ABOUT YOU
Have you ever had to help someone who was hurt? What did you do? When did you last have a day off school because you were ill?
Yes, last year my younger brother fell off his bicycle and cut his knee badly. I helped him get home, cleaned the wound with cool water, and put a clean bandage on it. The last time I had a day off school was two months ago when I had a high fever and a sore throat because of the flu.
VOCABULARY
1 Look at the photos. What’s wrong with the people?
In the top photo, the girl has injured her leg or back while exercising, and her muscles ache. In the bottom photo, the girl has a cold and flu symptoms; she is sneezing and blowing her nose with a tissue.
2 Read the quiz. Check the meaning of the words.
- burn: to hurt or damage your body with something very hot or fire
- cut: to make an opening or wound in your skin with a sharp object like a knife
- bleed: to lose blood from the body, usually through a cut or injury
- blow your nose: to clear your nose of liquid by blowing air through it into a tissue
- blink: to quickly close and open your eyes
- cough: to force air out of your throat with a sudden, harsh noise when you are ill
- injure: to hurt a part of your body in an accident or while doing sports
- recover: to become well and healthy again after an illness or injury
- ache: to feel a continuous, dull pain in a part of your body
- yawn: to open your mouth wide and take in a deep breath because you are tired or bored
- breathe: to take air into your lungs and push it out through your nose or mouth
- beat: (of a heart) to make regular rhythmic movements and pump blood through the body
3 Do the quiz with your partner.
1 C (put your hand under cool water) 2 B (put pressure on the area and then clean it with cold water) 3 B (hold the top of your nose firmly between your thumb and a finger) 4 A (blink regularly) 5 B (offer them a sweet or a drink) 6 C (stop playing and rest for a few days until you recover) 7 B (relax in a hot bath) 8 B (breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth)
4 Listen to a podcast and see how many answers in the quiz you got right.
According to Marvin on the podcast, the correct answers are:
- C (put your hand under cool running water)
- B (press a clean cloth on the cut to stop bleeding and clean it with cold water)
- B (hold the top of your nose firmly between your thumb and finger)
- A (blink regularly to keep your eyes from drying out)
- B (offer a cough sweet or a drink)
- C (stop playing immediately and rest for a few days until you recover)
- B (relax in a warm bath to relax your muscles)
- B (breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth)
All eight answers are correct.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of words from the quiz.
1 After an hour of running, my leg muscles really ached. 2 Be careful with that sharp knife or you might cut yourself. 3 When I had something in my eye, my dad told me to blink a few times. 4 My friend burnt her hand while she was ironing her clothes. 5 When I was playing basketball, I fell over and injured my foot. 6 Sometimes you yawn when you’re tired or bored. 7 When we run or do exercise, we breathe more quickly. 8 Last year I had the flu and it took me ages to recover. I was off school for two weeks! 9 I was really excited and I could feel my heart beating. 10 The ball hit me hard in the face and my nose began to bleed. 11 My mum had a really bad cold last month. She was sneezing and coughing all day.
READING
1 How many hours sleep do you get most nights? How many hours do you think you should get?
I usually get about seven hours of sleep on school nights because I stay up doing homework and chatting with friends. However, I think teenagers should get at least eight to nine hours of sleep every night to feel fresh and concentrate well at school.
2 Read the title of the article. Which of the topics do you think it will discuss? Read the article quickly to check your ideas.
The article discusses the following topics:
- How to get to sleep
- How much sleep you need
- Looking at your mobile phone
- Reading a book at bedtime
(The topic The true meaning of dreams is not discussed in the text.)
3 Match the titles to paragraphs A–D. There is one extra title that you don’t need.
Paragraph A – 5 The science of sleep and technology use Paragraph B – 2 The dangers of not getting a good night’s sleep Paragraph C – 4 How to reduce your screen time Paragraph D – 1 What are technology companies doing about this?
