Reading

1. SPEAKING Do you sometimes argue with your parents? What do you argue about, and why? Use the ideas below to help you.

(Bạn có đôi khi tranh cãi với cha mẹ của bạn? Bạn tranh luận về điều gì, và tại sao? Sử dụng những ý tưởng dưới đây để giúp bạn)

bedtime

clothes

going out with friends

homework

housework

staying up late

using computers or tablets

Answer:

Bedtime: Teenagers may want to stay up later than their parents think is appropriate. They may argue that they need time to unwind and relax after a long day, or that they have a lot of homework to do. Parents, on the other hand, may be concerned about their child's sleep and health and may argue that getting enough sleep is essential for their well-being.

Clothes: Teenagers often want to express themselves through their clothing choices, which may differ from their parents' expectations. They may argue that their clothing choices reflect their personality and individuality, while their parents may argue that their clothing choices are inappropriate or too revealing.

Going out with friends: Teenagers may want to spend time with their friends outside of school, while their parents may worry about their safety or the influence of their peers. Teenagers may argue that they are responsible and capable of making good decisions, while parents may argue that they need to set boundaries to ensure their child's safety.

Homework: Teenagers may argue that they have too much homework and need a break, while their parents may argue that doing homework is essential for academic success. Parents may also worry that their child is procrastinating or not taking their education seriously.

Housework: Teenagers may argue that they have other responsibilities, such as school or extracurricular activities, and that they do not have time to do chores. Parents may argue that doing chores is part of being a responsible member of the family and that everyone needs to contribute to the household.

Staying up late: Teenagers may want to stay up late to socialize with friends or to watch TV or use their phones. Parents may argue that staying up late is detrimental to their child's health and well-being, and that they need to establish a consistent sleep schedule.

Using computers or tablets: Teenagers may argue that they need to use their devices for homework or to stay connected with friends, while parents may worry about the potential negative effects of excessive screen time. Parents may also want to establish rules and guidelines for device use to ensure their child's safety and well-being.

2. Read the text quickly, ignoring the gaps. Choose the best summary of the text: a, b or c.

(Đọc văn bản một cách nhanh chóng, bỏ qua những khoảng trống. Chọn tóm tắt tốt nhất của văn bản: a, b hoặc c)

a. Parents may find it difficult to understand their adolescent children, but it is a parent’s duty to communicate properly with them and avoid arguments.

b. Although teenagers develop new ideas, values and beliefs during adolescence, that is no excuse for bad behaviour. They should listen to their parents.

c. Teenagers experience big physical and emotional changes during adolescence. It’s important to communicate with your parents and try to understand their point of view.

How to handle your parents

Adolescence is a difficult time for both parents and teenagers as it is a period of physical, social and emotional changes. Physically, as a dependent pre-teen child, you are being transformed into an independent young adult. (1) ______________

First, you want more freedom to choose who to see and when. You used to be most happy in the company of your parents. Now you want to spend some more time on your own. Second, your parents made most decisions before adolescence. But now you want to decide things for yourselves. (1) ______________. Above all, adolescents have strong opinions and are idealistic. (3) ______________. You feel you have all the answers while adults don’t.

All these perfectly normal changes will affect teenagers’ relationship with parents. So what can you, as adolescents, do to stay on good terms with your parents? (4) ______________ Secondly, try to agree rules and boundaries and prove to be dependable. Keep your words and stickto rules. Thirdly, try to understand why they might be irritated by your behaviour. Show your parents that you are capable of an independent life by taking care of your own school work and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it’s all about communication! (5) ______________. The more disconnected they feel, the more critical, distrustful and controlling they tend to become.

Answer:

c. Teenagers experience big physical and emotional changes during adolescence. It’s important to communicate with your parents and try to understand their point of view.

3. Read the Reading Strategy. Then read the sentences below and the highlighted words in the text. Say which sentence links to which highlighted word and underline the part of the sentence which helped you to decide.

(Đọc Chiến lược đọc. Sau đó đọc các câu dưới đây và các từ được đánh dấu trong văn bản. Nói câu nào liên kết với từ được tô sáng và gạch dưới phần của câu đã giúp bạn quyết định)

Reading Strategy

- Read the missing sentences carefully.

- Read the sentences before and after each gap in the text.

- Look for synonyms, paraphrases, antonyms or pronouns.

