Why did Zaid Tariq scream?

He screamed because a shark bit his arm. He was losing a lot of blood and thought he was about to die.

Lesson 3: He was floating when he felt something push him

A. Read the article on page 8 of the Student’s Book, then circle the correct answer.

1. Zaid Tariq was

• a bad swimmer.
• on holiday.
• working in Egypt.

2. When he was attacked by the shark, he

• was in a boat.
• hit it with a piece of wood.
• was lying on a plastic mattress.

3. Tariq

• was bitten by the shark.
• lost his arm.
• wasn’t hurt at all.

4. Six dolphins

• bit the shark.
• made a lot of noise.
• protected Tariq.

5. Tariq was rescued

• by sea.
• by air.
• by two children.

6. When he got back to dry land, he was taken

• straight back to his hotel.
• back to Iraq.
• to get medical attention.

E. Underline the correct word.

1. She is not very interested / interesting in fashion. She prefers books and music.
2. I saw a very excited / exciting film on TV last night.
3. This book is very bored / boring. I fall asleep whenever I try to read it.
4. We were very frightened / frightening when our car broke down in the desert.
5. He’s a very interested / interesting person. He has lots of great stories to tell.

Answer the following questions using information from your textbook.

1. Six dolphins …………

• bit the shark
• made a lot of noise
• protected Tariq

2. Who rescued Tariq by boat?

Coastguard Jameel Elalawi heard Tariq’s screams and rescued him by boat.

3. Zaid Tariq was…………

• a bad swimmer
• on holiday
• working in Egypt

4. What was Zaid Tariq doing when the shark attacked him?

He was floating peacefully 150 metres from the shore when the shark attacked him.

5. Why did Zaid Tariq scream?

He screamed because a shark bit his arm. He was losing a lot of blood and thought he was about to die.

6. When Zaid Tariq got back to the dry land he was taken …………..

• straight back to his hotel
• to get medical attention

7. Zaid Tariq was bitten by the dolphins.

(True / False)

8. What was Zaid Tariq doing when he saw the Shark?

He was trying to swim away when the shark bit his arm.

9. Tariq was rescued by ……………….

• two children
• sea

10. Was Zaid Tariq bitten by the shark?

Yes, he was.

11. What did the shark do to Tariq?

The shark hit his airbed and bit his arm.

12. Why did Zaid Tariq start praying?

Because he thought he was about to die and wanted God to save him.

13. Zaid thought perhaps his airbed had hit a piece of wood.

14. When Zaid Tariq was attacked by the shark, he........

• was laying on a plastic mattress
• was in a boat
• hit it with a piece of wood

15. Tariq was rescued by two children.

(True / False)

16. Who heard Tariq’s screams?

Coastguard Jameel Elalawi heard Tariq’s screams.

الفرق بين الصفات التي تنتهي ب ed و ing

1. تصف الصفات التي تنتهي ب ed شعور الناس أو الحيوانات فقط.
2. تصف الصفات التي تنتهي ب ing مُسبب الشعور، قد يكون مسبب الشعور ناس أو حيوانات أو أي شيء آخر.

He saw a frightening dog. He was frightened.

I felt bored because the lesson was boring.

Choose one of the two words between brackets.

1. This book is (bored/boring).
2. It was the most (frightened/frightening) day of my life.
3. He’s a very (interested/interesting) person. He has lots of great stories to tell.
4. What’s the most (excited/exciting) thing you have ever done?
5. My flight was (tired/tiring) because it was a twelve-hours flight.
6. We were very (frightened/frightening) when our car broke in the desert.
7. He was very (frightening/frightened) when he saw the spider.
8. I saw a very (exciting/excited) film on TV last night.
9. This book is very (bored/boring). I fall asleep whenever I try to read it.
10. She is not very (interested/interesting) in fashion.
11. He’s a very (interested/interesting) person.

الصفات و ظروف الحال Adjectives & Adverbs of Manner

1. تنتهي بعض الصفات بالحروف (ful).

peaceful

careful

2. تنتهي بعض ظروف الحال بالحروف (fully).

beautifully

carefully

Choose the correct alternative.

1. We hope that we can live (peaceful / peacefully) together.
2. The film is (wonderful/wonderfully) directed.
3. We all dream of living (peaceful/peacefully) together.
4. The story was (beautifully/beautiful) written.
5. He drives the car (careful/carefully).
6. Sara (carefully/careful) lifted the box.
7. The picture was (beautiful/beautifully) painted.