B1 High Quizz 1 Teenagers (U9-12)

Before personal computers,

• people used to write more personal letters.

• there might be cheap solar-powered cars.

• people often used horses for transportation.

• there is too much traffic and noise pollution.

In many cities nowadays,

• people usually wrote more personal letters.

• there might be cheap solar-powered cars.

• people often used horses for transportation.

• there is too much traffic and noise pollution.

If you walk to work, you ______________ pay for the bus.

• ‘ll have to

• won’t have to

• may have to

If you get married, you________________less free time.

• won’t be

• might take

• will have

Directions- Complete the conversation between Jim and Sue

JIM: "I like working with computers."

• SUE: "So am I."

• SUE: "Neither can I."

• SUE: "So do I."

Fiona carefully plans her day so she’s never late for appointments. She likes to be _________.

• creative

• punctual

• forgetful

Amy and Sam get angry easily and almost never smile. Everyone thinks they’re moody and _________.

• level-headed

• hardworking

• bad-tempered

I wouldn’t want to be a flight attendant.....

• because I’m too disorganized and can’t stand hospitals.

• because I’m very patient and enjoy helping people learn.

• because I have an excellent memory and like meeting people.

• because I don’t like to travel or work with people.

I could never become a doctor.....

• because I’m too disorganized and can’t stand hospitals.

• because I’m very patient and enjoy helping people learn.

• because I have an excellent memory and like meeting people.

• because I don’t like to travel or work with people.

Directions- Read the job ad and choose the best person for the job.

Office Manager

Immediate opening for an office manager with good computer skills. Excellent spoken and written English also needed. One other foreign language would be useful. We are looking for a creative person who works well with other people. Some evenings and Saturdays may be necessary. This is an interesting job for someone who is hardworking, organized, and good at solving problems. Contact Mr. Sawyer at Horizon Travel Agency for an interview.

• Carmen is a recent college graduate who has worked for 8 years at several clothing stores in the local shopping mall.

• Joan doesn’t mind working independently or with others. She’s been a bookkeeper in a small family business for several years.

• Tony just finished a computer course. He has also studied Spanish for 3 years and doesn’t mind working some evenings or on Saturdays.