New words

• a keyword — the most important word in the sentence helping you to understand the context.
• a key phrase — the most important part of a sentence helping you to understand the context.

1. Read the sentence. Name the keywords that reflect its main idea and answer the questions

    A feeling of home is important for every person.    
   

• What does "a keyword" mean?
• What does "a key phrase" mean?
• Why is it important to look for keywords and key phrases before doing a reading task?

2. Choose the options with the correct keywords and phrases and explain your choice

The correct keywords and phrases:

• I don't go to the small attic very often.
• I don't go to the small attic very often.

The correct keywords and phrases:

• Mary still wanted to rent a small flat with a nice balcony.
• Mary still wanted to rent a small flat with a nice balcony.

The correct keywords and phrases:

• My brother asked me to bring his book from the bookshelf.
• My brother asked me to bring his book from the bookshelf.

The correct keywords and phrases:

• The book wasn't on the bookshelf, but in the chest of drawers.
• The book wasn't on the bookshelf, but in the chest of drawers.

3. Answer the questions

• What has helped you to find the keywords and phrases?
• Do you find the strategy of finding keywords useful for you? Why (not)?
• If yes, how can this strategy help you to do the task?