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Unit 1 GENERATION GAP

A PRONUNCIATION

1 Circle the word (A, B, C or D) that is stressed differently from the others.

6 A disappointed B fashionable C open-minded D interactive

8 A comfortable B conservative C curricular D responsible

2 Circle the word with an underlined letter (A, B, C or D) that is pronounced differently from the others.

3 Underline the stressed words in the following sentences and practice saying the sentences with a partner.

1 A: How often do you visit your grandparents?

B: Almost every weekend Their house is not far from ours

2 A: Who do you talk to when having a problem?

B Well, usually my mom She always gives me good advice

3 A: Do you like soft drinks?

B: Yes, I love them

4 A: Do you like doing household chores?

B: No, not at all But I have to help my mom, anyway

5 A: These T-shirts look so cool Why don't you try them on?

B: Sorry, I prefer those over there

6 A: What should I bring to the party?

B: Just bring yourself

7 A: Look at these two photos Can you guess where they were taken?

B: I guess this was in Hoi An and that in Hanoi

8 A: Guess what? I've just met Jim, an ex-boyfriend of mine

B: What did you say to him?

9 A: Have you ever told a lie to your parents?

B: Never, I dare not to

10 A: Whose shoes are they?

B: I don't know I've seen them there for two days

B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

1 Fill in the missing words from the word bank.

household chores family values extended family nuclear family

3 Children need to help their parents do ……… such as the washing up or laundry

4 There is often a ……… between grandparents and grandchildren because their lifestyles are different

5 The Coca-Cola company produces a wide variety of ……… which are attractive to young customers

6 A(n) ……… including parents and children tends to be more popular in a modern society

7 A(n) ……… is preferable to many people because children are brought up by both their parents and their grandparents

8 More and more tourists to Vietnam choose ……… service, in which they stay in a local house of the city they are traveling to

9 Everybody may try long, medium and short ……… to find the best look for your face and hair

10 ……… such as moral standards or discipline are traditionally learned or reinforced within a family

2 Complete the blanks with the correct form of the word in brackets by circling A, B, C or D

1 It is hard to avoid ……… between parents and children because they have different interests

A interactions B disadvantages C conflicts D similarities

2 Many people spend a huge amount of money on expensive ……… clothes from Gucci or Polo Raph Lauren

3 Parents often advise their children not to break the ……… of Vietnam's society in choosing their clothes

4 It is inadvisable for parents to ……… their ideas on their children's choice of careers

5 The more cheap cars are produced in Vietnam, the more Vietnamese people can ……… one

6 Nowadays, many women work in order to share the financial ……… with their husband

7 Growing up in a one-child family, Anna doesn't have any ……… to interact with.

8 Parent-child ……… is likely to get worse if parents devote too much time to work and don't

spend time talking with their children

9 There is no doubt that many teenagers want to keep their personal information or stories in secret, or

their ……… needs respecting

10 Although Jack's parents said nothing about his plan of moving out, he realized their ………

through their eyes A discrimination B disapproval C familiarity D protection 3 Complete the table below Write N/A (not applicable) if the form does not exist Verb Noun Adjective 1 ……n/a………. responsible 2 study 3 respect 4 ………

5 ………

6 ………

7 ………

8 ………

9 ……… private 10 conflict conflicting ……… responsible ……… respect ………

(dis)approval emotion ………

finance relaxation 9 private ………

……… conflicting responsible responsible ………

………

………

………

comfortable ………

………

private conflicting conflicting

4 Use the words in the exercise 3 above to complete gaps in the following passage.

Family in Vietnam

The majority of families in Vietnam are extended ones, where three or more generations live in the same

house and take care of each other Extended families look similar to a mini society, in which the most

elderly have the strongest voice and are (1) ……… for most activities in their house The

younger generation shows (2) ……… for the older generation and vice versa, the old

generation tolerates the young The children are expected to ask for their parents' (3) ……… on

their activities or plans As a member of family, one person receives both (4) ……… and (5)

……… support from other members, particularly when he or she is in trouble Vice versa, he or

she is expected to help other members in his or her family when they are in need In general, families are

expected to be a source of (6) ……… , where every member may feel (7) ……… when

getting together

However, the findings from a recent (8) ……… show that these days, more newly-married

couples in Vietnam choose to live in a nuclear family They would prefer to obtain (9) ……… in

their family life and to avoid possible (10) ……… when different generations live together

