Relaxing After a Busy Day

by Vocafy Verificeret

Engelsk (US) A2 15 spørgsmål Health

Explore simple ways to rest, enjoy a quiet evening, and make time for yourself.

1. 1. Vælg det rigtige svar.

   What does Mia want to do after school?

   Mia: I'm tired. I just want to sit down and rest.

   • Clean the kitchen.
   • Sit on the couch.
   • Start her homework.

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   • Sit on the couch.

   A couch is a comfortable place to sit or lie down at home.

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   What change does Ben want?

   Ben: This music is too loud. Can you turn it down?

   • Make the music quieter.
   • Make the music louder.
   • Play a different song.

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   • Make the music quieter.

   "Turn it down" means make the sound quieter, not change the song.

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   A simple plan for a relaxing evening.

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   • I'm going to take a warm bath.

   In American English, "take a bath" is the usual expression.

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   Which activity fits Ava's wish?

   Ava: I want to read, but I don't want to use a screen tonight.

   • Read a story on her phone.
   • Watch a movie on her laptop.
   • Read a book with paper pages.

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   • Read a book with paper pages.

   A book with paper pages lets Ava read without using a phone or computer.

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   Which plan fits Noah's wish?

   Noah: I've been sitting all day. I want to move a little, but I don't want to run.

   • Stay in his chair.
   • Take a short, slow walk.
   • Go for a long run.

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   • Take a short, slow walk.

   A short walk gives Noah some movement without hard exercise.

6. 6. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   An invitation to take a break together.

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   • Let's make some tea and sit by the window.

   "Let's" introduces something you want to do with another person.

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   What will Jo do for dinner?

   Dan: Do you want to cook tonight?
   Jo: I'm too tired to make a new meal. There's soup in the fridge. I'll heat that up.

   • Warm up the soup.
   • Cook a new meal.
   • Order food from a restaurant.

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   • Warm up the soup.

   "Heat up" means make food warm. It is useful when talking about food you already have.

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   What does Emma mean?

   Alex: Do you want to come over tonight?
   Emma: I'd like a quiet evening alone. Maybe we can meet on Saturday?

   • She wants Alex to visit tonight.
   • She does not want to see Alex again.
   • She wants to meet another day.

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   • She wants to meet another day.

   Suggesting another day is a friendly way to say no to an invitation for tonight.

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   When does Sara plan to do the jobs on her list?

   Sara: Before bed, I write down tomorrow's jobs. Then I can stop thinking about them tonight.

   • Tonight, before she sleeps.
   • Tomorrow.
   • She plans not to do them.

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   • Tomorrow.

   Sara separates planning from doing: she makes the list tonight and leaves the jobs for tomorrow.

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    Which reply gives Sam what he asks for?

    Sam: I had a difficult day. Can you just listen? I don't need advice right now.

    • I'm here. Tell me about your day.
    • Here's what you should do tomorrow.
    • Let's not talk about your day.

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    • I'm here. Tell me about your day.

    Listening and giving advice are different ways to help. Sam asks for someone to listen.

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    Someone describes the evening they would enjoy.

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    • I'd like to spend a quiet evening at home.

    "I'd like to" is a gentle way to say what you want.

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    Why do Lily and Max change their plan?

    Lily: Shall we sit in the garden?
    Max: It's raining. Let's stay inside and play cards instead.

    • They cannot find their cards.
    • There is nowhere to sit in the garden.
    • The weather is bad for sitting outside.

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    • The weather is bad for sitting outside.

    "Instead" shows that one activity takes the place of another.

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    Why does Ruby put her phone on silent?

    Ruby: I've finished the dishes. Now I'll put my phone on silent so calls won't disturb me during the movie.

    • To hear incoming calls more clearly.
    • To enjoy the movie without hearing calls.
    • To call a friend about the movie.

    Think about what Ruby wants to avoid.

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    • To enjoy the movie without hearing calls.

    When a phone is "on silent," it does not ring out loud.

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    What does Chris offer to do?

    Pat: Can you check my report tonight?
    Chris: I've finished work for today. I'll check it tomorrow morning and send you my comments then.

    • Check the report and reply tomorrow morning.
    • Check the report and reply tonight.
    • Send comments without checking the report.

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    • Check the report and reply tomorrow morning.

    Chris still offers to help, but keeps the evening free from work.

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    Why does Ella want to go to bed early?

    Ella: I slept for a short time after work, so I'm not tired now. But I still want to go to bed early because I need to get up early tomorrow.

    • Her short sleep made her feel more tired.
    • She needs to work through the night.
    • She needs to wake up early the next day.

    Her reason is about tomorrow, not how she feels now.

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    • She needs to wake up early the next day.

    A short sleep during the day is called a "nap." Ella plans her bedtime around tomorrow's morning.