• Author / Uploaded
• TTNLittleGenius

Citation preview

2 EXTENSION

Name

Vocabulary

1

Match the verbs in A to a suitable noun in B. Then write sentences with the expressions to show you have understood their meaning. A

B

1. follow

...... a. a break

2. support

...... b. laws

3. pass

...... c. a petition

4. take

...... d. rules

5. make

...... e. a cause

6. sign

...... f.

7. raise

...... g. money

a difference

1. ................................................................................................................. 2. ................................................................................................................. 3. ................................................................................................................. 4. ................................................................................................................. 5. ................................................................................................................. 6. ................................................................................................................. 7. .................................................................................................................

2

Complete the definitions. Use 1-3 words. Do not use the words given. 1. volunteer: to work ……………………………… 2. have a say: express ……………………………… 3. charity: an organisation ……………………………… 4. freedom of speech: to be allowed ……………………………… 5. take charge of: to be the one to ……………………………… 6. make a difference: to do something that ……………………………… 7. slum: a neighbourhood where there ……………………………… 8. shelter: a place where people ………………………………

3

Answer the questions. Pay attention to the words in bold. 1. What is important to do when making a speech? ................................................................................................................. 2. In your opinion, what does it mean to be a good citizen? ................................................................................................................. 3. How can you and your friends take action and help fight poverty? ................................................................................................................. 4. What do you need to make arrangements for this month? ................................................................................................................. 1

2 EXTENSION

4

Rewrite the sentences using a word or expression below. Make any necessary changes.

aware of • refuse • stand up for • right • ban • make sense 1. This isn’t logical. ................................................................................................................. 2. Don’t let people take advantage of you. ................................................................................................................. 3. It’s forbidden to chew gum in Singapore. ................................................................................................................. 4. You don’t have to agree to do this. ................................................................................................................. 5. In some countries, women aren’t allowed to drive. ................................................................................................................. 6. Did you know that this clothing company employs children? .................................................................................................................

5

Do you agree with the following statements? Write Y (yes) or N (no). Then write why or why not. ...... 1. A demonstration is a good way to get attention. ........................................................................................................ ...... 2. It’s important to lower the voting age. ........................................................................................................ ...... 3. Every student should get involved with sport. ........................................................................................................ ...... 4. Friends shouldn’t criticise each other. ........................................................................................................ ...... 5. Voting should be mandatory. ........................................................................................................

2

2 EXTENSION Grammar

1

Write sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary changes. 1. the police / order / everyone / leave / the building / immediately ................................................................................................................. 2. they / warn / us / not attend / the demonstration ................................................................................................................. 3. the organisers / announce / we / raise enough money / to build a shelter ................................................................................................................. 4. we / suggest / go / to see a film / together ................................................................................................................. 5. the residents / complain / teenagers / make / a lot of noise at night ................................................................................................................. 6. they / promise / they / help / us .................................................................................................................

2

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the reporting verbs below.

warned • admitted • wondered • complained • reminded • insisted 1. “Nobody showed up to help us,” the volunteer said. ................................................................................................................. 2. “Why don’t they stand up for their rights?” we asked. ................................................................................................................. 3. “I didn’t insult her yesterday,” he said. ................................................................................................................. 4. “It’s not safe to drive here at night,” the police officer said. ................................................................................................................. 5. “I didn’t follow the rules,” the participant said. ................................................................................................................. 6. “Don’t forget to sign the petition,” Kate said. .................................................................................................................

3

2 EXTENSION

3

Rewrite the sentences using reported speech and the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning. 1. “My childhood was difficult because I grew up in a slum,” he said to us. (told) ................................................................................................................. 2. “I don’t believe the government will lower the voting age next year,” I said. (following) ................................................................................................................. 3. “Can you help us organise a peaceful demonstration?” we asked Tom. (if) ................................................................................................................. 4. “Why did they refuse to sign this petition?” we wanted to know. (had) ................................................................................................................. 5. “Get involved in the community and support a local charity,” our mayor suggested. (to) .................................................................................................................

4

Complete the mini-dialogues in a logical way. 1. A: Why does Sally look so sad? B: She said .......................................................................................... . 2. A: Did Sam pay you back? B: No, he promised .............................................................................. . 3. A: What did she want to know? B: She asked me ................................................................................. . 4. A: Why is everyone so excited at school? B: Because the headmaster announced .............................................. . 5. A: Why was the customer unhappy? B: She complained that ........................................................................ . 6. A: Why did they arrest your neighbour? B: He admitted ..................................................................................... . 7. A: Which restaurant do you want to go to tonight? B: Well, Leslie recommended that ....................................................... . 8. A: Did anyone see anything suspicious? B: Yes, one witness insisted ................................................................ .

4