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Karate (Piper Welsh)

Learn how to kick and punch safely in Karate (Piper Welsh). This exciting book shows children the basics of this popular martial art. You will read about the colorful belts and the hard work it takes to earn them. The easy sentences are perfect for kids building their reading confidence. It is a fun read for future black belts!

Lexile: 990L

Quiz

Câu 1: What does "karate" mean?

martial artfocusempty handelbows and knees

Câu 2: Which of these is not part of karate training?

weaponsstrengthconcentrationflexibility

Câu 3: The "martial arts are about self defense". What does this mean?

never using your karate skills in the real worldusing karate to defend yourself against people insulting youdefending yourself against attack, not being the attackerattacking people who might hurt you

Câu 4: What is the text in the red circle on page 4?

glossaryextra informationcaptionheading

Câu 5: What is a "dojo"?

the karate masterconcentrationthe training hallthe karate teacher

Câu 6: Which of these words is different to the others?

boastingpeacerespectrestraint

Quiz

Câu 1: What is a karate teacher called?

shihandojokaratesensei

Câu 2: How do students show respect for their instructor?

they call them 'sir'they bowthey look down at all timesthey smile and wave

Câu 3: Why is respect important in karate?

respect is a form of attackrespect makes the student feel happyrespect for other people leads to less violencerespect makes the instructor feel happy

Câu 4: What type of text is at the top of page 7?

a heading for the chaptera glossary for the texta caption for the picturelabels for the picture

Câu 5: Which of these is not a word which has a similar meaning to "sensei"?

instructorstudentteachertutor

Câu 6: What does "traditional" mean?

something is done because you are told tosomething new and creativesomething with cultural meaning is handed down through timesomething different to what has been done before

Quiz

Câu 1: What are the two types of stance?

upper and lower bodykick and punchoffensive and defensivestand or lie down

Câu 2: Which word refers to the upper body?

dojoshihankamaetachi

Câu 3: The terms "offensive" and "defensive" are also used in American football. Why is this?

both sports are military sportsboth sports have moves for attacking and for defendingfootball is based on karatethey are very similar sports

Câu 4: What type of images are used here?

photosdrawingsdiagramspaintings

Câu 5: What is a "stance"?

a type of kick or puncha way of standinga way of moving arounda point of view

Câu 6: Which word is most similar to "categories"?

clanscolorsgroupstypes

Quiz

Câu 1: Which statement is correct?

A punch is a type of strike.A strike is a type of punch.Strikes and punches are the same thing.Strikes and punches are not the same thing.

Câu 2: Which part of the hand should hit in a punch?

the palmthe knucklesthe thumbthe fingers

Câu 3: Why don't you curl your thumb inside your fingers to punch?

It should go inside!It doesn't fit.It will get hurt in there.It looks silly.

Câu 4: Why is the word "extended" in bold on page 10?

it is a mistakeit is the headingit is the captionit is in the glossary

Câu 5: "One of the most basic strikes in karate is the straight punch." Which word below could replace the word _basic_ in this sentence?

easiestunimportantminoressential

Câu 6: In karate, what is a punch?

hitting a button with a fista quick, hard blow with the fistan open-handed slap to the facea type of drink with fruit in it

Quiz

Câu 1: What name is not used for the most famous strike in Karate?

knife handelbow strikekarate chopridge hand

Câu 2: Which word is used for a back fist strike?

urakentachishihankiai

Câu 3: Why would you aim for the nose, temple or cheekbone with a back fist strike?

they are the toughest parts of the facethey are easily damagedthey are the hardest to hitthey stick out the most

Câu 4: What type of text is this?

information reportnarrativedescriptionprocedure

Câu 5: In this text, what is a "target"?

a series of big red circlesan animal you are aiming foran object you are aiming foran area of the body you are aiming for

Câu 6: Maintain your balance so you can shift forward and back, right and left.' What phrase could replace _right and left_ here?

diagonallyside to sideup and downback and forth

Quiz

Câu 1: Which of these is not a main kick in karate?

roundhouseheelsidefront

Câu 2: How often is the World Karate Championships held?

every three yearsevery yearevery two yearsevery six months

Câu 3: What would happen if you tried to kick with your toes?

they would get hurtyou would lose your balanceyour foot would turn the wrong waythey would do a lot of damage to your opponent

Câu 4: What sort of information is in this text?

opinionstrue storiesfactsfiction

Câu 5: Which of these words does not belong with the others?

balltoespalmheel

Câu 6: The roundhouse kick can be "extremely effective". What word could replace _effective_ here?

usefulquickharmfulpainful

Quiz

Câu 1: What is not one of the three types of attack you can block?

overhead attackskickslowpunches

Câu 2: How do you move in a low block?

an up and down motiona side to side motiona downward sweeping motionan up and outward sweeping motion

Câu 3: Why are these defences called "blocks"?

you close your eyes and block them outyou use a block of wood to hit the opponentyou block the opponents' strikeyou make the shape of a block with your arm

Câu 4: Who is this text written for?

childrenteenagersbabiesadults

Câu 5: What is a "forearm"?

the section of arm between elbow and shoulderthe handthe area around the elbowthe section of arm between wrist and elbow

Câu 6: "You must learn to fend off attacks with special blocks." What does _fend off_ mean?

defend againstcommitrewardmake a fence