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READING VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Community news may 2019

1 Match the columns to form complete sentences. 4 Caring and feeling sorry about someone’s problems
a raging
1 You should never act a govern our b worried
behaviour. c sympathetic

Your teens and their emotional health 2 Do you ever regret b in anger. 5 Feeling uncontrollable anger
a raging
3 When I was a c fact from perception.
Is it common to have annoyed Among other things, today’s teens or just need some space to figure b annoyed
teenager, I once
teenagers and doors banging have to deal with: things out. c delighted
in your house? 4 When you get d reacting negatively. 6 Very frightened
peer pressure; As parents we all need support. It
is not easy dealing with this new emotional you a worried
Do your teens often act in anger
bullying; should avoid
and let their emotions control stage in our child’s life and to come b annoyed
them? As parents it is important exploration of their identity; out OK at the other end. 5 We shouldn’t let e banged the door c terrified
to recognise that this is an desire for more freedom; Join us at the community parent our emotions after an argument.
important period in your child’s support group on Tuesdays at 6 It is important to f making that
greater exposure to and use of
physical, mental and emotional 6 p.m. in the community hall. 4 Find the words below in the word search puzzle.
technology; and differentiate decision?
development. Adolescence is also It’s free of charge. We get visits
a period of great stress both for increasing academic demands. from psychologists, teachers,
teens and for you, their parents. Go and guidance counsellors. Even
As parents, part of our job is to cheerful energetic
our own kids sometimes make 2 Complete the sentences with the words from satisfied
back to when you were a teenager. be sympathetic and supportive,
presentations and lead discussions. the box.
Do you remember some of the recognising when our teens need worried
depressed raging
challenges you faced? to talk to us or to a professional If you are interested, just drop in. depressed heartbroken satisfied cheerful
disappointed energetic
annoyed terrified
1 I got 85 percent, so I am quite satisfied with
1 Read the text and choose the correct option. 4 The text … the result of the test.
offers solutions. 2 Penny works hard because she doesn’t want her S O U L L D T D R T D J O D U
1 Where would you expect to see a text like this?
highlights some challenges that teens face. parents to be in her. X A U I Z I E O Y P E E E H D
a a community newspaper
5 The text recognises that teens … 3 He was after his girlfriend broke up
b a website A I T D D Y U B X Y I P C A S
are at a critical stage in their development. with him.
c a brochure
are like all other kids. Y I B I O P I Z T T R J U Y O
2 Who is the most probable audience of this text? 4 My kids are so . They are always
6 The text ends … H F K N S G Z W F E R R Q R V
a teenagers running around and climbing.
with an invitation.
b teachers 5 I enjoy spending time with Liz. She is always so D P N L U F S Z S S O E C J T
by offering solutions.
c parents . P A V A U G I S P L W N K K N
3 The text is about … 3 Read the text once more and answer the 6 After he lost his job, he was for a
a helping your teens with their homework. W Z O X R F E E X X N E X E M
questions. long time.
b helping teens with their emotional A Y U Y Y D R M D M Z R V G L
development.
1 Why does this support group exist? 3 Match the definition to the correct word.
For parents to meet and discuss the challenges of D E I F I R R E T R A G I N G
c helping teens get into university. parenting teens. 1 A little angry or irritated
T S F N Q Z Y J E K Z E H F G
a delighted
2 Read again and tick the correct option. 2 Where does the group meet?
b annoyed P F N M L A F H S H O T X P A
1 This text is … c worried F M M R I Z R E V R C I G V E
a piece of advice. 3 Who is this meeting for?
2 Very pleased and happy
I S Q J U F T O X B R C L N Q
an invitation. a sympathetic
2 This text was written by … 4 Who speaks at this meeting? C I V C T F X B T D P Q X X Q
b raging
a parent.
c delighted
a teenager. 5 Where is the meeting held?
3 Not happy because you are thinking about a
3 This text is for parents of …
problem or something negative which might
teenagers. 6 How much does it cost?
all children. happen
a worried
b annoyed
c disappointed
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5 Complete the text with the words from the box. 9 Read the signs and say what you must or 12 Give advice by asking ‘Shouldn’t he / she /
mustn’t do. they …?’
energetic disappointed delighted satisfied worried
1 Pedro is late for school.

Shouldn’t he hurry up?
Life as a teen was difficult for me. I was always afraid of my parents being 1 disappointed in me. As a child I was 2 Mateo is not feeling well.
always running around and climbing, I was very 2 so my mother had her hands full. As I became a
teenager, my parents became 3 about my grades and my future, but to me it all seemed fine. I was 3 Isabella is tired.
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with my grades, they weren’t the highest, but they weren’t the lowest either. When I finally started getting
better grades, my parents were 5 . It was then that I understood that I needed to work hard to avoid conflict 4 They want to do well on the test.
1 You mustn't take photos. 2
with my parents. Since then it has been smooth sailing.
5 Bruno needs new clothes.
6 Match the pictures to one of the ailments.

