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Lesson 9, part 2
Literacy: interviewsterviews
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Literacy: interviewsterviews
Lesson 8, part 2

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Words in context 1 Rewrite the sentences using contractions. Make sure you form
contractions correctly:
1 I am learning to do karate. It is diffi cult, but that does not stop me!
1 Read the defi nitions and write the words. it is = it’s
I’m learning to do karate. It’s diffi cult, but that doesn’t stop me! I have = I’ve
freedom altitude oxygen energy hostel route does not = doesn’t
2 Azza and Badriya do not like gymnastics. They say it is diffi cult.
1 a gas in the air that living things need oxygen They are keen on judo. she is = she’s
2 a simple, cheap place to sleep
3 physical power that we use to do things 3 We have football practice today. There is a match on Saturday. It is the fi nal game.

4 the line or way from one place to another
5 the ability to do what you want in your life 4 Ahmed is good at basketball, but he is not the best player in the team. That is me!
6 the height of a place or thing
5 I do not make models. They are expensive and I do not have a lot of money.
2 Read the text on Class Book page 28 again. Then read the sentences and write
T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say). Explain your answers. 6 My friends are not keen on sports, but that is OK. They have other interests.

1 Henry doesn’t enjoy short cycling trips. 4 Cody is writing a blog post and some emails
DS They only mention long cycling trips right now. 2 Write some questions for an interview about a sport.
they enjoy.
2 They’re planning a long trip from Chile to 5 They did a very a long cycling trip ten years
Argentina. ago. Include lots of question
words, e.g. What is your
favourite sport? When
3 Henry and Cody aren’t using their tent at 6 Next year, they want to cycle across North do you usually play this
the moment. America. sport?

3 Read the sentences. Which questions 1–7 from the interview do they help answer? Write.
Ask questions, e.g. What
1 Sometimes we have video chats with our friends and family. Question 5
is the best thing about
2 We have to stop and rest more often at high altitudes. this sport? Where is the
3 Cody wants to visit China and cycle along the Great Wall. most interesting place
you can play this sport?
4 Last year we cycled across fi ve countries in Europe.

5 We always have lots of chocolate in our backpacks.
6 We really like the people we meet on cycling trips. Write questions that
7 We also have sleeping bags to keep us warm! will fi nd out interesting
information, e.g. When
4 Plan a long cycling trip in your own country. Discuss the questions and make notes did you start playing
in your notebook. Then share your ideas with the class. this sport? What do you
have to wear to play this
1 Where are you going to start and fi nish? 4 What are you going to do in the evenings? sport?
2 How long are you going to be away? 5 What equipment do you need for your trip?
3 Where are you going to sleep? 6 Do you want to write a blog about your trip?

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