(Text adapted from https://www.vietnamonline com/culture/family.html/)

5 Match the sign with the sentences and complete with the correct form of should, ought to, have to

or must

……… 1 Drivers ……… reduce their

speed in the area people are walking

……… 2 Lucy's parents ……… check its

content before letting her watch the film

……… 3 Your car ……… be parked in this

area because you're are not working here

……… 4 Students ……… wear uniforms

to school

……… 5 Everyone ……… keep silence

because the exams are going on

6 Circle the best choice (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences.

1 She's not very well Perhaps she ……… see a doctor

2 Jane's flight is at 6am tomorrow She ……… leave home at 4am in order to do check-in

3 You ……… do the back-up of all the documents in your computer just in case it breaks

4 Your aunt was very kind to me when I was in London I think I ……… write her a thank you letter

5 I'm sorry to tell you that all the tables have been reserved You ……… book next time

6 Mia told her son, James: “You'll be graduating from college soon You ……… think about your future "

7 The sign “Don't leave your belongings unattended” means that you ……… always take

your personal items with you

8 Tony ……… study too hard for his High School Graduation examinations, which are on next Monday Otherwise, he'll get sick

A ought to B should not C must D must not

9 Children ……… ask their parents for their advice on all their problems because their parents have more living experience

10 I can't go out with my friends tonight I ……… to do more work to catch up with the others I'm so much behind

C READING

1 Read the passage and answer the questions below Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions

Family

We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families Family is defined as a

domestic group of people with some kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or adoption.

Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop strong and healthy relationships This does not mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends; it just means that we share the goal of having strong relationships

"Family" includes your parents and siblings, as well as relatives who you may not interact with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grand-parents, and stepparents They are probably the people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time Having healthy relationships with your family members is both important and difficult

It is never too late to begin the process of improving family relationships - even if they are already

of good quality You can step back and assess the relationship, it is often hard to do this with your family Your family may constantly existing your life, so when an argument or issue arises, it may seem impossible to handle

Remember that communication is key to resolving conflicts While it may seem that your siblings

sometimes annoy you, they are also there to communicate Use your family's presence to your advantage - communicate with each other, develop your relationships, and build trust and respect

(Text adapted from http://www pamf.org/teen/abc/types/family.html)

1 According to the passage, what do we first learn from our family?

A how to receive love from others B how to love and take care of others

C about our family members D about marriage and family

2 According to the passage, what is the goal of a family?

A to nurture a healthy child

B to respect the parents

C to build up good family relationships

D to make and keep friends

3 The word ‘kinship’ in paragraph 1 refers to .

4 According to the passage, who are regarded as family members?

A only parents and children B parents, children and relatives

C those who you are closest to D relatives you often interact with

5 What is NOT TRUE about developing a healthy relationship among family members?

A It's significant, but challenging B It can occur at any time

C It's never too late to start D It's difficult and hopeless

6 It's probably impossible for a person to deal with an argument or issue that arises in his family because

A his family always is by his side B there is a lack of communication

C he himself needs to handle it D only his family may help

7 The word ‘resolving’ in paragraph 5 could best be replaced by .

C finding a solution to D making a decision on

8 Why is communication significant in a family?

A to solve arguments among family members

B to strengthen relationships among family members

C to build up trust and respect among family members

D all are correct

2 Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) to each of the following questions.

Generation gap is commonly used to refer to differences between generations that cause conflicts

and a frustrating lack of communication, creating a "gap."

However, from their position in the family, and with more life experience than younger family members, grandparents are able to see that differences between generations can be positive for all concerned

The areas of difference includes technology use, taste in music, work ethic, moral values, respect

for others, political views, attitudes toward different races, and religious beliefs The top areas of disagreement between the young and old, according to the Pew Research Centre Study, are use of technology and taste in music Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens, teens, and young adults

If large differences between the generations exist, why don't they lead to conflict? The answer is

twofold.

