For questions 6-10, choose from the list A-H where each person got the idea for their new name.

Match each phrase from the extracts to the closest meaning.

UNIT 6

Family ties

Reading 1

Read the article and match each statement to one of the sections of the article. In which section are the following mentioned?

A 'BE HOME BY 9.30'

This always happens. You persuade your parents to let you go to a party, then they make you come home before most people even get there. If you try to argue they'll say something like. 'You're lucky we're letting you go out at all.' In order to win this one you have to get inside their heads and work out why they don't want you to go in the first place. Then come up with a sensible solution. If they think staying out late is dangerous, reassure them it isn't. Tell them where the party is, who you're going with and who’s going to be there, because parents like to know stuff like that. Also, tell them you'll get a cab home (yes, it’s expensive, but much safer than walking or getting the bus). This is exactly the sort of thing your parents want to hear.

В 'AS LONG AS YOU LIVE UNDER MY ROOF YOU'LL LIVE BY MY RULES!'

This is a classic angry parent phrase, used whenever they're losing an argument. Make them realise they're laying down the law for no reason. Don't go mental, just stay cool and say, 'If you're not going to be reasonable I'm not going to argue with you.’ That way you sound sensible and mature, and your parents don't and are much less likely to continue screaming at you. The only problem is, sometimes they are being reasonable and say annoying things like. ‘If you don't do your homework, you'll get into trouble.’ Then you have to try and strike a deal, like 'OK. If I get all my homework and chores done tonight, can I go to the cinema with my mates tomorrow?'

С 'YOU'RE NOT GOING OUT LOOKING LIKE THAT!'

Obviously girls get this more than boys, but my mum hates it when Iwear ridiculously baggy jeans. Whether it's midriff baring tops or enormous jeans, it comes down to the same thing - they worry about what people who don't know you will think. It's not that big a deal when you think about it, but it still causes big fights because neither of you wants to back down. Changing your clothes is the obvious way to avoid an argument, but you shouldn't have to. Right? No matter what you look tike, you're the same person and you'll act the same way. You need to make them realise this. If you have any old photos of them when they were teenagers, dig them out. They're sure to be wearing just as unsuitable clothes as you, so they'll feel hypocritical not letting you wear them, and they'll know exactly what it feels like to be judged by their appearance.

D ‘WHY SHOULD WE RAISE YOUR ALLOWANCE?’

This is tricky. You've spent all this time trying to persuade your parents you're independent, then you ask them for money. They'll probably say something like. 'If you're so independent, why don't you get a job?' or something equally annoying. You couldtry getting a job, but jobs are hard, boring and leave you with less me for partying. And what's the point if you can just get money off your parents? What you need to do ispersuade your parents getting a job is a bad idea. Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages, so you sound like you've thought it through and know what you're talking about. If you say jobs are too hard and boring and you'd rather be out partying (even though that's true), you'll sound irresponsible and you're much less likelyto get a raise. Instead, say a job would interfere with your schoolwork. You'll score major points with your parents, as it sounds like you've got your priorities right.

Grammar 1:hypothetical meaning - wish

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