Teens 2 - Unit 2

1) Read the information about famous people. Then choose the correct answer a, b or c. a) Shakira began singing quite late. wasn’t famous for a long time sang a popular song at a sports event. b) Michael Phelps still has a career as a swimmer got another name because of his swimming won more medals than any other Olympic competitor. c) Jack Dorsey had a brilliant idea for something before he left university is well-known by the people who use Twitter. often shares his own opinions on the Internet d) Daniel Radcliffe prefers acting in films to the theatre. made a Harry Potter film every year played Harry Potter when he was over ten. d) Bill Gates has more money than anyone else in the world. has his name on the product he created. gives some of his money away to people who need it. e) JK Rowling first thought of her stories when she was travelling. didn't sell many books around the world has a lot of different writers’ names 2) Complete the sentences using the correct form was 0 I wasn’t at home last Saturday. I was playing in the park.1 My mother was very good at sport as a child. She played tennis, handball and volleyball.2 Luis wasn’tborn in Spain. He is American.3 Wereyour brothers both good students at university?4 We weren’tat school yesterday. We were at home.5 Was Heath Ledger a famous actor? 3) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple. 1 I swam (swim) in the new pool in town last week. 2 Peter wanted (want) to be an athlete when he was a child.3 We didn't have (not have) enough money for the cinema last night.4 Jane didn't win(not win) the swimming competition.5 I bought (buy) some new trainers three days ago.6 Sally invited (invite) me to a concert yesterday. 4) Label the pictures. Artist Scientist Firefighter Astronaut Police officer 5) Complete the sentences with the words in the box. 1 My mum is a great artist– she can paint anything!2 Jan became a dancerbecause she enjoyed ballet and hip hop moves!3 Rob’s such a good musician he can play any instrument.4 Our vetis really good with our animals when they’re sick.5 My sister works as a nursein a hospital.6 Dan always loved performing in plays, and now he’s a famous actor! 6) Match the sentences. Daniella’s really brave She isn’t afraid of anything Maria’s very funny. She always tells a lot of jokes. Laura’s really kind. She enjoys helping people Sarah’s very friendly She likes talking to everyone Emily’s very serious. She doesn’t laugh or smile a lot. Jana’s very quiet. She doesn’t really talk a lot. 7) Listen to two friends, Jemma and Simon, talking about their English project about heroes. Are the sentences True (T) or False (F)? Jemma has a lot of heroes. TrueSimon thinks Jemma’s choice of hero is good. FalseSimon is writing about a sportsman. TrueSimon admires Drogba because he earns a lot of money. FalseJemma knows nothing about Roger Federer. TrueJemma accepts Simon’s offer to help her with her project. False 8) Read the questions and answer them. Remember to give extra information, details are important What did you do yesterday? Did you watch a film two days ago? What's your favourite place? Did you go there? When? 9) Writing. Write about someone you admire. It can be someone you know or someone famous Use the questions to help you:Who is the person you admire?What do you know about the person's early life?Why do you admire this person?(80 words) Theseus and the Minotaur Describe Theseus and compare him with the rest of the characters.