Cambridge English: Key Lesson Plan: Reading

Cambridge English: KeyLesson Plan: ReadingThis lesson plan accompanies Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading and Writing Test 4 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4and 5, Questions 1-35.This lesson is suitable for students towards the end of their Cambridge English: Key course.This lesson is also suitable for any A2 course in order to enhance students’ English reading skills.Lesson Goals1. To familiarise students with the various question types of the Cambridge English: KeyReading Test Parts 1-5.2. Practise Key reading skills including: intensive reading, prediction within a specific context,skimming, scanning, reading for gist and for specific purposes.3. Improve students’ ability to read a short text to determine if statements are true, false ornot given.Activity (see brackets for resources required)Warmer (individual copies of Part 1) Group students to think of signs or notices they see regularly inparks, shops, schools, universities and other public areas. Askthem to think what their purpose is (i.e.to warn, to instruct, topersuade, to protect, etc.)In the same groups ask students to think of possible wording forone of these signs and write it down.Ask a member of each group to read out their sign for the othersin the class to identify the place.Briefly elicit why the example answer is H for Part 1.Ask students to do Q1 to Q5.Elicit the correct answer for each question. Discuss why ifnecessary.Main activities (Resource 1, 2 and 3, individual copies of Part 2, Part 3,and Part 5)Part 2 Display a picture of a theatre (Resource 1) and discuss withstudents which words they associate with ‘theatre’ (i.e. stage,tickets, booking, café, actors, view, etc.) Elicit some answers onthe board.Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading Test 4 Lesson Plan Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017Timeneeded15 minsInteraction2 minsSs-Ss2 minsSs-Ss2 minsS-Ss1 min6 mins2 minsS-TSS-T30-35 mins2 minsS-T

Pair students to look at the example and discuss why they think Cis the correct answer. If necessary, tell them to focus on theword following the gap. Elicit a few of their ideas.Group your students to discuss Q6, decide on an answer and whythey think so. Give them the answer and elicit why the other twoare incorrect.Ask students to do the remaining four questions individuallybefore giving them the answers.Part 3 Pair your students and give out Resource 2. Ask them tobrainstorm a possible positive and negative response to thequestions. Elicit a few of their ideas on the board. Ask students to do Q11 to Q15 individually before giving themthe answers. Briefly discuss each answer if necessary. Pair students and give them Resource 3. Focus their attention onthe discussion. Tell them they are discussing going to a musicconcert. Ask them to write in B’s response. Group students toread and compare their conversations. Tell students to do Q16 to Q20 individually and then give themthe answers. Elicit the importance of reading for detail thedialogue that comes before and after the selected answer.Part 5 Pair students and ask students to turn to the text for Part 5 onpage 82. Ask them to underline the words around the gap in Q28to Q35 and then predict what possible word could fill the gaps. Tell students to do the questions on page 83 before eliciting theiranswers.Extension activity (individual copies of Part 4)Part 4 Tell students to turn to Part 4 on page 80/81. Read the taskinstructions with the learners and elicit what they understand bythe terms ‘right’, ‘wrong’ and ‘doesn’t say’. Discuss the meaningof ‘rowing’. Ask students to underline ‘there are lots of places’ in Q21 andgive them the correct answer (A). Ask them to scan the text andelicit why this is the correct answer (agrees with the text). Ask students to underline ‘Martin says David is nearly as good’ inQ22 and give them the answer (B). Ask them to scan the text andbriefly discuss why this is the correct answer (disagrees with thetext).Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading Test 4 Lesson Plan Cambridge University Press and UCLES 20171 minS-Sthen S-T2 minsSs-Ssthen S-T4 minsS thenT-S4 minsS-Sthen S-T5 minsS thenT-SS-S thenSs-Ss6 mins4 minsS thenT-S2 minsS-S5 minsS thenS-T15 mins2 minsT-S thenS-T2 minsT-S thenS-T2 minsT-S thenS-T

Focus students’ attention on Q25, and ask students to underline‘Wendy is unhappy about ’ Give them the correct answer (C)and discuss why this is the correct answer (no mention).Ask students to do the remaining questions Q23, Q24, Q26 andQ27 individually.Pair them to discuss why they gave the answers they did.Elicit the correct answers on the board and a rationale in one ortwo words for each of the answers.Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading Test 4 Lesson Plan Cambridge University Press and UCLES 20172 minsT-S thenS-T4 minsS1 min2 minsS-SS-T

Resource 1Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading Test 4 Lesson Plan Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017

Resource 2Discuss what you think would be a positive response ( ) and a negative response (-) to thefollowing statements.Example:Could you help me find my glasses?( ) When did you last see them? / Sure I can(-) I can’t at the moment / I am going out right now1. Please don’t forget to get some milk from the supermarket.( )(-)2. Can you help me to do the housework?( )(-)3. Remember to take your phone with you.( )(-)4. We will have to get there by 7 in the morning.( )(-)5. Who’s going to be our supervisor?( )(-)Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading Test 4 Lesson Plan Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017

