A Read the social media post from a student and the replies from two other internet users. Complete them using the words in the box. Some words can be used more than once.
why what whether how
Lina
I’ve just finished dinner and I’m so full, thanks to my overly caring grandpa. I love him so much, but he’s always encouraging me to eat more. If I take a small bowl of rice, he quickly adds more. He often says, “I don’t know (1) you don’t eat more; you’re still growing.” But I eat as much as I need and have healthy snacks, so I don’t need big meals. I wonder (2) other people have grandparents like him. I don’t know (3) I can make him understand. What if I hurt his feelings?
Jim
I know (4) you mean. My grandma won’t let me leave the house unless she has checked (5) I’m wearing. And if it’s raining, she tries to get me to stay at home. She says I may get sick if I go out in the rain. I’m not sure (6) I should tell my parents how I feel.
Alice
Lots of people have similar problems with their grandparents, and they’re hard to deal with. But we should try to understand (7) they do this. As you said, your grandpa is overly caring—he does it because he loves you. Tell him (8) you are thinking, and he might change his habits!

B Read the diary entry and fill in the blanks with that, if/whether or question words.
Dear Diary,
I’m sitting at the kitchen table, holding a warm cup of milk tea. When I take a drink, the soft bubbles slide into my mouth, and I love (1) they feel.
Mum is making dinner, and I feel completely at peace.
Not so long ago, I would be glued to my phone in my room before dinner and wonder (2) my friends were doing. I looked at posts from my friends and classmates. Their posts always seemed to show perfect meals and exciting activities. They made me wonder (3) my life was boring compared to theirs. At first, I just thought I was curious about my friends’ lives. But slowly,
I noticed (4) unhappy I felt after using social media. I started to ask myself (5) using social media was good for me or not. Then I knew (6) I should spend more time noticing the people and things around me, so I decided to put my phone away.
I quickly realized (7) it was a great decision. Real life is much more satisfying than anything I can see on my phone. Right now, my father is telling me a funny story while my mother shows me (8) she cooks my favourite dishes. I’m so glad I chose to sit here with them instead of looking at a screen.
C Read the magazine article about mood swings. Choose the most suitable clauses from the box.
a how you deal with them
b what you should do
c whether you are breathing correctly
d why this happens to them
e whether something is wrong with you
f how your body feels after moving
Have you ever felt sad without knowing why? Do small things upset you? If yes, you are probably experiencing mood swings. Many teens wonder (1) , but it is just a normal part of growing up.
Mood swings happen because your body changes as you grow. These changes affect your brain and make your feelings stronger than usual. You should not worry about (2) . You cannot stop mood swings, but you can choose (3) .
• Take a deep breath. Step away from stress and breathe deeply. You will be surprised by how much this helps. If you are not sure (4) , just count to four as you breathe in and out.
• Move your body. Five minutes of jogging can help you control your mood if you are feeling low. Pay attention to (5) , and you will see a big change.
Be patient with yourself. If your mood swings last for a long time, ask your parent or teacher (6) .