REAING PART 4.3 PET

What is the writer doing in this text?

• giving information about a famous Jamaican coach

• describing the experience of taking part in an athletics competition

• reporting an interview with a world-famous athlete

• discussing the importance of an athletics championship

What does the text say about the Championships?

• Thirty thousand people watch them on TV.

• Young athletes take part just to have fun.

• They started over 100 years ago.

• Some former students take part.

What does Dwayne Simpson say about the Championships?

• Other countries should try to hold a similar competition.

• They have grown too big in recent years.

• Schools are always keen to do well.

• They encourage young athletes to do their best.

According to Nathaniel Day, the event

• is more exciting than the Olympics.

• helps young athletes get used to being filmed.

• makes some young athletes feel nervous of big occasions.

• is hard for some young competitors to deal with.

Which best describes the Jamaica Schools Championships?

• It’s an international competition which prepares young athletes for the Olympics.

• It’s a local event which gives young athletes the chance to perform in a relaxed atmosphere

• It’s a huge social event which brings people together to have fun.

• It’s an important event which helps young athletes to improve.

What is the writer doing in this text?

• giving information about a famous Jamaican coach

• describing the experience of taking part in an athletics competition

• reporting an interview with a world-famous athlete

• discussing the importance of an athletics championship