Less TV for Kidsand Parents!

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 solution /sln /

0-2 influence /nfluns /
0-3 free /fr /
0-4 gain /gn /
0-5 involve/nvlv /
Audio Pronunciation Guide

The boy is copying what his father is doing.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 reduce [verb] to make something less

[Example:] I exercise to reduce my weight.

1-2 similar [adjective] almost the same

[Example:] My boss and I have similar hairstyles.

1-3 effect [noun] change that happens after something is done

[Example:] Daily exercise has a positive effect on my health.

1-4 creative [adjective] creating or using original ideas

[Example:] I do creative activities such as cooking.
1-5 involve [verb] to have or include someone or something
[Example:] I like trips that dont involve a lot of walking

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Less TV for Kidsand Parents!

Want to reduce the time your children spend on watching TV? The solution is simple - watch less TV!
According to research, children learn how to behave from their parents. They see what their parents do, then
copy it. If your child is watching too much TV, you may be watching too much TV as well.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: Children get an idea of how to behave through their parents.
/

Not all children are similar to their parents. There are interests that children have from the time they
are born. However, the way the child is brought up and the experiences he gains can also have an effect on his
likes and dislikes.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: According to the article, some children are different from their parents.
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There are many activities you can do with your children that do not involve watching TV. Do
something creative like painting or cooking! Activities like these are a great way to spend time with your
kids. Your children will enjoy even without a TV screen in front of them.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: Children can have fun only if they are watching TV.
/

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

without

spend

TV

enjoy

painting
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3-1 My mother loves _____ and drawing.

3-2 My father likes his coffee _____ sugar.

3-3 My family watches _____ during our free time.

3-4 We will _____ Christmas with our grandparents.

3-5 My father and I _____ fishing.

()

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 People enjoy doing what their parents like doing.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 A persons likes and dislikes are affected by where and how he/she has lived.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 Watching TV is not a healthy activity for children.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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