Running for Africa

Throughout this File, you should reflect on the question “how does sport contribute to
the national pride and social progress in Africa?”

Lesson 1 – pg. 128

a. Read the text. What do you think “crushed” means in this context?

pg. 129

b. Read the text. Why was Nigeria the most successful African nation in 2016?

Find the 2 main verbs in the sentences:

c. Read the text. What is the “main verb” used in the sentence? What tense is used?

d. Read the text. Explain the meaning of “a door long shut could be opening”.

Find the 3 main verbs in the sentences:

d. VOCABULARY – Write down the words in your copybook. Which words do you
know already (par coeur)? Which words should you study?
Pg. 130 – EXTENDED READING

Read the text and answer the following questions.

a. Where is Faith Kipyegon from?

b. How did Faith Kipyegon from win MORE THAN a medal?

c. How long did it take?

d. Why did “hundreds of villagers” flock to their residence?

e. “so that” in French =

Read the text and answer the following question.

a. Explain how Kenyan children “have contributed to giving a positive image of Kenya”.