Dreams Reading 12th

ONLY IF

READING ACTIVITY 12th

OBJECTIVES:

To recognize vocabulary of the unit in written texts.

To identify hypothetical situations and unreal possibilities in a written text.

VOCABULARY

• LONGING

• SELF CONFIDENCE

• IF ONLY

• DOUBT

• GOOD LOOKING

• COULD

• LIED

Read the text carefully and later answer the questions.

Peter doesn't have much self confidence. He always doubts himself. "If only I were smarter, I would get good grades." "If I were taller, I could be on the basketball team." "If I were stronger, I could be on the wrestling team." "If I were better looking, I would have a girlfriend." "If only I were funnier, I'd have a lot more friends."

One day, some guys in his class asked if he wanted to join their rock band, because they knew that Peter played the guitar...

He told them he didn't have enough time, but he was really thinking, "if only I played the guitar better, I could be in the band."

On his way home, his friend Catherine, asked if he wanted to go to the school dance with her. Peter lied, saying, he had to work that night. Peter was really thinking to himself, "if only I knew how to dance, I would go with Catherine."

It seems that Peter often avoids trying new things. If only Peter didn't doubt himself so much, he would have a lot more fun and enjoy life much more.

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the text?

• Even if...

• Only though...

• If only...

• Only if...

Multiple Choice

How would you describe Peter's personality?

• ANXIOUS

• SHY

• LIAR

• UNSURE

Multiple Choice

Why does Peter give so many excuses?

• He is not interested.

• He isn't confident.

• He is shy.

• He likes Catherine.

Open Ended

What advice would you give Peter?

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for "longing"?

• LOVE

• DREAM

• WISH

• LIKE

Multiple Choice

What is a good example of self confidence?

• I am not good looking.

• I love you more than myself.

• You're amazing just the way you are.

• I feel good with myself.

Multiple Choice

Who has doubts?

• John: "Yes, why not?"

• Emma: "No thanks, maybe in another occasion".

• Fer: "I don't know, I think I am not ready."

• Hanna: "I don't think so. I'm tired."

Fill in the Blank

Complete the sentences with the key vocabulary:

I think I am not very __________, but I am intelligent, nice person and a very good friend. Although my mom says I am the prettiest girl.

Fill in the Blank

I am so sad, _____ I could go back in time and tell her that I loved her..... things would be different now.