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TEENS: UPPER-
INTERMEDIATE
REVIEW 1
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1 Vocabulary
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition.
1. autonomy a. be uncertain of yourself and your abilities

2. inferiority b. something without change or movement
3. peers c. away from other people or places
4. industrious d. the freedom to control something yourself
5. self-doubt e. not as good as something or somebody else
6. conform f. people in the same social group as you
7. grumpy g. comply with follow rules
8. isolated h. in a bad mood
9. contentment i. a hard-working person
10. stagnation j. a feeling of happiness and satisfaction
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TEENS: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE REVIEW 1
2 Grammar: prefix ’mis’
Underline the correct option in each sentence:
1. He had the fortune / misfortune to lose all his money on the stock market.
2. The politician was accused of deliberately leading / misleading the public by making false statements
about the new tax laws.
3. I know him but I can’t remember where from. I just can’t quite place / misplace his face.
4. I accidentally turned up to the meeting a day early. Obviously we must have had some kind of an
understanding / a misunderstanding along the way about the time.
5. The judge declared a trial / mistrial after a juror was found to have had a secret relationship with
the accused.
6. He often travelled to exotic places in search of adventure / misadventure and excitement.
3 Vocabulary
Match the vocabulary with the picture.
initiation maturity renowned ritual

sedate sting vows warriors
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
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4 Language point: grammar for talking about age
Mark the sentences that are NOT correct.
1. I am 18 years old.
2. I have 18 years.
3. I’m 18.
4. He is an 18-years-old man.
5. He is an 18-year-old man.
6. She turned 20 last week.
7. She’ll be turning 55 next year.
8. He was 18 years old when he started university.
9. He had 18 (years old) when he started university.
10. He is a 25 years old man.
11. He’ll have 18 on his next birthday.
12. In 2032 I will be 27 years old.
13. The man is 20 years old.
14. The man is 21 year old.
15. She’s turning 20 next year.
16. She’s being 15 this month.
17. I will be 25 by the time I finish university.
18. I’m going to turn 17 next month.
19. I’m going 17 next month.
20. I’m turning 15 this year.

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5 Vocabulary: adjectives to describe people

Look at the sentences and complete each gap using the scrambled word in brackets.
1. His decision to skateboard through the preschool play area was completely !
(KCSRELSE)
2. She is a very student. She always listens to what the teacher says,
does her homework and follows the rules. (SUENOISTCNOCI)
3. My grandfather is becoming more and more in his old age. He yells

at everybody. (TNRSCAUANEOK)
4. I’m very . I can never find anything and I often miss appointments.
(GDSONISAERDI)
5. He is a very child. He always remembers everyone’s birthdays and

brings them a little present. (FTGHUHOLTU)
6. Acting of the law is no excuse. If you break the law you’ll still have
to suffer the consequences. (OTGIRNAN)
7. Her bedroom is constantly . There’s always piles of clothes on the

floor and rubbish everywhere. (YSESM)
8. He’s incredibly . He doesn’t think before he acts. (LVPUMISEI)
9. She’s quite . She still acts like she’s five sometimes, but she’s already
twice that age. (EMTMUIRA)
10. I love how he is. The other day he suggested that we have lunch
in Paris. And we just did it! (POSANEUTOSN)

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6 Grammar: Third conditional
Create third conditional sentences using the sentences below.
For example:
Sentence: I missed the bus because I woke up late.
Possible answers:
If I hadn’t woken up late, I wouldn’t have missed the bus.
If I’d woken up early, I would have made the bus.
1. The old lady didn’t realise the cookies weren’t hers because she didn’t check her handbag first.
2. We missed the start of the movie because we missed the bus.
3. I ate the whole birthday cake and it made me vomit.
4. He got wet because he forgot to take an umbrella.
5. You got dumped by your girlfriend because you forgot her birthday.
6. I was only on time because I ran for the bus.
7. He bought a Porsche because he won a lot of money.
8. Anna didn’t tell him about the meeting so he didn’t go.
9. Cho didn’t know it was Tom’s birthday so she didn’t give him a present.
10. He didn’t go to the gym because he didn’t wake up in time.

