Unit 26 Reading Activities Plus Questions

English for Moto GP/Motorbike

Interviewer Tom:
Welcome, Marc! Great race! That Overtake was amazing!

Marc(Rider):
Thanks, Tom! I needed to. My Tires weren't great.

Interviewer Tom:
The Track looked slippery. Did you adjust your Gears?

Marc(Rider):
Yeah, lower Gears in the corners. The Engine was powerful today. My Throttle was working overtime.

Interviewer Tom:
Any scary moments?

Marc(Rider):
Almost had a Crash on lap 5! Needed my Brakes!

Interviewer Tom:
You wore your Leathers right?

Marc(Rider):
Always! And the Helmet, of course. Safety first. The Suspension was very important here.

Interviewer Tom:
What about the Fairing?

Marc(Rider):
Fairing helped me cut through the wind. I hit the Apex perfectly every time.

Interviewer Tom:
The Warm Up must have helped?

Marc(Rider):
Warm Ups always are. And the crew did an incredible Pit Stop during the race.

Interviewer Tom:
The Grip on your tires was great.

Marc(Rider):
Yeah, my crew helped me get good Grip for the track after the Qualifying. I can't wait to be on the Podium.

Interviewer Tom:
You spend a lot of time in the Paddock i guess.

Marc(Rider):
Yup, it becomes a second home.

Discussion Questions
  • What does the rider wear to protect their head?
  • What part of the bike controls the speed?
  • What is it called when a rider passes another rider?

Quiz: Reading Questions

1. Leathers are worn for style.
 
 
2. The throttle makes the bike go faster.
 
 
3. A crash is a good thing.
 
 
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