First, the two largest areas of difference, technology and music, are less emotionally charged than political issues The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's skills in technology rather than to view it as a problem As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style of music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire

Second, in other areas of difference, the younger generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their own generation - clearly a difference from the 1960s with a saying "Don't trust anyone over thirty." According to the Pew Research Centre, all generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work ethic and respect for others

(Text adapted from https://www.thespruce.com/looking-at-the-generation-gap-1695859)

1 Match each word with its definition

i generation gap a of higher level or status

ii taste b a strong feeling of wanting to have something

iii twofold c a person's liking for something

iv desire d disagreement between different generations

v superior e having two parts

2 What is generation gap usually perceived as?

A the younger people's lack of communication

B differences between generations leading to disagreements or conflicts

C the older people's life experience

3 Which of the following is TRUE about how the elderly think about generation gap?

A Being positive about the differences between generations

B Being concerned about all the differences

C Being frustrated in communicating with the younger members

4 In which areas are the older and the younger people the most different?

A Technology and music

B Work and politics

C Music and religion

5 What does the older generation think about their grandchildren's skills in technology?

A They find their grandchildren's skills problematic

B They desire to improve their skills in technology

C They are proud of their grandchildren

6 Why are the differences in music unlikely to cause conflicts between two generations?

A Each generation likes to have their own taste

B Styles of music are various

C The older people have a stronger desire for music than the younger

7 According to the Pew Research Centre, how do Americans consider the elderly?

A The elderly think moral values of all generations are the same

B The elderly are better at moral values and work ethic

C All older Americans respect moral values and work ethic. 

8 Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A Generation Gap: Differences but Little Division

B Generation Gap: Definition and History

C Generation Gap: Areas of Differences

3 Read an article about developing healthy relationships between parents and children

3.1 Choose a sentence (a-d) to complete each gap (1-4).

a Follow each rule that they set

b Try to remain calm

c Spend time with your family

d Talk about the rules ahead of time

‘I hate my parents’ rules’

Your relationship with your parents may be confusing right now While you may feel ready to make your own decisions about where and when you go, your parents will set limits The reason your

parents do this is because they care about you and want to protect you from danger You may find that you are fighting with your parents more than you used to.

Here are some tips on how to avoid and handle arguments with your parents:

(1) ……… and not at the last minute This way you will be able to tell what your parents will say yes or no to before you make plans Your parents can also explain to you why each rule is in place Your parents may be willing to listen to your ideas and use them when making rules that you both agree on.(2) ……… and do not lose your temper when your parents say no to something You will show your parents that you are responsible and mature by talking instead of yelling and listening to what they have to say

(3) ……… If your parents tell you to be home at a certain time, stick to it They may begin to worry about your safety if you are late By being responsible and following rules, your parents may be willing to negotiate a later time in the future

Pick your battles Try to figure out what is really bothering you This will help you know if it is worth

arguing about Some issues may be more important than others

(4) ……… Communicate with each other and make some special family time so that you can all enjoy the time you have at home Suggest activities that your whole family will enjoy together such as going for a hike, a bike ride, or going to the beach

(Text adapted from http://youngwomenshealth.org/2011/06/02/healthy-relationships/)

3.2 Read the passage again and if decide the following statements are true or false Write either T (True) or F (False) in each gap.

……… 1 Your relationship with your parents is sometimes troubled

……… 2 Your parents refuse your plan because they may see possible dangers

……… 3 Parents have to accept your plan if you don't tell them until the last minute

……… 4 It is useless to discuss a set of rules with your parents

……… 5 Controlling yourself when being refused shows your responsibility and maturity

……… 6 You need to follow your parents' rules, which can never be changed

……… 7 It is not worth arguing with your parents

……… 8 Make your time at home enjoyable to you and your parents

……… 9 Outdoor activities such as hiking or riding a bicycle are not suggested for the whole

family

……… 10 Conflicts with your parents will never happen if you follow the suggested tips

4 On a blog, five young moms with teenage kids have posted their parenting experience Read their posts and answer the questions below.

Nancy- “You sit ten women with teenage children in a circle, serve them a fizzy cocktail and some coffee

cake, and the talk soon turns competitive Over what? Not school scores or college destinations, please

don't bother us We fight about who is less appreciated at home.”

Kay- “Tweens or teens can easily start a message that they're stupid, fat, ugly, a loser - even when their

family and real-friends promote messaging that is completely counter to those thoughts The world

around these kids with social media may make a fit kid feel fat and a smart kid feel stupid It can make almost anyone feel completely alone while sitting in a crowd.”

Dawn – “Every parent I know would agree that having children has given their lives meaning, a sense of fulfillment, and a kind of joy previously unimagined We love our children We love caring for them We

love watching them grow Yet, at the same time, we realize that parenting has made us crazy.”

