TASK 1 For items 1–10, read the letter below and decide which option (A, B, C or D)
best fits each gap.
Hi Mum,
We've (1)... arrived at the caravan park. We stopped at a few places on the
way here, including a castle and a hill with beautiful views. I thought the castle
was amazing, but John and Lily were (2) . there.
Well, the caravan park is very different (3) ... how I remember it. Since the
last time we (4)
here, it has doubled in size! A new swimming pool (5) ..., and
there is also a restaurant. I wish we had known about that when we booked the
caravan We're really close to it and it is (6) .. noisy that I don't think I will sleep
well tonight. I (7) better buy some earplugs when I get the chance, otherwise I'm
going to be very grumpy during this trip.
We haven't seen Aunt Jane and Uncle Robert yet. (8) I know they are
somewhere in the caravan park! Their caravan is number 73, (9) ...? I'll probably
look for them tomorrow and invite them to dinner (10) .. We are here.
Take care,
Susie
1. A. just
B since
C. yet
D. ever
2. A. boring
B. bored
C. bore
D. bores
3. A. than
B. at
C. about
D. from
4. A. have been B. are
C. were
D. are being
5. A. has built B. is building C. has been built D. built
6. A. SO
B. such
C. such a
D. a bit
7. A. have
B. would
C. can
D. had
8. A. Although
B. Since
C. However D. So
9. A. aren't they B. doesn't it C. isn't it
D. don't they
10.A. during
B. while
C. for
D. that
To begin with, teenagers are reluctant to listen to their parents` advices because teens are absolutely convinced that they are always right and consequently do not need any help. They feel like looking independent and confident but, of course, in fact they can neither live on their own nor manage with all difficulties themselves. Moreover, teenagers are often very selfish and self-absorbed. They think, they are much better than other people. They do not understand thatthe way you treat people - you will be treated by them. In addition, I strongly believe that teenagers` behavior is influenced by mass media. Today most of young people have TV-sets as well as computers with permanent Internet connection in their bedrooms. Therefore, despite the fact that a lot of TV programmes are inappropriate for teens they watch them because few parents actually check up what their children watch. So, programmes containing offensive language, scenes of violence and loud screeches influence teens badly. It is really difficult for children to determine the difference between the reality and the fantasy. Hence, they start imitating the violent behaviour they see in their favourite programmes.
However, there are people who oppose this view. They suppose that teens seem to be rude and selfish due to their age. Their character is changing, they are growing up and have to take responsibilities and responsibility for their actions. It is very difficult for them to cope with these problems, that is why they become aggressive.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that a lot depends on parents and the way a child is bringing up. If a teenager has the common sense, then he or she will be able to solve any problem and improve his or her behavior.