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Reading 2

Read the following passage and then answer the five questions on the right.

John is taking a French course. He is in the beginning level. John likes his class. His instructor, Michelle, organizes the lesson very carefully. She wants to give the students a lot of opportunities to practice, but first she presents the lesson clearly so the students don’t make a lot of mistakes. First she gives an explanation. John doesn’t always understand these explanations, but Michelle also gives some examples. After Michelle’s presentation, John and his classmates practice. Sometimes they use the lesson in the book to practice. Other times they use a handout that Michelle makes for them. These materials give students opportunities to practice and ask questions. While they work, Michelle gives them feedback. She walks around and talks to them about how they're doing. They really like getting feedback, especially about pronunciation.

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  1. John has studied French for a long time.
    2. No answer/incorrect True
     False
  2. The examples help John understand the explanations.
    No answer/incorrect True
     False
  3. John has opportunities to use French in class.
    4. No answer/incorrect True
     False
  4. A handout and textbook are examples of materials.
    No answer/incorrect True
     False
  5. Michelle’s organization of the lesson is helpful for the students.
    6. No answer/incorrect True
     False
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