Extra title: 3 What you should eat before you go to bed
4 Match the highlighted words in the article to the meanings.
1 an important part or characteristic of something – feature 2 the way you feel – mood 3 think about the thing you are doing and nothing else – concentrate 4 pieces of electronic equipment, like phones or tablets – devices 5 trying to understand the reason for something – wondering
TALKING POINTS
What was the last thing you did before you went to sleep last night? Do you have a routine before going to sleep? Do you think you should change your bedtime routine? In what ways?
The last thing I did before I went to sleep last night was set my alarm clock and put my phone away. I have a regular bedtime routine: I brush my teeth, open the window to get some fresh air in the room, and read a paper book in bed for about fifteen minutes. I think I should change my routine by turning off all electronic devices at least an hour before going to bed because screen time makes it harder to fall asleep.
GRAMMAR
1 Read the examples. Then complete the rules with the verbs in the examples.
We can use modal verbs to express obligation, necessity and advice. We use: a should and ought to to say that something is a good idea. b shouldn’t to say that something is a bad idea. c have to to say that something is necessary. d don’t have to to say that something is not necessary. e mustn’t to say it is very important not to do something.
2 Listen. Choose the correct modal verbs.
1 You have to protect your head in hot weather. 2 You mustn’t park here. 3 You ought to visit the sports shop. 4 You mustn’t run in the hospital. 5 You don’t have to feed the dog. 6 You shouldn’t panic in this situation.
3 Choose the correct verbs.
1 You don’t have to buy food for me. I can do it myself! 2 In my opinion, all young people should stay at school until they are 18. 3 I have a doctor’s appointment before school tomorrow so I have to get up early. 4 I’m happy you like reading but you mustn’t sit down all day long. It’s not good for you. 5 I must ask you one question. 6 You don’t have to make lunch for me. 7 To keep fit, you shouldn’t take the bus every day. 8 Unfortunately, I will be late tomorrow because I have to visit the dentist.
VOCABULARY
1 Choose the correct word to complete the examples. Check your answer in the article on page 37.
1 If you spend time chatting to someone on social media, or reading a book on your e-reader, you are not alone. 2 Nothing on social media is so important that it can’t wait a few hours!
2 Use words from each box to make new words.
| People | Things | Places |
|---|---|---|
| anyone | anything | anywhere |
| everyone | everything | everywhere |
| no one | nothing | nowhere |
| someone | something | somewhere |
3 Choose the correct words.
1 I think someone is trying to call you. 2 I spent the morning shopping, but I didn’t buy anything. 3 I’d love to live somewhere warm. 4 Everyone is waiting to hear news about Jo. We’re all ready. 5 I’m really hungry, but there’s nothing to eat!
4 Complete the email with words from Exercise 2.
To: auntiemay@teentroubles.com Dear Auntie May,
I want to tell you about someone in my class. He used to be really fun and easygoing, but I think that there is something wrong with him. Everyone in my class thinks the same. We had to do a project together and he was annoyed all the time. He didn’t seem to have anything to say and nothing we could say made him feel any better. We don’t know what to do. What should we do? Please help us!
Juan
LISTENING
1 You are going to listen to some short extracts. Read the questions and look at the pictures. What can you see in each one?
1 A shows changing room lockers, B shows an exercise machine (a treadmill) in a gym, and C shows a reception desk. 2 A shows a boy holding his ear with an earache, B shows a boy coughing with a cold, and C shows a boy holding his stomach with a stomachache. 3 A shows a pizza, B shows fresh fish, and C shows a bowl of pasta with tomato sauce. 4 A shows a teenager sleeping in bed, B shows someone cooking healthy food, and C shows teenagers dancing and exercising. 5 A shows a person holding an injured hand up in the air, B shows a hand being washed under cold running water, and C shows someone pressing down on a cut with a clean cloth. 6 A shows a girl riding a bicycle, B shows people playing volleyball, and C shows a girl walking to the beach to watch a game. 7 A shows a bowl of fresh fruit, B shows a sports magazine, and C shows a laptop computer.
2 Listen and for each question, choose the correct answer. Then listen again and check.
1 B (by one of the gym machines) 2 B (coughing / a bad cold) 3 C (pasta with tomato and mushroom sauce) 4 A (get more sleep) 5 C (press down on the cut with a clean cloth) 6 C (walk down to the beach to watch practice) 7 C (his laptop)
SPEAKING
1 Read the instructions for the task below. Think about each idea and make notes. Compare your notes with a partner.
- Watching a movie together: It is very calm, comfortable, and she can lie down on the sofa and rest without getting tired.
