GRADE 6 (SMART) UNIT 8: THE WORLD AROUND US
❶ PHONETICS
- Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in eachgroup.
1. A. sleeping | B. island | C. campsite | D. staying |
2. A. nearby | B. battery | C. pretty | D. thirty |
3. A. close | B. canyon | C. climbing | D. cell phone |
4. A. tent | B. jacket | C. best | D. get |
5. A. rafting | B. camping | C. plane | D. kayaking |
6. A. beach | B. seafood | C. beautiful | D. weather |
7. A. wonders | B. comic books | C. forests | D. trips |
8. A. pillows | B. towels | C. flashlights | D. toys |
9. A. sunglasses | B. candies | C. sandcastles | D. caves |
10. A. confirmed | B. traveled | C. stayed | D. hiked |
- Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group.
1. A. pillow | B. towel | C. forest | D. confirm |
2. A. weekend | B. campsite | C. flashlight | D. highland |
3. A. waterfall | B. vacation | C. kayaking | D. canyon |
4. A. dangerous | B. natural | C. beautiful | D. delicious |
5. A. Caribbean | B. international | C. geography | D. Indonesian |
❸ GRAMMAR
- Use “should/shouldn’t” to fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
- Tom shouldn’t eat so many lollipops. It’s bad for his teeth.
- He’s fifteen. He shouldn’t drive a car.
- Pregnant women shouldn’t smoke as it can damage the baby.
- We should go somewhere exciting for our holiday.
- People shouldn’t drive fast in the town centre.
- You should ask the teacher for help you if you don’t understand the lesson.
- Should I buy the dress or the skirt?
- She shouldn’t tell lies.
- That’s a fantastic book. Youshould read it.
- The doctor said: “You shouldeat healthy food. You shouldn’t eat fast food. You shouldn’t watch so much TV. You should walk 1 hour a day. You should drink fruit juice and water. You
shouldn’t drink wine or beer.
- You shouldn’t be so selfish.
- I don’t think you should smoke so much.
- You should exercise more.
- I think you shouldtry to speak to her.
- You are overweight. You shouldgo on adiet.
- Where should we park our car?
- You should never speak to your mother like this.
- The kids shouldn’tspend so much time in front of the TV.
- Should I tell her the truth or should I say nothing?
- I think we should reserve our holiday in advance.
- Use “can/can’t” to fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
- I (can/ can’t) speak French. I picked it up while I was in France.
- I (can/ can’t) come to the party. I am really busy.
- We (can/ can’t) hear you. The music is so loud.
- Where are my keys? I (can/ can’t) find them.
- I (can/ can’t) believe it. We won two million dollars.
- We (can/ can’t) meet tomorrow if you want.
- (Can/ Can’t) you make me a cup of tea, please?
- He (can/ can’t) jump. His leg hurts somuch.
- Illiterate people (can/ can’t) read and write.
- Fish (can/ can’t) swim.
- (Can/can’t) you swim? - Yes, I (can/can’t)
- I’m sorry I (can/can’t) help youtoday, I’m really busy.
- Please (can/can’t) you buy some milk on your way home? - I (can/can’t) leave the house because I’m looking after the baby.
- I (can/can’t) ride a bike butI (can/can’t) drive a car.
- I just (can/can’t) manage to wake up on time, I’m always late.
- Hello, (can/can’t) I help you? - Actually, no you (can/can’t). This restaurant is awful and we’ve been waiting here for half an hour. We’re leaving.
- I have a specialtalent, I (can/can’t) touch my nose with my tongue (can/can’t) you?
- (Can/Can’t) I go to the bathroom please?- Yes, of course you (can/can’t).