GETTING STARTED

It’s great to see you again

1. Listen and read

Teacher: It’s great to see you again, class! What's going on?

Minh: We've decided to use Facebook for our class forum, and we joined some school club activities. We're also preparing for the midterm tests. It’s really stressful.

Teacher: I'm sorry to hear that. I know exams may give you a lot of stress. But stay calm and work hard. What other pressure do you have?

Minh: Well, we also have pressure from our parents and friends.

Teacher: Do you? Let's discuss these problems in your new Facebook group. By the way, why did you choose Facebook?

Ann: Because it’s user-friendly.

Teacher: Good! How about club activities? Do you find them enjoyable?

Ann: Yes. This year there are some new clubs like arts and crafts, and music. The club leaders will provide us with a variety of activities to suit different interests. And there will also be competitions as usual.

Teacher: Awesome! I hope you all can join the clubs you like.

2. Read the conversation again and tick (v) T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.

Answer:

1. F (The text mentions Minh: … We're also preparing for the midterm tests.)
2. T (The text mentions Minh: We've decided to use Facebook for our class forum, and we joined some school club activities. We're also preparing for the midterm tests. It’s really stressful.)
3. T (The text mentions Teacher: … I know exams may give you a lot of stress. But stay calm and work hard.)
4. F (The text mentions Teacher: Let's discuss these problems in your new Facebook group.)
5. T (The text mentions Ann: Yes. This year there are some new clubs like arts and crafts, and music.)

3. Write a word or phrase from the box under the correct picture.

Answer:

4. Complete each of the sentences with a word or phrase in 3. There is one extra word or phrase.

1. Minh is a member of our ______. The greeting cards he makes are really creative.

2. Students can discuss their problems in their class ________.

3. We share the essays and stories that we write in English in our ___________.

4. She is not feeling very well this weekend because of all the _______ from her schoolwork.

5. The coach of our _______ tells us to drink plenty of water during our practice sessions.

Answer:

1. arts and crafts club - Minh is a member of our arts and crafts club. The greeting cards he makes are really creative.

2. forum - Students can discuss their problems in their class forum.

3. language club - We share the essays and stories that we write in English in our language club.

4.pressure- She is not feeling very well this weekend because of all the pressure from her schoolwork.

5. sports club - The coach of our sports club tells us to drink plenty of water during our practice sessions.

5. Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions below. Report your friend’s answers to the class.

1. What types of social media do you use?

2. What kinds of pressure do you have?

3. What clubs do you participate in?

4. Why do you choose to participate in that club?

Answer:

1. What types of social media do you use?
A: What types of social media do you use?
B: I use Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
A: OK, my friend uses Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

2. What kinds of pressure do you have?
A: What kinds of pressure do you have?
B: I feel pressure from schoolwork and trying to balance everything with my hobbies.
A: My friend feels pressure from schoolwork and balancing hobbies.

3. What clubs do you participate in?
A: What clubs do you participate in?
B: I’m in the English club and the drama club.
A: My friend participates in the English club and the drama club.

4. Why do you choose to participate in that club?
A: Why do you choose to participate in that club?
B: I joined the English club to improve my speaking skills, and the drama club because I love acting.
A: My friend joined the English club to improve speaking skills and the drama club because they love acting.

A CLOSER LOOK 1

VOCABULARY

1. Circle the correct options to complete the phrases

Answer:

2. Use the correct forms of the verbs in 1 to complete the sentences.

1. I _________ the school website and found pictures of school activities.

2. Our teacher _________ a video of our last meeting in our forum for everyone to see.

3. She _________ with some old friends at the English club.

4. Tom _________ the notifications and saw some new posts.

5. Mi often _________ to her instagram account to chat with her friends.

Answer:

1. Browsed - I browsed the school website and found pictures of school activities.

2. uploaded - Our teacher uploaded a video of our last meeting in our forum for everyone to see.

3. connected - She connected with some old friends at the English club.

4. checked - Tom checked the notifications and saw some new posts.

5. logs - Mi often logs on to her Instagram account to chat with her friends.

3. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C

1. Our class has a(n) __________, and we often post questions there to discuss.

A. office

B. forum

C. club

2. We try to meet our parents' ____________ but it is hard.

A. dreams

B. interests

C. expectations

3. He is a big __________ and scares his weaker classmates.

A. bully

B. forum

C. pressure

4. She was chatting with her friends, so she couldn't _________ on the lesson.

A. concentrate

B. coach

C. advise

5. We have _________ from our exams, peers, and parents. This makes us feel very stressed.

A. interests

B. pressure

C. friends

Answer:

1. B- Our class has a forum, and we often post questions there to discuss.

2. C- We try to meet our parents' expectations but it is hard.

3. A - He is a big bully and scares his weaker classmates.

4. A - She was chatting with her friends, so she couldn't concentrate on the lesson.

5. B - We have pressure from our exams, peers, and parents. This makes us feel very stressed.

PRONUNCIATION

/ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/

4. Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/. Then put the words into the correct columns.

Answer:

5. Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with /ʊə/ and circle the words with /ɔɪ/.

1. She is a noisy and curious girl.

2. They joined a full-day city tour.

3. I found it enjoyable to watch the tournament.

4. She'll record our voices during the interview.

5. He is not acting very mature and is starting to annoy me.

Answer:

/ʊə/: curious; tour; tournament; during; mature

/ɔɪ/: noisy; join; enjoyable; voices; annoy

A CLOSER LOOK 2

GRAMMAR

1. Tick (V) the simple sentences.

1. We work together on different projects.

2. Teens need good friends and tolerant teachers at schools.

3. She plays chess very well, and she won the first prize last year.

4. Sports activities at school help me relax.

5. Teens should learn teamwork, and they should also have communication skills.

Answer:

Sentence 1, 4

2. Write S for simple sentences and C for compound sentences

___ 1. Teenagers are often very active and talkative.

___ 2. He often chats with his friends on Facebook Messenger.

___ 3. She is a smart student, and she is an active member of our club.

___ 4. My friends and I joined a sports competition last year.

___ 5. He is a club member, but he never participates in any of the activities.

Answer:

3. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. Parents should give teens some freedom, ______ they should also set limits.

A. for

B. so

C. but

2. We don't cheat on exams, ______it is a wrong thing to do.

A. or

B. for

C. and

3. Lan wants to join the school music club; ______, she can't sing or play any instruments.

A. however

B. otherwise

C. therefore

4. Schoolwork causes teens a lot of pressure, _________ they also feel pressure from their parents.

A. and

B. but

C. or

5. She wanted to prepare for the exam; _________ she turned off her mobile phone.

A. however

B. otherwise

C. therefore

Answer:

1. C - Parents should give teens some freedom, but they should also set limits.

2. B - We don't cheat on exams, for it is a wrong thing to do.

3. A- Lan wants to join the school music club; however she can't sing or play any instruments.

4. A - Schoolwork causes teens a lot of pressure, and they also feel pressure from their parents.

5. C - She wanted to prepare for the exam; therefore, she turned off her mobile phone.

4. Combine the two sentences to make compound sentences, using the words from the box.

1. Phong has to study harder. He may fail the exam.

2. She is very sensitive. Don’t comment on her new hairstyle.

3. Mi wants to have more friends. She doesn’t connect well with others.

4. Students can work in groups. Students can work in pairs.

5. My friend likes showing off her new things. She often posts pictures on social media.

Answer:

1. Phong has to study harder otherwise he may fail the exam.

2. She is very sensitive therefore don’t comment on her new hairstyle.

3. Mi wants to have more friends but she doesn’t connect well with others.

4. Students can work in groups or students can work in pairs.

5. My friend likes showing off her new things so she often posts pictures on social media.

5. GAMES. Which group has the most sentences?

Work in groups. Each group makes as many compound sentences as possible. The group with the most correct sentences is the winner.

Answer:

- He came first; therefore, he got a good seat.

- She loved flowers, and I always bought her flowers, however she didn’t like to get them.

- She didn’t want to go to the dentist, but she went anyway.

- My father’s job is very difficult, but he enjoys going to work every day.

- I would like to help you with this and ease your burden, yet unfortunately, I have no time.