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7 Language point: pronunciation of contractions
Practise reading the following sentences with the natural pronunciation of the contractions.
1. He mustn’t have recognised him.

2. Sara wouldn’t have noticed him if he hadn’t given her a wave.
3. He’d have gotten the job if he’d been more prepared.
4. We could’ve gone hiking if we’d remembered to bring the right shoes.
5. If he’d said something about the problem when he first noticed it they might’ve fixed it earlier.
6. It’d be amazing if we could go on holiday together.
8 Vocabulary
Match the two halves of the sentences.
1. The husband and wife sat
2. Fish need clean healthy water to
3. Research has shown that
4. Don’t worry, you will get an end-of-year bonus payment
5. Make sure you have the form signed
6. The country’s wealth grew as the economy moved away from
7. The unexpected firing of the CEO caused
8. The artist thought outside the box
a. adolescents need to sleep longer than adults.
b. ripples of anxiety throughout the organisation. Who would be next?
c. alongside each other in silent harmony.
d. and used innovative methods and materials in his works that no-one else had even considered.
e. by a parent or legal guardian.
f. rural farming and towards industrialisation.
g. regardless of your sales results.
h. reproduce. If not the population will die off.

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9 Vocabulary: phrases: gap fill

Complete the phrases from the box into the gaps in the text below.
a far cry a raw deal cash in glimpse mass-hero worship

outlandish splendid thrive throw off the tyranny with a capital
Teens in the ’50s
1
Teenage culture began to in the 1950s. Teens created their own subculture
which helped foster new trends in music and fashion. Sometimes, the fashions were rather wild and
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compared to the boring and drab lounge suits which were more common
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at the time. They seemed to want to of conformity. Businesses really
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took notice of the new teen culture. They saw that they could really
on their desire for new trends. They began to market to them more and more. Music in particular was
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marketed to teens. This sometimes led to of new teen idols like Frankie
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Vaughan. Sometimes, it would only take a of their favourite star for an
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audience to scream with excitement. It was excitement E. Although
some people were not impressed by this enthusiasm, aristocrat Lady Lewisham certainly was, despite
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her style of clothing and speaking being from the teenagers she so
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admired. In an interview she described the teens of her day as and stated
how she really appreciated their enthusiasm for life. She thought that they didn’t get fair treatment. In
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fact, she believed that they were judged unfairly and given by the
media.
10 Language point: use of "let’s"

Answer the following questions about the use of "let’s".
1. Circle which one of the following is correct.
a. Let’s talk about how to take a good photo.
b. Let’s talks about how to take a good photo.
2. Which one is correct for the meaning "give us permission to talk"?
a. Lets talk.
b. Let’s talk.
c. Let us talk.

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In the following text place "let’s" in the appropriate places. There are seven instances.
let’s get let’s go let’s have let’s put let’s remove let’s see let’s take
So, we’re going to do a simple experiment today. We’re going to see what will happen if we add Mentos
1 2
to this bottle of cola. Okay, so started. First, a look at what we
have here. An ordinary packet of Mentos sweets and a normal bottle of fizzy drink. Okay, so I’ll go
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ahead and pour the cola out into this glass. Now, you can see the bubbles. So first a
straw into the glass to see what happens. Ah, there it is. Do you see the bubbles forming around the
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straw? And what happens if we wait just a moment. There, the straw starts to rise
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up. So, now the straw and we’ll pop in a Mentos mint. Here, we go. Now, do see that
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bubbles are forming here. Now this experiment outside onto the grass away from
everybody. Now we’re going to use a whole tube of Mentos in a large bottle. Okay, very carefully now.
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One, two, three and ..... wow! Did you see that?! Wasn’t that great? Now, back into
the classroom to write up the experiment.
11 Vocabulary
Look at the following situations and use the appropriate term from the box to label them.
adolescent coercive conversely hypocrisy maturity

Pandora’s box poll puberty the jury is out
1. Although the employee was not required to work overtime, his manager told
him if he didn’t work overtime he would be fired.
2. The company hired the controversial rock star to advertise their products.
Nobody was sure yet if their gamble would work out and the campaign would
succeed.
3. After moving out of home and getting a job she became more than capable
of looking after herself. She knew how to take care of the house, her finances
and her wellbeing.
4. One day we might make contact with aliens. Not everyone thinks it is a good
idea.
5. The politician was actively campaigning for harsher penalties for drug-users
but was later charged with possession of drugs himself.
6. He was no longer a small child, but also not yet an adult.
7. The boy has just started shaving and his voice has started to sound deeper.
8. The company sent an email to all employees and asked them if they preferred
a Christmas party or a cash bonus at the end of the year.
9. There had been a drought in the area, but then it rained so much there was
flooding.

