Exercise 5. Listen and fill in the blanks.

I left school four years ago. Now when I think back, one thing I would say about the education system is that there are too many (1) _______. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you are always (2) _______ about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you are going to pass. I also think there should be fewer (3) _______ subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I have now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a (5) _______ of time. However, education is one of the most important things in our lives. It brings us knowledge. It can also make the difference between (5) _______ and failure.

Exercise 1. Listen and fill in the blanks.

Overshopping is when you buy a lot of (1) _______ more than you really need. People do it when they’re stressed or sad, thinking buying stuff will make them (2) _______. But it can cause problems like not having enough (3) _______ and too many unnecessary things. It’s important to figure out why you do it and talk to someone about it. Taking control of your shopping (4) _______, buying only what you really need, and finding other ways to feel better can make a big difference. It’s (5) _______ making choices that help you in the long run and keep your life simpler and happier.

Exercise 3. Listen and fill in the blanks.

Water is a major part of staying (1) _______. Drinking plenty of water provides you with (2) _______ valuable minerals. It also satisfies your thirst without the extra sugars that most other drinks (3) _______. Soda drinks, and even fruit juice, contain a lot of sugar which can have a detrimental (4) _______ on your health. If you’re feeling thirsty, try (5) _______ water as much as possible. Aim to drink 8 glasses a day. For the most part, kids only need to drink milk or water. Choose low fat or non-fat milk if you can. Try to avoid having sugary drinks in the house as a rule.

Exercise 4. Listen and fill in the blanks.

There are lots of ways you can (1) _______ around from one place to another. Sometimes you can just walk. Walking is good for your health. However, some places are too far to walk, so you might need to ride a (2) _______ or take a cab. For longer journeys, driving a car (3) _______ even a truck would provide more convenience and flexibility. I rode in a truck once when visiting my grandparents. Truck is usually used (4) _______ big loads from one city to another. Each way of travelling has its own (5) _______, and you can choose the one that best suits you.

Exercise 6. Listen and fill in the blanks.

1. Forests help release _______ and absorb _______.

2. This project aims to _______.

3. Is motorbike the _______ of transport?

4. Pupils should _______ when they leave the classroom.

5. There are many _______ to reduce waste.

6. I use the laughing _______ to express my feelings.

7. He used his tablet to _______ and watch videos.

8. Social networks help people to connect and _______.

9. I’ll _______ with meeting details later today.

10. Instead of typing, Kevin _______ to his friend.

Exercise 2. Listen and fill in the blanks.