'Sinking Cities' Reading Comprehension: IB DP English B HL Paper 2 preparation

Imagine a resource that not only allows students to further their reading comprehension skills and prepare for the English B Paper 2 Exam, but also has them exploring global issues and developing international-mindedness.

This resource does exactly that! Based on authentic texts obtained from reputable sources, students will complete reading comprehension questions about sinking cities around the world.

Includes:

• 3 authentic texts from reputable sources
• 32 reading comprehension questions
• A variety of questions: multiple choice, True/False justification, gap-filling and more!
• 2 BONUS reflection questions to analyse the texts and make connections
• Detailed answer key

How it works:

Students read three texts about sinking cities around the world, from Indonesia to Nigeria to the USA, and beyond.

They will then answer reading comprehension questions and have the opportunity to make connections to English B themes with two final reflection questions that develop critical thinking skills.

Benefits:

✅ This resource can be used as formative or summative assessment

✅ Can be completed individually or in pairs.

✅ NO PREPARATION REQUIRED - just press print!

✅ Includes detailed answer key

✅ Texts about different countries promote international mindedness

✅ Bonus questions develop reflection and critical thinking skills

✅ Preparation for English B external assessment - same number of written texts and marks as Paper 2 HL Reading comprehension

For formatting reasons this resource is in pdf format.

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