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Page 1: Reading Assessment  Planning a Trip to Banff - Banff Trail Riders

Name: ________________ Date: ________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________ The brochure needed for this assessment can be found at http://issuu.com/banfftrailriders/docs/2015_btr_brochure/3?e=14722680/12096909

Prepared by Kerry Howard and Jana Ciobanu for the TESL Canada-2015

READING ASSESSMENT

Module: Planning a Trip to Banff

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK4FFvfwFVc

Competencies: III. Getting Things Done IV. Comprehending Information

Task: Skim and scan a travel brochure for details.

Directions: This week, we have been looking at places to go and things to see in Banff National Park. Use the brochure you have been given and answer the questions below.

1) What is the name of the activity described in this brochure? (1 Point) _____________________________________________________________________________________

2) Where can I enjoy this activity? (1 Point)

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3) There are two ways to find more information about this activity. What are they? (2 Points)

______________________________________ _________________________________________

4) How long has this company been giving horseback riding tours? (1 Point)

They have been giving these tours since ____________________________________________________

5) How many horses does this company have? (1 Point) _______________________________________

6) If you have never been horseback riding before, is it possible to go? Why or why not? (2 Points)

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7) Describe the tour guides (3 Points)

They are ______________________, __________________________ and ________________________

8) Which trip is the cheapest for adults? (1 Point)

a) Bow River Ride b) Spray River Ride c) Pony Leads

9) What can children enjoy? How much does it cost? (2 Points)

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Page 2: Reading Assessment  Planning a Trip to Banff - Banff Trail Riders

Name: ________________ Date: ________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________ The brochure needed for this assessment can be found at http://issuu.com/banfftrailriders/docs/2015_btr_brochure/3?e=14722680/12096909

Prepared by Kerry Howard and Jana Ciobanu for the TESL Canada-2015

10) Which ride takes 45 minutes to complete? (1 Point)

a) Sundance Loop Ride

b) Bow Valley Loop Ride

c) Sulfur Mountain/Spray River ride

11) If I wanted to do the Sulfur Mountain/Spray River Ride, when is the last time of the day that I could

go? How much would it cost? How long would it take? (2 Points)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________

12) What can I have to drink at the 3 Mile Cabin? (2 Points)

________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

13) How long does it take to do the “Cowboy for a Day” tour? Where do you have to meet? (2 Points)

______________________________________ _________________________________________

14) How much would it cost to take a tour of downtown? How many people are included for that price?

(2 Points)

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15) What could you buy at the Trail Rider Store (2 Points)?

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Criteria for Success Total Score: /20

Beginning Developing Completing

1-12

13-17

18-25


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