Jennifer - “Life in my house is never dull or boring Or quiet, for that matter There is always noise of

some kind, usually the result of bodily functions You definitely have to have a good sense of humour when living with 3 guys.” 

Jill- “I've found with my kids that I have ongoing conversations that develop as they get older, more

mature, and more computer literate Best advice a friend gave to me many years ago was to always keep

the lines of communication open with your kids on ANY topic Kids are very clever and usually one step ahead of mom and dad.”

(Text adapted from: https://www.aceable.com/blog/the-10-best-blogs-for-moms-of-teens/)

4.1 Decide which mom talks about the following topics Some topics may be mentioned by none of the five moms Put a tick ( ) in the appropriate column.

1 Children's school results

2 A negative feeling about being a mother

3 Their role in a family

4 An unhappy family relationship

5 Teenagers' misled thoughts

6 Children's growth

7 Enjoyable noise and humorous family members

8 Meaningfulness of having children

9 Effects of social media on teenagers' language

10 Communication with their kids

4.2 Match each word with its definition.

11 competitive a opposite to their current ideas or thoughts

13 unimagined c having a desire to be more successful

15 literate e not as expected or predicted

D WRITING

1 Rewrite the following sentences by using the word given in the brackets.

1 Cell phones are not allowed on Tokyo subway (must)

Passengers

2 Doing physical activities is necessary for children (need)

Children

3 Jenny advised Timmy to leave his home at 12:30 pm to catch the 1:00 pm train, (should)

Jenny said to Timmy:

2 Write complete sentences using the given words.

1 Mary / go / school / early / exam / this morning

0 This door must be closed at all times .

Write a letter of advice (in about 150 words) to him/her about the experience of staying with a Vietnamese family Include your personal experiences as well as advices to help him/her to make the best out of this experience

Dear _,

1 A: How often do you visit your grandparents?

B: Almost every weekend Their house is not far from ours

2 A: Who do you talk to when having a problem?

B Well, usually my mom She always gives me good advice

3 A: Do you like soft drinks?

B: Yes, I love them

4 A: Do you like doing household chores?

B: No, not at all But I have to help my mom, anyway

5 A: These T-shirts look so cool Why don’t you try them on?

B: Sorry, I prefer those over there

6 A: What should I bring to the party?

B: Just bring yourself

7 A: Look at these two photos Can you guess where they were taken?

B: I guess this was in Hoi An and that in Hanoi

8 A: Guess what? I’ve just met Jim, an ex-boyfriend of mine

B: LOL! What did you say to him?

9 A: Have you ever told a lie to your parents?

B: Never, I dare not to

10 A: Whose shoes are they?

B: I don’t know I’ve seen them there for two days

B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

1 1 junk foods 2 table manners 3 household chores 4 generation gap

5 soft drinks 6 nuclear family 7 extended family 8 homestay

9 hairstyles 10 family values

respect

(dis)approvalemotion

comfort

finance

responsible

studious respectful

(dis)approving

emotional

comfortable

financial

relaxing / relaxed

privateconflicting

4

1 responsible 2 respect 3 approval 4 financial/emotional 5 emotional/financial

5 1 D - must 2 B - should 3 E - mustn’t

4 A - must 5 C - have to / should / ought to

D WRITING

1 Suggested sentences

1 Passengers mustn’t use cell phones on Tokyo subway

2 Children need to do physical activities

3 “You should leave your home at 12:30 pm to catch the 1:00 pm train.” / “Why don’t you leave your home at 12:30pm to catch the 1:00 pm train.”

4 Parents ought to communicate with their children on any topic in order to improve their family relationship

5 I must be at the station 30 minutes before the coach to Vung Tau leaves

6 A mother should talk to her baby as soon as he or she is born

7 Teenagers should hang out with friends besides studying

8 Michelle ought to keep a journal on her daily activities

9 Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to the entertainment center

10 You should tell your parents your result before they ask you

2 Suggested sentences

1 Mary have to go to school early for an exam this morning

2 My parents do not allow me to go out after 9pm

3 Tim should not move out even when he has had many conflicts with his parents

4 All members of a family need to communicate in order to understand each other better

5 The elderly have to / should / need to learn how to use computers from the young.

6 It is necessary for children to tell their parents all of their issues at school

7 Children have to / should / need to respect the elderly even though they may argue sometimes

8 Teenagers must be / have to be responsible for their behaviors

9 Parents should /ought to teach their children to do housework

10 It is necessary for kids to learn to swim when they are still young

3 Suggested answer

1 Cell phones must be set up to be silent

2 You should sit straight up while using computers

3 People must wear safety equipment before entering this area

4 Cameras or video equipment mustn’t be used in this area

5 Workers should wear a helmet

4 A sample letter of advice

Dear Sally,

It’s Olivia, a former volunteer of the America-Vietnam Summer Friendship program! I’ve heard that you will be participating in the 2018 program, and I would like to share with you my experience of staying with my wonderful host family throughout my summer program

