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The four steps of approaching a challenge text is to1) ResearchA text is difficult when there is too much technical or specific information. More research on the topic will help you understand the text better2) Scan read the text, but take note of the important key points.3) Engage use the information obtained through the research to make sense of the key points in the text.4) Review and reflect process.
Your friend should talk to his farther telling him what he wants and that it's his choice.
The character traits that described Jerry in the novel ' Through the Tunnel' are competitive and stubborn.
'Through the Tunnel is a short story written by the British author, Doris Lessing in 1955. The story is about a young boy, Jerry and his mother, who are having their vacation at a beach in a foreign country. Jerry in his stubborn and competitive way set for himself the monumental work of swimming through the river tunnel. He accomplished this successfully and the experience really boost his self confidence.
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