Resource 3Complete the conversation between two people about going to a music concert.(A) Are you busy this Friday evening?(B) .(A) Would you like to go to a music concert?(B) (A) Well, ‘RiaRia’ are playing in town then.(B) (A) Many times! You must listen to them online before we go.(B) (A) We ought to. They are a very popular band. I can buy them tomorrow.(B) .(A) Fantastic! Do you want to meet outside exit A of the train station on Friday atabout 7 p.m.(B) .(A) Awesome, no problem. It will be great!Cambridge English: Key 7 Reading Test 4 Lesson Plan Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2017

Test 4Paper 1  Reading and Writing(1 hour 10 minutes)Part 1Questions 1–5Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)?For questions 1–5, mark the correct letter A–H on your answer sheet.Example:0You can’t pay by card. 1This is cheaper than usual if you buysomething else.Answer:0ABCDEFG H AB2If you become a member, you will get adiscount.C3If you want to buy a book, speak to thisperson.DE4This place is open in the evenings.F5You cannot enter here at the moment.GH76 Cambridge University Press 2014

Paper 1   Reading and WritingPart 2Questions 6–10Read the sentences about going to the theatre.Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.For questions 6–10, mark A, B or C on your answersheet.Example:0 HelenA6SheA7CwantedsaidBCtoldpaidB0ABC seatsaskedtwo tickets.bookedCofferednear the stage.BchairscupBpartThey had a goodAAnswer:her friend Sarah if she would like to go too.CsofasAt the theatre Helen and Sarah went to the café for a drink and aA10thoughtShe chose someA9BHelen called the theatre andA8enjoyedto go to the theatre with a friend.viewCof cake.sliceof the stage from where they sat.BwayCplace77 Cambridge University Press 2014

Test 4Part 3Questions 11–15Complete the five conversations.For questions 11–15, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.Example:0A New York.Where do youcome from?B School.C Home.Answer:011 Don’t forget to buy some fresh bread onyour way home.ANot at all.BI hope so.CI’ll try not to.12 Can you help me with my homework?AHow do you know about that?BHow long is it going to take?CHow often do you go there?13 Remember to take your keys with you.AI’ve got them already.BI haven’t been there yet.CThey’re going out now.14 We have to turn left at the next traffic lights.ANot very often.BI don’t agree.CIt’s not much.15 Who’s our maths teacher this year?AI don’t think so.BNo one’s told us yet.CHe doesn’t like it.ABC 78 Cambridge University Press 2014

Paper 1   Reading and WritingQuestions 16–20Complete the conversation between two friends.What does Danika say to Lisa?For questions 16–20, mark the correct letter A–H on your answer sheet.Example:Lisa:Are you busy this Saturday?Danika:0Lisa:Would you like to go to a concert?Danika:16Lisa:Well, ‘Rex’ are playing in town thisweekend.DDanika:17Lisa:Lots of times! You should listen tothem online before we go.Answer:0ABCDEFG H A Can we make it half an hourearlier?BAlright. I’ll give you the moneytomorrow.CHave you seen them before?D No, I’m not doing anything. Why?Danika:18Lisa:We’ll need to. Lots of people will wantto go. I can get them on Wednesday.Danika:19Lisa:Great. Shall I meet you at the busstation on Saturday at about 8 p.m.?E Are they playing at the same timeon Sunday?FG OK, I’ll do that. Shall we booktickets?HDanika:20Lisa:Sure, no problem. It will be awesome!That sounds like a great idea!Who do you want to see?It’s not too expensive, is it?79 Cambridge University Press 2014

Test 4Part 4Questions 21–27Read the article about a teenage rower.Are sentences 21–27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose‘Doesn’t say’ (C).For questions 21–27, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.David RawsonDavid Rawson, 15, is one of the best rowers of his age in the USA. He comesfrom Connecticut, and spends most of his free time practising on the manyrivers near his home.David’s dad Martin also enjoys rowing. ‘David’s much better than me, but Igo with him when I can,’ he says. David’s mother, Wendy, doesn’t go rowingherself but she is happy to take them to and from the rivers in her car.It’s an expensive sport. The Rawsons have seven boats, costing between 1500and 4000 each. But you can see how important rowing is to the family whenyou go to their home. There are many photos of David rowing and severalrowing boats in the garage.About 18 months ago, David started rowing on the sea. This sport is similarto surfing except that you sit in a special boat instead of standing on a board.David loves it, and it means he can continue with his sport in the summerwhen his favourite rivers don’t have enough water in them.Next year David is hoping to go to the Premier Rowing Academy where he’llstudy rowing as well as all the usual school subjects.80 Cambridge University Press 2014

Paper 1   Reading and WritingExample:0David Rawson is better than most other rowers of his age in his country.A21ABC RightBWrongC Doesn’t sayRightBWrongC Doesn’t sayRightBWrongC Doesn’t sayRightBWrongC Doesn’t sayRightBWrongC Doesn’t sayDavid found a teacher to help him learn to row on the sea.A270Wendy is unhappy about how many boats there are in the garage.A26Answer:The Rawsons paid the same price for all their boats.A25C Doesn’t say Wendy helps Martin and David by doing the driving.A24WrongMartin says that David is nearly as good at rowing as him.A23BThere are lots of places for David to do his sport in his area.A22RightRightBWrongC Doesn’t sayIt is possible for David to row on his favourite rivers all year.ARightBWrongC Doesn’t say81 Cambridge University Press 2014