Câu hỏi Unit 9 (SGK)
Mark: Hi, everyone. Last time our club met, we decided to start an awareness campaign to draw attention to a pressing social issue. So have you thought about any issues that we could focus on?
Mai: Yes, I think we should promote issues that affect a lot of people in our city, such as crime and overpopulation.
Nam: I like your ideas, Mai, but I think we should plan our campaign around social issues that directly affect teenagers like us.
Mark: Can you give us some examples?
Nam: Well, bullying, peer pressure, and body shaming, for instance, are major problems among teenagers today although many people don't feel comfortable talking about them.
Mai: I agree with you. Hmm... so Mark, what do you think? Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue or one affecting mainly teens?
Mark: Hmm. I think this time we should focus on a problem teens struggle with every day because this won't be a big campaign. However, we'll try to use your ideas for another project, Mai.
Mai: Sounds good! Now let's decide on a social issue. Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure, body shaming, or bullying?
Nam: I think it's bullying because it's very common today, and ...
Read the conversation again and decide who has these skills. Choose the correct column.
(Nhấp vào ô màu vàng để chọn đúng / sai)| a) Issues that have an effect on many people in the city. |
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| c) An issue that teens face in their everyday life. |
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Mark: Hi, everyone. Last time our club met, we decided to start an awareness campaign to draw attention to a pressing social issue. So have you thought about any issues that we could focus on?
Mai: Yes, I think we should promote issues that affect a lot of people in our city, such as crime and overpopulation.
Nam: I like your ideas, Mai, but I think we should plan our campaign around social issues that directly affect teenagers like us.
Mark: Can you give us some examples?
Nam: Well, bullying, peer pressure, and body shaming, for instance, are major problems among teenagers today although many people don't feel comfortable talking about them.
Mai: I agree with you. Hmm... so Mark, what do you think? Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue or one affecting mainly teens?
Mark: Hmm. I think this time we should focus on a problem teens struggle with every day because this won't be a big campaign. However, we'll try to use your ideas for another project, Mai.
Mai: Sounds good! Now let's decide on a social issue. Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure, body shaming, or bullying?
Nam: I think it's bullying because it's very common today, and ...
Find five social issues in 1. Use the pictures and hints below to help you.
Sample:
1. crime
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3. b
4. p p
5. b s
Mark: Hi, everyone. Last time our club met, we decided to start an awareness campaign to draw attention to a pressing social issue. So have you thought about any issues that we could focus on?
Mai: Yes, I think we should promote issues that affect a lot of people in our city, such as crime and overpopulation.
Nam: I like your ideas, Mai, but I think we should plan our campaign around social issues that directly affect teenagers like us.
Mark: Can you give us some examples?
Nam: Well, bullying, peer pressure, and body shaming, for instance, are major problems among teenagers today although many people don't feel comfortable talking about them.
Mai: I agree with you. Hmm... so Mark, what do you think? Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue or one affecting mainly teens?
Mark: Hmm. I think this time we should focus on a problem teens struggle with every day because this won't be a big campaign. However, we'll try to use your ideas for another project, Mai.
Mai: Sounds good! Now let's decide on a social issue. Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure, body shaming, or bullying?
Nam: I think it's bullying because it's very common today, and ...
Complete the summary with words from 1.
Nam believes that there are major teen problems today (1) many people don't feel comfortable talking about them. Mai agrees with him. Mark thinks they should focus on a problem teens struggle with every day. (2) , they'll try to use Mai's ideas for another project. Finally, Nam suggests focusing their campaign on bullying (3) this issue is very common among teenagers these days.
Mark the intonation in these questions. Then listen and check. Practise saying them in pairs.
1. Is peer pressure good or bad?
2. Is this a social or environmental issue?
3. Should our campaign focus on crime, overpopulation, or climate change?
4. Do you talk to your parents, share problems with your friends, or ask your teachers for advice?
Bài làm:Find five words in the word search.
Then, write them next to the correct definition. Use the glossary (page 130) to help you.
1. (adj): using force to hurt or kill someone
2. (n): the state of being poor
3. (n): drinks such as beer and wine that can make people drunk
4. (n): planned activities to achieve social or political aims
5. (v): to frighten or hurt a weaker person
Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in 1.
violent poverty alcohol campaign bully |
1. People mustn't drive after drinking . It's dangerous!
2. The boy does not want to go to school because he is afraid of being .
3. Many children live in . They often stop going to school so that they can work.
4. Many parents complain about the number of TV programmes for children.
5. We are going to start a to raise awareness of animal rights.
Connect these sentences, using linking words or phrases.
1. Some people cannot control their anger when drinking alcohol. , they become violent.
2. Body shaming is a very common issue. , many people are not aware of it.
3. Alcohol can affect people's mind and behaviour. , they can cause other health problems.
4. The government has promised to solve our environmental issues. , little has been achieved so far.
Work in pairs. Add more sentences to each item. Use different linking words and / or phrases.
