Finding Information in a Text

What are we learning today?

You will find the answer to a question in a short text.

Explanation

• Read the question. Choose the key words. In Where can you swim? the key word is swim.
• Look for the same words in the text.
• Check the question word. How many asks for a number. Where asks for a place. What asks for a thing.
• Give the whole answer. Do not forget any items.

Examples

1. How many rides are there at Fantasy World? There are more than 30 rides.
2. Where can you swim? You can swim in the big indoor swimming pool at Tabagan.
3. What winter sports can you do at Tabagan? You can do skiing, snowboarding, sledging and ice-skating.

Remember!

• The answer must fit the question word.
• Do not answer with just the first sentence.

Check yourself

1. What does How many ask for?
2. What is the key word in the question Where can you swim?