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👉SKILLS 1
Reading
1. Work in pairs. Discuss and write each word or phrase under the correct picture. Which skin condition is the most common among teenagers?
sunburn chapped skin acne
2. Read the passage and match the beginnings in A with the endings in B.
Acne is a skin condition. It causes small, red spots on the face and the back. It affects 70-80% of young people between 12 and 30. More girls have acne than boys. It's not a serious disease but young people want to avoid it.
Here are some tips for taking care of skin with acne.
- Go to bed early and get enough sleep.
- Eat more fruit and vegetables, and less fast food.
- Wash your face with special soap for acne, but no more than twice a day.
- Don't touch or pop spots, especially when your hands are dirty.
- If it gets serious, see a doctor.
| A | B |
| 1. Acne is | a. young people the most. |
| 2. Acne causes | b. a skin condition. |
| 3. Acne affects | c. a serious disease. |
| 4. Acne is not | d. small, red spots. |
3. Read the passage again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
1. The first paragraph is mainly about
A. what acne is
B. how to avoid acne
C. why people have acne
2. Which statement is NOT correct about acne?
A. Acne is a skin condition.
B. Acne may get serious.
C. Acne affects more boys than girls.
3. What age group does acne affect the most?
A. 12-20 B. 12-30 C. 70-80
4. How should you wash your face?
A. 3-4 times a day.
B. With soap for acne.
C. With cold water.
5. What does the word "it" in the last sentence refer to?
A. acne B. disease C. spot
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Speaking
4. Work in pairs. Read the passage again. Pick the tips which you can easily follow. Share your ideas with your partner.
5. Work in groups. Read about the health problems below. Discuss and make notes of some tips you can give each person. Then share your ideas with the class.
1. I have chapped lips.
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2. I'm putting on weight.
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3. I often feel sleepy during the day.
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4. I have the flu.
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5. My hair is dry.
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