Prepare 8 Units 1-2

Listen to a girl called Teresa talking about going shopping with her sister. Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

1.Teresa says when she goes clothes shopping with her sister Sabrina, she …

a thinks the clothes she makes herself are better.

b often buys clothes she doesn’t really like.

c lets Sabrina choose some of her clothes for her.

2. Teresa and Sabrina went to the fashion store because …

a they’d heard about it at school.

b their mum wanted to do something nice for them.

c they both felt they needed a new look.

3. Teresa says that when they first arrived, they …

a had a kind of interview with the assistant.

b looked at lots of clothes with the assistant.

c told the assistant what sort of clothes they liked.

4. Teresa says that compared with her sister, she …

a is a quieter person.

b wears smarter clothes.

c prefers brighter colours.

5. What clothes did the girls buy from the fashion store?

a most of what the assistant showed them

b only a few of their favourite items

c things that were similar to their usual clothes

6. After their shopping trip, the girls …

a changed back into their old clothes again.

b bought a present for their mum.

c had a special evening out.

Read this text about birth order. Complete the spaces (1–4) with the words.

BIRTH ORDER

Are you an only child? Are you the eldest child? Or the baby of the family? According to some people, your position in your family can change the kind of person you are.

Read the text again. Write only: eldest, middle, youngest, only

BIRTH ORDER

Are you an only child? Are you the eldest child? Or the baby of the family? According to some people, your position in your family can change the kind of person you are.

You are often very careful because you want to do everything right. You were first, so you are the example! You like doing your homework, you like making lists and you like planning. You don't like anything unexpected. (unless you arrange it) and you want to make people happy, so it can be hard for you to say no.

You consider other people's feelings and you hate it when people don't agree with each other. You like it best when everyone is happy. You're friends with all your brothers' and sisters' friends - both older and younger. You can be really funny, too.

You never do anything wrong! You are the baby of the family and everyone loves you! You want everyone to watch you. You love people and people love you! For a job, you would be good at selling things. Oh! And you love surprises!

By the age of seven, you were already an adult. You've always had adults, not children your own age, in your life. You're good at everything you do. You love reading and you have a clear view of the world. Your favourite word is 'very'. You hate it when you don't succeed. You prefer being with people who are older or younger than yourself - not the same age.

Which child …

1. likes studying?

2. makes people laugh?

3. likes attention from other people?

4. enjoys being with adults?

5. dislikes things that are not planned?

6. always wants to win?

7. is liked by everyone in the family?

8. likes reading?