Lesson 6

Language

1. Circle the correct words.

1. Are you taller then / than your brother?

2. I don't think I know / no the answer to this question.

3. We went to my cousin's house this morning, but nobody was there/ their.

4. Warda is good at maths, and ahe's good at English, to / too.

5. I bought two / too books yesterday.

6. Athens is a great city and the Parthenon is its / it's most famous building.

Reading

2. Read the email and write the sentences a-c in the right places.

Hi!

My name's Adam and I want to write about a person I am very proud to know. [1]

When she was younger, she used to study very hard because she wanted to be a nurse. She also used to work to help pay for studies, but that is not the reason I am proud of her! in 2020, there was a health emergency and mony people were in hospital. [2]

I was in hospital for two weeks and Mr Karima Mohamed helped me and other people in the hospital.

She always very kind. I now know that she is one of the most important nursing managers in Cairo, so I am very happy she helpped me. [3]

a. I became ill, too. [2]

b. I am wery proud of her! [3]

c. Her name is Mrs Karima Mohamed. [1]

3. Read the email again and answer the questions.

1. Why did Mrs Karima use to study hard?

She wanted to be a nurse.

2. Why did she use to work when she was younger?

To help pay for her studies.

3. What happened in 2020?

There was a health emergency.

4. What did Mrs Karima do for Adam?

She helped him when he was in hospital for two weeks.

5. Why do you think Mrs Karima is one of the most important nursing managers in Cairo?

She used to study very hard when she was younger because she always wanted to be a nurse. She was always very kind.