One Smart Cookie

The search is on for Canada's Smartest Person Junior. The new series Canada's Smartest Person Junior starts of next week. Contestants have made introduction videos. Meet Mateus Soto!

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

• robotics - technology that is used to design, build, and operate robots
• nerd - a person who is very interested in technical subjects, computers, etc.
• proud - very happy and pleased about something
• to develop abilities - to do your best to become better at things
• title - the status or position of being the champion in a competition
• to tattoo - to make a picture on a part of someone's body by using a needle and ink

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. How does Mateus feel about being a nerd?


2. At what age did Mateus learn to read?


3. What does Mateus want to be when he is older?


4. Why does Mateus love robotics?


5. What will Mateus do if he wins the title of Canada’s Smartest Person Junior?

Extra speaking assignment
1. Make an introduction video like Mateus.
2. Watch the video again first. Take notes: what things does Mateus tell?
3. Write down all the things that make you special.
4. Record your video.