1. Some children play too many violent computer games. _______________________________
2. Many people live in poverty. _______________________________
3. Awareness campaigns help to draw people's attention to social issues. _______________________________
Example: Some children play too many violent computer games. As a result, they become violent. Besides, it's unhealthy for them to play video games for hours ...
Bài làm:Teen's life
I don't want to be the odd one out!
"My parents don't want me to hang out with my friends from school. They think those friends have a bad influence onme. They aren't happy that instead of going home after school, we go to games centres to play video games. But I think it's fun, and! don't want to lose my friends," Thanh, 17.
“One day I coloured my hair and painted my finger nails. My parents got so angry with me. I know that this is not allowed at school, but all the girls in my group of friends did the same. I don't want to be the odd one out!" Van, 16.
[ A ] The emails we have received from teenagers this week point to the effects of peer pressure, which is when you do things because you want to be accepted or valued by your friends. If teens fail to do what their group of friends want them to do, they may not be accepted or may even be bullied.
[ B ] In many cases, peer pressure can lead to depression, low self-confidence, distance from family and poor school performance. It can also lead to bigger social issues. It was reported that 70% of teenage smokers surveyed in the US said that they started smoking because they had friends who were smoking.
[ C ] It is not always easy to stand up to peer pressure, but sooner or later you need to decide what is best for you. Choose the right friends, learn to say no when you don't feel comfortable and don't hesitate to talk to an adult when the situation looks dangerous. And remember it's sometimes OK to be "the odd one out".
Read the article. Match the highlighted words and phrases with their meanings.
Teen's life
I don't want to be the odd one out!
"My parents don't want me to hang out with my friends from school. They think those friends have a bad influence onme. They aren't happy that instead of going home after school, we go to games centres to play video games. But I think it's fun, and! don't want to lose my friends," Thanh, 17.
“One day I coloured my hair and painted my finger nails. My parents got so angry with me. I know that this is not allowed at school, but all the girls in my group of friends did the same. I don't want to be the odd one out!" Van, 16.
[ A ] The emails we have received from teenagers this week point to the effects of peer pressure, which is when you do things because you want to be accepted or valued by your friends. If teens fail to do what their group of friends want them to do, they may not be accepted or may even be bullied.
[ B ] In many cases, peer pressure can lead to depression, low self-confidence, distance from family and poor school performance. It can also lead to bigger social issues. It was reported that 70% of teenage smokers surveyed in the US said that they started smoking because they had friends who were smoking.
[ C ] It is not always easy to stand up to peer pressure, but sooner or later you need to decide what is best for you. Choose the right friends, learn to say no when you don't feel comfortable and don't hesitate to talk to an adult when the situation looks dangerous. And remember it's sometimes OK to be "the odd one out".
Read the article again. Which paragraph contains the following information? Write A, B, or C.
1. The definition of "peer pressure"
2. How peer pressure Can cause social issues
3. Dealing with peer pressure
4. The possible problems facing teens if they do not follow their peers
Choose the word or phrase with the closest meaning to the underlined one.
I find your comments very offensive, so you should apologise to me.
I don't believe his lies!
Don't feel ashamed to admit that you do not know something.
Listen to a conversation between two students and match the pictures with the type of bullying.
Listen again. Choose the correct answers.
Technology has made bullying more / less common.
Mai's friend was bullying others / was bullied by others on social media.
One of the most common forms of physical bullying / cyberbullying is body shaming.
In their next meeting, they are most likely to talk about when / how bullying can be stopped.
Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box.
Mary: I'm afraid I can't go to the cinema with you, Andy.
Andy: (1) ! I really wanted you to watch the film.
Mary: Maybe another time. My brother is going to see a doctor tomorrow and I promised to go with him.
Andy: (2) . What's wrong with him?
Mary: He's been bullied at school. We think he's suffering from depression and needs help.
Andy: (3) . l was also the victim of bullying and had a very painful experience. I hope he'll be fine.
Mary: Thank you for your sympathy, Andy.
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In many countries around the world, it is not easy growing up because teens are dealing with many socialissues. A study carried out by a famous research centre in the US found out that the following were among the most serious ones.
Anxiety and depression: Seven in ten teenagers considered them a serious problem among their peers. The main source of teenagers' anxiety and depression was social pressure, such as the pressure to look good, to fit in social groups, and to be good at sport.
Bullying: 55% said that bullying was a major problem for teenagers, and around 15% admitted that they had experienced some form of cyberbullying. Girls or younger students were more likely to be victims of bullying.
Poverty: Four out of 10 teens said that poverty was also a major problem for them. In fact, about 20% of the teens in the survey struggled to live below the poverty line every day.
The survey results suggest that more support should be provided to help teenagers avoid serious social issues and enjoy a happier life.
Read the text and write each percentage in the chart with ONE social problem mentioned in the text.
Mark the intonation in these questions, using ↗ (rising intonation) or ↘ (falling intonation). Listen and check. Then practise saying them.
