Câu hỏi Unit 8 (SGK)
Nam: Mai, why don't you answer your phone? It keeps ringing.
Mai: It's my mum who's calling me again. She wants me to contact her from time to time while I'm out.
Nam: My parents usec to be like that. They thought I didn't have the confidence to deal with difficult situations.
Mark: I had the same experience. It was earning my parents' trust that took a long time. But I managed to convince them that I'm responsible when I'm out and about.
Mai: It's my parents who still think I don't have the skills to be independent. I'm not good at managing my time or money, but I'm independent at home - I can cook, clean the house, and do my laundry!
Nam: That's a good star! I use a time-management app to plan my weekly schedule including all my activities and responsibilities. Would you like me to help you install it?
Mai: That'd be great. Thanks, Nam.
Mark: I use a money-management app. It's the app that taught me how to be responsible with money.
Mai: Mark, can you show it to me?
Mark: No problem. My parents also encourage me to take part-time jobs and pay me for doing certain chores around the house.
Mai: Lucky you!
Read the conversation again and decide who has these skills. Choose the correct column.
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) Managing money |
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| b) Cooking, cleaning and doing laundry |
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| c) Managing time |
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Nam: Mai, why don't you answer your phone? It keeps ringing.
Mai: It's my mum who's calling me again. She wants me to contact her from time to time while I'm out.
Nam: My parents usec to be like that. They thought I didn't have the confidence to deal with difficult situations.
Mark: I had the same experience. It was earning my parents' trust that took a long time. But I managed to convince them that I'm responsible when I'm out and about.
Mai: It's my parents who still think I don't have the skills to be independent. I'm not good at managing my time or money, but I'm independent at home - I can cook, clean the house, and do my laundry!
Nam: That's a good star! I use a time-management app to plan my weekly schedule including all my activities and responsibilities. Would you like me to help you install it?
Mai: That'd be great. Thanks, Nam.
Mark: I use a money-management app. It's the app that taught me how to be responsible with money.
Mai: Mark, can you show it to me?
Mark: No problem. My parents also encourage me to take part-time jobs and pay me for doing certain chores around the house.
Mai: Lucky you!
Find words and a phrase in 1 that have the following meanings.
1. a belief in your own ability to do things well | |
2. confident and free to do things without help from other people | |
3. things that you must do as part of your duty or job | |
4. the activity of planning how to spend and save money |
Nam: Mai, why don't you answer your phone? It keeps ringing.
Mai: It's my mum who's calling me again. She wants me to contact her from time to time while I'm out.
Nam: My parents usec to be like that. They thought I didn't have the confidence to deal with difficult situations.
Mark: I had the same experience. It was earning my parents' trust that took a long time. But I managed to convince them that I'm responsible when I'm out and about.
Mai: It's my parents who still think I don't have the skills to be independent. I'm not good at managing my time or money, but I'm independent at home - I can cook, clean the house, and do my laundry!
Nam: That's a good star! I use a time-management app to plan my weekly schedule including all my activities and responsibilities. Would you like me to help you install it?
Mai: That'd be great. Thanks, Nam.
Mark: I use a money-management app. It's the app that taught me how to be responsible with money.
Mai: Mark, can you show it to me?
Mark: No problem. My parents also encourage me to take part-time jobs and pay me for doing certain chores around the house.
Mai: Lucky you!
Match the two halves to make sentences used in 1.
Match the words with their meanings.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in 1.
self-motivated self-study motivate trust life skill |
1. We have great in our parents and teachers.
2. Teenagers should learn basic , such as cooking a meal and using a washing machine.
3. My brother signed up for a computer course.
4. A good teacher can her students to take responsibility for their own learning.
5. His parents don't have to force him to study hard as he is highly .
Read the text. Match the paragraphs (A-C) with the headings. There are TWO extra headings.
Becoming independent is important for teenagers. Below are the necessary skills you should learn to achieve independence for the future.