To me, my host family were my best partners throughout the summer: they cooked the best Vietnamese food, took me to beautiful places around the city, and were always willing to teach me some basic Vietnamese phrases

To get the best experiences with your host family, here are some helpful tips Although it might be daunting at first, try to be open to spending time around everyone, instead of staying in your room or on the phone Remember to respect their house rules Things may be strange to you, so ask questions whenever you are unsure!

I am sure you will have an amazing experience, and a second family that will be very difficult to say goodbye to Let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Olivia

UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIPS

1 Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) that is stressed differently from the others.

4 A necessary B sympathetic C voluntary D interesting

5 A conflict (v) B appear C strengthen D record (v)

7 A imaginable B understandable C argumentative D economical

8 A independence B popularity C conversation D diversity

2 Circle the correct sound (A or B).

0 A: Le Modo Restaurant How can I help you? N/A

B: I would like to book a table for three people tonight at 7pm I'd

1 A: I have watched the Shawn and Sheep three times

B: Really? That is the most interesting cartoon I have ever seen

2 A: Where have you been?

B: I have been upstairs to fix my computer

3 A: Where did you meet your boyfriend for the first time?

B: I do not remember actually

4 A: Finally we are home

B: What a long flight! It took us almost two days

5 A: Online dating is popular among youth these days

B: Yeah, and I think they will no longer have face-to-face dating

6 A: It is too hot here Do you mind if I turn on the fan?

B: Not at all Please do

7 A: Excuse me Can you please show me to the post office?

B: Sorry I do not know I am a tourist too

8 A: What is your email address? I will send you a photo of my new house

B: It is olivia.dan@gmail.com Thanks a lot

9 A: I am going to a talk show on teenagers' relationship tonight

B: That sounds interesting

10 A: You will be late for school if you do not leave home immediately

B: I know I am leaving now

B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

1 Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word provided.

1 I haven't got the to sing at a wedding party There are too many strangers (CONFIDENT)

2 Lying to your parents or is one of the worst habits that children should avoid (HONEST)

3 Bringing your children to the orphanage to help the homeless kids is a good way to teach them to become more towards the others (SYMPATHY)

4 It would be better to talk to a , who may give you helpful advice to improve your relationship with your roommates (COUNSEL)

5 Matt has such a great that everyone must like him after the first meeting (PERSON)

6 Despite being friends for more than three years, Jack and I usually have a lot of when discussing an issue (ARGUE)

7 Communication helps to form between a baby and his or her mom (ATTACH) 

8 The relationship between Romeo and Juliet seems to be endless (ROMANCE)

9 Though Steve's accent was strange, his words were perfectly He succeeded in passing

on his message of teenager love to the audience (UNDERSTAND)

10 Current media put much on developing face-to-face relationship with people around you (EMPHASIZE)

11 Despite being the easiest means of communication, social media are likely to be among adolescents if they use them too much (PROBLEM)

12 School children make a great to charity by donating their unused stationery

2 Complete each gap with a word/phrase to form collocations

1 achieve

1 In order to in studying, students need to set up clear and realistic goals.

2 It is true that frequently lets someone down and their relationship is likely to get worse They

no longer believe in each other

3 It may be hard for parents to to become a caring and empathic person as he or she grows up

4 Best friends sometimes to each other because they understand that the truth may upset their friend

5 High school students should many co-educational activities and community services in order to develop their soft skills

6 Anna always or listens sympathetically and attentively to all the problems that her daughter shares with her

7 Music is a wonderful therapeutic tool to help you get through difficult times or to

8 Students of all ages should be encouraged to to charity so that they learn how to care and share with others

9 One of the most common motivators for a person to is to interact with other people of a shared passion or a specific hobby such as sport, dance, theatre or comedy

