Activity 9
Reading comprehension
Learning
new
language
Rethorical questions
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Have you ever wondered why some people learn languages more easily than others? Do you think it is only about talent, or is it more about practice and motivation? Learning a new language is a journey that combines many different elements, and each learner discovers their own path.
First, learning a language gives us the chance to communicate with people from other countries. English, for example, is spoken in almost every part of the world. If you can use it confidently, you can travel, study abroad, or work with international companies. Isn’t that an incredible opportunity? Imagine being in another country and asking for directions, ordering food, or making new friends—all because you studied a language. Doesn’t that make learning worthwhile?
Second, languages are not just about words. They are about culture. When you learn Spanish, French, Japanese, or any other language, you also learn traditions, ways of thinking, and new perspectives. Isn’t it amazing how a single word can express something that doesn’t even exist in your own language? Isn’t it true that languages are like windows that open to new worlds?
Finally, learning a language is also about discipline. Some people believe it is too difficult, but the truth is that progress comes with small, constant steps: reading a short text, watching a video, or talking to a friend. Anyone can do it. The key is not perfection, but consistency. Isn’t it better to make mistakes and learn than to stay silent and never try?
So, why not start today? The more languages you learn, the more doors you open to the world. Don’t you want to give yourself that chance?
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SCAN Read again. How many rhetorical questions are
there? Use the information in the box to help you.
A rhetorical question is a question that you ask when you don' t expect other people to answer it. You usually answer the question yourself. It's a useful way of presenting information because it takes the reader or listener think about the answer.
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Reading Comprehension Activity
Instructions: Read the text carefully. Answer the following questions in complete sentences
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Activity 9
Reading comprehension
Learning
new
language
Rethorical questions
Next
Have you ever wondered why some people learn languages more easily than others? Do you think it is only about talent, or is it more about practice and motivation? Learning a new language is a journey that combines many different elements, and each learner discovers their own path. First, learning a language gives us the chance to communicate with people from other countries. English, for example, is spoken in almost every part of the world. If you can use it confidently, you can travel, study abroad, or work with international companies. Isn’t that an incredible opportunity? Imagine being in another country and asking for directions, ordering food, or making new friends—all because you studied a language. Doesn’t that make learning worthwhile? Second, languages are not just about words. They are about culture. When you learn Spanish, French, Japanese, or any other language, you also learn traditions, ways of thinking, and new perspectives. Isn’t it amazing how a single word can express something that doesn’t even exist in your own language? Isn’t it true that languages are like windows that open to new worlds? Finally, learning a language is also about discipline. Some people believe it is too difficult, but the truth is that progress comes with small, constant steps: reading a short text, watching a video, or talking to a friend. Anyone can do it. The key is not perfection, but consistency. Isn’t it better to make mistakes and learn than to stay silent and never try? So, why not start today? The more languages you learn, the more doors you open to the world. Don’t you want to give yourself that chance?
Next
SCAN Read again. How many rhetorical questions are there? Use the information in the box to help you.
A rhetorical question is a question that you ask when you don' t expect other people to answer it. You usually answer the question yourself. It's a useful way of presenting information because it takes the reader or listener think about the answer.
Siguiente
Reading Comprehension Activity
Instructions: Read the text carefully. Answer the following questions in complete sentences
START