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Unit 3 (Think teen,
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Reading comprehension
Laura Haley answers our friends' letters. Read her advice.
Well, first you should start by smiling. It makes you look friendly and
people want to be around you. A very good idea is to do something you
enjoy. What about a sports activity? Or you could join an after-school club.
This way, you can meet people who have similar interests to you and
have something to chat about right away. Why don't you talk to your
mum about your problem? She might come up with some wonderful
ideas. You shouldn't feel nervous about making new mates. Just relax, be
yourself and you'll be fine.
Read the above text and answer the following questions. (8
points)
1. What does Laura advise? Put a tick () next to the advice. It
can be more than one.
taking up a new
activity
talking to her
teachers
organizing a party
talking to her mother
taking up a new
sport
smiling
2. Use expressions from the text to give the following advice:
a. invite your classmates over
counselor
b. discuss it with the
a.________________________________________________________________________
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b.________________________________________________________________________
_
3. Read the letter and match the advice (a-d) to the reason (1-4)
for following it.
a. tell your mum
1. you ll meet people who like the
same things as you
b. put on a smile
2. she can give you an advice
c. join a club
3. you will look good
d. relax
4. you ll be yourself
4. Which one of the following could be the letter that Laura is
replying to? Circle the right one.
a. Dear Laura,
I m in the last grade
of high school and
Im also an athlete. I
have always been a
good student but ,
this year, everything
seems so difficult. I
have a lot of practice
and Ive got so little
time. What can I do
to become better?
Love,
Sporty
b. Dear Laura,
I need your advice! I
just moved here and
everything looks so
strange I cant get
used to my new
room and I cant find
anyone to hang out
with. I want to make
new friends so badly
but it is impossible!
Bye, Lonely
c. Dear Laura,
I dont know what to
do. I have met a boy
that I like very much.
We hang out
together, we study
together but he
sees me as a good
friend. Should I tell
him Im in love?
Love,
X
Grammar and vocabulary
1. Circle the right answer. (1.5 points)
1. May I have a _____
of water, please?
a. bag
b. glass
c. kilogram
2. Id like a _____ of
eggs.
a. piece
b. dozen
c. pinch
3. I think it needs a
_____ of salt.
a. spoon
b. slice
c. pinch
4. Why not buy a
_____ of potato
chips?
a. bag
b. box
c. bunch
5. This cake needs a
whole _____ of milk.
a. jar
b. packet
c. carton
6. Could I have a
_____ of coffee?
a. glass
b. cup
c. bottle
2. a. Fill in the gaps with words from the box. (3 points)
salt
whole-grain
healthy
doctor
fizzy
calories
If you want to be healthy, you should eat healthy food. First of all, you
shouldnt eat fatty food because it is high in ____________. That means no
potato chips! Chips have a lot of _________ and they are very unhealthy.
Also, you should cut down on __________ drinks. They are fatty, too.
Instead, drink mineral water. Why not eat ___________ bread? Its much
better than white bread. And do not forget! Eat plenty of fruits! You know
what they say An apple a day, keeps the ___________ away!
b. Label the Food Guide Pyramid. (3 points)
D________ products
and p___________
M_______ , fish
V___________________
F_______________
G______________
3. Circle the correct answer. (2 points)
a. There arent many / much
oranges left.
d. Im afraid there isnt much /
many milk in the fridge.
b. Have you got many / much
sisters?
e. We dont have to / must go to
school today. Its Sunday.
c. I only ate a few / a little rice for
dinner.
f. You might / should exercise, if
you want to be fit.
g. Im not sure but there are
clouds. It must / may rain.
h. Oh, hes crying. He must /
might be very sad.
4. Write the adjectives in the correct form. (2 points)
a. This activity is ______________(easy) than the previous one.
b. Awful! It really was the _____________ (bad) film of all!
c. Who is your ____________ (good) friend?
d. His book is _________________ (interesting) than the Flower on top.
Good luck!!!
