COMPREHENSION 1E

ENGLISH LANGUAGE JSS ONE THIRD TERM

WEEK SIX

THEME: READING

COMPREHENSION

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. Identify the author's moods through expressions
2. Read between the line to detect a hidden attitude
3. Identify the general impression created by the author manner of presentation

CONTENT

Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow them:

There is something humbling about nature. Even as the deep sea, or a towering mountain or even a complex rainforest forces humility upon you, nature manages to leave you with your ego intact. No one in their right mind can seriously contemplate being in ‘competition’, with anything so perfect and all-encompassing. In fact, I smile inwardly when I hear people talk about ‘conquering’…