- Playing video games: It is entertaining and fun, but looking at the screen for too long might give her a headache.
- Cooking a special meal: A delicious home-cooked dinner shows care, but she might not have a great appetite on her first day back.
- Giving gifts and balloons: It creates a pleasant atmosphere and makes her feel welcome, but it is over quickly.
- Inviting friends over for a party: It is exciting, but it might be too loud and exhausting for someone recovering from an illness or injury.
2 Discuss your ideas with your partner. Talk about all the ideas and agree on which is best. Use phrases from the Prepare to speak box.
A: In my view, throwing a big party with friends is not a good idea because she will probably be quite weak and tired after being in the hospital. What do you think? B: I agree with you. In my opinion, she needs something quiet and restful. How about playing video games or cooking a nice dinner? A: I don’t think playing video games is great because screens can cause eye strain and tiredness. In my view, cooking a light meal is nice, but watching a film together might be even better. Do you agree? B: Yes, I think watching a movie together on the sofa is definitely the best idea because she can simply relax, enjoy time with family, and rest.
ABOUT YOU
What are the most popular sports in Ukraine? Can you name any typical sports from other countries? What are the advantages of playing team sports?
The most popular sports in Ukraine are football, boxing, basketball, and gymnastics. Some typical sports from other countries include cricket and rugby in the United Kingdom, baseball and American football in the United States, and ice hockey and lacrosse in Canada. The main advantages of playing team sports are improving physical fitness, learning how to cooperate and communicate effectively with teammates, and developing leadership and discipline.
CULTURE
1 Match the words in the box to the equipment (A–F) in the photos opposite.
A – puck B – stick C – helmet D – pads E – hoop F – bat
2 Read the article. For each sport, how many professional teams are there in Canada?
| Sport | Number of professional teams in Canada |
|---|---|
| Ice hockey | 7 professional teams (in the NHL) |
| Canadian football | 8 professional teams (in the CFL) |
| Basketball | 1 professional team (the Toronto Raptors in the NBA) |
| Baseball | 1 professional team (the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB) |
3 Answer the questions with information from the texts.
1 Many Canadians go skating for the first time at public ice rinks or on frozen lakes. 2 Frederick Stanley established the Stanley Cup competition in 1893. 3 Canadian football teams have twelve players instead of eleven, and the playing field is larger than in American football. 4 Athletes compete for the Grey Cup in Canadian football. 5 Softball could be easier for children because the ball is softer and bigger, making it easier to hit with a bat. 6 The Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series in 1992. 7 We can say basketball is a Canadian sport because it was invented by a Canadian teacher, James Naismith, in 1891.
4 Match the highlighted words in the text to the meanings.
1 free time – leisure time 2 something that keeps you safe – protection 3 started or created – established 4 at the present time – nowadays 5 cold, solid and hard, like ice – frozen 6 not professional players – amateurs
5 Listen to a presentation about lacrosse, another Canadian national sport. Number the topics in the order you hear them.
1 – b the people who invented it 2 – f the national association 3 – d the stick that players use 4 – h the size of the lacrosse ball 5 – a the number of players 6 – g equipment for protection 7 – e how long the matches are 8 – c the international federation
6 Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
1 False (Lacrosse was invented by the native people of Canada; a French explorer was just the first to write about it.) 2 True (The National Lacrosse Association of Canada was established in 1867.) 3 False (Players cannot use their hands; they pass the ball using a special stick.) 4 True (Each team has ten players on the field.) 5 False (Matches are one hour long, divided into four fifteen-minute quarters.) 6 True (There are 52 member countries in the international federation.)
7 Read the Useful language phrases. Complete them with the words in the box.
1 Each team has got (ten) players. 2 The players have to (run) a lot. 3 They win by scoring more points. 4 Players can / can’t use their hands. 5 They must use special equipment. 6 The matches are (one hour) long.