EXPANSION Units 5 – 8

1 Language Review

B. Complete the conversations.

1. A: Why don’t you have some chicken?

B: No, thank you. I don't eat meat. I’m a vegetarian.

2. A: How about some seafood? The shrimp here are very nice.

B: I can’t eat any seafood. I get red spots on my body when I eat shrimp.

3. A: would you like some dessert?

B: Yes, good idea. Do you have any fruit?

A: No, we don’t have any. How about a piece of chocolate cake?

B: I’m on a diet. I’m trying to lose weight.

C. Write answers. Use your own ideas.

1. Why are you so angry?

Because, he is late.

2. Why are you surprised?

Because, her drawing is amazing.

3. Why are you relieved?

Because, I did well on my test.

4. Why are you sad?

Because, my father left me.

5. Why are you worried?

Because, I am not prepared for the exam.

6. Why do you feel bored?

Because of the same daily routine.

D. Write what is wrong with the people in the pictures. Then write what they should or shouldn’t do.
Follow the example.

1. Mona has a headache. She should rest.
2. The children have a stomach-ache. They shouldn't eat any junk food.
3. Farah has a cold. She should drink some hot tea.
4. Ali and Imad have a cough. They should take some medicine.
5. Ahmed has an earache. He shouldn't go swimming.

E. Complete the field trip report. Use the past tense of the verbs in parentheses.

The junior class went (1. go) on a field trip to Camp Sunshine during the spring vacation.

Unfortunately, we had (2. have) lots of problems on the trip.

First, the bus broke (3. break) down. When we finally arrived (4. arrive) at the camp late at night, we found (5. find) that the cabins didn't have (6. not have) any heating.

We were (7. be) cold all night, and Steve woke up (8. wake up) with a cold.

That mor Ning on our hike, Chuck ate (9. eat) some wild berries in the forest and got (10. get) a stomachache.

He took (11. take) some medicine, but he didn't feel (12. not feel) well after that.

On the second day, Dan hurt (13. hurt) his knee playing football, and Mitch and Peter caught (14. catch) Steve’s cold.

On the third day, Hussain felt (15. feel) bad because of a terrible toothache.

I gave (16. give) aspirin to all of them. I’m a PE teacher, not a doctor.

What do you do when everyone is sick on a trip? We packed (17. pack) our bags and came (18. come) back home.

2 Reading

After Reading

1. What was the problem with eating margarine?

It contained trans fats. which were worse.

2. Why are eggs good for you?

They are a good source of protein.

3. How does chocolate help protect the heart?

It reduces the bad cholesterol.

4. How much chocolate should you eat a day?

You should eat one square from a bar a day.

5. Why is olive oil good for you?

It increases the good cholesterol and eliminate the bad.

6. Why can’t many people drink milk?

They can't tolerate the lactose in cow's milk.

Discussion

1. What is your opinion about the foods mentioned in the text?

food that is mentioned in the text are almost hygienic.

2. What is your favourite food or drink?

My favourite drink is milk.

3. Are young people in your country worried about eating healthy?

No, they aren't.

4. What do young people usually eat?

Sandwich with cheese.

5. Is fast food popular in your country?

Yes, it is very popular.

6. What do you think are the good and bad things about fast food?

May be the good is High hygiene standards and the bad thing is often of low quality.

3 Writing

Write about a food that you think is good or bad for your health.
Defend your point of view.

If we talk about food for our health, we will talk about fruits and vegetables that's called Healthy food.

Healthy food doesn't have merely one but numerous benefits green vegetables help us to maintain strength and Vigor. In addition, detrain healthy food items keep away long-term illnesses like diabetes, blood pressure cholesterol and many more.

Healthy food also helps in fighting obesity and heart diseases.

It contains a plethora of nutrients.

It's not only kept your body healthy but also your mind and soul.

It increases our brain's functionality.

Therefore, we all must have a healthy food and strive for a longer and healthier life.

Vocabulary

A. Put the following words into one of the two categories.

Positive (+)

fun, hope, care, friendly, happy, smiling.

Negative (–)

lonely, blue, trouble, sad, worries, bad, pain.

B. Find two positive expressions and two negative expressions in the chant. Write them in the blanks.

1. (+) a little bit of fun.
2. (+) a little bit of hope.
3. (–) feel lonely.
4. (–) in times of trouble.

Comprehension

A. Answer the questions.

1. How is the boy feeling?

He's feeling lonely and blue.

2. What can his friend do to help him?

The friend has the right answers. He can give him a little bit of fun and hope and a helping hand.

3. Do you think the friend has the right answers?

Yes, he does.

B. Write two sentences that show that the friend is trying to help.

What can I do to make you happy?

What can I do to ease your pain?

What can I do cheer you up and see you smiling again?

Discussion

1. What do you do when you feel sad?

I usually read holy Quran.

2. Who do you normally discuss your problems with?

My mother.

3. Who can you ask for advice?

My eldest brother.

4. What kind of advice do you give your friends?

Obeying parents and study hard.

5. Think of another title for the chant.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.