- Some people disagree with this theory; however, it’s never been proven right.

COMMUNICATION

Everyday English

Making requests

1. Listen and read the dialogues below. Pay attention to the highlighted sentences.

1. Student: Can you tell me more about the music club, please?

School club leader: Certainly. It meets on Mondays and Thursdays.

2. Student: Could you show me the way to the college, please?

Teacher: Certainly. Go past this block, then turn left. It’s on your right-hand side there.

2. Work in pairs. Make similar conversations, using the cues below.

- Ask to borrow a book from your classmate.

- Request some advice on how to do your science project.

Answer:

- Ask to borrow a book from your classmate.

A: Can I borrow your book, please?

B: Sure. Here you are! But I need it on Thursday afternoon, can you return it for me on Wednesday?

A: Of course. Thank you.

- Request some advice on how to do your science project.

A: Could you give me some advice on how to do my science project?

B: Certainly. You may go to the library and borrow some book about your science project and read carefully. It has all the information that you need.

3. Read some posts on a forum about different social media and match the names of the posters with their activities.

ANN: I think YouTube is the most popular a social media site. I log on to it daily. I upload videos and watch other people’s videos.

TOM: I use Facebook to connect with friends, post pictures, and share others’ posts. I use it daily. It’s user-friendly.

TRANG: I love Instagram. It’s really fun, and easy to browse. People like my photos, so I feel happy. That’s why I often check my notifications.

NAM: I have a Facebook page. I don't often update it, but I often use Messenger to discuss schoolwork with my classmates.

Answer:

1.Trang - checks notifications regularly

2. Ann - watches videos on Youtube

3. Nam - use Facebook Messenger to discuss schoolwork

4. Tom - thinks Facebook is user - friendly

4. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about what social media the teens in 3 use, why, and how often they use them.

Example:

Tom: What social media does Ann use?

Nam: She uses YouTube.

Tom: What does she use it for?

Nam: She uploads her videos and watches other people's videos.

Tom: How often does she use it?

Nam: Every day.

Answer:

Trang: What social media does Tom use?

Ann: He use Facebook.

Trang: What does he use it for?

Ann: He use it to connect with friends, post pictures, and share others’ posts.

Trang: How often does he use it?

Ann: Every day.

Tom: How does he feel about it?

Nam: User-friendly.

2.

Ann: What social media does Trang use?

Tom: She use Instagram.

Ann: How does she feel about it?

Tom: It’s really fun, and easy to browse.

Ann: Why does she check the notifications regularly?

Tom: Because people like her photos, and she loves that.

3.

Trang: What social media does Nam use?

Ann: He use Facebook Messenger.

Trang: What does he use it for?

Ann: He often uses Messenger to discuss schoolwork with my classmates.

5. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions

1. What social media do you use?

2. How often do you use it?

3. What do you use social media for?

Report your group’s results to the class.

Answer:

1. I'm using Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; ...

But I love using Instagram the most.

2. I use it every day, about 3 - 5 hours per day.

3. I use Instagram to check my notifications and upload stories or photos.

SKILL 1

READING

1. Work in pairs.

a. Look at each picture and say what club it is.

b. Which of your school clubs do you want to join?

Answer:

a. That is chess club and arts and crafts club.

b. I want to join sports club and music clubs at my school.

2. Read the conversation and tick (V) T (True) or F (False) for each sentence.

Mai: Tom, so which club do you want to join?

Tom: I’m interested in two clubs: badminton and chess.

Mai: I like badminton, too. It’s relaxing.

Tom: Yes, I play it to keep fit. So let’s join that club together.

Mai: OK. It’s on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It starts 30 minutes after school, so we have enough time to get some snacks beforehand. I know you like chess. Will you join the chess club?

Tom: Well, I started playing it five years ago. My mum first sent me to a chess club because she wanted me to be more focused. Now I find that I can concentrate better. Do you like chess? Let’s join the chess club too.

Mai: Actually, this year there is a new arts and crafts club, and I want to join it. I hear that the members will work together in small community service projects. Members can do art projects and also improve their practical skills and teamwork skills too.

