Reading

Reading

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.

You may search the meaning for the words you don't understand, or you can ask me if you're still not sure.

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Where do you think the writer was? Give a reason for your answer.

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In the first paragraph, the writer said he was 'scared stiff'. Why?

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How did the writer console himself initially?

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What caused the writer to wake up 'in a fright'?

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How did he act 'instinctively'?

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Why were the 'intruders' described as 'persistent'?

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How did they respond to the 'flares'?

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How did the 'unwelcome guests' affect the writer after two days?

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What 'renewed' the writer's strength to continue the journey?

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Give two reasons why the writer had little sleep on the last two days.

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How did they respond to the 'flares'?