Reading Activity

"Chris Pither - Racing Driver" by Jane Bu  xton

SJ Part 4 Number 1 2002

1. Recall

How did Chris finally get started into race car driving?

First his father built him a go-kart instead,and from the age of six until he was twelve.

2. Recall

Why do some people think that New Zealand will soon lead the world in motor sports?

Because believe.

3. Infer/ Make a Judgement

What kind of a person is Chris?Chris likes cars. What details in the story lead you to believe this?I believe in this story Because Chris is a New Zealand three times word caption.

4. What is a sponsor, and why is it important to have one in motor racing?

So people can watch it.

5. What precautions are taken to to protect the drivers when they are racing?congesting the road.

In your opinion, do these precautions go far enough to make the sport safe?Yes.

6. Use details from the text to tell why the sport is dangerous.Because the motorbike are fast and the person  can fall off the motor bike  

7. What is your opinion of motor sport?Test it if it aright to drive.  Could you see yourself being a formula 1 driver?No. Why or why not would you want to do this sport?Because is it fun.