A Summer's Reading Part 1

Choose synonyms from the box to replace the words in capital letters in the following sentences. 1. The PAVEMENTS in George's neighborhood were ugly and broken. sidewalks2. George was NOT AT ALL HAPPY with his life. dissatisfied3. George was NOT PROUD of the fact that he had not finished school. ashamed4. George often made decisions WITHOUT MAKING THINGS THROUGH, such as LEAVING school before he finished. on an impulse quitting Choose words from the box to complete the following sentences. 1. George wanted people to respect him.2. George wandered around the neighbourhood because he had nothing else to do.3. George did not have any books he felt were worthwhile reading.4. George had lots of excuses for why he never registered to study at evening classes.5. Sophie resembles her brother. Find THREE facts about George and his family and quote the words that show them. What did George do to avoid being bored? Name TWO things George would like to have in the future. Which sentence IS NOT TRUE in regard to George's neighborhood? The sidewalks were broken. George had close friends in the neighborhood. During the hot days George used to wander in the neighborhood. It wasn't a pleasant and inviting place to live in. How is the park different than the neighborhood? Name TWO things Do the following words describe the neighborhood or the park? The Park hope future dreams optimism plans a better life peaceful The Neighborhood stagnation grey neglect low status hard life being trapped