Hall snatches Silver in Paralympics

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 213744

On Friday evening, Mina and her family went to a small campground near Lake Taupō. After dinner, they sat around a safe campfire and listened to tūī calling in the trees. Mina roasted a marshmallow until it was golden brown. Her younger brother told a silly story, and everyone laughed. Later, Mina looked up at the stars and said the night felt calm and special. Before bed, the family put out the fire carefully and packed away their rubbish.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the passage?

  

Did You Know?

What special achievement did Adam Hall reach at the Paralympics?
Adam Hall won a silver medal, completing his collection of every color of Paralympic medal!

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • slalom A type of skiing race with turns and gates. In slalom, skiers weave between poles on the course.
  • medal A metal piece awarded for achievements in sports. Athletes earn medals for winning races or competitions.
  • emotional Having strong feelings, like happiness or sadness. He felt emotional when he realized he won a medal.
  • Thinking Question

    How do you think Adam Hall felt when he won his silver medal?

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