A topical comprehension activity based on a 2008 BBC news report. Find the main points, general comprehension questions and vocabulary / synonyms exercise.
Level
Level 1
English
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Rt/L1.3
Adult Literacy: Reading at word level (phonics & vocabulary)
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