1 In pairs, look at the photo on page 55. You are going to read a story involving the two people. What do you think it will be about?
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2 The story on page 55 was written for a competition for young writers in Amman. In pairs, discuss what you would write a story about. Would you prefer to write about people doing good or bad things?
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3 Read the story quickly. In pairs, say what it is about. Did you find the ending surprising?
It’s about keeping the environment clean and helping others to do the same.
4 Study Active Reading and choose the correct answer to question 1. Use the underlined key words to help you. Then say which words from the story helped you answer the question.
1 We learn that Fawzi’s park
a had a litter problem at the beginning of the story.
b was in a very big city.
c didn't have a litter problem at the end of the story.
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ACTIVE READING| Finding specific information • Read the text quickly to get the main idea of what it is about. • Read each question carefully and find the key words in it. • Look for the key words or similar ideas in the text. • Read before and after the key words to find the answer to the question. |
5 Read the story again and choose the correct answers to questions 2–4.
2 Fawzi tells the man that
a he enjoys working in the café.
b he doesn’t like him.
c it's bad for the park and the animals.
3 The man told Fawzi it didn’t matter because
a it will help keep the park clean.
b everyone did it.
c every piece of litter adds up.
4 The man went back to the park to
a pick up litter.
b speak to Fawzi.
c water the flowers.
6 REFLECT | Values In groups of three, ask and answer the questions.
1 Do you think this story deserved to win the competition?
2 Should people who drop litter be told to pick it up?
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