Reading on Your Own

What are we learning today?

You will read a short text step by step and find its main idea.

Explanation

• Before you read, look at the title, the photos and the fact box.
• Read the first time for the main idea.
• Read the second time for details. Underline numbers and names.
• After reading, answer the tasks and say your opinion.
• For hard words, such as "densely populated", use the context.

Examples

1. Amsterdam is organised for cyclists.
2. Superstitions have been around for thousands of years.
3. A fact box gives a quick number.

Remember!

• Do not read word by word.
• Read again for details.

Check yourself

1. What is the first step before reading?
2. What do you underline in the second reading?