READING WW2

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

1 The story happened during a holiday.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

2 Laura was on her own in the bedroom.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

3 Laura’s grandad saw a bear near the house.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

4 Laura’s grandmother heard the strange noises too.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

5 The moon helped Laura to see the lake.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

6 Laura went back to bed after seeing the ghost.

For questions 1–7, read the text and decide if the statements about the article are TRUE, FALSE or DOESN’T SAY. 

A Ghost Story

My grandparents had a little holiday place, which they always stayed in for a few weeks in the summer. We sometimes spent some time with them after we finished school. It was on an island, and the only way to and from the island was by boat.

One night, when my grandparents were already in bed, I heard a strange noise coming from outside, like an animal that was in great pain. I was too frightened to go outside and look, but the next day I told my grandad. He just laughed loudly and said, ‘Laura, it was probably a bear.’ I knew it wasn’t! I looked outside, but didn’t find anything unusual.

The next night, I heard the same thing, but this time it sounded much more human! I switched on the bedroom light, went downstairs and looked out of the windows, but I couldn’t see anything. I had to go outside if I wanted to see what the noise was. I opened the door slowly – I was so frightened! I could only see a little bit of the lake with the light from the window. It was cloudy that night, covering the moon. The noise was very loud now, and suddenly a boat sailed slowly through the light then back into the dark. I screamed, because sitting on the boat was a teenage boy, his mouth wide open as he shouted, his empty eyes looking straight at me.

My grandma found me lying on the floor outside the bedroom. It was difficult for me to talk, but I told her about the boat and the boy. ‘That was your dad’s big brother,’ she said quietly. ‘He went out on our boat one day and never came back. He was only fifteen when he died.’ 

7 The ghost was Laura’s uncle.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ ⁰  D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). ²____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. ³____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. ⁴____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. ⁵____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20^th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. ⁶____. Shops in France followed this in1975. ⁷____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ 0   D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). 2____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. 3____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. 4____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. 5____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. 6____. Shops in France followed this in1975. 7____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ 0   D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). 2____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. 3____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. 4____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. 5____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. 6____. Shops in France followed this in1975. 7____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ 0   D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). 2____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. 3____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. 4____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. 5____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. 6____. Shops in France followed this in1975. 7____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ 0   D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). 2____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. 3____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. 4____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. 5____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. 6____. Shops in France followed this in1975. 7____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ 0   D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). 2____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. 3____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. 4____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. 5____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. 6____. Shops in France followed this in1975. 7____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, complete the article about Marks and Spencer by choosing the correct sentence, A–J. There are two sentences you do not need to use.

Marks and Spencer: from penny shop to £1 billion.

‘Don't ask the price, it’s a penny!’ 0   D   But when Michael Marks became partners with Tom Spencer, the company really found success.

Marks arrived in the UK in 1882 and moved to the northern city of Leeds. 1____. He started working for a company which employed foreign people who came to live in the UK. He borrowed £5 from a friend (who also taught him some English). 2____. Tom Spencer, who was a shop assistant, worked for the same friend. 3____.

They moved the original Leeds Penny Bazaar to Manchester. 4____. The company opened its first shop in 1904. 5____. Michael Marks died two years after this in 1907, but the company continued to grow!

Throughout the 20th century, Marks and Spencer opened shops all over the UK. 6____. Shops in France followed this in1975. 7____. So from small beginnings, large things can grow!

*market stall = a small shop in a market

A One year later, in 1905, Thomas Spencer died.

B He used this money to start his Penny Bazaar in Kirkgate Market.

C Before this, in 1902, the company had over 50 market stalls.

D This was what Michael Marks big idea on his first market stall in Leeds in 1884.

E The first international store opened in Canada in 1973.

F And over the next few years Marks and Spencer opened market stalls in many other places around the city.

G His family were from Poland.

H They became the first shop in the world to make £1 billion (£1,000,000,000!) profit, in 1997.

I  In 1894, when Marks got a permanent stall in Leeds covered market, he invited Spencer to become his partner.

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

1 When did Cameron’s parents go to bed?

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

2 Cameron first went to sleep at

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

3 How much sleep do adults need? 

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

4 A small can of energy drink has the same number of calories as 

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

5 How much sugar is it OK to eat in one day?

For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

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For questions 1–7, read the letters from an advice website for teenagers and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dear Polly

Last night I went to bed at 9 o’clock after watching TV with my parents. Two hours later I was still awake. I didn’t feel sleepy so I got up, had another energy drink and continued watching TV. My parents were already in bed. I didn’t fall asleep until 2 am! I don’t want to stay up late, I just can’t go to sleep. What’s the matter with me?

Cameron, 15

Dear Cameron

Teenagers need more sleep than adults (nine hours per night, one more than adults) but less than children (twelve hours). Scientists think that teenagers are getting less sleep than before. Energy drinks can be part of the problem. They contain lots of sugar and calories, which give you energy. Did you know that one small can contains about 110 calories? That’s equal to eating two large apples or a large banana. One small can contains nearly all of the sugar (nearly seven small spoons – 27 grams) you should eat in a whole day (32g)! It’s less than a can of cola, but compares badly with the 12g in a banana and 10g per apple. This of course is bad for your weight and your teeth!

Energy drinks are also often full of caffeine. You find caffeine in tea and coffee and it makes you feel more awake. It can also make you feel nervous, give you stomach aches and headaches, reduce your feelings of sleepiness and can even cause problems with your heart.

So my advice is not to stay up late until you feel sleepy, but go to bed early. Reduce the number of energy drinks you have, or why not give them up completely? This will help your teeth and your weight as well, if that’s a problem for you. Definitely don’t have any after lunchtime, because the caffeine takes several hours to leave your body.

Polly

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