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Antonelli Is Fastest in US Qualifying
How to use these two pages
Give learners the student worksheet. It contains the story and questions, without the answers. Keep this guide for yourself. Use it to lead the activity and explain the answers afterwards.
Student worksheetA simple 15–20-minute lesson
- Before reading · 2 minutes
Show the title. Ask: “What do you think this story is about?”
- Read and answer · 8–10 minutes
Give out the student worksheet. Learners read for the main idea, then reread to answer the 2 questions. They can compare answers with a partner.
- Discuss and write · 5–8 minutes
Check the answers below together. Ask learners to point to the clue in the story, then finish with the open question.
Adjust the support: Let learners use word help or Level 1 if needed. For a challenge, compare the wording in another level. This activity is not a proficiency test.
Answers to the 2 questions
The question numbers match the student worksheet. Each answer includes a reason and the clue learners can find in the story.
What does pole position establish?
Correct answer: B — The leading grid position from qualifying
Why: Qualifying determines a starting position, not the race result.
Clue in the story: Qualifying decides the starting order, not the race winner. The fastest qualifying lap gives a driver an advantage at the start, but other events can change the race. A later race report is needed to tell us who won.
What is needed to identify the Grand Prix winner?
Correct answer: C — The later race result
Why: The race is a separate competitive event.
Clue in the story: Qualifying decides the starting order, not the race winner. The fastest qualifying lap gives a driver an advantage at the start, but other events can change the race. A later race report is needed to tell us who won.
The open question: accept different answers
Ask learners: Describe pole position without implying a race victory.
One possible answer: Antonelli earned the leading starting position in qualifying. The Grand Prix winner is determined in the race itself.
This is an example, not the only correct answer. Look for a relevant idea, a reason and the learner’s own words. Learners can answer aloud or write one or two sentences.