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2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

ENGLISH 6 WEEKEND HOMEWORK
Name: Date: January 11th, 2019 Due on: January 14th, 2019
Class: Number: Homework # 18

READING (Literary Genre: Nonfiction -Informational Brochure)

Part A: Read the brochure below from Facts About Brazil.

Circle T if the sentence is true or F if it is false.

T F 1. People from Brazil speak Brazilians.
T F 2. Feijoada is one of the popular dishes in Brazil.
T F 3. The Summer Olympic was held in Sao Paulo last August 2016.
T F 4. Amazon River is the world’s longest river.
T F 5. Christ the Redeemer is a famous landmark in Brazil.

Part B: Read the question and answer on the space below. (4 pts.)
1. Why do you think Amazon Rainforest is home to many animals and plants?
___________________________________________________________________________
2. How did Brazil get its name?
___________________________________________________________________________
Part C: Fill in the gap to complete the paragraph below. (5 pts.)
 tropical soccer five World Cup kilometres dangerous
“Football (1. ______) is the most popular sports in Brazil. Brazil has one of the best soccer
teams in the world, winning the 2. ________ a record 5 times. In addition, Brazil’s Amazon
Rainforest is the largest 3. _______ rainforest in the world, covering over 4. _______and a
half million square 5. _______ (1.4 billions acres).

Part D: Read the brochure again. Match A with B. Then, write the letter on the space.
A B
____ 1. Sport a. Portuguese
____ 2. Language b. Over 209 Million
____ 3. Population c. Rio de Janiero
____ 4. Olympic Games d. Feijoada
____ 5. Food e. Soccer
f. Rainforest

VOCABULARY BUILDING
Part E: Fill in the space witht the correct answer. ( 5 pts.)

1. the world’s largest tropical rainforest A ____________ R___________

2. this dish consists of bean stew with meat F ____________
3. this landmark is on top of the Concorvado Mountain C__________ t____ R_________
4. fifth largest country in the world B____________
5. 7 animals that are found in the Amazon Forest J _____, S_____, M _____, A_____,
A ______ and T______.

LITERARY GENRE: NONFICTION REFERENCE MATERIALS 2

Part F: Match Colum A with B. Write the number. Then, match B with C. Write the words. ( 8 pts.)
A B C
Dictionary 1 M_________ = flat; shows
Newspaper 2 land, sea, cities, etc.
Journal 3 T__________ = has synonyms
Directory 4 and antonyms
Biography 5 D_________ = has lists of
Yearbook 6 phone numbers
Thesaurus 7 B_________= has pictures and
Map and Globe 8 information about products
Almanac 9 B_________ = has life of a
Atlas 10 famous person.
Brochure 11 G_________ = round/circle;
Handbook/Manual shows land, sea, cities, etc.
12 M_________ = has pictures
Encyclopedia 13 and information of famous
Magazine 14 celebrities
Pamphlet 15 J_________ = has scientific
facts or information based on
research
Part G: Reading ‘’Sport for everyone’’
What do snowboarding, base jumping,
skydiving, downhill mountain biking, and
hang gliding have in common? They are
all considered “extreme” sports
because they involve some degree of
danger, and lots of excitement. Many people choose these alternative
sports over traditional options like soccer or tennis. Patrick, 25, started
snowboarding when he was eight. He still
feels he needs to be constantly on the edge.
Catherine, 47, started bungee jumping a few
years ago simply to add some variety to her
life. Indeed, extreme sports, or alternative
sports as others prefer to call them, attract
people of all ages, including parents with
their children. Paul, 35, enjoys skateboarding and mountain biking with his 10-year-old daughter. He
says that skateboarding requires as much, if not more, training and skill as soccer, basketball, or
boxing. Many parents like him feel that some of these sports create the perfect opportunity to teach
children about safety, self-confidence and endurance, while engaging in new
physical activities. Undoubtedly, fear is a special component of these cool
sports that attract young and mature audiences alike. However, according to
experts, with the development of appropriate equipment that enables us to do
sports safely, risk of injury can be reduced. Unfortunately, in most cases,
safety equipment is expensive, raising the cost of participating. For example,
a 30-second bungee jump may cost from $50 to over $300 in different parts
of the world.

Part H: Match each phrase taken from the text according to its meaning.

1 have in common _______

2 choose sth over sth else _______

3 be on the edge _______

4 add variety _______

5 attract young and mature audiences alike _______

6 create the perfect opportunity _______

a are similar to each other

b prefer

c feel excited

d make more interesting

e be enjoyed by everyone

f be a good chance
Part I: Read the text again. According to the passage , decide if the following ideas;

a are TRUE based on information clearly stated in the passage

b are FALSE based on information clearly stated in the passage

c are TRUE based on information that can be inferred from the passage

d are FALSE based on information that can be inferred from the passage

e are not discussed in the passage

1 People of all ages practice alternative sports. ___A__

2 Paul’s daughter has been skateboarding for over ten years. _______

3 Fear discourages people from doing extreme sports. _______

4 Over 2 million people practice extreme sports in the US. _______

5 Safety was a problem when practicing extreme sports in the past. _______

6 Alternative sports produce better athletes than traditional sports. _______

7 Prices to go bungee jumping vary from place to place. _______

8 Extreme sports sometimes require more training than traditional sports. _______

9 Not all extreme sports involve danger. _______

10 Alternative sports are not suitable for children. _______

Part J : Read the passage again and answer the following questions.

1 What is the main purpose of this article?

a to show the advantages of alternative sports b to encourage people to take up sports
c to discuss the popularity of alternative sports d to discuss the dangers of certain sports
2 Why does Patrick practice snowboarding?
a He enjoys the excitement. b It builds endurance.
c He finds it physically challenging. d It helps develop self-confidence.
3 According to Paul, what is true about skateboarding?
a It’s easier than soccer. b It does not require physical strength.
c It’s not expensive to do. d It takes a lot of practice.
4 How can risks be reduced?
a by meeting with experts b by training with an expert
c by using appropriate equipment d by practicing in groups
5 What can be inferred about the writer of this passage?
a He has tried extreme sports in the past. b Extreme sports aren’t worth the cost.
c Children shouldn’t take part in extreme sports d He is in favor of extreme sports.

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