Английский язык для средней школы легко и увлекательно. Чтение, слова и выражения для уверенного общения на уровнях B1–B2

Она делает перерыв каждый час, чтобы отдохнуть и восстановить силы.

Reading Text

Homework can be helpful, but it can also be stressful for students. Many teachers give assignments to help students practice what they learned in class. Doing homework regularly helps students keep up with lessons and improve their skills.

However, some students get stressed when they have too much homework. They may stay up late to finish it or feel anxious about making mistakes. This stress can affect their mood and even their health.

One way to reduce stress is to take a break while studying. Short breaks help students concentrate better and avoid feeling tired. Another way is to catch up gradually and not leave everything for the last minute.

In the end, homework is most effective when students manage their time well and understand its purpose. It can be helpful if used wisely, but stressful if it becomes too much. Finding a balance is the key.

Check Your Understanding

Why is homework helpful for students?

What can happen if students have too much homework?

How can taking a break help?

What does it mean to catch up?

How can students make homework less stressful?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Choose the correct answer

Students need to ______ up with lessons to avoid falling behind.

a) keep

b) catch

c) stay

If you miss a class, you should ______ up later.

a) keep

b) catch

c) take

Many students ______ stressed before exams.

a) feel

b) get

c) make

It’s important to ______ a break during long study sessions.

a) do

b) take

c) make

Exercise 2 – Match the words

keep up with

catch up

get stressed

take a break

a) сделать перерыв

b) успевать за чем-то

c) испытывать стресс

d) догнать, наверстать

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Напишите 3—4 предложения о своём опыте с домашним заданием, используя минимум два выражения из Word Power.

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1 – a

2 – b

3 – b

4 – b

Exercise 2

1 – b

2 – d

3 – c

4 – a

Exercise 3 – Sample Answer

I sometimes get stressed when I have too much homework. I try to take a break and then continue. I also catch up on tasks I missed to keep up with my lessons.

Language Tip

Фраза keep up with часто используется с учебой, работой или событиями: keep up with the lessons, keep up with news.

Фразовый глагол catch up используется с действиями, которые нужно догнать: catch up on homework, catch up with friends.

Выражение take a break употребляется без дополнения: take a break, но можно уточнить: take a short break, take a five-minute break.

Exams and Revision Strategies

Word Power

1. revise for

Значение: готовиться к экзамену, повторять материал.

I need to revise for my maths exam this weekend.

Мне нужно повторять материал по математике к экзамену в эти выходные.

She revises for all her exams a few days before the test.

Она готовится ко всем экзаменам за несколько дней до теста.

2. take notes

Значение: делать заметки, конспектировать.

It helps to take notes during lessons to remember important points.

Полезно делать заметки на уроках, чтобы запомнить важное.

He takes notes in a notebook while reading.

Он делает заметки в тетради, пока читает.

3. go over

Значение: повторять, просматривать материал.

I always go over my notes before an exam.

Я всегда повторяю свои заметки перед экзаменом.

She goes over key topics every evening.

Она повторяет основные темы каждый вечер.

4. stay calm

Значение: сохранять спокойствие, не нервничать.

It’s important to stay calm during exams.

Важно сохранять спокойствие во время экзаменов.

He stayed calm even when the questions were difficult.

Он сохранял спокойствие, даже когда вопросы были сложными.

Reading Text

Exams can be stressful for students, but good strategies can help. One important step is to revise for each subject regularly. This means reviewing notes, reading textbooks, and practising exercises. Students who revise a little every day usually feel more confident.

Taking notes during lessons is also useful. Notes help students remember important points and make it easier to go over the material before exams. Reviewing notes several times makes learning more effective.

During exams, it is important to stay calm. If students panic, they may forget what they studied. Taking deep breaths and reading each question carefully helps reduce stress.

Revision strategies also include planning your study time. Students should divide their work into small sections and take short breaks. By combining revision, note-taking, and staying calm, students can improve their results and feel ready for exams.

Check Your Understanding

Why is it important to revise for exams regularly?

How do notes help students?

What should students do during exams to avoid stress?

How can dividing study time into sections help?

Which revision strategies do you use before tests?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Choose the correct answer

I need to ______ for my history exam.

a) take notes

b) revise

c) stay

She always ______ notes in class to remember important points.

a) takes

b) goes

c) keeps

Before the exam, I go ______ my notes once more.

a) over

b) under

c) through

It is important to ______ calm during tests.

a) be

b) stay

c) get

Exercise 2 – Match the words

revise for

take notes

go over

stay calm

a) повторять материал

b) сохранять спокойствие

c) делать заметки

d) просматривать материал

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Напишите 3—4 предложения о том, как вы готовитесь к экзаменам, используя минимум два выражения из Word Power.

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – a

4 – b

Exercise 2

1 – a

2 – c

3 – d

4 – b

Exercise 3 – Sample Answer

I revise for exams every evening and take notes during lessons. I go over my notes before the test and try to stay calm during the exam.

Language Tip

Фраза revise for используется только с экзаменами или тестами: revise for a test, revise for a maths exam.

Take notes употребляется с during + событие: take notes during the lesson.

Фразовый глагол go over означает повторять, проверять: go over the notes, go over the exercises.

