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.

• to move lightly and swiftly

• triviality

• an insult caused by a failure

• flit

• the way that a person thinks

• outstretched

• something that is not important

• slight

• extended or stretched out

• cast of mind

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