Bridges 1 Unit 7
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Bridges 1 Unit 7You Can If You Try
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INTRODUCTIONThe hardest thing I ever had to do was………
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Who are some really great athletes from the present and the past?
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What makes these people great?
CONFIDENCE TEACHABLE SPIRITPRIDE ACCOUNTABILITY COMPETITIVE PERSEVERENCE DISCIPLINE Do you know anyone personally who has any
of the qualities we have listed on the board?
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Kinds of NonfictionFeature ArticleAn article in the magazine or newspaper
about an interesting person or eventTrue Accountstory that tells about real people, places, and
events.BiographyA story about a person’s life written by
someone else
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VOCABULARY
ThrottlesPipes that control the flow of fuel in engines
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VOCABULARYRevving Increasing the speed ofSwarm of giant bees
A large group of flying insectSpun - past tense of spinRams, ramming, rammed
crash violently against something Ex: The stolen car rammed into the front of
the house
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VOCABULARYLimp
Walk with difficulty because of an injured leg or foot.
Skidslip, slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.Ex: Her car skidded and hit the grass.
Slide –slid
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House trailer
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IDIOMSAt last they were off! (line 12)They started the race.But his friend kept pushing him. (line
40)Encouraging him to try it.It scared me to death. (line 42)Frightened greatly.
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Who is KENNY ROBERTS?
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What he likes to do?
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COMPREHENSIONWhat happened to Kenny in his motorcycle
race?He crashed, flew off his bike and hit a wall, and
another motorcycle hit his bike.What made Kenny change from horses to
motorcycle?His first ride was so thrilling that he wanted to
try it again. Cause and effect
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VOCABULARYReflexes
unplanned body responses, such as sneezemotorcross bike
special bike for riding on steep hills & around sharp curves
Grand Prixinternational motor cycle race
Coursestracks on which races are held
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COMPREHENSION“Why don’t pro teams want Kenny?” They think he is too small.“Why is Kenny’s success so
surprising?” He didn’t care about turning pro, because he
enjoyed motorbikes so much. The pro teams thought he was too small to
race. He went to Europe & started winning as a
rookie.
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VOCABULARYThe bike scrapes (line 118) the ground.
TouchesThey then scrape me off the pavement.(line
119)remove
Back braceBreaking my back was just a hurdle
a difficulty that has to be overcomenot the barrier that runners jump over in a race
1 mile = 1,6 kmBlowout
The bursting of an automobile tire
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COMPREHENSIONWhy are inches so important in racing?
They can mean the difference between winning & losing.
Why didn’t the accident end Kenny’s career?He was determined to race again. He even wore a back brace while racing.
What is Kenny’s opinion about how the accident affected him?It’s just a hurdle he had to get over; something to make him better.
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COMPREHENSIONWhat fact shows that Kenny is
successful?He has been the world champion three times.
What is most important to Kenny?Learning how to ride correctly.
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THINK IT THROUGHWhat reasons does Kenny give for his success?
He has a strong body & a strong mind. He’s tough. He practices until he gets it right.
Why do you think the author wrote this article?to show why Kenny Roberts is a champion.
How does the author feel about Kenny? Do you agree with his opinion? Why or why not?The author really admires Kenny’s accomplishments, especially with his size & injuries.