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12 Speaking (optional)
Part 1: Answer the following questions.
1. In your opinion, what age is the right age to get a smartphone?

2. What are some coming-of-age ceremonies you know about?
3. What’s the age of maturity in your country? Are you looking forward to
it?
4. What are some stereotypes of people your age? Are they fair?
5. What are some of the different stages of life?
Part 2: Answer the following questions.
1. What are some tips for taking good photos with your smartphone?
2. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
3. What does a typical birthday party look like in your country?
4. Would you say you are conscientious?
5. Are you generally organised or disorganised? Messy or tidy?
Part 3: Choose two of the following pictures and discuss how the situation could have been different
(use the third conditional).
For example:
If he hadn’t committed a crime, he wouldn’t have been arrested.

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picture 1 picture 2
picture 3 picture 4
picture 5 picture 6

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Part 4. Choose two of the following pictures and compare them. Remember to use the language of
comparison, there is/are, present continuous, and language of speculation.
picture 1 picture 2
picture 3 picture 4
picture 5 picture 6


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ENGLISH FOR TEENAGERS · VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR · UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2-C1)

1. autonomy a. be uncertain of yourself and your abilities

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TEENS: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE REVIEW 1

2 Grammar: prefix ’mis’

Underline the correct option in each sentence:

6. He often travelled to exotic places in search of adventure / misadventure and excitement.

Match the vocabulary with the picture.

initiation maturity renowned ritual

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4 Language point: grammar for talking about age

Mark the sentences that are NOT correct.

6. She turned 20 last week.

7. She’ll be turning 55 next year.

8. He was 18 years old when he started university.

9. He had 18 (years old) when he started university.

10. He is a 25 years old man.

11. He’ll have 18 on his next birthday.

12. In 2032 I will be 27 years old.

13. The man is 20 years old.

14. The man is 21 year old.

15. She’s turning 20 next year.

16. She’s being 15 this month.

17. I will be 25 by the time I ﬁnish university.

18. I’m going to turn 17 next month.

19. I’m going 17 next month.

20. I’m turning 15 this year.

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5 Vocabulary: adjectives to describe people

3. My grandfather is becoming more and more in his old age. He yells

5. He is a very child. He always remembers everyone’s birthdays and

7. Her bedroom is constantly . There’s always piles of clothes on the

8. He’s incredibly . He doesn’t think before he acts. (LVPUMISEI)

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TEENS: UPPER-INTERMEDIATE REVIEW 1

6 Grammar: Third conditional

Create third conditional sentences using the sentences below.

2. We missed the start of the movie because we missed the bus.

3. I ate the whole birthday cake and it made me vomit.

4. He got wet because he forgot to take an umbrella.

6. I was only on time because I ran for the bus.

7. He bought a Porsche because he won a lot of money.

8. Anna didn’t tell him about the meeting so he didn’t go.

10. He didn’t go to the gym because he didn’t wake up in time.

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7 Language point: pronunciation of contractions

1. He mustn’t have recognised him.

Match the two halves of the sentences.

1. The husband and wife sat

2. Fish need clean healthy water to

3. Research has shown that

4. Don’t worry, you will get an end-of-year bonus payment

5. Make sure you have the form signed

6. The country’s wealth grew as the economy moved away from

7. The unexpected ﬁring of the CEO caused

8. The artist thought outside the box

a. adolescents need to sleep longer than adults.

b. ripples of anxiety throughout the organisation. Who would be next?

c. alongside each other in silent harmony.

e. by a parent or legal guardian.