Wishes, Regrets and Advice - B2 Level Reading Activity

Identify the sentence that expresses a wish: A) I wish I had studied harder for the exam. B) I regret not studying harder for the exam. C) I advise you to study harder for the exam.

• I wish I had studied for the exam.

• I wish I had studied harder for the exam.

• I wish I had never studied for the exam.

• I wish I had studied harder after the exam.

Identify the sentence that expresses a regret: A) If only I had listened to my teacher. B) You should listen to your teacher. C) I wish I could listen to my teacher.

• B) You should never listen to your teacher.

• A) If only I had listened to my teacher.

• D) I always listen to my teacher.

• C) I'm glad I never listened to my teacher.

Identify the sentence that gives advice: A) I wish I had taken your advice. B) You should take my advice. C) If only I had taken your advice.

• B) You should never listen to anyone's advice.

• C) I always regret taking advice from others.

• A) I never take anyone's advice.

• B

What is the main idea of the reading passage? A) The importance of making wishes. B) The impact of regrets on our lives. C) The significance of giving and receiving advice.

• A) The importance of making wishes.

• C) The significance of giving and receiving advice.

• D) The impact of positive thinking on our lives.

• B) The impact of regrets on our lives.

What does the word 'lament' mean in the context of the passage? A) Express regret. B) Give advice. C) Make a wish.

• A

• D) Express joy

• E) Give orders

• F) Make a demand

Choose the synonym for 'bemoan' from the passage: A) Celebrate. B) Regret. C) Advise.

• Praise

• Advise

• Celebrate

• Regret

What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent' as used in the passage? A) Wishing for something. B) Giving good advice. C) Kind and generous.

• D) Angry and hostile.

• A) Wishing for something.

• C) Kind and generous.

• B) Giving good advice.