whose do you think it is?

2 GR2.2 Listen and read.

1) Read the story quickly. Were your ideas from Before you read correct?

2) Read the story again. The find these things in the story pictures.
Write the words.

1 2 3

4 5 6

3 After you read

1) Answer the questions.

1 What and where did Khalid’s dad study when he was young?
2 What did Khalid’s dad wear in a special race?
3 Did Khalid’s dad run quickly? Why?

2) Over to you! Why do you think winning wasn’t important to Khalid’s dad?
Write your ideas.

3) Tell this story to a friend or family member.

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