Cambridge Flyers Practice Paper 40

alice: Hello, I'd like to sign up to help with the reading programme this term. george: Wonderful! Have you taken part in the programme before? alice: No, this would be my first time. What does it involve exactly? george: You'll be paired with a younger student and meet with them twice a week for twenty minutes. alice: That sounds manageable. Which days does the programme run? george: Sessions happen on Tuesday and Thursday, straight after lunch. alice: Great, that works with my timetable. Do I need to prepare anything myself? george: We provide a selection of books, but feel free to bring your own favourites too. alice: Perfect. When will I find out which student I'm paired with? george: You'll receive that information by Friday, along with a short guide on how to help.

Priya's school recently started a programme where older students help younger children with their reading twice a week. Priya, who is eleven years old, was paired with a seven-year-old boy called Sam, who found reading quite difficult and often felt embarrassed in front of his classmates. At first, Sam was shy and did not want to read aloud, even to Priya alone. She patiently chose books about animals and space, subjects Sam loved, which made him more willing to try. After two months of weekly sessions, Sam's reading improved noticeably, and his class teacher said he had become much more confident. Priya said the experience taught her patience and made her realise how rewarding it feels to help someone else succeed. She hopes to continue the programme again next year.