Loop 9 C1

​LET'S PRACTICE

​Reading Task: Fill in the Gaps with Ellipsis

Instructions:

• Read the following short story.

• Some words have been omitted using ellipsis.

• Based on the context, answer the questions below.

🌍 A Trip to the Unknown

Emma had always wanted to travel alone, but her parents didn’t think she ___. When she finally convinced them, she packed her bags, booked a ticket, and set off.

Her first stop was Japan. The streets were lively, the food was different, and the language was a challenge. She had studied a few phrases, but she realized they ___. Still, she managed. She asked for directions, ordered food, and even made friends.

One night, she got lost in Tokyo. She tried to use Google Maps, but her phone battery had died. She was nervous, but she told herself she ___. Eventually, she found a kind stranger who helped her get back to her hotel.

By the end of the trip, she had learned a lot—not just about new places, but about herself. She knew she had grown, and her parents knew she ___.

​DEBATE TIME!

​You will have 2 min to think about this topics

💡 Debate Topics:

1. Social media does more harm than good.

2. Climate change policies should be stricter.

3. AI will replace more jobs than it creates.

​📌 Example Responses Using Ellipsis:

• I think social media has its benefits, but I don’t think it … (is always positive).

• Some people believe in climate change, but others … (don’t).

• AI might take some jobs, but I don’t think it … (will completely replace humans).