READING ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

Sarah is a keen walker. She lives in an area which is very flat and when she goes on holiday she likes to walk in the hills. She is looking for new places to go.

Jane is keen on music. She likes reading about the personal life of famous people to find out what they are really like.

Peter is going to France next week on business and has a free weekend which he plans to spend in Paris. He would like to find out what is happening there for fun and entertainment.

Paul likes visiting other countries. He is also interested in history and likes reading about famous explorers from the past.

Mary likes clothes but hasn't got much money so she is looking for ways of dressing smartly without spending too much. 

Below are some articles from 8 different magazines. Choose one magazine for each person that best matches their interests.

MARIA MARIA
 

She conquered the world of opera with the most extraordinary voice of the century -- and died miserable and alone. Michael Tonner looks at Maria Callas, the woman behind the opera singer.
 

1. BUSINESS IN PARIS

John Felbrick goes to Paris to see what facilities it offers for business people planning meetings.

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None

2.  DON"T GO into the hills unprepared. If you're a hill walker, we have advice for you on what to take and what to do if something goes wrong.
 

WE SHOW pictures of Linda Evangelista, the supermodel from Toronto, wearing next season's clothes for the woman with unlimited money.

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

D             Paul

E             Mary

F             None

3. HERE AND THERE

Our guide to what is happening in London, and this month we'll also tell you what's on in Paris, Rome, and Madrid.
 

EXPLORE AFRICA

Last year Jane Merton joined a trip across Africa, exploring the most cut-of parts of the continent. Read what she has to say.
 

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None

4. FESTIVALS

This is the season for street festivals. We've travelled to three of the big ones in South America and bring you pictures and information.
 

HOW I GOT THERE

Georgina Fay tells us how she became a famous clothes designer overnight.
 

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None

5. READ about NEIL ASHDOWN's recent walk along one of Britain's oldest paths. It passes through some of the most beautiful hill country.
 

ENTER our competition and win a week for two in THAILAND.
 

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None
 

6. IN THE FREEZER
 

We talk to the two men who have just completed a walk across the Antartic.
 

TIGHTEN THAT BELT
 

Well-known fashion designer, Virginia McBride, who now lives in Paris, tells us how to make our old clothes look fashionable.
 

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None

7. WAKE UP THE CHILDREN
 

Penelope Fine's well-known children's stories are going to be on Sunday morning Children's TV. We have a wonderful talk with this famous author.
 

FLATLANDS
 

It may not look like promising walking country -- it hardly rises above sea level, but we can show you some amazing walks.
 

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None

8. MY INTERVIEW WITH PAVAROTTI
 

David Beech talks to the famous singer about his future tour to the Far East.

 

NEW LIGHT

Julian Smith talks to the granddaughter of one of the men who reached the North Pole for the first time in 1909. She tells us about his interesting life.
 

 A            Sarah

 B            Jane

 C            Peter

 D            Paul

 E            Mary

 F            None