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Reading Corner
1.
1.1 I would define my relationship with my parents as a loving, beautiful and healthy
relationship.
1.2 Yes, it´s accustomed for me to often disagree with my parents. I think is by the age
of adolescence , it´s usually related for want something and they don´t give or wanted
to do something and they don´t let.

Comprehension
1.
a) Jon Joseph
b) Jon Joseph´s dad
c) Jon Joseph´s parents wanting him to have their dream life, instead of what Jon really
wants.
d) Breakfast time
e) Jon Joseph going to Cambridge

2.
a) 3
b) 5
c) 1
d) 4
e) 2

3.
a) Jon Joseph was using the music of Maroon 5 on his new MP3 so as not to hear his
father nagging him.
b) His father was getting ready to go to the golf club.
c) According to his father Jon was more committed to his social life than with the
school.
d) Instead of attending a regular comprehensive school, Jon was attending in
Bellborough Court.
e) Jon was determined to going to the disco that night.
4.
His father´s arguments- His family sacrificed a lot to give Jon a good education; He
puts a lot of effort on his social life but not on his studies.
Jon´s complaints- Why do something he doesn´t love; No parents ask their kids to
study on weekends; He hadn´t ask to go to Belborough Court and do an hour´s journey
every day just so his father could boast at the golf club.

5.
5.1 I agree with Jon, because I don´t think is correct for Jon´s father to decide himself
which path Jon´s life should have, like going to university , studying law and winning
prizes. I think this things can only be decided by Jon and maybe parents will be able to
help with the decision if Jon is undecided.
5.2 No, in my opinion Jon´s attitude is not a good way to solve the problem.
5.3 In Jon´s situation I would talk calmly with my parents, thank everything they did for
me and explain them that I want a different path for my life.

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