6 Sofia is hungry.

13 What happens if …? Complete the sentences

with your own words.
3 4 1 If you sleep eight hours a night, you feel rested .
3
2 2 When you exercise,
1
.

a cold 3 If Pedro focuses, he

.
4 If Annie practises the piano every day,
a temperature a sore throat .
5 6 5 When I am late for class,
a stiff neck .
a cold
10 Complete the sentences with your own ideas 6 If I make a budget,
5 using the correct form of have to or don’t .
a toothache 4 have to.
1 Olivia has an important exam coming up, so she
14 Make sentences using the pairs of verbs and
your own words.
7 These people are not feeling well. What should 8 Match the columns to form complete sentences. has to study .
they do? 1 wake up late / miss first class
2 James was invited to a party, but
he doesn’t have to go . If Isabella wakes up late, she misses her first class.
see a de 1 To be a focused a you must practise
relax a bit ntist see a doctor 2 cook / wash
student, one hour a week. 3 Patricia needs to get some cash, so
.
stay warm drink som 2 To be good at the b you must go to
e tea 4 Philip really wants the job, so .
piano, university. 3 eat too much / feel
5 I to eat my
3 To get your driver’s c you mustn’t be
1 Annie has a really bad toothache. vegetables?
license, distracted by your
She should see a dentist. 6 you to be
phone.
2 Anthony has a really bad cold. 4 have a party / come
somewhere at five? It's almost time to go.
4 To be a teacher, d you must be at least
sixteen years old. 11 Give the people some advice. What should or
3 Shelly has a stiff neck. shouldn’t they do?
5 To wake up early, e you must study a 5 get cold / wear
lot. 1 Rose has a cold. She should drink some tea .
4 Angela has a sore throat.
6 To get into f you mustn’t go to 2 Tony broke his leg. .
university, bed late. 3 Lucas has a toothache. . 6 cycle / get sweaty
5 Mark has a high temperature.
4 Martina has a stomachache. .
5 Camilla burnt her hand. .
6 Santiago has cut his finger. .

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LISTENING SELF-CHECK
1 42 Listen and choose the correct option. 2 Make a list of things that make you feel angry, 1 Complete the sentences with the words from 4 Is this possible? Answer Yes or No.
annoyed, cheerful and happy. the box.
1 You are listening to … 1 If she eats, she flies.
a a talk show. regrets delighted avoid reacting terrified 2 If he sleeps well, he feels rested.
disappointed in anger
b a game show. 3 If they argue, they feel happy.
c a call-in advice programme. 4 If he gets good grades, he feels
1 He shouted at his friend. He acted . disappointed.
2 The radio host is …
2 She had a fight with her best friend. Now she 5 If I wake up early, I get a lot done.
a Nancy.
it. 6 If they study hard, they do well in school.
b Jane.
3 Isabella is trying to control her emotions, so she is
3 The caller is …
trying to to everything.
a Nancy. 5 Look at Alicia’s 'To do' list. Complete the table
4 My friends were with the
b Jane. with what she has to and should do and give
3 How do you react … presents I brought back for them. some advice saying what she shouldn’t do.
2 43Listen again and answer the following 5 Santino was with his low test
questions. 1 if you are angry? results.
Bang the door.
1 How old is Jane? 6 They didn’t ride the roller coaster because they are
2 if you are sad? of heights.
2 How has Jane been feeling?
3 if you are cheerful? 2 How do they feel?
TO DO
renew passport
3 Who is Jane constantly annoyed with? 1 He is coughing and sneezing.
4 if you are happy? time to do laundry??????

4 Is this situation common for teenagers? 2 Her throat is hurting her. Biology test next week … must focus on
5 if you are disappointed?
revision
5 What is it important to not do? 3 She can’t move her head left to right.
6 If you are worried? pick up dry cleaning

6 What advice has Nancy given to other teenagers? 4 She has a pain in her tooth. running out of food – go shopping

4 Write your own “Dear Diary” entry about a time water plants or they will die!!!
7 What does Jane think of the advice? you were angry and how you reacted. 5 The baby’s skin is hot to the touch.
plan for my holidays next month
Dear Diary clean my room – it’s a mess
3 Are these feelings positive or negative? Put the ago?
feelings in the correct column. Answer Jasper’s email from two weeks
WRITING cheerful depressed annoyed delighted Do I have time to cook dinner?

satisfied worried disappointed sympathetic

1 Fill in the “Dear Diary” entry with your own
words.
hear tbroken energetic
Things Alicia Things Alicia Things Alicia
has to do this should do this shouldn’t do this
Dear Diary week week week
Today was totally 1 . I had a huge Positive Negative
fight with my sister because she used my
really 2 perfume. I was so angry,
I went to her room and threw her clothes all
over the floor and then stormed out and
banged the door. I regret doing it now be-
cause I love my sister, and it was just some
perfume. I need to avoid overreacting like
this. I hope my sister isn’t too hurt. I’ll go
talk to her. It will cheer her up.

Valentina
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