Page 12 - Grasp English C1+ (Workbook)

1 Communıcatıon

Listening and Speaking

A. Look at these words and their synonyms. Match them with the pictures.

1. anxious – worried, nervous 5. thrilled – ecstatic, motivated
2. calm – relaxed, cool-headed 6. irritated – annoyed, frustrated
3. cheerful – happy, optimistic 7. perplexed – confused, puzzled
4. disappointed – dissatisfied, let down 8. relieved – reassured, comforted

a. b. c.
d.

e. f. g. h.

B. Discuss with a partner .

1. Is either of these issues common in your school?
Cyberbullying 2. How do you and your friends deal with them? Exam stress
3. How do your parents and teachers deal with them?

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C. Listen to the recording and underline the correct answer. D. Discuss with a partner.

1. Amal’s dad / Tavi’s mum has been to a meeting with other 1. How would you help a
parents. friend who was a victim of
2. Tavi doesn’t like sharing / often shares photos on social media. cyberbullying?

3. Amal / Tavi talks about feeling stressed about an exam. 2. Do you share a lot of photos on
social media?
4. Amal’s dad / Tavi’s mum feels disappointed at the start of the
conversation. 3. Who do you talk to when you
feel stressed about school?
5. Tavi’s mum mentions a cyberbullying problem in Tavi’s year /
a different year group. 4. Have you ever failed an exam?
6. Amal failed her French / Science exam.

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