Now work in groups. Discuss what the problem is between Tony and his father. Give your advice. Choose the correct answer. Why does Tony say he will do his homework after dinner? Because he wants a rest from schoolwork. Because he can do his homework in the library. Because homework is less important than music. Why does Tony’s dad think Tony should not go to the library so much? Because he wants Tony to learn an instrument. Because working in the library stops Tony from playing the guitar. Because Tony will not have enough time to study. How does Tony feel about the work in the library? It is more interesting than homework and should come first. It is not as important as homework. It is good because he can help the community and read books there at the same time. Complete the passage with the words in the box. community consider habit instead knowledge shame Tony wants to go to the library, because he works there to help the (1) _________________. He can also read books there and increase his (2) __________________. But his father thinks it is a (3) ___________________ that Tony does not (4) _________________ his homework to be more important. He wants Tony to get into the (5) __________________ of doing his homework first (6) __________________ of doing other things after school. Pronunciation and speaking Listen and mark the pauses. If I start after dinner, I'll finish it before I go to bed. If you start now, you'll finish it before dinner. If you do all these other things instead of your homework, you won't have time to study. Now listen again and repeat. Work in pairs. Talk about the problems you have with: your schoolwork your parents Now talk about solutions. -- I failed my maths exam today! -- Don't worry. If you work harder, you will do better next time.