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SHOULD or SHOULDN’T Ø She has flu. She ……………. stay at ho me. Ø He has backache. He ……………. carry heavy things. Ø Shehas a headache. She …………… take painkiller. Ø Steve has stomachache. He ………….. drink lemon and mint tea. Ø You have runny nose. You ………… blow your nose. Ø Daisy has dirty hands. She …………… wash her hands. Ø My brother has toothache. He ………… eat candies. Ø Jennifer has a broken arm. She ………… play volleyball. Ø He feels tired. He ………….. have a rest. Ø Caroline has a sore throat. She ……….. go to a doctor. Ø She has measles. She ………….. go to school. Ø He has a cough. He …………….. drink cold drinks. Ø She has toothache. She ………… go to a dentist. Ø Matt is fat. He …………. eat junk food. Ø Alice has cold. She …………. have a rest. Ø She has headache. She ……………….. take medicine

Reading Comprehension Sugar could be harmful to our health Governments in the United States and United Kingdom are waging a war on sugar in the interests of public health. Both countries claim that the overconsumption of sugar by much of the population is detrimental to people's well-being. On Thursday, the U.S. government issued new dietary guidelines that strongly recommend people receive less than 10 per cent of their daily calorie intake from added sugar. On the same day, British Prime Minister David Cameron said he has not ruled out the idea of a tax on sugar to encourage consumers to buy food with reduced levels of the sweet stuff. Politicians in the U.K. are debating how a reduction in the intake of sugar could help alleviate Britain's rising rates of obesity. The American and British governments both cite a study conducted in Mexico that showed a tax on sugary, carbonated drinks led to a reduction in consumption. The tax was implemented on ...

Write the correct tag question and fill in the blanks 0.     Ramani is your teacher this year, __ isn’t she __? 1.      You haven’t seen my keys, _______________? 2.      It’s cold, __________________? 3.      You like oysters, _______________? 4.      My brother is cooking tonight, ___________? 5.      Sheela can speak Italian, ______________? 6.      The kids will come back at 5, ____________? 7.      I’m your friend, _______________? 8.      There will be enough money, _____________? 9.      The train hasn’t arrived yet, _____________? 10.   Your siblings won’t arrive late, ___________? 11.    Those fish must be tropical, _____________? 12.    Peter still hasn’t arrived, _____________? 13.    You didn’t smoke, _____________?...

FILL IN WHO, WHY, WHAT, HOW, HOW MUCH, HOW MANY,HOW OLD,WHEN, WHERE, WHOSE. 1. ------------------------ are you so happy? Because I have a birthday party. 2. …………………………..   isis sitting behind you? Rita. 3…………………………….  do you go to school? by bus. 4. ……………………………...does the first lesson begin? at 8.00 o'clock. 5. …………………………….. is the police-station? in front of the park. 6. . ……………………………..   is the weather like in Israel? It's hot. 7. . ……………………………..   do the tickets cost? I don't know. Maybe $15. 8. . ……………………………..    does your mom go to work in the morning? by taxi. 9. . ……………………………..    does he usually have for lunch? rice and fish. 10. ……………………………...   wants to sing this  song? Tamara . 11. . ……………………………..    book is that? It's Maria's. 12. . ……………………………..    do you have the longest holidays? in summer. 13. . ……………………………..    apples d...

Vocabulary  adjectives Cross out  the word (s) in bold letters   that do not match with the sentence . Read the sentences carefully before choosing, it must be logical! 1.      I’m late , I’m going to catch/ to miss my train. 2.      I’m thirsty , I feel like going to the cinema/drinking a coke. 3.      I’m  tired, I think I’ll go to bed /to the railway station. 4.      I’m hungry , I’d like a good detective story/a ham sandwich . 5.      I’m cold , I’m going to put on the TV/ a pullover. 6.      I’m lazy, I enjoy / don’t enjoy working. 7.      I’m hot, I’m going to have a cold bath/to buy a thick coat. 8.      I’m pleased with you, I’m going to increase your salary/ to dismiss you. 9.      I’m crazy , I behave normally/strangely. 10.    ...

TEN TIPS TO IMPROVE READING In the modern age of information, reading truly is a fundamental survival skill. Here are ten tips that anyone can use to improve their reading skills: 1. You don't have to be a great reader to get the point. Some people read fast and remember everything. Others read slowly and take a couple of times to get all the information. It doesn't matter, really, so long as when you read, you get the information you're seeking. 2. Know WHY you're reading. Are you reading for entertainment or to learn something? Decide why you're reading before you start and you'll greatly improve your comprehension and your enjoyment. 3. You don't need to read everything. Not every magazine, letter, and email you receive contains information you need. In fact, most of it is simply junk. Throw it away, hit the delete key! Just doing this will double the amount of time you have available to read. 4. You don't need to read all ...

CONFUSING WORDS Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word. 1. His …………………………. nature made him popular. (ingenuous / ingenious) 2. He has invented an ………………….. device for making sugar from coal. (ingenuous / ingenious) 3. India’s ………………….. development in recent years has been remarkable. (industrial / industrious) 4. He is very ………………….. (industrial / industrious) 5. Celebrities live ………………….. lives. (luxurious / luxuriant) 6. The robber ……………………… a pistol and threatened the traveler. (waved / waived) 7. I will never ………………….. my right to this house. (wave / waive) 8. At this …………………. I cannot give you any such guarantee. (junction / juncture) 9. He gave a …………………. analysis of the situation. (masterful / masterly) 10. You will have to prove your ………………… if you want to get the promotion. (mettle / meddle) Answers 1. His  ingenuous  nature made him popular. 2. He has invented an  ingenious  device for making sugar from coal....