Discussion: Have you ever met a fortune teller?

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Reading Comprehension: An Accurate Reading

Read the story carefully, then complete the tasks that follow:

Last week, I was out shopping with my wife in the city centre and while she took her time looking around for summer dresses, I noticed a fortune-teller called Madam Philana who was inviting people into her tent to read their fortune. As I was getting really bored and for a laugh, I decided to give it a try. So, while my wife was trying on a few dresses, I left the shop and went into Madam Philana’s tent, where she welcomed me and asked me to sit down. After a few very silent minutes, she looked into a crystal ball and said: 'A relative of yours is coming to visit you. She will be arriving this evening and intends to stay for a few days. The moment you leave my tent; a woman you know well will rush towards you. She will speak to you and then leave together.' As soon as my session was over, I left the tent. I forgot all about Madam Philana because I could see my wife running towards me. 'Where have you been hiding?' she asked impatiently. 'Your sister will be here in less than an hour and we must be at the station to meet her. We are late already.' As she walked away, I followed her out of the mall, rather confused about what was happening.

Answer the following in full sentences:

1.Where was the narrator? __________________________________________

2. What was he doing? ______________________________________________

3. How was he feeling? ______________________________________________

4.What did he see? ________________________________________________

5. Did he give it a try? ______________________________________________

Circle (True) or (False). And then correct all mistakes:

1. The narrator’s wife was looking for shoes. True False

2. He visited Phiana after the shopping was done. True False

3. His wife was looking for him. True False

4. The fortune teller was spot on with her readings. True False

Discussion: Have you ever met a fortune teller?

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