BEFORE READING ACTIVITIES

1 Complete the text. Use the words in the box. bossy – boy – friendship – project – theme – win This book is about a shy called Steve. At school he is bullied by David, who is really . Steve and his new friend Chun carry out the school “UPCYCLE! Make an object using recycled materials”. The problem is David wants to at all costs, but Steve and Chun want to win too. The story is about how can overcome arrogance and selfishness, and about protecting the environment by converting waste into reusable materials. Making new objects is another in the story.

2 Which pictures do you think best describe the story?

3 Match the pictures with the words. There is one picture you do not need.

1. sad

2. bossy

3. shy

4. creative

4 Tick the material you can recycle. Then complete the sentence.

A paper B glass

C CDs D DVDs

E aluminium

F plastic

I can recycle: ......................................................................................................................................................

I can’t recycle: ......................................................................................................................................................

1 Look at the pictures. Read the descriptions and find out who they are.

He’s very shy, introvert and vulnerable. He’s scared of one of his classmates. He wears glasses.

His name’s

He’s arrogant, aggressive, bossy, bad-tempered. He loves bullying vulnerable people. He’s got brown hair. His name’s

2 Match the adjectives from column A with their opposites from column B. A

1. introvert

2. lovely

3. scared

4. aggressive

5. bossy

6. vulnerable

7. arrogant

8. reserved

B a. brave b. strong c. collaborative d. sociable e. humble f. outgoing g. gentle h. nasty

3 What are they like? Write a suitable adjective for each definition.

1. A person who is easy to talk to and open.

2. A person who tries to impose his/her own opinions on others. ................................................................................

3. A person who likes to be around other people.

4. A person who feels superior to others.

5. A person who can overcome his/her fear and take action.

4 Choose some adjectives from activity 2 to write a short text about your personality in your notebook. Share it with your classmates.