Gateway B1+ Unit 5 Work Book Reading

How many boat schools are there in this part of Bangladesh?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

Why do children often not go to school in Bangladesh?

• They don't like school

• They have to work

• They live too far away

• They are sick

Why is regular attendance at school so important?

• To make friends

• To learn consistently

• To play games

• To eat lunch

Where did Rezwan get the money to start the organisation?

• From his family

• From the government

• From companies

• From a bank

Where do the boats get their electricity from?

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Batteries

• Generators

Why do local families need lamps and how have these helped?

• To see at night; they can study

• To decorate; they look nice

• To cook; they can make food

• To play; they can have fun

What other kinds of boats are there?

• cargo boats

• libraries

• training centres

• clinics

• supermarkets

Why is it important for the organisation to work fast?

• To build more boats

• To help families quickly

• To make more money

• To win a prize

What happens at the end of the day for the children?

• They go home on the boat

• They stay on the boat

• They go to another school

• They play games

By 2050, what is expected to happen to Bangladesh?

• It will be very cold

• It will be permanently under water

• It will be very dry

• It will be very hot