Unit 10

UNIT 10 Part A Word List Learn the words. Write the meanings in your own language. blood Once a month, Ryan gives blood during his lunch break. business Gus's business in the rich section of town will make a fortune. electronic Stop using any electronic items when the plane is taking off. influence Art has had a positive influence on Jennifer's career choice. master Bob feels great joy when he masters new skills on his skateboard. pity Abigail felt pity for her mother after she lost her job. press The press reported on the event conducted by the city police. shoot The children like to shoot water at one another on hot days. signal The guide signaled for us to follow her through the park. teenager Many parents do not trust teenagers to be able to make decisions.

Part B Word List Learn the words. Write the meanings in your own language. achieve Ray achieved excellent grades in college. beg Lucy begged her mother for a new toy, but her mother said no. control The two wealthy men controlled a business empire. debate The students debated their roles before coming to a decision. improve The girls' plan was to practice every day in order to improve. similar The sisters look quite similar, but you can tell the difference. soldier Soldiers were called in to help people who were in danger. system You need to have the right skills to handle this computer system. war The men fought in the war for several years before it ended. warn Evan did not see the sign warning people about the wet floor.

Reading Practice A. Read the passage. Video Games Kids like to play video games. They play many different kinds. They can fly planes or drive cars. They can be soldiers fighting a war. Sometimes, they have to shoot an enemy to achieve a high score. There can be a lot of blood in these games. Players try to improve their scores. Many teenagers play these kinds of games every day. The press has debated these games a lot. They do not think the games are safe for kids. Parents have been warned about them. The games might have a bad influence on their kids. Parents can try to control the games their kids play. But kids will just beg to play. Parents should discuss the games with their kids instead. This will have a more positive effect on kids.