Выражение stay calm обычно стоит перед глаголом: try to stay calm, stay calm and focus.

What Makes a Good Friend?

Word Power

1. trust someone

Значение: доверять кому-то.

A good friend is someone you can trust.

Хороший друг – это тот, кому можно доверять.

I trust my best friend with my secrets.

Я доверяю своему лучшему другу свои секреты.

2. be supportive

Значение: поддерживать кого-то, быть рядом в трудные моменты.

True friends are supportive when you have problems.

Настоящие друзья поддерживают, когда у тебя проблемы.

She is always supportive of her friends’ decisions.

Она всегда поддерживает решения своих друзей.

3. listen to someone

Значение: слушать кого-то, проявлять внимание к словам.

Good friends listen to each other carefully.

Хорошие друзья внимательно слушают друг друга.

He listened to his friend and gave advice.

Он выслушал друга и дал совет.

4. share interests

Значение: иметь общие интересы, делиться увлечениями.

Friends who share interests enjoy spending time together.

Друзья, у которых есть общие интересы, любят проводить время вместе.

They share interests like sports and music.

Они разделяют интересы, такие как спорт и музыка.

Reading Text

Anna has many friends at school, but she knows who her closest friends are. A good friend is someone you can trust and who is supportive. When Anna has a problem, her friends listen to her and give helpful advice.

Sharing interests is also important. Anna enjoys reading books and playing tennis. She feels happy when her friends share these hobbies and spend time with her. Even when friends have different interests, a good friend still respects them.

Anna understands that friendship is based on honesty, trust, and respect. Friends help each other, celebrate successes, and support one another in difficult times. Being a good friend means not only receiving help but also giving it.

Through her experiences, Anna has learnt that a strong friendship requires effort, attention, and care. True friends make life easier, more fun, and more meaningful.

Check Your Understanding

What qualities does Anna value in her closest friends?

How do her friends support her when she has a problem?

Why is sharing interests important?

What else is necessary for a strong friendship besides sharing interests?

How can you be a good friend in your school?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Choose the correct answer

A good friend is someone you can ______.

a) trust

b) take

c) make

True friends are always ______.

a) supportive

b) listening

c) shared

Friends should ______ to each other carefully.

a) listen

b) hear

c) talk

Friends who ______ interests enjoy spending time together.

a) share

b) have

c) make

Exercise 2 – Match the words

trust someone

be supportive

listen to someone

share interests

a) доверять

b) слушать кого-то

c) поддерживать

d) иметь общие интересы

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Напишите 3—4 предложения о ваших друзьях, используя минимум два выражения из Word Power.

Answer Key

Exercise 1

1 – a

2 – a

3 – a

4 – a

Exercise 2

1 – a

2 – c

3 – b

4 – d

Exercise 3 – Sample Answer

My best friend is very supportive and always listens to me. We share interests in football and reading books. I trust my friend and enjoy spending time together.

Language Tip

Фраза trust someone употребляется с прямым объектом: trust my friend, trust her advice.

Be supportive описывает поведение и часто используется с when + событие: be supportive when someone has a problem.

Listen to someone требует предлог to: listen to a friend, listen to the teacher.

Share interests означает иметь общие увлечения: share interests in music, share hobbies.

Getting Along (and Falling Out)

Word Power

1. get along with

Значение: ладить с кем-то, иметь хорошие отношения.

I get along with most of my classmates.

Я лажу с большинством одноклассников.

She gets along well with her new teacher.

Она хорошо ладит со своим новым учителем.

2. have an argument

Значение: ссориться, спорить.

Sometimes friends have an argument, but they make up quickly.

Иногда друзья ссорятся, но быстро мирятся.

We had an argument about which movie to watch.

Мы поссорились из-за того, какой фильм смотреть.

3. make up

Значение: мириться после ссоры.

After the argument, they made up and laughed together.

После ссоры они помирились и снова смеялись вместе.

It’s important to make up with friends after a fight.

Важно мириться с друзьями после ссоры.

4. respect someone

Значение: уважать кого-то, принимать мнение другого.

Even if you disagree, you should respect someone’s opinion.

Даже если вы не согласны, нужно уважать чужое мнение.

She respects her classmates and listens to them carefully.

Она уважает одноклассников и внимательно их слушает.

Reading Text

Liam and his friends usually get along well at school. They play together, help each other with homework, and enjoy spending time in class. However, sometimes they have an argument about small things, like games or homework.

When an argument happens, it can make friends feel upset. Liam has learnt that it’s normal to disagree sometimes. The important thing is to make up quickly and not let a small fight ruin the friendship.

Respecting each other is also essential. Even if Liam disagrees with a friend, he listens and understands their point of view. He knows that respecting someone strengthens a friendship and avoids unnecessary conflicts.

Through these experiences, Liam understands that getting along with friends is not always easy. It requires patience, understanding, and care. Arguments may happen, but with respect and effort, friendships can stay strong and enjoyable.

Check Your Understanding

How do Liam and his friends usually get along?

What can cause arguments among friends?

Why is it important to make up after an argument?

How does respecting someone help in friendship?

Can friendships stay strong even if arguments happen? How?