activity of text interpretation, aimed at students in the fifth year of elementary school, about the Handball World Cup. The Brazilian men's handball team had an exciting draw with Portugal! Are we going to know more about this fact? So, read the text carefully! Then, answer the various interpretative questions proposed!
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Men's team returns to the court at 2 pm on Friday against Hungary
The Brazilian men's handball team had an exciting draw with Portugal (28 to 28) in this on Wednesday (18), in the last bid of the opening duel of the second phase of the World Cup in Gothenburg (Sweden). The Lusitanians were already celebrating their lead, 28-27, in the final minute of the match when VAR intervened. The referee reviewed the irregularity of the Portuguese player Alexis Borges a few seconds before the final whistle, and awarded the Brazilians a seven-meter throw. It was up to Jean Pierre Dupoux to charge and equalize the score.
The team commanded by coach Marcos Tatá will compete again at 2 pm (Brasília time) on Friday (20) against Hungary. The last duel of the second phase will be at the same time, on Sunday (22), against Iceland.
Brazil went through the preliminary round in second place, behind Sweden and also with Cape Verde. The trio is in Group 2 along with Hungary, Iceland and Portugal. In Group 1 are Spain, Iran, Montenegro, France, Slovenia and Poland. Already in Group 3 are Germany, Serbia, Qatar, Norway, Netherlands (Holland) and Argentina. Only the top two in each group advance to the quarterfinals.
The World Cup ensures the first handball spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics to the champion, or to the runner-up, if France wins the title. As the country will host the Games, it already has a guaranteed spot at the event. France is one of the favorites for the world title, after winning gold at the Tokyo (2021), London (2012) and Beijing (2008) Games. The current world champion is Denmark.
Available in:. Published: January 18, 2023.
Question 1 – Underline below the passage that expresses a comment:
“The Brazilian men's handball team drew in an exciting way with Portugal (28 to 28) this Wednesday (18) […]”
Question 2 – According to the text, the second phase of the Handball World Cup is taking place:
( ) in Sweden.
( ) in Hungary.
( ) in Portugal.
Question 3 – Read back:
“The Lusitanians were already celebrating their lead, 28-27, in the final minute of the match when VAR intervened.”
This segment is:
( ) a narration.
( ) a description.
( ) an argument.
Question 4 – In “It was up to Jean Pierre Dupoux to charge and even the score.”, the text reveals:
( ) facts that add up.
( ) facts that alternate.
( ) contrasting facts.
Question 5 – In the fragment “The last duel of the second phase will be at the same time, on Sunday (22), against Iceland.”, the underlined part reads:
( ) place.
( ) mode.
( ) time.
Question 6 – In the second phase of the Handball World Cup, Brazil is in:
( ) Group 1.
( ) Group 2.
( ) Group 3.
Question 7 – In the passage “As the country will host the Games, it already has a guaranteed place in the event.”, the word “How”:
( ) introduces a cause.
( ) starts an example.
( ) establishes a comparison.
By Denyse Lage Fonseca
Graduated in Letters and specialist in distance education.