Reading
7 Read the article. Then tick the correct options below.
Teenagers can be irrational and behave in unexpected ways. They can be moody and rude to their parents for no reason. Even the most organised and responsible can often behave irresponsibly. Kindness can turn into selfishness, whist previously talkative children might ignore you. It can be as if the child you thought you knew has changed into a teenager with an entirely different personality. But, for both parents and teenagers, it’s helpful to remember that there is a very good reason for this. The human brain is always changing. After infancy, the human brain goes through the greatest level of change during adolescence. This is a very active time for the human brain in terms of development and learning new things. And sometimes, in the course of development, things can get confused. For example, decision- making processes can be overwhelmed by emotions, leading to poor decisions being made.
But, whilst it might be a difficult few years for both teens and their long-suffering parents, it’s important to remember that it won’t last long.
1 Who does, ‘Even the most organized and responsible’ refer to? a) parents
b) teenagers
2 A previously talkative child might turn into a rude teenager because … a) people ignore them.
b) their brains are developing.
3 Which period of life sees the greatest change in a human brain? a) infancy
b) adolescence
4 If a teenager makes a poor decision, it’s likely to be due to their … a) parents’ suffering.
b) brains being confused
Writing
(4 points)
8 Read. Then say whether each sentence suggests the people are alike (A) or different (D).
My sister and I both love going to school (1) ( ). However, we don’t like the same subjects (2) ( ). I am really into history and English, but my sister loves science and maths (3) ( ). Unlike my sister, I find those subjects quite boring
(4) ( ). However, we both love sports and are on the same team (5) ( ). I’m not sure who is more competitive, her or me (6) ( )!