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Top Notch 2   Unit 7Copyright 2006 by Pearson Education. Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use. 

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Extra Reading Comprehension Activities

(Unit 7, page 82)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

A. Write the adjectives from the box in the correct columns. Some adjectives cango in more than one column. 

popular rebellious funny conservative responsiblefeels unimportant self-critical lovable charming successful

The youngest child A middle child The oldest child

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CRITICAL THINKING

B. PAIR WORK. Discuss: According to the reading, are these people probably theoldest, a middle child, or the youngest? Explain your answers.

1. My friend Ted is the youngest vice president at a large bank. He has a wife andtwo kids and lives in a nice house in the suburbs. He is active at his children’sschool.a. the youngestb. a middle childc. the oldest

2. My cousin Valerie sings in a rock band. She always wears black. She lookstough, but she’s really very friendly and funny.a. the youngestb. a middle childc. the oldest

3. My husband was always in trouble when he was a kid. When his parents wentaway, he had big parties at their house. He was voted “most popular” in his highschool.a. the youngestb. a middle childc. the oldest