A.
First, make sure you can safely get around by yourself using public transport, walking, or cycling. Second, learn to communicate well and develop good relationships with people. Do some part-time jobs and get to know how to manage your money. You should also learn to cook healthy meals for your family. Finally, help your parents with household chores like cleaning and doing laundry.
B.
To begin with, identify the problem and come up with as many solutions as possible. Write down the options, so you can review the advantages and disadvantages of each one. This will help you see which option could be the best for you. Don't base your decision on emotion only. Once you have made your choice, create a plan of specific steps to move forward. Then carry out your plan, and think about whether you have achieved the result you wanted.
C.
First of all, get into the habit of making a to-do-list every day or week. Make use of time-management tools, such as apps or diaries, to know what you need to do next. In addition, decide how much time you need for each task and always do one thing at a time to make sure you complete it. Schedule time to relax as well, and make sure you sleep at least nine hours each night. A good night's sleep is necessary for teenage brain development and good health. Becoming independent is not easy, but itis not as challenging as you may think. It's about learning useful skills, making decisions by yourself, and knowing how to spend your time.
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Becoming independent is important for teenagers. Below are the necessary skills you should learn to achieve independence for the future.
A. Learn basic, but important life skills
First, make sure you can safely get around by yourself using public transport, walking, or cycling. Second, learn to communicate well and develop good relationships with people. Do some part-time jobs and get to know how to manage your money. You should also learn to cook healthy meals for your family. Finally, help your parents with household chores like cleaning and doing laundry.
B. Improve your decision-making skill||Relax and sleep well
To begin with, identify the problem and come up with as many solutions as possible. Write down the options, so you can review the advantages and disadvantages of each one. This will help you see which option could be the best for you. Don't base your decision on emotion only. Once you have made your choice, create a plan of specific steps to move forward. Then carry out your plan, and think about whether you have achieved the result you wanted.
C. Develop time-management skills||Manage your money
First of all, get into the habit of making a to-do-list every day or week. Make use of time-management tools, such as apps or diaries, to know what you need to do next. In addition, decide how much time you need for each task and always do one thing at a time to make sure you complete it. Schedule time to relax as well, and make sure you sleep at least nine hours each night. A good night's sleep is necessary for teenage brain development and good health. Becoming independent is not easy, but itis not as challenging as you may think. It's about learning useful skills, making decisions by yourself, and knowing how to spend your time.
Read the text again and match the highlighted phrases in the text with their meanings.
Becoming independent is important for teenagers. Below are the necessary skills you should learn to achieve independence for the future.
A. Learn basic, but important life skills
First, make sure you can safely get around by yourself using public transport, walking, or cycling. Second, learn to communicate well and develop good relationships with people. Do some part-time jobs and get to know how to manage your money. You should also learn to cook healthy meals for your family. Finally, help your parents with household chores like cleaning and doing laundry.
B. Improve your decision-making skill||Relax and sleep well
To begin with, identify the problem and come up with as many solutions as possible. Write down the options, so you can review the advantages and disadvantages of each one. This will help you see which option could be the best for you. Don't base your decision on emotion only. Once you have made your choice, create a plan of specific steps to move forward. Then carry out your plan, and think about whether you have achieved the result you wanted.
C. Develop time-management skills||Manage your money
First of all, get into the habit of making a to-do-list every day or week. Make use of time-management tools, such as apps or diaries, to know what you need to do next. In addition, decide how much time you need for each task and always do one thing at a time to make sure you complete it. Schedule time to relax as well, and make sure you sleep at least nine hours each night. A good night's sleep is necessary for teenage brain development and good health. Becoming independent is not easy, but itis not as challenging as you may think. It's about learning useful skills, making decisions by yourself, and knowing how to spend your time.
Read the text again. Complete the diagrams with information from the text. Use no more than TWO words for each gap.
Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.
Have you ever done your laundry? If yes, how did you do it?
