Test 3 Part 6: A Wet and Wonderful Ride
Test 3 Part 6: A Wet and
Wonderful Ride
Expedition Rafting in Australia
1.
Why do people go rafting?
2.
What does the sport involve?
3.
What are the dangers
involved?
4.
Would you like to try it?
First Gap
The answer to the first gap is B.
Find all the ways paragraph B connects to the the text around
it.
Grammar connections - reference words, pronouns, linkers
etc.
Vocabulary connections
First Gap
The answer to the first gap is B.
Find all the ways paragraph B connects to the the text around
it.
Grammar connections - reference words, pronouns, linkers
etc.
Vocabulary connections
Strategy:
1.
Read title and subtitle - get an idea of the topic
2.
Briefly read the whole text - 1 minute
3.
While you read,
above
and
below each gap
underline:
a.
Reference words: this, that, these, those, it, such, etc.
b.
Linkers & linking phrases: however, so, as a result, etc.
c.
Other clues: comparatives - less, more than, etc.
4.
Repeat step 3
for the paragraphs
5.
Think about what the reference word is referring to:
6.
Focus closely on the text above and below the gap, try to find the
paragraph that fits best:
a.
Do the reference words match? (this, it, these, etc.)
b.
If two paragraphs seem to fit, write both letters (B, C) and
eliminate one later.
Clue hunt
Main text:
1.
a consequence linker after gap 38
2.
a contrast linker after gap 40
3.
a vocabulary clue after gap 41
4.
part of a comparative after gap 42
5.
a reference word after gap 43
Paragraphs:
●
Paragraph A: a participle clause referring back to the text
●
Paragraph G: a reference word near the start
Clue hunt
Main text:
1.
a consequence linker after gap 38 -
therefore
2.
a contrast linker after gap 40 -
however
3.
a vocabulary clue after gap 41 -
the summit (of what??)
4.
part of a comparative after gap 42 -
less celebrated stretches
5.
a reference word after gap 43 -
such
whiteknuckle experiences
Paragraphs:
●
Paragraph A: a participle clause referring back to the text -
Having hung
gamely on….
●
Paragraph G: a reference word near the start -
this
assertion
Complete the Task
1.
Read title and subtitle - get an idea of the topic
2.
Briefly read the whole text - 1 minute
3.
While you read,
above
and
below each gap
underline:
a.
Reference words: this, that, these, those, it, such, etc.
b.
Linkers & linking phrases: however, so, as a result, etc.
c.
other clues: comparatives - less, more than, etc.
4.
Repeat step 3
for the paragraphs
5.
Think about what the reference word is referring to:
6.
Focus closely on the text above and below the gap, try to find the paragraph that fits best:
a.
Do the reference words match? (this, it, these, etc.)
b.
If two paragraphs seem to fit, write both letters (B, C) and eliminate one later.
Main text:
1.
a consequence linker after gap 38 -
therefore
2.
a contrast linker after gap 40 -
however
3.
a vocabulary clue after gap 41 -
the summit (of what??)
4.
part of a comparative after gap 42 -
less celebrated stretches
5.
a reference word after gap 43 -
such
whiteknuckle experiences
Paragraphs:
●
Paragraph A: a participle clause referring back to the text -
Having hung gamely on….
●
Paragraph G: a reference word near the start -
this
assertion
Answers
Delve into the world of expedition rafting in Australia and the thrill-seekers' love for this adrenaline-pumping sport. Discover the challenges, allure, and strategies of navigating the tumultuous waters. Engage in a clue hunt for understanding text coherence and practice filling the gaps to enhance comprehension skills.
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Test 3 Part 6: A Wet and Wonderful Ride
Expedition Rafting in Australia 1. Why do people go rafting? 2. What does the sport involve? 3. What are the dangers involved? 4. Would you like to try it?
First Gap The answer to the first gap is B. Find all the ways paragraph B connects to the the text around it. Grammar connections - reference words, pronouns, linkers etc. Vocabulary connections
First Gap The answer to the first gap is B. Find all the ways paragraph B connects to the the text around it. Grammar connections - reference words, pronouns, linkers etc. Vocabulary connections
Strategy: 1. Read title and subtitle - get an idea of the topic 2. Briefly read the whole text - 1 minute 3. While you read, above and below each gap underline: a. Reference words: this, that, these, those, it, such, etc. b. Linkers & linking phrases: however, so, as a result, etc. c. Other clues: comparatives - less, more than, etc. 4. Repeat step 3 for the paragraphs 5. Think about what the reference word is referring to: 6. Focus closely on the text above and below the gap, try to find the paragraph that fits best: a. Do the reference words match? (this, it, these, etc.) b. If two paragraphs seem to fit, write both letters (B, C) and eliminate one later.
Clue hunt Main text: 1. a consequence linker after gap 38 2. a contrast linker after gap 40 3. a vocabulary clue after gap 41 4. part of a comparative after gap 42 5. a reference word after gap 43 Paragraphs: Paragraph A: a participle clause referring back to the text Paragraph G: a reference word near the start
Clue hunt Main text: 1. a consequence linker after gap 38 - therefore 2. a contrast linker after gap 40 - however 3. a vocabulary clue after gap 41 - the summit (of what??) 4. part of a comparative after gap 42 - less celebrated stretches 5. a reference word after gap 43 - such whiteknuckle experiences Paragraphs: Paragraph A: a participle clause referring back to the text - Having hung gamely on . Paragraph G: a reference word near the start - this assertion
Complete the Task 1. 2. 3. Read title and subtitle - get an idea of the topic Briefly read the whole text - 1 minute While you read, above and below each gap underline: a. Reference words: this, that, these, those, it, such, etc. b. Linkers & linking phrases: however, so, as a result, etc. c. other clues: comparatives - less, more than, etc. Repeat step 3 for the paragraphs Think about what the reference word is referring to: Focus closely on the text above and below the gap, try to find the paragraph that fits best: a. Do the reference words match? (this, it, these, etc.) b. If two paragraphs seem to fit, write both letters (B, C) and eliminate one later. 4. 5. 6. Main text: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. a consequence linker after gap 38 - therefore a contrast linker after gap 40 - however a vocabulary clue after gap 41 - the summit (of what??) part of a comparative after gap 42 - less celebrated stretches a reference word after gap 43 - such whiteknuckle experiences Paragraphs: Paragraph A: a participle clause referring back to the text - Having hung gamely on . Paragraph G: a reference word near the start - this assertion
