Chris Pither reading activity

"Chris Pither - Racing Driver" by Jane Buxton

SJ Part 4 Number 1 2002

1. Recall

How did Chris finally get started into race car driving? His dad built him a Go-Kart so he started of at Go-Karting. His dad took him to a motor store. His Father let him sit on a motor bike then at the age of 5 he kick started a motor bike but he failed so he started Go-Karting.

2. Recall

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

They think New Zealand is going to lead Motor sports because or drivers start at young ages.

3. Infer/ Make a Judgement

What kind of a person is Chris? What details in the story lead you to believe this?

Hes a hard worker because the story said that “all the training paid of” so he must of trained really hard to make his victory happen.

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

A sponsor is people who really like your talent and would like you to go further in life. Sponsors help you with gear give you money and do a lot more. Its good to have sponsors because they can help you get better things to upgrade your career.

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

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

Precautions are things to be aware about. To take precaution is like to be aware of something. Yes it will make the sport safe because if you are aware that there is a big hill you will know what to do.

6. Use details from the text to tell why the sport is dangerous.

It is dangerous because you could drift of the track or if you don’t check you oil or water your car could blow up. Also you could crash and crush your self or brake your bones.

7. What is your opinion of motor sport? Could you see yourself being a formula 1 driver? Why or why not would you want to do this sport? I am not interested in racing cars I think I’m better at something else. I don’t see myself in any racing career.