Many people in Africa love watching Formula 1 (F1) car races. But there are no F1 races in Africa right now. Fans have to go to other places to watch the races. A TV show called “Drive to Survive” made more people in Africa like F1. Watching races online also helps fans enjoy the sport.

In Kenya, fans have fun at F1 viewing parties. These parties have games, free drinks, prizes, and music. A famous person named Joy Jeptoo helps make these parties fun. More girls in Africa are also becoming F1 fans. Some even make F1 podcasts and go to races in other countries.

Africa has not had an F1 race for over 30 years. Fans and driver Lewis Hamilton want a race in Africa. They think it is not fair that the US has three races and Africa has none. There are talks about having races in Morocco, Rwanda, or Zanzibar. But many people think South Africa is the best place for a race.

Original news source: Africa’s new F1 fans who want a race on the continent (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a card with a word or phrase related to the article (e.g. Formula 1, F1 race, viewing party, Lewis Hamilton). One person from each group will act out the word or phrase without speaking, while the other group members try to guess what it is. The group that guesses correctly gets a point. Repeat with different words or phrases.

– Word Association
Instructions: Write the words “Formula 1” on the board. Ask the students to think of words or phrases that they associate with Formula 1, based on the article. Write their responses on the board. Encourage them to explain why they chose each word or phrase. Discuss as a class and see if any common associations emerge.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Give each student a piece of paper and ask them to fold it in half. On one side, they should write a vocabulary word from the article (e.g. F1 race, viewing party, Lewis Hamilton) and draw a picture to represent it. On the other side, they should write the definition or a sentence using the word. When everyone is finished, have them take turns showing their drawings and asking their classmates to guess the word.

– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Pair up the students. Give each pair a copy of the article. Set a timer for 2 minutes. In that time, one student must try to summarize the article to their partner, using their own words. The partner should listen and try to understand the main points of the article. After 2 minutes, switch roles. Discuss as a class what each student was able to understand from their partner’s summary.

– Two Truths and a Lie
Instructions: Instruct each student to come up with two true statements and one false statement related to the article. For example, “Lewis Hamilton is a famous F1 driver” (true), “There are F1 races in Africa every year” (false), “Fans in Kenya have F1 viewing parties” (true). Have the students take turns sharing their statements with a partner, who must guess which statement is false. Encourage them to ask follow-up questions to help them make their guess.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What do people in Africa like to watch?
2. Are there any Formula 1 races in Africa right now?
3. How do fans in Kenya have fun watching Formula 1?
4. Who helps make the F1 viewing parties fun?
5. Are more girls in Africa becoming F1 fans?
6. How long has it been since Africa had an F1 race?
7. Where are they talking about having races in Africa?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Many (1)______ in Africa love (2)______ing Formula 1 (F1) car races. But there are no F1 races in Africa right now. Fans have to go to other places to watch the races. A TV show called “Drive to Survive” made more people in Africa like F1. Watching (3)______ online also helps fans enjoy the sport.

In Kenya, fans have fun at F1 viewing parties. These parties have games, free drinks, prizes, and music. A famous person named Joy Jeptoo helps (4)______ these parties fun. More girls in Africa are also (5)______ F1 fans. Some even make F1 podcasts and go to races in other countries.

Africa has not had an F1 race for over 30 years. Fans and (6)______ Lewis Hamilton want a race in (7)______. They think it is not fair that the US has three races and Africa has none. There are talks about (8)______ races in Morocco, Rwanda, or Zanzibar. But many people think South Africa is the best place for a race.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. Do you like watching car races? Why or why not?
2. Have you ever been to a viewing party? What did you do there?
3. How do you think watching races online can help fans enjoy the sport?
4. What do you think is fun about F1 viewing parties in Kenya?
5. Do you know who Lewis Hamilton is? What do you think about him wanting a race in Africa?
6. How would you feel if your country didn’t have any F1 races?
7. Do you think it’s fair that the US has three races and Africa has none? Why or why not?
8. What do you think about having F1 races in Morocco, Rwanda, or Zanzibar?
9. Why do you think many people think South Africa is the best place for an F1 race?
10. How do you think F1 races in Africa would make fans feel?
11. Would you like to go to an F1 race in another country? Why or why not?
12. What would you do if you met a famous F1 driver?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. races
2. fans
3. viewing
4. prizes
5. podcasts
6. countries
7. fair
8. talks
9. places
10. best

Meanings:
(A) Shows you listen to on the internet
(B) Contests where people or things move fast to see who wins
(C) When something is equal and right for everyone
(D) Watching something, like a TV show or a game
(E) Conversations or discussions about something
(F) The most good or excellent one
(G) People who really like something, like a sport or a show
(H) Locations or spots where something happens
(I) Things you win for doing well in a game or contest
(J) Different parts of the world, like France or Japan
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the name of the TV show that made more people in Africa like F1?
(a) Fast and Furious
(b) Speed Racer
(c) Drive to Survive
(d) Racing Fever

