( ) 1.to get better and become fit and healthy again
to return to a normal condition
( ) 2.to put into a bag or box so that you can take or send them somewhere
things wrapped together
bag; a small container
( ) 3.a large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and possessions when you travel
( ) 4.a long warm coat that you can wear in cold weather
( ) 5.a young person between the ages of 13 and 19
( ) 6.conversation about unimportant things, especially people's private lives
to talk about other people or things that are not important
( ) 7.have a different opinion (from sb.); not agree
( ) 8.feeling that you want to thank sb. because of something kind that they have done thankful
( ) 9.to not like someone or something
a feeling of not liking someone or something
( ) 10.a small sum of money that is given (to a waiter, taxi-driver etc)
a useful suggestion; a helpful piece of advice
Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct form of the words.
1.It took Jason a long time to ______ from a bad cold and he is healthy as usual now.
2.I don't like to spread ______, but between you and me, they got married secretly last week.
3.You'd better ______ your bags now. We're leaving for the airport in an hour.
4.I can't pack any more clothes into the ______—it's full.
5.You'd better put on your ______. It's much too cold outside.
6.______ are not allowed to stay out late at night.
7.Teenagers and their parents often ______ on many topics. There are so many different opinions between them.
8.I ______ living in the noisy city. I hope to settle down in the country when I retire.
9.At a restaurant, an American often leaves some ______ to the waiter on the table.
10.I'm very ______ that you didn't tell my mom, or she will absolutely disagree with it.
In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences. Choose the appropriate answer or answers to complete the sentence.
( ) 1.After a few days of ______, Amy began to recover.
A. flu
B. cough
C. fever
D. headache
( ) 2.Don't forget to pack your ______ when you go for a two-week holiday.
A. toothbrush
B. underwear
C. camera
D. battery charger
( ) 3.It was careless of you to have left the ______ in the taxi.
A. wallet
B. backpack
C. suitcase
D. cell phone
( ) 4.Don't forget to put on your ______; it's cold outside.
A. gloves
B. scarf
C. overcoat
D. raincoat
( ) 5.Teenagers should not get into the habit of ______ too early.
A. drinking
B. studying
C. smoking
D. reading
( ) 6.Don't believe all the ______ you have heard of.
A. news
B. advice
C. rumors
D. gossip
( ) 7.When people disagree with your ideas or opinions, you may feel a little ______.
A. relaxed
B. excited
C. upset
D. scared
( ) 8.The train is about to start now. I am very _____ to you for coming to see me off.
A. useful
B. grateful
C. careful
D. regretful
( ) 9.Many teenagers dislike ______.
A. homework
B. housework
C. cyber games
D. getting up early
( ) 10.In America, people usually tip ______.
A. waiters
B. hairdressers
C. policemen
D. cab drivers
Are the following statements true or false? Do you agree or disagree with them?
( ) 1.It may take many years to recover from the death of a beloved pet.
( ) 2.Don't let your parents pack your bag when you go on a trip, or they may put everything they think useful into the baggage.
( ) 3.Women can always manage to pack many things into a small suitcase.
( ) 4.A thick overcoat is a good defense against the cold.
( ) 5.It is a piece of cake to educate the teenagers nowadays.
( ) 6.The gossip of two women will destroy two families.
( ) 7.Even friends disagree sometimes.
( ) 8.Look around you and be truly grateful for all that you see.
( ) 9.Cats dislike dogs, and vice versa.
( ) 10.If you are a visitor to America, you don't need to tip the waiters at a restaurant.
1.What do you often do in order to recover from a bad mood?
2.As a teenager, do you have any heroes to admire?
3.How much should we tip at a restaurant in America?