Unit 2 - Lesson 2

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

His during the meeting was very professional. (BEHAVE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

With the rise of social media, many people are concerned about how their is being protected online. (PRIVATE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

My parents gave me to go to the party, but I have to be home by midnight. (PERMIT)

My grandparents say that television had a huge _____ on their generation.

I try not to _____ my parents' advice, but sometimes it feels outdated for today’s world.

My grandparents’ generation _____ more on stability and work while my generation values flexibility and experiences.

My dad often reminds me that people couldn’t _____ mobile phones when he was my age.

My grandmother used to write in her ______ every night while I prefer to keep a blog online.

My grandparents had a strict _____ of 8 p.m. when they were young, while I can stay out until 10 p.m.

We should _____ other cultures and their traditions even if they are different from our own.

The cat scratched the curtains and now they’re _____ at the bottom.

We went to _____ different stores to look for the perfect gift.

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Kelly _____ be punished so harshly for her small mistake.

You ____ so envious of your brother. He is successful because, unlike you, he works extremely hard.

There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.

I've been waiting for hours. You ______ to tell me you would come late.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

You should have persuaded him to change his mind.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

The children left the house without telling their mother. That was wrong. (NOT)

=> The children should without telling their mother.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

It wasn't a good idea for you to delete that file. (SHOULD)

=> You that file.

Read David's blog and decide if the sentences are True or False.

Lately, things at home haven’t been easy. I’ve been having constant arguments with my parents, and it feels like they don’t respect my privacy. This lack of respect is really starting to influence my behavior. One of the biggest issues is that my parents often come into my room without knocking. I believe everyone, especially teenagers, should have their own space. It’s really frustrating when they come in unannounced and start looking through my things.

Last week, I discovered that my parents threw away some of my stuff without asking me. Among the things they tossed were my old photo albums and my personal diary. I was so upset! Those items were important to me, and they should have asked for my permission before touching them.

Another problem is that my parents often scold me without giving me a chance to explain. They just jump to conclusions and assume that I’ve done something wrong. This makes me feel like they don’t respect me or my side of the story. I believe that if they would listen to me and understand my perspective, we could avoid a lot of arguments.

All of these issues are having a big influence on how I feel about our relationship. I’ve started avoiding conversations with them because I feel like they don’t value my opinion. I don’t even feel safe in my own room anymore, as I’m constantly worried that they might rush in or throw away more of my stuff. I’ve tried talking to them, but they just brush it off and say it’s for my own good.

I wish they would respect my space and my feelings, and let me have some control over my own things.

David's parents used to come into his room without knocking.

David's parents threw away his diary and photo albums despite his disapproval.

David believes that if his parents listened to his side of the story, they would not fight.

David's mental health is negatively affected because of the problems with his parents.

David’s parents have listened to him and made some changes.