Reprinted with permission from the BBC (bbc.co.uk)
Pre-Reading Questions: Keep a look out for these details when reading! Then, after you’ve read, fill in the answers.
What medical problem is Fabrice Muamba suffering from?
When did Fabrice join his current team?
Where was Muamba when he suffered this, and what happened as a result?
What is the name of the football club Fabrice Muamba plays for?
Bolton Wanderers
Manchester United
Arsenal
Blackburn Rovers
How long did medics spend trying to help Fabrice?
2 minutes
An hour
45 minutes
6 minutes
What was the score of the game when this attack happened?
1-0
2-1
1-1
0-1
What hospital is Fabrice currently staying at?
Saint Mary’s
London Chest Hospital
Saint Patrick’s Heart/Eye center
Oxford Medical University
Who accompanied Fabrice in the ambulance?
His fiancé
Kevin Davies
Both B and D
Gary Coyle
Now that you’ve answered the questions, use them to compile a summary. Remember, you want to hit on the main ideas, explaining who (or what) did what when and where, as well as (if possible) why they did it. After that, explain what’s happened as a result and what might happen in the future.
Vocabulary: define the following words using context clues. Explain how you arrived at the definition from the surrounding information.
