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YL13 Unit 5 - Reading

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Most people make a (a)   if they want to help those in need.

2.

And they hope to that if they join (a)   , sign petitions or hand out leaflets, they'll make others aware of the terrible conditions some people face.

3.

What's unusual about Eddie Izzard's story?

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4.

Why did it take him more than 41 days to run his 43 marathons?

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5.

How did people support him on his race?

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6.

Why was the journey an "ordeal"?

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7.

How was such an achievement possible for a person who is not a top athlete?

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8.

Eddie Izzard ran 1,100 miles through England and Scotland.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

He managed to raise £200,000.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

He ran 1,760 kilometres.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

He ran 43 marathons in two months.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

He trained for five weeks.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

He sometimes had to have his feet bandaged.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

At the beginning, he ran ten hours a day and he got faster.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The documentary of his run has been made into an inspiring film: Believe!

a)

True

b)

False