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C1Adults, Teens· 60–75 minutes

The Value of Friction

A three-page C1 longer-reading lesson about the value of friction. Includes vocabulary matching, a numbered article, comprehension questions, discussion and an opinion-writing task.

What’s in the worksheet?

  • Vocabulary matching before reading
  • Numbered reading text with key vocabulary in bold
  • Comprehension, discussion and homework writing
  • Teacher answer key on page 3

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A simple way to teach it

  1. Let learners compare vocabulary answers before reading the article.
  2. Ask learners to support discussion opinions with details from the text.
  3. Use the answer key for feedback after pair or small-group work.

Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.

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