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Reading
Read the text about staying young. Match the headings (A-G) with the paragraphs (1-5). There are two extra headings.
1 _______ As people grow older, they often think back to the days of their youth. They remember the great friends of those days, great times together, and how bright the future looked. Of course, not everything was perfect but it can look that way as we get older. And this can make people feel pessimistic and bitter.
2 _______ It doesn't need to be that way. There are many secrets to staying young in spirit well into old age. Why put up with feeling miserable when you can be enthusiastic instead? Here are some tips to keep you young at heart as you grow older.
3 _______ Relationships are extremely important. Family gives you comfort and support, and catching up with old friends can help older people to feel young. Making new friends is important, too but make sure they are optimistic, enthusiastic people.
4 _______ Bad things happen to all of us. We split up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, and later we may have to do a boring job for years. But don't think too much about negative things. Deal with them, and get on with your life.
5 _______ Always keep special things around you, like family photos or favourite possessions - and be grateful that you can enjoy them. Thank your loved ones daily for sharing your life, too. When you see the pleasure on their faces, you will never feel old in your eighties! even
A The importance of people in your life
B Ageing can be a positive experience
C You can choose to stay young
D Appreciate the things and people in your life
E Looking back can make old people feel bad
F Getting over the negatives and moving on
G Even pessimists can have friends
Listening
🎧1.19 Listen to two young people talking about their family history. You will hear the recording twice. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?
1 Lila has no memory of moving to the UK.
2 Lila's mother made the decision to move to the UK.
3 Most of Tim's family came to the UK from Norway.
4 Tim's father grew up in the countryside.
5 Tim admires his father's achievements.
Speaking
Work in pairs. Imagine the following situation. Your friend from another town is coming to stay with your family for two weeks over the summer holidays. Give him/her some advice. Discuss the following points:
• What he / she should pack for the visit
• Activities you could do together
• Advice on staying with your family
• What sports he / she can do in your town
Swap roles and repeat the Speaking activity.
Writing
You have seen this advertisement on a website. Write a message (70-80 words) in reply and provide the information Peter asks for. Include a request for information in your message.
Find a penfriend
Hello! I'm Peter. I'm sixteen years old and I live in London.
I'm keen on chatting with teenagers around the world using Zalo, Whatsapp or Skype. Please send me a message about yourself and your hobbies. I'm waiting to hear from you!
