The key answer of exercise 3
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4e - Speaking skills for the textbook On Screen B2+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing
Question
In pairs, discuss the questions. Use the ideas below and phrases from the language box.
Answer
- A: The first picture shows a girl being bullied by a group of girls her age. She must feel very upset.
- B: I agree. I would imagine that she feels sad because she must feel isolated in this situation. Unfortunately, it’s very common in schools and I think this is serious because bullying can have long-lasting effects. The second picture seems to show a teenage girl quarrelling with her parents. How do you think she feels?
- A: In this situation, it’s important to try and stay calm. It can be very upsetting getting into an argument, but it’s common for teens to argue with their parents. It’s usually just a phase.
- B: Yes, I agree. I don’t think it means they have a bad relationship. The third picture shows a girl who is moving house. This can be a difficult time for teenagers, too.
- A: Yes, you’re right. I’m not sure how I would cope with that. She is probably thinking about being away from her fiends and having to settle in at a new school and make new friends. I think this is a very stressful situation. What about the fourth picture?
- B: It shows a girl failing a test. This can be a shocking experience and make you feel bad about yourself because you feel like a failure. It can also lead to low self-esteem.
- A: I know what you mean and some kids worry even more about disappointing their parents.
- B: Yes. What about the last girl? She looks like she is feeling lonely. She probably needs to make some friends.
- A: Sometimes, you just need someone to turn to for help and there's no one so you feel miserable and unhappy. I think it's very stressful.
- B: Yeah. Which do you think is the most stressful situation? I think I could deal with failing a test and arguing with my parents but being lonely or bullied is very tough.
- A: I agree. I think being bullied is probably the worst because it can be very upsetting and lead to depression. I think moving house is probably second because of the stress of having to leave all your friends behind and make new ones.
- B: Well, you can still keep in touch with people and tell them about your new school and friends. Imagine if you had no friends at all. I think being lonely is worse than house.
- A: OK. I'd agree with that. Being bullied and being lonely are the two most stressful situations, then.
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