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Jails too comfy to merit escape

Submitted by Dave Norgate on 2 September 2008.

A topical comprehension activity based on a 2008 BBC news report. Find the main points, general comprehension questions and vocabulary / synonyms exercise.

Resource File(s)
l1bbcjailstoocomfy.pdf
Resource type
Reading comprehension
Physical format
5 pages
Level
Level 1
English
AL Rt/L1.1 Understand continuous texts
Rt/L1.3
Adult Literacy: Reading at word level (phonics & vocabulary)
Context
News, Politics & Government items
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