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Task 3
1. Think of a question for each picture.
2. Explain for each question whether it is an ordinary question or an important
question.
a. b.
c. d.
Task 4
1. Read the story below.
2. Finish the story in 2 - 4 sentences.
3. What is the most important part of the story?
4. Which important question can be asked about this story?
5. Which ordinary question can be asked about this story?
Story:
Four-year-old Diego is playing in the pool. His mother, Darlene, is sitting in the sun beside
the pool. She is reading a book. At least, she is trying to read a book.
"Hey Mom! I am swimming!"
"Yes honey, you are swimming."
"Mom, are you watching me?"
"Yes, honey. Of course, I am watching you!"
Diego is trying to splash water onto her book. She is trying to ignore this.
"Mom! I am holding my breath under water."
The book is getting really exciting. The police are solving a crime. Diego’s mother is trying to
concentrate.
"Mom! You are not even watching me!"
"Yes, Diego! I am watching you and I am reading a book. I am doing both things at the same
Chapter 1, About what is important _ BC Broekhin, Margot Maassen