ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 2023 - 2024

TEACHER SUBJECT LEVEL SCORE

Ms. Andrea Parrales FCE Preparation Second BGU DATE
STUDENT´S NAME YEAR/COURSE SECTION MONTH DAY YEAR

Write the words with their definitions and a sentence with each expression given in class:

1. As far as: To t he ext ent t hat .

2 . t hroughout : I n v ery part of a place.

3 . Reach: S ucceed in achiev ing.

4 . Concerned: Worried, or anxious.

5 . F ind out : Discov er a fact .

6 . Cont rast : Compare t o emphasize differences.

Put the phrases in the correct columns.

As far as I’m concerned, … In my experience, … Let me explain …
Personally, I’d say that … Speaking for myself, … The reason I say this is because …
To put it another way, … What I mean by that is …

Giving an opinion Clarifying an opinion

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Write your opinion related to Friends and Family, using the phrases in the box above. Use each phrase once only.

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Give your opinions on 1–4 in pairs. Support your arguments with examples.
1. You don’t need more than a couple of good friends.
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2. It’s important to maintain the same friendships throughout life.

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3. You only find out who your real friends are when you have a problem.
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4. You should talk to your family first when you need advice.

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Match 1–8 with a–h to make concluding statements and questions.

1. OK then, we have C a on that?

2. Shall we make our final F b think that …
3. So, we both B c made a decision.
4. What have G d an agreement.
5. I think that’s it, E e don’t you?
6. Are we agreed A f decision now?
7. I think we’ve come H g we decided then?
8. We’ve reached C h to a conclusion about …

Here are some activities that families with teenage children can do together .

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Talk to each other about the advantages and disadvantages for families with teenage children of doing these
activities together. Then decide which activity you think is best for bringing families with teenage children closer
together.
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Here are some photographs of friends and families. Talk about them with a partner, compare and contrast them.

Family eating at home Young people at fast food restaurant

Student A: Do you prefer having lunch with your family or friends? How often do you hang out with your friends?
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Student B: Which kind of food would you prefer eating when you go to a restaurant with your family? What about with
your friends?
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Why do you think are two different kinds of relationship important to teenagers?
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Now, look at these cards and in pairs, answer the following questions.

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