Name _______________________________

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Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 That yellow coat really makes you follow / stand out in a crowd.
2 On the school trip the weekends are free so you can be / do your own thing.
3 The band rebelled / conformed against the idea of celebrity culture.
4 We aren’t / don’t have anything in common.
5 Sometimes, it’s difficult to ignore crowd / peer pressure.
6 When I started my new school I felt like a rebel / an outsider, but I have lots of friends now.

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2 Complete the drama student’s journal entry. Use the noun form of the words in parentheses.

I’m currently performing in a play about the 1 __________________ (treat) of women in the 1900s. For my
character, I have to change my 2 __________________ (appear) quite a bit – I need to wear my hair long and
wear high-heeled shoes. I need a lot of 3 __________________ (practice) walking in those shoes without a
painful 4 __________________ (express) on my face!

Judging by the 5 __________________ (react) of the audience, I don’t think people have much
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__________________ (understand) of the problems women have had. I hope this play will change that!

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3 Complete the sentences with the words below.

admit convince criticize influential justify stubborn talk trust
1 He finds it difficult to ________________ when he’s wrong.
2 My art teacher has been very ________________ in my life.
3 I know I can ________________ you not to tell my secret.
4 There’s no way you can ________________ those horrible comments you posted on social media,
so don’t even try!
5 My sister is very ________________ and rarely changes her mind.
6 My parents are trying to ________________ me out of studying photography in college.
7 A bad review will often ________________ me not to watch a movie.
8 I try not to ________________ my younger sister, even when she makes bad decisions.

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Grammar
1 Ana is visiting Sara’s house for the first time. Choose the correct words to complete the dialogue.
Sometimes both options are correct.
Ana Is this your bedroom?
1
Sara No, it used to / would be mine, but I sleep in the bigger room upstairs now. Come and see!
2
Ana I love the yellow walls! I used to / would have a coat in that color!
3 4
Sara I didn’t use to / wouldn’t like yellow, but I’m being / getting used to it now!
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Ana It’s a lovely room. When I was small, I shared / would share a room with my sister, but we
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would / used to argue all the time. I have my own room now, thank goodness. I think I’ll paint
it yellow, too!

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2 Find one error in each sentence. Write the correct words.

1 Where did you used to sit in class last year? __________________________
2 We used to practicing French with our neighbor, but he moved last year. __________________________
3 She don’t use to speak to me, but we’re best friends now! __________________________
4 We would to always buy ice cream on the way home from school. __________________________
5 I’m not used to travel by bus. I usually go by car. __________________________
6 In the past, the stores wouldn’t opening on Sundays. __________________________

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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to, be used to, or get used to and the verbs
in parentheses.
1 She ______________________________ (live) next door to us a few years ago.
2 I can’t ______________________________ (wear) these new glasses.
3 Don’t worry, we don’t need to stop – we ______________________________ (play) soccer in the rain!
4 It took me a long time to ______________________________ (drink) tea with milk.
5 My dad ______________________________ (be) in much better shape when he was younger.

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4 Choose the options and complete the sentences so they are true for you.
1 When I was younger, I used to / didn’t use to play
________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.
2 I’m used to / not used to eating food from _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.
3 I have gotten / haven’t gotten used to _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________.

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Listening
1 3.01 Listen to a radio interview with a youth worker talking about peer pressure. Are the sentences
true (T) or false (F)?
1 Peer influence is another way to describe peer pressure. T / F
2 Bullying always plays a role in peer pressure. “Peer” is another word for “bully” T / F
3 Pedro thinks young people should never follow the crowd. T / F