Tom: Awesome, Mai. Who will coach that club?

Mai: Ms Hoa, the art teacher. She will help us connect with the community.

Answer:

1. T (The text mentions I’m interested in two clubs: badminton and chess. …. Actually, this year there is a new arts and crafts club, and I want to join it.)

2. T (The text mentions It starts 30 minutes after school, so we have enough time to get some snacks beforehand.)

3. F (The text mentions Tom: Well, I started playing it five years ago.)

4. T (The text mentions “I hear that the members will work together in small community service projects.)

3. Read the conversation again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. Tom and Mai are discussing _______________.

A. their leisure time activities

B. their school club activities

C. their likes and dislikes

2. Tom started playing chess because _______________.

A. he loved it

B. he wanted to stay focused

C. his mum wanted him to play

3. Playing chess helps Tom _______________.

A. connect with other members

B. concentrate better

C. do community service

4. The word “it” refers to _______________.

A. chess club

B. arts and crafts club

C. community service

5. Mai will participate in the arts and crafts club to _______________.

A. help the school

B. coach her friends

C. do art projects

Answer:

1. B - Tom and Mai are discussing about their school club activities

2. C - (The text mentions “ Tom: … My mum first sent me to a chess club because she wanted me to be more focused.)

3. B - (The text mentions “Tom: … My mum first sent me to a chess club because she wanted me to be more focused.)

4. B - (The text mentions Mai: Actually, this year there is a new arts and crafts club, and I want to join it.)

5. C - (The text mentions Members can do art projects and also improve their practical skills and teamwork skills too.)

SPEAKING

4. Work in pairs. Make conversations using the given information.

Example:

A: What time does the guitar club meet?

B: It meets on Mondays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A: Where does it meet?

B: It meets in the music room, on the second floor.

Answer:

A: What time does the guitar club meet?

B: It meets on Mondays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A: Where does it meet?

B: It meets in the music room, on the second floor.

A: Who will coach the club?

B: It’s Mr Quang, a professional guitarist.

A: What will they do in the club?

B: You can enjoy music and make new friends.

xxxx

C: What time does the painting club meet?

D: It meets on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

C: Where does it meet?

D: It meets in the school hall, on the first floor.

C: Who will coach the club?

D: It’s Ms Hoa, a school art teacher.

C: What will they do in the club?

D: You can do art and relax.

5. Work in groups. Ask and answer questions about a club at your school. Report the answers to your class.

Answer:

A: What time does the piano club meet?

B: It meets on Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A: Where does it meet?

B: It meets in the music room, on the third floor.

A: Who will coach the club?

B: It’s Mr Duong, a professional pianist.

A: What will they do in the club?

B: You can enjoy music and make new friends.

The piano club at my school meets on Wednesdays, from 2:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m. It meets in the music room, on the third floor. Mr Duong, a professional pianist, will coach us. At the club you we can enjoy music and make new friends.

SKILL 2

LISTENING

1. Which types of pressure below do you think teens face?

A. parental pressure

B. pressure from work

C. pressure from schoolwork

D. pressure from their clubs

Answer:

A, C

2. Listen to a conversation and choose the correct answer to each question.

1. How many students are talking?

A. One.

B. Two.

C. Three.

2. What are they discussing?

A. Their class forum.

B. Their stress.

C. Their community activities.

Answer:

1. C
2. B

Transcript:

Mi: Ms Hoa said we can discuss the stress we have in our lives on the class forum. So, what stress do you have?

Minh: I'm tired of trying to meet my parents expectations. They want me to study well and be good at many things, so they send me to many classes like maths, English, piano, and karate.

Ann: Why don't you tell them your interests and abilities, Minh? I talked to my parents about this so they no longer send me to classes I don't like. Now I just focus on my health and try to lose some weight.

Minh: You look fit, Ann. You should feel good about your body.

Ann: Are you kidding, Mi? I still need to lose a few more kilos. How about you, Mi?

Mi: Actually, I don't get on with my sister. She is jealous of anything I have and always starts arguments. So I had to talk to my mum...