2. Where do fans in Kenya have fun watching F1 races?
(a) At F1 viewing parties
(b) At the beach
(c) At the park
(d) At home

3. Who helps make the F1 viewing parties in Kenya fun?
(a) Lewis Hamilton
(b) Michael Schumacher
(c) Joy Jeptoo
(d) Sebastian Vettel

4. How long has it been since Africa had an F1 race?
(a) 10 years
(b) Over 30 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 1 year

5. Which country is NOT mentioned as a possible location for an F1 race in Africa?
(a) Morocco
(b) Rwanda
(c) Zanzibar
(d) Germany

6. Who wants a race in Africa?
(a) Fans and Lewis Hamilton
(b) Fans and Sebastian Vettel
(c) Fans and Michael Schumacher
(d) Fans and Max Verstappen

7. How many F1 races does the US have?
(a) One
(b) Five
(c) None
(d) Three

8. Where do fans in Africa watch F1 races online?
(a) On TV
(b) On the internet
(c) At the cinema
(d) At the stadium

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Right now, there are Formula 1 races in Africa.
2. People in Africa want to have a Formula 1 race in their continent, like the United States has.
3. A TV show called “Drive to Survive” made less people in Africa like Formula 1.
4. More girls in Africa are becoming fans of Formula 1.
5. A famous person named Joy Jeptoo does not help make the parties fun.
6. People in Africa like watching fast car races called Formula 1.
7. These parties have games, free drinks, prizes, and music.
8. Fans in Kenya do not have fun at parties where they watch Formula 1 races together.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What is the name of the TV show that made more people in Africa like F1 car races?
2. What do fans do at F1 viewing parties in Kenya?
3. How long has it been since Africa had an F1 race?
4. Who wants a race in Africa?
5. Where are the talks about having races in Africa?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What do people in Africa like to watch?
People in Africa like to watch Formula 1 car races.

2. Are there any Formula 1 races in Africa right now?
No, there are no Formula 1 races in Africa right now.

3. How do fans in Kenya have fun watching Formula 1?
Fans in Kenya have fun watching Formula 1 at viewing parties with games, free drinks, prizes, and music.

4. Who helps make the F1 viewing parties fun?
A famous person named Joy Jeptoo helps make the F1 viewing parties fun.

5. Are more girls in Africa becoming F1 fans?
Yes, more girls in Africa are becoming F1 fans.

6. How long has it been since Africa had an F1 race?
It has been over 30 years since Africa had an F1 race.

7. Where are they talking about having races in Africa?
They are talking about having races in Morocco, Rwanda, or Zanzibar.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) people
(2) watch
(3) races
(4) make
(5) becoming
(6) driver
(7) Africa
(8) having
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. races
Answer: (B) Contests where people or things move fast to see who wins

2. fans
Answer: (G) People who really like something, like a sport or a show

3. viewing
Answer: (D) Watching something, like a TV show or a game

4. prizes
Answer: (I) Things you win for doing well in a game or contest

5. podcasts
Answer: (A) Shows you listen to on the internet

6. countries
Answer: (J) Different parts of the world, like France or Japan

7. fair
Answer: (C) When something is equal and right for everyone

8. talks
Answer: (E) Conversations or discussions about something

9. places
Answer: (H) Locations or spots where something happens

10. best
Answer: (F) The most good or excellent one
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What is the name of the TV show that made more people in Africa like F1?
Answer: (c) Drive to Survive

2. Where do fans in Kenya have fun watching F1 races?
Answer: (a) At F1 viewing parties

3. Who helps make the F1 viewing parties in Kenya fun?
Answer: (c) Joy Jeptoo

4. How long has it been since Africa had an F1 race?
Answer: (b) Over 30 years

5. Which country is NOT mentioned as a possible location for an F1 race in Africa?
Answer: (d) Germany

6. Who wants a race in Africa?
Answer: (a) Fans and Lewis Hamilton

7. How many F1 races does the US have?
Answer: (d) Three

8. Where do fans in Africa watch F1 races online?
Answer: (b) On the internet
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Right now, there are Formula 1 races in Africa. (Answer: False)
2. People in Africa want to have a Formula 1 race in their continent, like the United States has. (Answer: True)
3. A TV show called “Drive to Survive” made less people in Africa like Formula 1. (Answer: False)
4. More girls in Africa are becoming fans of Formula 1. (Answer: True)
5. A famous person named Joy Jeptoo does not help make the parties fun. (Answer: False)
6. People in Africa like watching fast car races called Formula 1. (Answer: True)
7. These parties have games, free drinks, prizes, and music. (Answer: True)
8. Fans in Kenya do not have fun at parties where they watch Formula 1 races together. (Answer: False)
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