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2 3.01 Underline the key words in each question and then read the options. Can you guess the correct
answer? Then listen again and check.
1 Peer pressure happens when our friends ... .
a always make us choose what to do
b force us to do things
c make us feel we have to do things
2 Why can’t some people say “no” to their friends?
a because their friends are bullying them
b because they want their friends to accept them
c because their friends will think they are being antisocial
3 Pedro believes that peer pressure ... .
a always has a bad influence on young people
b stops young people making wrong decisions
c can have good and bad effects on behavior
4 Friendship groups can have a positive influence by ... .
a helping you to decide which phone to buy
b showing you how to stand out in the crowd
c encouraging you to do new activities
5 What does the radio presenter say about being part of a group?
a It shouldn’t stop you being an individual.
b It’s more important to spend time on your own.
c Aim to be the same as your friends to feel accepted.
6 What makes it easier to deal with peer pressure?
a being happy all the time
b showing that you are confident
c having lots of friends
7 What advice does Pedro give to people who can’t say “no” easily?
a Stop talking to those friends.
b Suggest doing an alternative activity.
c Just wait for other friends to say “no”.

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Reading
1 Read the article. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The text was written to amuse / inform us.
2 The author supports her ideas with references to research studies / examples from her own life.
3 The author wants us to think about the health benefits of having lots of online friends / having good friends.

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Friends Are Good For You!

Regular exercise, a healthy diet and a good night’s sleep are all important for our health. However, more and
more research suggests that being socially connected is just as important for our physical and mental health.

Studies show that having strong social connections can improve the quality of our life. People who are socially
connected are more likely to be confident, cooperative, and have more empathy for others. This then makes
them better company so they attract more friends, which makes them even more confident, and so it goes on!
Having friends gives people – teenagers in particular – a sense of belonging. Friendships also teach young people
valuable social skills, such as being more understanding of people who may be different from themselves.

Having friends doesn’t simply meet our basic human need to feel accepted and to belong, but friends also make
us happy. Happiness is not only good for our mental health; it’s good for our bodies, too. Feelings of happiness
reduce stress and studies show that people with positive social connections are less likely to get sick and are
50% more likely to live longer.

On the other hand, studies show us that a lack of social connection is linked with poor mental and physical health.
Loneliness can actually be as bad for the body as smoking, obesity, or high blood pressure.

Although social media has made us more connected to other people than ever before, more and more people
report feeling lonely and not having a close friend who they can talk to about problems. People who are lonely
are more likely to suffer from heart disease and take longer to recover from illness.

Some researchers say that our need for social connection is so powerful, that when we don’t feel connected or
accepted, or when we are being bullied, we can feel a “social pain”. One study by the University of California,
Los Angeles, suggests that when relationship problems such as these cause us stress, the body starts to release
white blood cells, just as it would if it were fighting a physical disease.

An interesting fact is that being socially connected isn’t linked to the number of friends you have. Have you ever
felt lonely in a big crowd? The most important thing is the feeling we have of being connected with others. If you
feel socially connected, then you will still have all the health benefits. The good news is that we may not be able
to control the number of friends we have, but we can control the quality of our friendships. So, next time you are
thinking about going to the gym or eating healthily, think about which healthy social habits you can develop
alongside these other habits. Spending more time face to face with your friends, being kind, and creating deep
connections with the people around you are good for others and good for you, too.
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2 Read the article again. Are the statements true (T ) or false (F)?
1 You are more likely to be popular if you already have strong social connections. T / F
2 Young people can’t learn emotional skills from their peers. T / F
3 Having social connections can help protect your body against illness. T / F
4 The spread of social media has led to more people feeling deeply connected with others. T / F
5 We respond to feelings of rejection in a physical and psychological way. T / F
6 The more friends you have, the healthier you will be. T / F
7 It’s more important to have deep friendships than to have hundreds of friends. T / F

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Writing
TASK Write an opinion essay based on ONE of the statements below.

• Being a teenager is one of the most difficult times in life.

• Social media has a negative impact on our relationships.
• Empathy should be actively taught in schools.

1 Choose ONE of the statements that you’d like to write your essay about. Make notes under three
paragraph headings:
Paragraph 1: introduce the topic and state your opinion
Paragraph 2: explain your opinion with supporting examples
Paragraph 3: conclusion

2 Use your notes to write your first draft. Write 140–190 words.

3 Read through your first draft. Check it and revise it if necessary. Then write your final draft.

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