Comprehension Don't forget: Andalucía 2006

COMPREHENSION

DON'T FORGET THE CLASSICS

 

ANSWER  QUESTIONS 1-2 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS. 

1) How different is MTV from the classics?
The pace is faster.

2) What criteria are used to choose high school readings?
Simple language and stories related to the students’ lives.

ARE THESE STAT EMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE PRECISE WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT.

3) Nowadays teachers like using 19 th century novels in their courses.  
FALSE: Their teachers, tired of pushing teenagers through 19th century novels…

4) Literature courses are changing to attract students. 
TRUE: In an attempt to reach this new audience, teachers brought contemporary and multicultural literature into their classrooms. 

5) Most students who first read familiar stories then continue with classics.  
FALSE: Many teenagers never take the next step.

6) Students will enjoy the classics if they are taught.  
TRUE: Odysseus's heroic journey and their own personal odysseys.

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