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COLÉGIO INTERNATO DOS CARVALHOS English Test - December 2010- 10G1

NAME: _________________________________________________ Mark: ___________ A. Pre-question: What kind of relationship do you have with your parents? Does that relationship affect somehow the way you are? Account for your answer. (30- 40 words ).

Read the following text very carefully:

B. Find evidence in the text for the given statements: 1. When teens leave childhood, they start to think more independently. 2. Parents find it difficult to accept they are no longer dealing with children anymore. 3. The relationship between parents and their teens get really strenuous as they wish to keep on tracking and ruling their sons or daughters. 4. The generation gap will be overcome when both sit and talk. 1. 2. 3. 4. C. Suggest an appropriate title for each paragraph: 1st paragraph: 2nd paragraph: 3rd paragraph: 4th paragraph: 5th paragraph:

D. Answer the following questions accordingly to the text: 1. What is this text about? Justify your answer. 2. In your opinion, why are there clashes between so many teens and their parents? Account for your reasons. 1.

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E. Rewrite the given sentences in such a way that they mean exactly the same by using Relative Pronouns: 1. “ Stop playing computer games!” Tim’s mom asked_____________________________________________________ 2. " I’ve already decided to take a year off before going to university!” Kate told her parents __________________________________________________ 3.“ We won’t change our minds just because you disagree with us!” The Olsen twins informed their manager ___________________________________ 3. “ Tomorrow, do your best in the English test!” Ann’s mom encouraged _______________________________________________ 4. “ My parents are always willing to protect me and keep me safe!” Carl is saying _______________________________________________________

F. Choose ONE topic and write 3 PARAGRAPHS ONLY:

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