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Reading skills practice: Can you cook? – exercises

Read the article about Tom and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Fill the gaps with the correct word from the box.

cook teenager skill homework difficult recipe

1. A is someone who is between thirteen and nineteen years old.

2. Teachers give you to do at home before the next lesson.

3. When you a meal, you make hot food.

4. A is something you learn how to do, like using a computer.

5. The instructions you follow to make a meal are called a .

6. Some subjects are easy but others are .

Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. Tom does one thing that teenagers don't normally do. True False

2. Tom is the only person who eats the food he cooks. True False

3. Tom's mum was happier when he didn't cook. True False

4. Tom's mum thinks learning to cook is good for teenagers. True False

5. Tom learned some recipes from his grandmother. True False

6. Tom's vegetable soup was not good. True False

7. Tom says he is a good cook. True False

8. Tom's friends like cooking too now. True False

Circle the meaning of the word in CAPITALS in these sentences from the reading text above.

a. Tom's mum
1. Today things are different and SHE is very happy.
b. Tom's sister

Maths and English are important, of course, but THEY need other skills a. Maths and English
2.
too to help THEM in today’s world. b. teenagers

a. Tom
3. Yesterday he made vegetable soup. IT was very good!
b. the soup

a. Tom's mum's
4. He started using recipes in MY cookery books.
b. Tom’s

a. cooking
5. I love cooking and I think I'm really good at IT.
b. being a teenager

a. cooking
6. IT isn't difficult and IT's great fun!
b. doing homework

Discussion

What can you cook?

 Video Zone: Can anyone learn to sing? – exercises

Jay is a vocal coach and he believes anyone can learn to sing. Watch the video and find out how!

This is the link to watch the related video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J51ZUcRADqA

After you have seen the video, you should start to solve the different tasks.

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–g next to the number 1–7.

1…….. a melody a. a teacher who gives private singing lessons

2…….. to stretch b. a musical tune

3…….. vocal range c. to compare yourself with somebody

4…….. to strain d. I’m not going to make an effort or try hard

to put yourself up against

5…….. e. to make something longer or wider
somebody

6…….. I’m not going to bother f. from the lowest note you can sing to the highest
7…….. a vocal coach g. to injure a muscle by using too much force

Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. Jay believes that anyone can learn to sing. True False

2. You should try to sing in a melody as a starting point. True False

3. It’s good to compare yourself to a great singer. True False

4. Jay hasn’t worked with any famous singers. True False

5. Vocal scales help to stretch your vocal range. True False

6. You need to have some tension in your voice. True False

7. You need to strain your voice. True False

8. You should relax your neck and shoulders. True False

Complete the gaps with a word from the box.

imperative should You’ve got to

It’s a good idea shouldn’t make sure

1. You put yourself up against great singers when you are just beginning.

2. It’s important to that you get the tension in your voice but not the strain.

3. In all the exercises that you do, it’s that you relax your outer muscles.

4. make sure before you tackle any exercise that you’re nice and relaxed.

If you want to sing higher notes, you practise scales to stretch your vocal
5.
range.

6. to practise every day if you want to learn fast.

Match the two sentence halves and write a–f next to the number 1–6.

1…….. Jay believes anyone can sing a. you will stretch your vocal range.

2…….. If you want to start singing, b. the next great singer could be you!

Some people think, ‘if I can’t sing like an a good starting point would be to sing just a little
3…….. c.
Usher or an Amy Winehouse, bit higher than your speaking voice.
4…….. If you practise vocal scales every day, d. if they’ve got melody in their voice.

If you are straining your neck and shoulder you’ve got to make sure that you’re nice and
5…….. muscles, e. relaxed.

6…….. If you follow Jay’s advice, f. then I’m not even going to bother.’
 Circle the best word to complete these sentences.

1. Can anyone learn sing / to sing / singing ?

2. Sing / To sing / Singing is basically producing a melody above your normal speaking voice.
3. There is a way of stretch / to stretch / stretching your vocal cords.

4. Practise vocal scales every day stretch / to stretch / stretching your vocal range.

It’s important make / to make / making sure that you get the tension in your voice but not the
5.
strain.

6. It’s imperative that you relax / to relax / relaxing all your outer muscles.

Discussion
Do you like singing?

Do you think anyone can learn to sing? Who are your favourite singers?

What talents or skills do you admire?

Must / Must not / Can’t

 Write six rules at your workplace.

 _________________________________________
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 _________________________________________

C Talk about the company policies and regulations. Use must, must not, or can’t.
Workers must report
to work by 8:00.

1. Work hours: 8:00 – 4:00.

2. Punch in and out.

3. If you will be late, call your supervisor.
4. Wear your ID tag at all times.
5. No jeans or athletic clothing.
6. No smoking.
7. No cell phones.
8. Do not bring your children to work.
9. Report unsafe working conditions.
10. No offensive pictures on office walls.

11.Report any accidents immediately.

12. Internet for business only.

13. Customers are our business. Always be polite and helpful.

Discuss.

1. What are some rules at your home?

2. What are some regulations at an airport?
3. What are some laws about children in cars?
4. What are some laws about texting and using cell phones while driving?
5. What are some laws about pets?
6. What are some common apartment regulations?