Pag. 18 es. 1
In pairs, look at the phrases in the box and decide whether they are things parents say about teenagers or things that teenagers say about themselves.
1. Teenagers say they are able to get up early.
2. Teenagers say they are bad-tempered.
3. Teenagers say they are generous.
4. Teenagers say they are hard-working.
5. Teenagers say they are interested in the world.
6. Parents say teenagers are lazy.
7. Teenagers say they are loyal to their friends.
8. Parents say teenagers are obsessed with their phones.
9. Teenagers say they are passionate about music.
10. Parents say teenagers are selfish.
11. Parents say teenagers are uncommunicative.
12. Parents say teenagers are unhelpful.

Pag. 18 es. 2
Read the survey report and comments. Compare your ideas in Exercise 1 with the information you read.

Pag. 18 es. 3
Read the comments again. Choose from sentences A – F the one which fits each gap
(1 – 5). There is one extra sentence. Then listen and check.
1. Sarah – C
2. Janet – F
3. Andrew – A
4. Ryan – E
5. Mel – D

Pag. 18 es. 4
Read the comments again and write the names.
Who thinks that:
1. teenagers work really hard? Sarah, Andrew
2. teenagers have lots of positive personal qualities? Sarah
3. teenagers are interested in other people and cultures? Mel
4. teenagers are all different people. Ryan
5. friends are very important for teenagers? Janet

Pag. 19 es. 5
Match 1 – 5 with a – e to make questions. Then answer the questions.
1. Who likes spending.
2. Who wants to get.
3. Who doesn’t have.
4. Who does.
5. Who thinks some teenagers play.

a. his homework in the evening?
b. football?
c. time with her grandparents?
d. a job in a developing country?
e. time to read much?

1 – c: Janet likes spending time with her grandparents.
2 – d: Mel wants to get a job in a developing country.
3 – e: Janet doesn’t have time to read much.
4 – a: Andrew does his homework in the evening.
5 – b: Ryan thinks some teenagers play football.

Pag. 19 es. 6
Find the opposites of these adjectives in Sarah’s comment. Use a dictionary if necessary.
1. arrogant – modest
2. cowardly – brave
3. disloyal – loyal
4. dull – interesting
5. grumpy – adorable
6. mean – generous

Pag. 19 es. 7
Complete the sentences with adjectives from Exercise 6.
1. Teenagers are arrogant. They think they know everything.
2. Teenagers are grumpy. They never get enough sleep and are always in a bad mood.
3. Teenagers are loyal to their friends. They are always there for their friends.
4. Teenagers are mean. They never give money to charity and always buy cheap presents.
5. Teenagers are interesting. They have lots of things to talk about.
6. Teenagers are cowardly. They avoid dangerous situations and don’t take risks.

Pag. 19 es. 8
In pairs, discuss the sentences in Exercise 7. Which ones do you agree/disagree with? Why?
1. I agree with the 1, because they think they are superior.
2. I agree with the 2, because they live a life full of stress.
3. I don’t agree with the 3, because not everyone helps friends if they need help.
4. I don’t agree with the 4, because someone is generous with other people.
5. I agree with the 5, because they always want to know new things.
6. I don’t agree with the 6, because many people face obstacles.

Pag. 19 es. 9
Complete WORD STORE 1E. Add adjectives to the table. Mark the stress. Then listen, check and repeat.
1. bravery = brave
2. generosity = generous
3. laziness = lazy
4. loyalty = loyal
5. modesty = modest
6. responsibility = responsible

Frasi con verbi introdotti dalle preposizioni:
• I’m interested in playing volleyball.
• I’m interested in learning Chinese.
• I listen to music every day.
• I afford to buy a new car and a big house for my family.
• I spend a lot of money on clothes and shoes.