Teen's life

Match the questions to the answers.

Choose one word/phrase that DOES NOT go with the words in bold. Type it in the box. 1 play table tennis volleyball cricket cycling 2 get born married a degree a driving licence 3 go swimming ice skating squash windsurfing 4 leave home school married university 5 have children confident long hair a job

Match the cards to the special events.

Match the words to their meanings.

Read the online comments about cards and answer the questions. Do you send cards? Do you receive cards? We asked you to tell us about the cards you send for special events. Carrie: I enjoy making cards, and I think I'm good at it. It's nicer because you can make it really personal, too. My sister recently got her driving licence and I made a card that looked like a car! I made it out of coloured paper and things I had at home. It's not easy to do, but I enjoyed doing it, and my sister loved it! Stu: My Grandma sends me a card every year for my birthday with some money in it! So I guess it's good for that! I don't send cards because stamps are really expensive, although I sometimes send a text message or a photo instead. I think cards are only for old people! John: I was in a shop yesterday and I bought a great card for my cousin. He got his degree and he's really happy. I don't usually buy cards but this was perfect! It was a funny cartoon. My Mum sometimes sends birthday cards, especially to her sister and family in the USA, and my aunt sends me a card for my birthday. I guess it's just what our family does! Chrissie: I love sending cards. There's a shop in my town that sells only cards. It's wonderful! You can buy cards to celebrate every occasion. But I know that most of my friends don't buy cards. They think they are expensive and they can send a text for nothing. But it's not the same. Who ...? 1 creates their own cards? 2 received a card with cash in it? 3 enjoys buying cards? 4 receives cards from family in a different country? 5 prefers to send text messages? 6 gave a funny card?

Complete the sentences with the + the superlative form of the adjectives in brackets. 1 This website has (cool) music and it's also (cheap). 2 My brother's (good) student in his class but he's (bad) at sport. 3 The beach road is (safe) for cycling and it has (interesting) views.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given phrases. There are THREE extra phrases you do not need to use. get married, be born, leave home, start school, get a driving licence, get a job, go to university 1 I want to in London and study history. 2 My sister is going to to her boyfriend next year. 3 My dad in the last century. 4 These days many people when they are in their 30s or 40s.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given phrases. There are THREE extra phrases you do not need to use. get a degree, leave home, start school, get a driving licence, have children, go to university, get a job 1 In my country, all children when they are five years old. 2 I want to and then buy a second-hand car. 3 My brother in physics from Oxford University last year. 4 My friend's elder brother as a car mechanic.

Complete the sentences with the comparative form of the adjectives, adding than where necessary. 1 I usually do my homework in the school library because my home internet is (slow) my school's and my house is (noisy). 2 Exams these days are (hard) they were in the past, but the preparation classes are (good). 3 Most teenagers wear casual clothes, partly because they're (fashionable) these days and also because they're (cheap) formal clothes.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct words. Discovering Teen Happiness The teenage years are a time of self-discovery, growth and of course, happiness. Teens find joy in various aspects of their lives, with hobbies and interests playing a significant role. Engaging in activities they love, such as playing sports, painting, or playing musical instruments, not only brings them but also helps them develop their skills and express themselves creatively. Furthermore, friends and family relations are essential sources of happiness for teenagers. Building strong with friends who share similar interests and values creates a sense of belonging and support. Additionally, having a supportive family that communication and understanding can greatly to a teen's overall happiness and well-being. School is another significant factor in teen happiness. While academic challenges can sometimes be stressful, engaging in extracurricular activities, forming positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and feeling a sense of accomplishment from academic achievements can all to feelings of happiness and fulfilment. As teens young adults, thoughts about their future careers and opportunities for part-time jobs might start to emerge. Exploring different career paths, gaining work experience through part-time jobs and goals for their professional development can all bring a sense of purpose and satisfaction, contributing to their overall happiness.