Bài làm:Below are some steps to do laundry. Put them in the correct order.
A. Hang or fold, and store your own clothes
B. Sort the clothes by colour
C. Remove the wet clothes from the washing machine and dry them
D. Add the washing powder or liquid
E. Load the washing machine and turn it on
Read the following instructions on how to do laundry. Choose the correct answers.
There are several simple steps in doing laundry. First of all, (1) sort / don't sort your clothes by colour. You should separate them into whites and colours and wash them separately. (2) Secondly / Finally, add the washing powder or liquid. Read the instructions on the packet to make sure you use the right amount. Then, (3) load / you load the washing machine and turn it on. Make sure you place the items one at atime. Don't put too many items as they need room to move about in the water. When the washing machine stops, (4) remove / you will remove the wet clothes. You can hang the items to dry, or put them in the dryer. Remember that air-drying clothes saves energy and money. (5) Finally / Afterwards, don't forget to hang or fold each item. You could also iron your clothes before storing them in the wardrobe or drawer.
Listen to a conversation between Mai and Mike, and choose the correct answers.
What is the conversation mainly about?
What makes independent learners study hard?
What do independent learners do if the task they are working on is too difficult?
Which of the following descriptions of independent leamers is NOT mentioned?
Listen to the conversation again and answer each of the following questions using no more than THREE words or a number.
1. How many characteristics of independent learners does Mike find on the website?
2. What do independent learners take responsibility for?
3. What do they use to help them achieve their learning goals?
4. What are they not afraid of doing?
Work in pairs. Read the following ideas and decide if they are pros or cons of self-study.
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) Self-study gives learners more freedom (e.g. they decide what to study and how). |
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| b) Learners need more time to learn things (e.g. they work on their own, with no one to push them or help them). |
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| c) Learners become responsible (e.g. they set their learning goals and make plans to achieve them). |
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| d) Learners may not develop certain life skills (e.g. good communication and relationship skills) |
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| e) Self-study makes learners confident ( e.g. they realise they can complete tasks by themselves) |
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| f) Learners may not learn practical skills (e.g. they may focus too much on learning, and may not apply the academic skills to real life) |
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Think of other pros and cons to add.
Bài làm:Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box.
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Nam: Hey, I heard that you‘re going on a trip to Singapore tomorrow. (1) !
Mike: Yep. (2) .
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Kevin: Hi, Mai. (3) ! Wishing you a great year ahead!
Mai: Thanks, Kevin. (4) ! Hope all your dreams come true!
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American parents usually encourage independence in their teenage children, and it is normal for teens to want more responsibility and freedom for their choices.
American teenagers often start high school with a basic plan of classes they need to take to get a high school diploma. Some subjects like English, maths, science, or social studies are required, others can be selected. Schools also provide extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and bands. American teenagers who plan to go to college study hard to get good grades. They are highly motivated and very confident, and take responsibility for their learning.
Many American teenagers have part-time jobs as they want to gain work experience and learn how to manage their money. Many teens work at fast-food restaurants and stores, or do babysitting, and dog walking for neighbours. They also volunteer at local hospitals, food banks, and old people's homes, or take part in clean-up activities to improve their neighbourhood. This community service counts towards the volunteer hours that some schools require for university admission.
The teenage years form an important period of their development that influences adult life. The main goal of this period for most American teenagers is becoming independent, and they work hard both at school and outside school to achieve this goal.
Read the text below and complete the diagram. Use no more than THREE words for each gap.
Read the sentences using fall-rise intonation. Then listen and compare.
1. Shall we look for a part-time job to earn some pocket money?
2. Do you feel like doing a vegetarian cooking course?
3. Would you please give me some advice on how to set my goals?
4. Could you help me improve my communication skills?
Bài làm:Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences.
There are many interesting self-study materials on the Interenet which can _______ students to practise English at home.
