ANSWER KEY: READING I. Reading Comprehension Question Answer 1. When was Harry Potter created? She started writing the first Harry Potter book in 1990. (“Harry Potter was born”, 1° paragraph) 2. Is the Harry Potter novel only for young people? Why? Quickly became a hit with both children and adults. (“Harry Potter was born”, last paragraph) Personal point of view and justification. 3. Where the idea of Harry Potter came from? The idea for Harry –a lonely 11- year-old orphan who is actually a wizard– came to Rowling while she was travelling by train between Manchester and London. (“Harry Potter was born”, 1° paragraph) 4. According to the text, why the first Harry Potter’s book was published after 7 years? It was a difficult time– she was out of work and depressed but finally completed her first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. First Harry Potter book in 1990 It was published in Britain in 1997 (“Harry Potter was born”) 5. Why do you think Harry Potter is a success? Personal point of view and justification

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ANSWER KEY: READING

I. Reading Comprehension

Question Answer1. When was Harry Potter created? She started writing the first Harry

Potter book in 1990. (“Harry Potter was born”, 1° paragraph)

2. Is the Harry Potter novel only for young people? Why?

Quickly became a hit with both children and adults. (“Harry Potter was born”, last paragraph)

Personal point of view and justification.

3. Where the idea of Harry Potter came from?

The idea for Harry –a lonely 11-year-old orphan who is actually a wizard– came to Rowling while she was travelling by train between Manchester and London. (“Harry Potter was born”, 1° paragraph)

4. According to the text, why the first Harry Potter’s book was published after 7 years?

It was a difficult time– she was out of work and depressed but finally completed her first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

First Harry Potter book in 1990 It was published in Britain in 1997 (“Harry Potter was born”)

5. Why do you think Harry Potter is a success?

Personal point of view and justification

III. Vocabulary

Description Profession Letter/picturea) A _____________ is a very responsible person, leads and represents a country in political and economic aspects

President Letter a) / Picture 4

b) A ____________ is a very sporty person; he/she likes a healthy life-style and outdoor activities. Usually represents the country in matches or championships and uses a racket and a yellow ball.

Tennis Player Letter b) / Picture 1

c) He/she loves to write fairy tales and other stories for young people as well as for adults. He/she is very creative and intelligent, that is the reason his/her stories are so good. This description is about a ____________.

Writer Letter c) / Picture 2

d) He/she is a very famous person, well known because of his/her voice. He/she has many catchy and lively songs. This is a _____________.

Singer Letter d) / Picture 5

e) He/she is very good when trying to be another person; he/she performs different roles in films, tv shows or plays. This is an _____________.

Actor Letter e) / Picture 3