English · 3rd secondary · First Term

Let's Hang Out!

About this lesson

This unit, titled 'Let's Hang Out!', focuses on the theme of socializing and friendship. It begins with a reading passage about an embarrassing moment during a social gathering, where the narrator spills a drink on a friend's dress, and explores the reactions of true friends. A second reading passage discusses the health and social benefits of socializing, as well as challenges like busy schedules and changing friend groups. The unit also includes listening exercises about the benefits of socializing and a story about a day out with friends. Students practice making and responding to invitations, and learn to convert direct speech questions into reported speech. The writing section teaches the structure of a review, with a final task to write a short online review of a concert.

Main topics in this lesson

  • Socializing and friendship
  • Health benefits of socializing
  • Embarrassing moments
  • Making and responding to invitations
  • Writing reviews

Key terms and vocabulary

  • socializing
  • promotion
  • dull
  • disaster
  • unaware
  • mortifying
  • pale
  • clumsy
  • glamorous
  • interaction
  • compromise
  • packed
  • destructive
  • overwhelming
  • entertainment
  • hormones
  • strengthen
  • maintain
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • superficially
  • well-being

Questions and answers on Let's Hang Out! - practice and revision

Multiple choice questions on this lesson in English for 3rd secondary, First Term, with practice exercises for revision and exam preparation.

1

According to the unit, which of the following is a health benefit of socializing?

  • 1 It can strengthen the body and reduce depression and anxiety.
  • 2 It makes people pale and clumsy.
  • 3 It always leads to an embarrassing moment.
  • 4 It makes busy schedules more packed and overwhelming.
2

Sara wants to invite her friend to a concert, but her friend is busy that evening. What is the best way to respond?

  • 1 I'm sorry, I can't make it then. How about another day?
  • 2 That sounds dull, I never go out.
  • 3 I don't like you or your friends.
  • 4 Invitations are a disaster for me.
3

A friend asks you, "Are you coming to the party?" Which sentence reports this question correctly?

  • 1 He asked me if I was coming to the party.
  • 2 He asked me if I am coming to the party.
  • 3 He asked me that I was coming to the party.
  • 4 He asked me was I coming to the party.
4

You attended a concert and want to write a short online review of it. According to the unit's writing section, which of the following best shows the structure of a review?

  • 1 An introduction, details about the event, and the writer's opinion
  • 2 A list of invitations sent to friends before the event
  • 3 A set of reported questions asked by the audience
  • 4 A description of the health benefits of hormones
5

Sara's busy schedule stops her from seeing her friends often, and this makes her feel sad and worried. According to the unit, which two problems does she most likely face?

  • 1 depression and anxiety
  • 2 promotion and entertainment
  • 3 hormones and well-being
  • 4 interaction and compromise
6

A friend asks you at a social gathering: "Do you enjoy meeting new people?" Which sentence reports this question correctly?

  • 1 He asked me if I enjoyed meeting new people.
  • 2 He asked me do I enjoy meeting new people.
  • 3 He asked me that I enjoy meeting new people.
  • 4 He asked me if I enjoy meeting new people yesterday.

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