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Paulo: Good, I think. It’s been useful.
Teacher: The first thing you decided to do was the learner diary.
Paulo: Yes. At the end of each day I write everything down in my diary. I write what we do in class. Then I write about my feelings - if I enjoy activities or find them boring. This part was difficult for me.
Teacher: Why?
Paulo: I felt unable to write anything negative. Everything was “good” at first.
Teacher: But nobody needs to read your diary, Paulo. You can write anything.
Paulo: Well, a few days ago I had an awful class. It was hot, I was tired, the grammar was difficult. I wrote exactly what I thought in my diary.
Teacher: And did you reflect on this?
Paulo: Yes.
Teacher: And?
Paulo: The same thing happened a few times. I realised that it usually happened in the reading classes. One of my problems was “time”. I felt rushed.
Teacher: So what are your conclusions?
Paulo: I spoke to the teacher about it. He thought I needed to practise my reading skills to try to read faster. I don’t read much at all. So I think he had a point.
Why was Paulo not satisfied with his reading classes?
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Option 2: "He was unable to keep up with the time"
Explanation: This option is correct as it directly relates to Paulo's statement about feeling rushed during reading classes. He identifies 'time' as one of his problems, indicating that he struggled to keep up with the pace of the class.
Option 1: "He felt negative with huge syllabus"
Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention a huge syllabus as a reason for Paulo's dissatisfaction. Instead, he specifically talks about feeling rushed and having difficulties with time during reading classes.
Option 3: "His reading skills were perfect"
Explanation: This option is incorrect because it contradicts the text. Paulo admits that he does not read much at all and that he needs to practice his reading skills, which implies that his reading skills are not perfect.
Option 4: "His activities were not at all helpful"
Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not support the idea that his activities were unhelpful. Paulo reflects on his experiences and acknowledges the need to improve his reading skills, suggesting that the activities could be beneficial with practice.
Option 5: "He was not able to learn grammar"
Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not indicate that Paulo was unable to learn grammar. He mentions that the grammar was difficult, but this does not equate to being unable to learn it.
Option 6: "He was not able to read quickly"
Explanation: This option is correct as it aligns with Paulo's admission that he does not read much and needs to practice to read faster. This directly addresses his dissatisfaction with the reading classes.
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