GE B1 Unit 9 Reading Test B

My New Year Resolutions

Every New Year in my country, you decide to do, or stop doing, certain things throughout the following year. These are called ‘New Year’s Resolutions’. (1)   At the start of this year, however, I decided I was going to be different and continue doing my resolutions all year.

My first resolution was about being nicer to my little brother. (2)   Occasionally, though, I find him so annoying that I end up fighting with him. He then feels bad because his big brother has been mean to him, and I do, too, because I love him really. It’s worked and we haven’t fought for months!

I also decided to go out more with my friends. I used to spend too much time online and not enough time with them. When we make the effort, we have so much fun together. (3)   I started seeing them two or three times a week, and it didn’t take long for us to notice how much happier we felt, so we’re going to continue.

My third resolution was about my bedroom. Although I actually hate living in a room that looks a bit like a rubbish dump, doing something about it seemed like such a big job. One weekend early in the year, I spent two whole days cleaning and tidying it. Now, I tidy as soon as mess appears. (4)  

My final resolution was about food. I ate too much unhealthy stuff between meals and was always tired. I cut out the cakes, crisps and biscuits I’d snacked on for so long. (5)   I have fruit whenever I think I want something sweet and feel so much better these days.

What a difference a year makes!