A closer look 1 Unit 3: Teen stress and presure

Phần a closer look 1 cung cấp cho bạn học các từ vựng và cách phát âm câu theo chủ đề căng thẳng và áp lực tuổi teen. Bài viết cung cấp các từ vựng cũng như gợi ý giải bài tập trong sách giáo khoa.

• Pronunciation: activity 5

• Pronunciation: activity 6

1. Complete the paragraph with the words in the box. There is one word that you don't need.

Hoàn thành đoạn văn sau với những từ trong bảng. Một từ sẽ không cần sử dụng.

independence informed shape and height

embarrassed delighted self-aware

reasoning skills

Adolescence is the period between childhood and young adulthood. Your body will change in (1)____ shape and height ___ .Your brain will grow and you'll haveimproved self-control and (2)______ reasoning skills ______ . Physical changes are different for everyone, so you don't need to feel (3)____ embarrassed____ or frustrated!

You'll experience emotional changes as well. You'll feel you want more (4)___ independence____ and responsibility. You may become more (5) ___ self-aware____ and care about other people's opinions, especially those of your friends. But remember you'll need adult support and guidance to make (6)­_____ informed______ decisions and overcome stress.

2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.

Nối tên của các loại áp lực với những biểu hiện của nó.

• 1. school pressures and frustrations
• 2. physical changes
• 3. unsafe living environment
• 4. problems with classmates at school
• 5. negative feelings about themselves
• 6. having too high expectations
• A. ‘I’ll never be good at maths. I'm just too stupid!’
• B. ‘I hate my voice. It’s high one minute, low the next, then high again! What's the matter with it? AND the girls are making fun of me! I’m so embarrassed'
• C. ‘I must get the highest score in this exam. I must be the best student in the class!’
• D. 'I feel worried when I have to wait for the bus in that neighboured after my evening class. It's quiet and dark there.’
• E. ‘I have this big assignment to complete and I don’t know where to start. It’s too difficult!’
• F. ‘Why does he make me dc a of his homework? It’s not fai And he says if I don’t dc i he’ll make my life difficult.'

A.5 B.2 C.6 D.3 E.1 F.4

3. Which of the following can be done in the above situations? Discuss with your partner. (More than one solution can be suitable for one situation.)

Điều nào sau đây nên làm với các tình trạng trên. Thảo luận với bạn của mình. ( Mỗi tình trạng có thể có nhiều hơn 1 cách giải quyết. )

• 1. Take a break, then you will feel ready to start again.
• 2. Break a large task into smaller tasks
• 3. Focus on your strong points.
• 4. Talk some about th or ask th help.

A.1;3;4 B.4 C.1 D.4 E.2;1 F.4

4. Have you ever been in any of these situations? If so, what did you do to deal with them?

Bạn đã bao giờ ở trong trường hợp đó chưa? Nếu có, bạn đã làm gì để giải quyết?

5. Listen to the recording and practise saying the sentences. Pay attention to the way the verb be is pronounced.

Nghe đoạn băng và thực hành nói các câu. Tập trung vào cách các động từ được phát âm.

1.

• Where are you? You aren't at the bus stop.
• I am at the bus stop, but I can't see you.

2.

• Are you busy right now?
• Yes, I am. Sorry, could you wait for a minute?

3.

• Is Roniain?
• No, she's out ice-skating.
• But it's so cold!
• It is. But she's got all her warm clothes on.

4.

• Wasn't Bill disappointed about the exam result?
• He was. But he was hiding it well.

6. Look at the following sentences and underline the verb forms of "be" which should be stressed. Then listen to the recording to check and practise.

Nhìn vào những câu sau và gạch chân những dạng của động từ "be" được phát âm. Nghe và kiểm tra lại.

1.

• You are worried about the exam? Good you!
• I am worried! But I try not to show it.

2.

• Do you think Jack is good at Japanese?
• He is. But he’s a bit shy to speak it

3.

• Isn’t badminton her favourite sport?
• Yes, it is.

4.

• Who’s he?

5.

• Sorry – we’re late!
• Actually, you aren’t. We haven’t start yet.

6.

• Is she happy at the new school?
• Yes, she is. She likes it a lot.