Reading: Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch

Reading comprehension
Text: Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch

Working on your vocabulary
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Reading comprehension
Text: Swim, cycle, run? Try fridge, beer, couch

Working on your vocabulary

Slide 1 - Slide

1. 
Read the text

Underline any words you do not know


Slide 2 - Slide

Words?

Slide 3 - Open question

Words?:

unpalatable
Lycra
gruelling tussle
boast
knackered



narcissist
overweening
charitable
egotists
indicator

Slide 4 - Slide

1. 
How could you figure out the meaning of an unknown word?
(Without using a dictionary)

Slide 5 - Slide

1. 
How could you figure out the meaning of an unknown word?

Context?
Language friends?
Parsing (split the word up)?

Slide 6 - Slide

Words?:

unpalatable
Lycra
gruelling tussle
boast
knackered



narcissist
overweening
charitable
egotists
indicator

Slide 7 - Slide

Answer the questions

Slide 8 - Slide

“the unpalatable truth” (paragraph 1)
Why does the writer talk about “the unpalatable truth”?

Slide 9 - Slide

“the unpalatable truth” (paragraph 1)
Why does the writer talk about “the unpalatable truth”?
A
He dislikes having friends who take part in extreme sports.
B
He fears his friends want him to join a trendy sports club.
C
He hates not being able to match his friends’ athletic progress.
D
He thinks his friends look unattractive in their sport outfits.

Slide 10 - Quiz

Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 2?

Slide 11 - Slide

Which of the following becomes clear from paragraph 2?
A
Many athletes need to exhaust themselves in order to feel good.
B
Serious athletes follow a balanced diet to improve their performance.
C
Showing off one’s achievements seems to be an essential part of participating in triathlons.
D
The influence of social media on the outcome of competitions should not be underestimated.

Slide 12 - Quiz

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?

Slide 13 - Slide

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 3?
A
appalling
B
attractive
C
authoritative
D
selfish

Slide 14 - Quiz

What is the point made by the writer in paragraph 4?

Slide 15 - Slide

What is the point made by the writer in paragraph 4?
A
It is well-known that a triathlon is a suitable event at which to find a new partner.
B
Married people should not have to impress their partners by staying in shape.
C
Taking part in extreme sports means having less time to spend with your family.

Slide 16 - Quiz

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?

Slide 17 - Slide

Which of the following fits the gap in paragraph 5?
A
After all
B
Besides
C
However
D
Similarly

Slide 18 - Quiz

Welke van de volgende stijlmiddelen wordt door de schrijver niet gebruikt in dit artikel?

Slide 19 - Slide

Welke van de volgende stijlmiddelen wordt door de schrijver niet gebruikt
in dit artikel?
A
overdrijving
B
relativering
C
spot

Slide 20 - Quiz