Relaxing After a Busy Day
Explore simple ways to rest, enjoy a quiet evening, and make time for yourself.
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Questions with solutions-
1. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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2. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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3. Ouve e escreve a resposta.
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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4. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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5. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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.
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6. Ouve e escreve a resposta.
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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7. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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8. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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9. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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10. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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11. Ouve e escreve a resposta.
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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12. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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13. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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14. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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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15. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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.