Exercise 11 Read the passage below. Answer the questions that follow.
A father examined his son’s report card and suffered mild cardiac tremors as he saw a solid column of D and F grades. Outraged that a product of his genes could so disgrace the family, he confronted his son and said, “Dave, this just won’t do. I can’t tolerate these grades, and if you don’t show me an immediate turn-around, you’re going to be grounded!”
Do you think Dave got good grades or bad grades? ___________________________
Was Dave’s father happy or angry at his school result? ________________________
Now, find the meaning of words below.
1) What does the words “suffering mild cardiac tremors” mean?
a) very angry b) about to die of a heart attack c) very sad
2) What does the words “disgrace” mean?
a) please b) shame c) disappoint
3) What does the words “tolerate” mean?
a) give b) borrow c) admit
4) What does the words “turn-around” mean?
a) complete change from a very bad situation to a good one
b) convert attitude from a positive one to a negative one
c) run around when you are unhappy