A. Vocabulary

excuses – a reason that you give to explain why you did something wrong

sensitive – easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry

constantly – all the time or often

live from hand to mouth – to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra

criticize – to express disapproval of someone or something

possession – the fact that you have or own something

settle – to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement

dispute – an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with a common border

B. Questions

1. Are your parents busy all the time?

2. Are you sensitive about your weight?

3. Why is it important to help the poor?