A. You see the world differently, develop your own views and your own sense of right and wrong.

B. They may not say so, but they are probably feeling a sense of loss and may even feel rejected by you.

C. Firstly, let your parents know that you still love and value them.

D. Keep talking to your parents.

E. In general, emotionally and socially, the adolescents like you are experiencing profound changes in terms of freedom, privacy, interests, decisions and opinions.

F. You hate being told what to do all the time.

G. Despite this, you should always listen carefully.

Answer:

1. physically

2. in the company

3. opinions, idealistic

4. secondly

5. communication

• Physically, as a dependent pre-teen child, you are being transformed into an independent young adult.

• You used to be most happy in the company of your parents.

• Above all, adolescents have strong opinions and are idealistic.

• Secondly, try to agree to rules and boundaries and prove to be dependable.

• Finally, it's all about communication!

4. Use your answers to exercise 3 to match sentences A - G with gaps 1 - 5 in the text. There are two extra sentences.

(Sử dụng câu trả lời của bạn cho bài tập 3 để nối các câu A - G với các khoảng trống từ 1 - 5 trong văn bản. Có hai câu phụ)

Answer:

1. E. In general, emotionally and socially, the adolescents like you are experiencing profound changes in terms of freedom, privacy, interests, decisions and opinions.

2. B. They may not say so, but they are probably feeling a sense of loss and may even feel rejected by you.

3. C. Firstly, let your parents know that you still love and value them.

4. D. Keep talking to your parents.

5. G. Despite this, you should always listen carefully.

Extra sentences:

• F. You hate being told what to do all the time.

• A. You see the world differently, develop your own views and your own sense of right and wrong.

5. VOCABULARY Complete the stems to make a noun and an adjective. Use a dictionary to help you. Either the noun or the adjective is in the text. (Sometimes you do not need to add anything)

(Hoàn thành các thân cây để làm một danh từ và một tính từ. Sử dụng một từ điển để giúp bạn. Danh từ hoặc tính từ có trong văn bản)

1. adolescence, adolescent

Noun and adjective endings

1. adolesc___ 3. priv___ 5. critic___

2. depend___ 4 emot___ 6 distrust___

Answer:

1. adolescence, adolescent

2. dependent, independent

3. privacy, private

4. emotion, emotional

5. criticism, critical

6. distrust, distrustful

6. SPEAKING KEY PHRASES Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss points 1 and 2, using the phrases below to help you. Share your ideas and opinions with the class.

(Làm việc theo cặp hoặc nhóm nhỏ. Thảo luận điểm 1 và 2, sử dụng các cụm từ dưới đây để giúp bạn. Chia sẻ ý kiến ​​và quan điểm của bạn với cả lớp)

1. Look at the five social and emotional changes that the writer describes in the text (freedom, privacy, interests, decisions and opinions). Discuss them one by one. Which ones affect teenagers most, do you think? Give examples.

2. Look at the advice offered by the writer. Is it good advice on the whole, do you think? Which is the best piece of advice? Give reasons.

Presenting your ideas

I agree that... I don’t agree that...

It’s (not) true to say that... In my experience, ...

Personally, I believe that... I'm not sure about that.

For example, ... For instance, ...

Answer:

1.

• I agree that all five social and emotional changes mentioned in the text affect teenagers in different ways.

• It’s true to say that teenagers are greatly affected by the need for freedom and privacy. They want to explore their own interests and have their own space.

• In my experience, the need for freedom and the ability to make their own decisions affect teenagers the most. This is because it’s during this time that they start to discover their own identity and establish independence.

• For example, teenagers may want to choose their own friends, join clubs or activities that they are interested in, and have more control over their own schedules.

• One of the ways that the need for privacy and independence can affect teenagers is by causing conflicts with their parents. For instance, a teenager might feel that their parent is too controlling or not understanding of their desire for more freedom.

2.

• Personally, I believe that the advice offered by the writer is good on the whole. It’s important for teenagers to communicate effectively with their parents and to show them that they can be responsible.

• I'm not sure about the advice to agree to rules and boundaries. While it’s important for teenagers to follow rules and boundaries, it’s also important for parents to be flexible and understanding.

• The best piece of advice is to communicate effectively with parents. This is because communication is key to any relationship and it helps to build trust and understanding. By talking to their parents, teenagers can explain their perspective and feelings and work together to find solutions.