Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Comprehension and Summary
Worksheet for Text 2: Monty’s method
1 Explain in your own words He looks the part.(1)
2 Explain the meaning of In the horse world, he’s a bit of a god.(1)
3 Why does Monty say that no horses have read or heard about him? (2)
4 Explain, using your own words, what the writer means by: (1 mark each: 3)
a so magical as to beggar belief
b It’s second nature to him.
c it is only a sideshow
5 Give another word for the words in bold in the text. (1 mark each: 8)
a techniques
b credited with
c acknowledges
d collusion
e imitating
f scurries
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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Comprehension and Summary
g revolutionise
h charismatic
6 Explain in your own words: (2 marks each: 4)
a our predatory ancestry means we put up with a lot more ill-treatment before we run.
b positive actions reap positive consequences; negative actions incur negative consequences.
7 What does Monty mean when he says There’s not a bad kid born. … There’s not a bad horse born?(2)
8 Quote two words or phrases which show that the writer is impressed by Monty’s personality. (2)
9 Quote two words or phrases which show that the writer is impressed by Monty’s achievement. (2)
[Total: 25 marks]
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