Unit 2 Letters to my son

In the text, find synonyms for the words in the list below.

cry

In the text, find synonyms for the words in the list below.

grief

In the text, find synonyms for the words in the list below.

anger

In the text, find synonyms for the words in the list below.

hardly

In the text, find synonyms for the words in the list below.

run

Match the words and phrases with their definitions.

• something that is not important

• flit

• an insult caused by a failure

• cast of mind

• to move lightly and swiftly

• slight

• the way that a person thinks

• outstretched

• extended or stretched out

• triviality

Choose the correct answer(s) according to the text.

The writer believes that people have changed because of

• other people

• everyday issues

• lack of poetry

Choose the correct answer(s) according to the text.

In the letter, the writer presents himself as being worried about

• his son’s future

• world problems

• his own life

Choose the correct answer(s) according to the text.

The writer suggests his son

• never give up

• help other people

• show his weaknesses

Choose the correct answer(s) according to the text.

The writer is convinced that education is

• equal to schooling

• a cast of mind

• not as necessary as money