3. Listen to the conversation again and fill in each blank with ONE word.

Answer:

WRITING

4. Match the causes of teen stress with the possible solutions. There may be more than one solution to a problem.

Answer:

1. B - Peer pressure - staying calm and relaxed

2. Too much schoolwork

- staying calm and relaxed

- Talking to teachers

3. C - Spend too much time on social media

- Turning off smartphones

4. A, D - Bullying

- Avoiding bullies wherever possible

- Talking to teachers

5. Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the cause(s) of your stress and offer solutions.

Answer:

I often feel stressed because of my schoolwork, my parents and my friends. There are so much homework to do in the evening. And my parents also complaining about why I can’t be as good as a student who I never know about. My classmates are really excellent, they’re not only intelligent but also energetic, and they acquire a lot of achievements. To deal with my stress, I divide my school work into parts to do. That way reduces my tiring feeling after finishing my homework. I ignore my parent’s complaint and focus on my own goals. I also ask my friends about tips about how to become excellent like them. I feel motivated after receiving so much useful advices from my friends.

LOOKING BACK

VOCABULARY

1. Complete the webs with suitable words and phrases

Answer:

2. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word from the box.

Mike has a busy and active life. He does well at school and (1) _________ in many (2) _________ like basketball and chess clubs. He is also a member of the school community projects, where he (3) _________ with other teens and learns new (4) _________. He has many classes, but he can still manage his schoolwork well. Mike is also an active member of his class forum. He and his friends (5) _________ pictures and videos about their class activities. They also discuss homework, their problems and how to deal with pressure from parents, friends, and schoolwork. The most common problem they discuss is how to deal with (6) _________.

Answer:

GRAMMAR

3. Use the conjunctions provided to connect the sentences.

1. Mai is the head of the music club. She knows the members very well. SO

2. Lan wanted to go to the party. She couldn't choose a suitable dress. BUT

3. Tom felt stressed. He tried to finish his homework. HOWEVER

4. He isn’t a member of the chess club. He won't join the chess competition. THEREFORE

5. We will have a short holiday. We will feel very stressed. OTHERWISE

Answer:

1. Mai is the head of the music club so she knows the members very well.

2. Lan wanted to go to the party but she knows the members very well.

3. Tom felt stressed however he tried to finish his homework.

4. He isn't a member of the chess club therefore he won't join chess competition.

5. We will have a short holiday otherwise we will feel very stressed.

4. Complete the sentences below. Then compare your sentences with your partners’.

1. Teens need to have good health, so ____________.

2. His parents have high expectations of him, but ____________.

3. Teenagers should develop social skills; otherwise ____________.

4. We sometimes feel lonely and sad; therefore, ____________.

5. He does very well at school; however, ____________

Answer:

1. Teens need to have good health, so parents want them to join sports clubs.

2. His parents have high expectations of him, but he did the exams not very well.

3. Teenagers should develop social skills; otherwise they will be left behind.

4. We sometimes feel lonely and sad; therefore, we should always stay positive and find some hobbies.

5. He does very well at school; however, he is not a good son at home.

PROJECT

Our school club

Work in groups.

1. Think about a club you would like to have at your school. Brainstorm details about the club by answering

- What club is it?

- What specific activities will the club have?

- How often will the club meet? When?

- What will you contribute to the club?

Answer:

A: What club is it?

B: It’s a chess club.

A: What specific activities will the club have?

B: We will play chess and learn advanced lessons about playing chess. Also, you can make new friends.

A: How often will the club meet? When?

B: We will meet on Wednesday, from 2.00 – 4.00 in the afternoon.

A: What will you contribute to the club?

B: I will invite my friends to play chess there. I think I can win the prize for the club.

2. Create a poster about the club.

Answer:

3. Present your poster to the class.

Answer:

Hello everyone, today I will introduce about the school chess club. At chess club, you can play chess as well as learning intensive lesson about playing chess. We will learn and discuss together about the move in playing chess. Also, you can make a lot of new friends there. We will meet on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 in the afternoon at the school library. We don’t have classes at that time so it really suits you. For more information, you can contact Ms. Phương, the librarian. Her phone number is 0084 235698.