Unit 6 continued: time with friends, a review and a theme
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the main idea of this mini text in one sentence: “Our reading corner is small. Students can borrow a book at lunch, sit on cushions and talk quietly. Many say it makes their day calmer.”
The reading corner gives students a calm place to read and relax.
2
Write one sentence with each word: compromise, supportive, packed.
For example: We compromised and chose a shorter route. A supportive friend listened to me. My Friday is packed with lessons.
3
Plan a review of the school canteen: write the title, the overall impression, two aspects, one weakness and a rating in words.
For example: Title – A Warm Lunch at School. Overall – a pleasant meal. Aspects – the bread is fresh; the rice is hot. Weakness – the queue is long. Rating: four stars out of five.
4
Choose the opinion phrase for each purpose: (a) a weakness (b) a final advice (c) the best part. Phrases: The best thing about … / However, … / I would recommend it to ….
(a) However, …; (b) I would recommend it to …; (c) The best thing about ….
5
An object in a story is a lantern that stays lit all night. Write what it might stand for and one clue you would look for.
For example: hope or care; the clue could be that a character smiles each time she looks at it.