way2go! Kompetenztraining Reading & Listening B1

53 Working with vocabulary Jedrick feels that it’s easy to predict the ending of the novel. Jedrick feels that he has just reached a turning point in the novel. Jedrick feels that the author has done a good job of writing the novel. Charlie regrets that she spent time meeting Lola. Charlie has admitted to herself that she’s jealous of Lola. Charlie feels she should get things out in the open with Lola. Now read the note from a father to his son. What do you think the father means? 3 B1+ | 6. Klasse | READING | Traditions, trends and lifestyles Hi Melanie! I caught up with Lola yesterday. That’s two hours of my life that I’ll never get back. She spent the whole time boasting about the gifts her new boyfriend’s bought her and the holidays they plan to go on. Some people never change their ways, eh? Charlie 2 Murat, your mum and I didn’t expect to come home to a celebratory get-together with your friends in the garden. Next time, let’s communicate better! Dad Choose the best way to complete each sentence. 1 It was cold at the Halloween celebrations last night, but we kept warm by standing around the fireworks / bonfire. 2 In many countries, it’s customary / odd for couples to give each other gifts on Valentine’s Day. 3 Many traditional tales begin with “And they lived happily ever after” / “Once upon a time”. 4 The play I watched last night had a beautiful setting / plot – it was on a Greek island. 5 Every year I make many New Year’s expositions / resolutions, but sadly I keep very few of them. The expressions in bold appear in the article on the next page. Read the sentences and choose the best meaning for each expression. 1 On day three of my new diet, I really craved something sweet. wanted / refused 2 Paul began to think that someone had put a curse on him because everything went wrong. a magic spell to bring bad luck / a magic spell to bring good luck 3 Sadly, the latest government report paints a grim picture of how young people see their future. exciting / depressing 4 I haven’t got long to discuss the characters in your play, so can you just cut to the chase, please? give all the details / give the important points 5 Mike has a terrible habit of reading the last chapter of a book first. He needs to overcome that! stop doing / continue doing 4 5 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv

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