Level: 2nd form Lesson 1: The Image of who I am Teacher: F. Bilel

I- Listening into reading:

1- Listen to the song "The Perfect Fan" by backstreet boys and circle the words you hear.

It takes a lot to know what is loveIt's not the big things, but the little thingsThat can mean enoughA lot of prayers to get me (to / through )And there is never a day that passes byI don't think of youYou were always there for mePushing me and (hiding /guiding) meAlways to succeed

[Chorus:]You showed meWhen I was young just how to (grow / blow)You showed meEverything that I should knowYou showed meJust how to (talk / walk) without your hands'Cos mom you always wereThe perfect fan

God has been so goodBlessing me with a familyWho did all they (could / should)And I've had many years of graceAnd it flatters me when I see a smile on your faceI wanna thank you for what you've doneIn hopes I can (live /give) back to youAnd be the perfect son[Chorus]

You showed me how to loveYou showed me how to (share / care)And you showed me that you would always be thereI wanna thank you for that timeAnd I'm (loud / proud) to say you're mine

2- Tick (√) the right alternative.In this song, the singers pay a tribute to their : a- parents b- friends c- teachers.Justification: .............................................................................................................................................3- Circle the right option and complete the sentence with reference to stanzas 1 and 4.the singers express mainly their (love / sorrow / gratitude) to their .................................. for their..................................., ......................................., .................................... and .......................................... .look at the picture and

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a-comment upon itb-complete the spidergram on page 20.

II- Reading:

1- Read only the first paragraph of the text and the last line and guess what the text is about .

2- Now, read the whole text and check your answer.

3- Focus on paragraph 1 and find an expression or a phrase having the same meaning as:a- Someone who is friendly and helpful to others: ..........................................................................................b- Someone who is hopeful: ............................................................................................................................4- Correct the following false statements with reference to paragraphs 2 and 3.

a- The parents do not show any understanding or tolerance when their daughter gets into trouble. (para 2)

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b-Whitney's parents make decisions and choices for her. (paragraph 3)

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5- Focus on the last paragraph and pick out the qualities that Whitney got from her friends.

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Vocabulary

a) What do the following expressions mean? Tick the correct answer. Making a clear path for myself (par1)

Asking others to decide for her Deciding about her future Waiting to decide at the right time

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To be open towards them (par2) Listen to them and consider their ideas Listen to their ideas out of respect Listen to them but never change my mind

Loving and caring for each other is what holds us together (par2) Keeps us close Keeps us apart

b) Match each word from column A with its definition in column B.

A B C

1-path2-safety3-willing4-accomplished5-pediatrician

a-performed; achievedb-ready to consent or undertakec- line along which s.b or s.th moves; wayd-doctor treating childrene-the state of being secure and free of danger or injury; security

1 .......2 .......3 .......4 .......5 .......

7) What does this sentence express? HopeI want to be remembered want / desire. Request.Find out in paragraph 3 another expression having the same meaning; then make sentences.III- Writing:

Write an email to Kelly to describe your family.Think about these questions:

Who do you live with? What do your parents look like? What do they do? Do you have a sister or brother? How old are they? What do they look like? Do you have a good relationship with your parents and why ?

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