Successful people are highly organised and _____________ in everything they do.
Some of my classmates find learning basic _____________ like cleaning and cooking difficult.
To develop _____________ skills, please keep a diary for tasks and appointments.
Rewrite the sentences using cleft sentences focusing on the underlined parts.
1. John is saving his pocket money to buy a new phone.
→ It _______________________________ to buy a new phone.
2. He gets 20 dollars every week by doing chores around the house.
→ It ____________________________ by doing chores around the house.
3. John earned more pocket money by helping his grandpa last weekend.
→ It ________________________ more pocket money by helping his grandpa.
4. He bought gifts for his friends and family members with his pocket money.
→ It __________________________ he bought with his pocket money.
5. Parents can motivate children to do household chores by doing these chore with them.
→ It _____________________ can motivate them to do these chores.
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the chores you and your family members do at home. Use cleft sentences.
Example: A: Is it you who does the cooking at home?
B: Yes, it is me who does the cooking./ No, it is my mum who does the cooking.
Bài làm:Tick ✓ the appropriate box to see how independent you are. Add up your points. If your total score is nine or above, you are independent. Compare with a partner.
How often do you … ? | Always (3 points) | Sometimes (2 points) | Never (1 point) |
1. go to school by yourself | |||
2. cook meals for your family | |||
3. communicate well with people | |||
4. think carefully before making decisions | |||
5. plan how to save and spend your pocket money |
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the skills mentioned in the text do you have? What other skills do you think teenagers need fo become independent?
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Read the steps in cooking rice in a rice cooker. Use the model in 2 and the tips above to give instructions.
Work in groups. Add more steps or tips, and report to the whole class. Vote for the best recipe for cooking rice in a rice cooker.
Bài làm:Tick ✓ the columns to complete the following table about you. Compare your answer in pairs.
Yes | No | |
1. Are you interested in learning new things? | ||
2. Do you set your learning goals and make plans to achieve them? | ||
3. Do you try to understand a problem on your own before asking for help? | ||
4. Do you want to know more about the world? |
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Which of the characteristics of independent learners do you think you have? Which one do you want to develop in the future?
Write an article (150-180 words) about the pros and cons of self-study. Use the ideas in 1 and the outline with useful expressions below to help you.
1. Title: Pros and cons of self-study 2. Introduction: - Independent learning often involves self-study – learning at home without a teacher. - Let's look at… 3. Body paragraphs: - First (of all), self-study gives/makes leanners … Secondly …. Finally … - On the other hand, learners may … In addition, … For example, … Finally, …. 4. Conclusion: - In conclusion, self-study has both …. - Learners should understand both …. - … education is changing all the time…/get used to the challenges of… |
Work in pairs. Use the models in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you.
1. Student A is going to take an exam. Student B is expressing his/her wishes for Student A's success.
2. Student B is not feeling well. Student A is expressing his/her wishes for Student B's recovery.
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Do American teenagers learn to become independent in the same way as Vietnamese teenagers? What are the similarities and differences?
Complete the answers to these questions using cleft sentences focusing on the words or phrases in brackets.
1. Would you like to apply for the babysitting job? (dog walking)
No. It ______________________ I'd like to apply for.
2. Did your dad buy you a new bicycle last week? (a new motorbike)
No. It ___________________ he bought me last week.
3. ls Lan the best decision-maker in your class? (Tuan)
No. It __________________ is the best decision-maker in my class.
4. Does the presentation skills training start tomorow? (the day after tomorrow)
No. It _________________ the presentation skills training starts.
Bài làm:A life skills workshop
Work in groups. Choose a life skill teenagers need to develop in order to become independent. Discuss what they need to do and make a list of all the steps and activities.
Present your group's plan to the whole class. Use these questions as cues for your presentation.
- What is the life skill?
- How important is it for teens to become independent?
- What are the main steps of the skill development?
- What other activities will be helpful for its development?
Bài làm:
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