I. First listen and then answer the question.
Question: Where is Captain Alison going?
Passage 12: Goodbye and goodluck
Our neighbour, Captain Charles Alison, will sail from Porthsmouth tomorrow. We'll meet him at the harbour early in the morning. He will be in his small boat, Topsail. Topsail is a famous little boat. It has sailed across the Atlantic many times. Captain Alison will set out at eight o'clock, so we'll have plenty of time. We'll see his boat, and then we'll say goodbye to him. He will be away for two months. We are very proud of him. He will take part in an important race across the Atlantic.
II. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Who will the speaker be meeting?
- Where are they meeting him?
- What are they meeting him for?
- What is Topsail?
- What time will he set sail?
- How many months will he be away?
- Why is the speaker proud of him?
II. SUMMARY WRITING:
Answer these questions in 45 words.
1. Whom shall we meet at Portsmouth Harbour early tomorrow morning?
2. Where will he be?
3. At what time will he leave?
4. Shall we say goodbye to him?
5. What will he take part in?
Our neighbour, Captain Charles Alison, will sail from Porthsmouth tomorrow. We'll meet him at the harbour early in the morning. He will be in his small boat, Topsail. Topsail is a famous little boat. It has sailed across the Atlantic many times. Captain Alison will set out at eight o'clock, so we'll have plenty of time. We'll see his boat, and then we'll say goodbye to him. He will be away for two months. We are very proud of him. He will take part in an important race across the Atlantic.
