Listening

1. SPEAKING Work in pairs. Look at the photo, title and slogan opposite. What happens on a ‘Big Sleep Out’, do you think? Read the article and check your answer.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nhìn vào bức ảnh, tiêu đề và khẩu hiệu đối diện. Bạn có nghĩ điều gì sẽ xảy ra trong một 'Ngủ đông' không? Đọc bài viết và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn)

THE BIG SLEEP OUT

RAISING MONEY FOR PEOPLE WHO SLEEP ROUGH

Nobody knows exactly how many young people in the UK are homeless, but the figure may be as high as 75,000. While the majority of homeless people are unemployed, some have jobs but are still unable to afford accommodation. The Big Sleep Out is a charity event which raises money to tackle homelessness among young people. Big Sleep Outs happen all over the country. People who are not homeless choose to sleep rough for one night. This raises a lot of money each year and reminds politicians to look for a solution to the problem.

Answer:

The 'Big Sleep Out' is a charity event that aims to raise money to help tackle homelessness among young people in the UK. Participants who are not homeless choose to sleep outside for one night to experience what it's like to sleep rough. The event raises awareness about the issue of homelessness and encourages politicians to find solutions. The money raised is used to support homeless people, including providing them with accommodation, food, and other essential needs.

Listening Strategy 1

When you listen to a recording, remember that many ideas will be expressed differently in the task. For example, a simple verb in the task may be expressed by a phrase in the recording (sleep well --> get a good night's sleep)

2. Read Listening Strategy 1. Complete the definitions with the words below.

(Đọc Listening Strategy 1. Hoàn thành các định nghĩa với các từ dưới đây)

contact enjoy ignore talk try

1. to turn a blind eye to something = to ___________ something

2. to make a big effort = to ___________ hard

3. to have the time of your life = to ___________ yourself a lot

4. to have a word with somebody = to ___________ to somebody

5. to get in touch with somebody = to___________ somebody

Answer:

1. to turn a blind eye to something = to ignore something

2. to make a big effort = to try hard

3. to have the time of your life = to enjoy yourself a lot

4. to have a word with somebody = to talk to somebody

5. to get in touch with somebody = to contact somebody

3. Listen to two short recordings. Answer the questions. Use the verbs and phrases in exercise 2 to help you.

(Nghe hai đoạn ghi âm ngắn. Trả lời các câu hỏi. Sử dụng các động từ và cụm từ trong bài tập 2 để giúp bạn)

Speaker 1

1. Did she enjoy her Big Sleep Out?

2. Did she talk to the organisers?

Speaker 2

3. Does he think the organisers tried hard to publicise the event this year?

4. Did they contact the local newspaper last year?

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

Listening Strategy 2

Pay attention to whether the language you hear is formal or informal. This can be an important clue to the context.

4. Read Listening Strategy 2. Then listen to three recordings. Which excerpts contain formal language? Use the table below to help you identify them.

(Đọc Chiến lược nghe 2. Sau đó nghe ba đoạn ghi âm. Đoạn trích nào có ngôn ngữ trang trọng? Sử dụng bảng dưới đây để giúp bạn xác định chúng)

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

5. Listen again. Choose the correct answers (a—c).

(Lắng nghe một lần nữa. Chọn câu trả lời đúng (a-c)

1. Who is Speaker 1 speaking to?

a. An audience at a conference

b. A friend who works for a charity

c. A young homeless person

2. Speaker 2 thinks that older people

a. care more about homelessness.

b. are more likely to take part in the Big Sleep Out.

c. often don't have time to think about homelessness.

3. Who does Speaker 3 work for?

a. A youth hostel

b. A local business

c. A city council

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

6. SPEAKING Discuss these questions with your partner.

(Thảo luận những câu hỏi này với đối tác của bạn)

1. What would be the worst thing about being homeless?

The weather Other people's attitudes

Being alone Being uncomfortable

Personal safety Hygiene

2. What should governments do to tackle the problem of homelessness?

3. What can individuals do to help the homeless?

I think the worst thing would be not having a bed / feeling cold all the time / not being able to wash ...

Answer:

Partner: Hey, what do you think would be the worst thing about being homeless?

Me: I think the worst thing about being homeless would be not having a bed or a roof over your head, feeling cold all the time, not being able to wash or take care of your personal hygiene, and the constant discomfort.

Partner: Yeah, that's definitely a difficult situation to be in. Another thing that might make it worse is having to deal with other people's negative attitudes towards you just because you're homeless.

Me: Absolutely. And on top of that, personal safety could also be a big concern when living on the streets.

Partner: Yes, that's very true. It's really unfortunate that so many people have to go through these hardships every day.

Me: Yes, it's a sad reality. But what do you think governments should do to tackle the problem of homelessness?

Partner: I think the government should take a multi-pronged approach to tackle homelessness. For example, they could provide affordable housing, increase access to healthcare and social services, and create job training programs.

Me: Yes, those are all great ideas. I also think the government should prioritize policies that support low-income families and individuals, and allocate more resources towards mental health and addiction treatment programs.

Partner: Absolutely. And what do you think individuals can do to help the homeless?

Me: There are many things individuals can do to help the homeless, such as volunteering at local shelters or food banks, donating to charities that support homeless people, or even just showing kindness and empathy towards them.

Partner: That's a great point. I also think we can help by being more aware of the issue and educating ourselves and others about the root causes of homelessness.

Me: Yes, raising awareness and advocating for change is an important part of addressing this complex issue. We all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable society.