WEEKEND HOMEWORK READING

16 October, 2020

BACK TO THE PAST

A. Open your Compass 5 Reading Log, read the story Back to the Past (p 10-17) once again
and complete the sentences with the correct words from the story.

staggered – yelled – attic – chuckled – vintage – garment

1. Their new house has four storeys including the _________________.

2. A hard slap on the back ____________________ him and it took him some time to start
walking properly again.
3. _______________ bicycles sell for a lot of money, simply because they are antiques.
4. My brother and I crept up behind my mom and ________________ "Boo!" to scare her,
but she laughed instead.
5. She hung the last _____________ and changed into jeans and tennis shoes
before leaving the house.

6. Tom _______________ when he heard Mary’s joke.

B. Complete the Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the settings.

He never stops!
ALDOUS HUXLEY BOTH MY SCHOOL
e. Yes, she does. And the guitar, too.
HIGH SCHOOL
C. Complete reading the story Back to the Past and write the personality traits of each
character.

disapproving – doubtful – energetic – eccentric – enthusiastic –

imaginative – old-fashioned – outgoing – shy - supportive

1. Hannah

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2. Emma

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3. Grandmother

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4. George

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