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Sports interview: a wheelchair basketball player's story

A school reporter interviews Alice, 16, who plays wheelchair basketball for her country's junior team; students read, then interview each other.

B1Teens40 minInterview

About this lesson

A B1 reading lesson (interview). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
B1
Skill
Reading
Type
Interview
Students
Teens
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Sports
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
Key words
wheelchair, spine, court, coach, pass, bounce, Paralympics, disabled
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand the main ideas and details of a magazine interview
  • Understand informal spoken phrases used in interviews
  • Ask and answer interview questions about sport and hobbies