1. Should we report bullying to teachers or speak to our parents first?
2. Is this social awareness campaign about poverty or crime?
3. Have you ever experienced any physical, verbal, or social bullying?
4. Do you worry about peer pressure, body shaming, or bullying?
Bài làm:Solve the crossword. Use the words you have learned in this unit.
DOWN
1. Building self - is important for preventing and dealing with bullying.
ACROSS
2. The local police are running an awareness to reduce crime in the area.
3. Teens who are regularly bullied suffer from .
4. video games can lead to feelings of anger and hate.
Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence below.
We started a campaign against bullying in our school. However / In addition, we organised classes for teens to try new things and become more confident.
Sharing someone's personal information online is ilegal. Therefore / Moreover, you should be very careful about what you post online.
Because / Because of our health campaign was successful, more teenagers now eat healthy food and exercise regularly.
Although / In spite of all our efforts, we were not able to solve the problem.
Work in pairs. Discuss the question.
Have your friends ever made you do something you do not like? If yes, give an example.
Work in pairs. Discuss the following question.
Have you, or has someone you know, experienced any of the problems mentioned in this article?
Order the examples of peer pressure below from 1 (most powerful) to 6 (least powerful).
A._________________________
Peer pressure to get good grades at school
B.__________________________
Peer pressure to be good at sports
C.__________________________
Peer pressure to be fashionable
D.__________________________
Peer pressure to look slim and fit
E.__________________________
Peer pressure to own the latest device
F.__________________________
Peer pressure not to obey rules
Bài làm:Work in pairs. Talk about your experiences of peer pressure. Use the following guiding questions.
- Which example of peer pressure (A-F) in 1 affects you most? Why?
- Which one affects you the least? Why?
- Which are examples of positive peer pressure?
Work in groups. Read the situations below and think of some possible responses. Provide reasons for each answer.
1. Your friend wants to skip a test, so he/she asks you to pretend that you are his/her parent(s) and write a letter to his/her teacher asking permission to be absent from school.
Example: ‘No way! I'm not lying. You should try to revise and take the test. Lies can have serious consequences and people will always find out the truth.'
2. Your friend has just got the latest smartphone. He/She makes fun of your old smartphone and says that you should buy a new one.
3. Your friend is getting good grades in English. He/She wants you to join his/her study group so that you can also improve your English.
4. Your friend is skipping classes frequently. He/She says that every teen does it sometimes, and you should do it as well.
Bài làm:Report your answers to the whole class. Vote for the most interesting responses.
Bài làm:Work in groups. Discuss the following question.
What types of bullying have you experienced or seen happening to people around you?
You are planning a school campaign against cyberbullying. Work in groups to discuss these questions.
1. When and where should the campaign take place? How long should it last?
2. Who should participate in It? (You can choose more than one and add your ideas.)
A. Everyone who is interested.
B. Victims of cyberbullying.
C. Parents.
D. Teachers.
E. Your idea: _______________
3. What activities should the campaign include? (You can choose more than one and add your ideas.)
A. Giving talks about cyberbullying.
B. Providing students with resources where they can find information on cyberbullying and how to deal with it.
C. Inviting students to share experiences of cyberbullying.
D. Informing students of the school anti-bullying policies.
E. Showing cyberbullying videos to promote discussion about the issue.
F. Your idea: ______________
4. What should be the main goals of the campaign?
Bài làm:Write a proposal for the campaign (150-180 words) to your head teacher. Use the ideas in 1 and the outline with useful expressions below to help you.
Title: A School campaign against cyberbullying To: _____________________ Date: _____________________ Prepared by: _____________________ Introduction: - ... has become a common/serious issue nowadays because … - We would like to propose … Details about the campaign: - The campaign events/activities will take place in/at … The campaign will last for … - … will participate in … - The campaign will target … - The main events/activities will include … Goals and benefits of the campaign: - (The campaign) aims at .../doing ... - (The campaign) will allow (students, teenagers) to do ... Conclusion: We hope that you will consider our proposal … |
Work in pairs. Use the model in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions to help you.
1. Student A can't go on a school trip because his/her littte brother/sister is ill and he/she has to take care of him/her. Student B expresses disappointment and sympathy.
2. Student B can't finish a community project on time because he/she is too stressed preparing for his/ner exams. Student A expresses disappointment and sympathy.
Useful expressions | |
Expressing disappointment | Expressing sympathy |
• What a pity/shame! • It's a pity/shame that … • That's (so)/How disappointing. • That's too bad. | • I'm (so) sorry (to hear that) … • I (can) sympathise (with you/him/her). • That's so sad (that …). • I know how it feels. |
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.
Are the problems mentioned in the text similar to those facing Vietnamese teens?
Are there any other problems among teenagers in Viet Nam?
Bài làm:A social awareness campaign
Work in groups. Your class is starting a campaign to raise people's awareness about different social issues in your community. Each group is responsible for planning activities for one social issue.
Give a group presentation. Use these questions as cues.
- What is the social issue? How does it affect the community?
- Who will participate in your campaign? Who can help to fix this issue?
- What activities do you plan to include in your campaign? What are their goals?
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