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Vocabulary
1 Match the verbs in A to a suitable noun in B. Then write sentences with the expressions
to show you have understood their meaning.
A B
1. follow ...... a. a break
2. support ...... b. laws
3. pass ...... c. a petition
4. take ...... d. rules
5. make ...... e. a cause
6. sign ...... f. a difference
7. raise ...... g. money

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2 Complete the definitions. Use 1-3 words. Do not use the words given.
1. volunteer: to work ………………………………
2. have a say: express ………………………………
3. charity: an organisation ………………………………
4. freedom of speech: to be allowed ………………………………
5. take charge of: to be the one to ………………………………
6. make a difference: to do something that ………………………………
7. slum: a neighbourhood where there ………………………………
8. shelter: a place where people ………………………………

3 Answer the questions. Pay attention to the words in bold.

1. What is important to do when making a speech?
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2. In your opinion, what does it mean to be a good citizen?
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3. How can you and your friends take action and help fight poverty?
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4. What do you need to make arrangements for this month?
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4 Rewrite the sentences using a word or expression below. Make any necessary changes.
aware of • refuse • stand up for • right • ban • make sense
1. This isn’t logical.
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2. Don’t let people take advantage of you.
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3. It’s forbidden to chew gum in Singapore.
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4. You don’t have to agree to do this.
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5. In some countries, women aren’t allowed to drive.
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6. Did you know that this clothing company employs children?
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5 Do you agree with the following statements? Write Y (yes) or N (no). Then write why or why not.
...... 1. A demonstration is a good way to get attention.
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...... 2. It’s important to lower the voting age.
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...... 3. Every student should get involved with sport.
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...... 4. Friends shouldn’t criticise each other.
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...... 5. Voting should be mandatory.
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Grammar
1 Write sentences in reported speech using the words given. Make any necessary changes.
1. the police / order / everyone / leave / the building / immediately
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2. they / warn / us / not attend / the demonstration
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3. the organisers / announce / we / raise enough money / to build a shelter
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4. we / suggest / go / to see a film / together
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5. the residents / complain / teenagers / make / a lot of noise at night
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6. they / promise / they / help / us
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2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the reporting verbs below.
warned • admitted • wondered • complained • reminded • insisted
1. “Nobody showed up to help us,” the volunteer said.
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2. “Why don’t they stand up for their rights?” we asked.
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3. “I didn’t insult her yesterday,” he said.
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4. “It’s not safe to drive here at night,” the police officer said.
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5. “I didn’t follow the rules,” the participant said.
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6. “Don’t forget to sign the petition,” Kate said.
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3 Rewrite the sentences using reported speech and the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning.
1. “My childhood was difficult because I grew up in a slum,” he said to us. (told)
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2. “I don’t believe the government will lower the voting age next year,” I said. (following)
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3. “Can you help us organise a peaceful demonstration?” we asked Tom. (if)
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4. “Why did they refuse to sign this petition?” we wanted to know. (had)
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5. “Get involved in the community and support a local charity,” our mayor suggested. (to)
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4 Complete the mini-dialogues in a logical way.

1. A: Why does Sally look so sad?
B: She said .......................................................................................... .
2. A: Did Sam pay you back?
B: No, he promised .............................................................................. .
3. A: What did she want to know?
B: She asked me ................................................................................. .
4. A: Why is everyone so excited at school?
B: Because the headmaster announced .............................................. .
5. A: Why was the customer unhappy?
B: She complained that ........................................................................ .
6. A: Why did they arrest your neighbour?
B: He admitted ..................................................................................... .
7. A: Which restaurant do you want to go to tonight?
B: Well, Leslie recommended that ....................................................... .
8. A: Did anyone see anything suspicious?
B: Yes, one witness insisted ................................................................ .