The Falcon's Malteser - Session 12 - Reading Comprehension

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The Falcon's Malteser - Session 12 - Reading Comprehension
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In Session 12 of "The Falcon's Malteser" reading comprehension, students delve into the details of Nick and Lauren Bacardi's thrilling escape and the intricate plot surrounding them. The questions range from asking students to describe the method of the duo's escape to interpreting idiomatic phrases such as 'fair and square' and 'wild goose chase'. They are also tasked with pinpointing Lauren Bacardi's residence and deducing character insights from descriptive sentences, such as the implications of a room described as having 'a past but no future'. Additionally, the bustling nature of London is questioned, prompting students to consider the setting's atmosphere. A critical challenge in the session is for students to identify what Nick uses to shoot Himmel, adding an element of suspense to the comprehension exercise. The session culminates with a summarisation task, where students must condense the essence of the session into a concise 50-word summary, testing their ability to capture key points and narrative progression succinctly.