Choose the best answer to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following sentence.

Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.

Some parents may try to impose their choices of university or career _______ their children regardless of their children’s preferences.

It is their neighbours _______ they have a very good relationship with.

In order to ____________ the gap between the old generation and the younger one, mutual understanding is the vital key.

Some people think that teenagers are too young to know what love actually is. In fact, love never comes with age. Teenagers are old enough to know what love means. Some parents think the responsibility of teenagers is to study, not to love. From their viewpoint, love can sometimes lead to heartbreak and they are afraid that their children will be broken-hearted when the relationship ends. However, life is a challenging journey with various levels of sentiment. Heartbreak after a breakup may be a painful experience to go through, but it will help teenagers become stronger and make better choices next time. It is not wrong for teenagers to start a healthy relationship but it would be better if they knew how to maintain a balance between studies and relationships. It is also important for parents to have open conversations with teens about their feelings and relationships. Furthermore, standing by teenagers, being a shoulder for them to cry on and helping them deal with ups and downs are essential.

Read the statements and decide they are true (T) or false (F).

In parents’ opinions, teenagers must focus on their studies.

Rewrite the following sentences by using the words given.

She has always wanted to work in an international organization and that has made her work harder at English language skills. (desire)

Suddenly, Maria felt extremely tired and her face sounded pale.

People reacted angrily to the city's failure _________ an efficient public transport system.

My parents forbid me wear tight tops and have my hair dyed. They think that the clothes and dyed hair break rules and norms of society.

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

It’s absolutely vital for teenagers _______ how to cope with loneliness.

He kept beeping the car horn loudly and the other drivers became _________

Read the statements and decide they are true (T) or false (F).

Parents should talk with their children openly, stand beside them and give them emotional support in time.

Rewrite the following sentences by using the words given.

We’ve heard that Helen is feeling better now. We are relieved. (using a to –infinitive)

We ______________________________________________________________

A: Do you feel like going to the prom with me? - B: ______________

Rewrite the following sentences by using the words given.

It’s important for all family members to discuss the rules. (use a modal verb)

All family members _________________________________________________