10 At first, James decided to go on a date with Kate, but he because they had always argued with each other

4 Complete each sentence with a suitable word (A, B, C or D).

1 Jamie looked in her new dress at her 20th birthday party

2 What's wrong with your mother? She sounded very when I talked with her last Saturday at the supermarket

3 Ami has said goodbye to her boyfriend for many months, but it doesn't she can forget their relationship

4 For the reason of personal safety, the informant wishes to anonymous

5 We went to a five-star restaurant last night All the dishes we ordered tasted as as they look

A good B well C better D best

6 It is likely that children spend less time talking with or going out with their parents when they older

7 Having her song in the top-hit of last year, Ann Rich has become as a well-known singer not only in England, but also all over the world

8 Teenagers tend to their relationship a secret if their parents are too strict to them

9 Mai was so surprised when a friend of hers, who has left Vietnam for more than twenty years, , appeared at her house

10 It doesn't right for parents to force their teenage children to share everything with them

5 Read the passage and complete each gap with one suitable word beginning with the letter provided.

Why are family relationships important?

Good family relationships are (Ex) enjoyable for their own sake - it just feels good to be part of a

warm and loving family But good family relationships are important for lots of other reasons too They:

• make children (1) f……… secure and loved, which helps their brains develop.

• can help children to (2) o……… difficulties with their eating, sleeping, learning and

behaviour

• make it easier for your family to solve problems and resolve (3) c………

• help you and your children respect differences of opinion as your children develop more (4) i………

• give children the skills they need to build healthy (5) r……… of their own

This is why it's always (6) w……… looking at the relationships you share with your children

and other family members, and thinking about how you can improve them

As a parent, you're doing the best you can for your children, probably while you're (7) m………

your work, friends, household, and more But even for the busiest parents, there are plenty of easy things

you can do to develop good (8) f……… relationships.

(Text adapted from http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/building_a_good_relationship_with_your_family.html/)

6 Circle the best response (A, B, or C) to each of the following questions to emphasize the word in brackets?

1 ‘Are you going to spend your holiday in Hawaii this year?’ (Bali)

A No I like to go to Hawaii

B No It is Bali that I plan to go to

C Yes I won't visit Hawaii again

2 ‘Did you apply to study at the University of Washington last year?’ (University of Ohio)

A No It was the University of Ohio that I applied to

B Yes I applied to the University of Ohio

C No The University of Washington is the school that I applied to. 

3 ‘Did you first meet your current boyfriend when you were travelling to Phu Quoc?’ (Nha Trang)

A No It was Nha Trang where we first met

B No It is Phu Quoc where we first meet

C No I have visited Nha Trang for many times

4 “Does Lan's father want her to become a lawyer?” (Lan herself)

A No Lan herself doesn't look like her father

B No It is her father who wants Lan herself to become a lawyer

C No It is Lan herself who wants to become a lawyer

5 ‘Does your father usually ask about your relationships?’ (my mother)

A No It is my father who talks to my mother more

B No It is my mother who usually asks about my relationships

C Yes My mother asked about her relationship

6 ‘Can you speak English better than French? (French)

A No It is French that I can speak better

B No I can speak English

C Yes It is English that I am better at

7 ‘Do you often interact with your friends on Facebook? (Instagram)

A No It was Facebook that I communicate with my friends

B No It is Instagram where I often communicate with my friends

C No Making friends on Facebook is better than on Instagram

8 ‘Did you buy the bluetooth speaker online’? (Lazada)

A Yes I never buy anything on Lazada

B No It is the speaker that Lazada invented

C Yes It was Lazada where I bought the speaker

7 Circle the one word or phrase (A, B, or C) that would not be appropriate.

1 What a marvelous view from my window! The beach in the early morning looks so peacefully

6 Marie has tried to reconcile with her husband, but their conflicting seems to get worse and worse.

Romantic relationships can bring lots of emotional ups and downs for a teenager- and sometimes for the whole family The idea that the teenager might have these kinds of feelings can sometimes be a bit

confronting for his or her parents But these feelings are leading your child towards a deeper capacity to

care, share and develop intimate relationships. 

There isn't a ‘right age’ to start having relationships - every child is different But here are some averages of when teenage relationships start From 9-11 years, your child might start to show more independence from the family and more interest in friends From 10-14 years, your child might want to

spend more time in mixed gender groups, which might eventually end up in a romantic relationship

From 15-19 years, romantic relationships can become central to social life Friendships might become deeper and more stable

Many teenagers spend a lot of time thinking and talking about being in a relationship In these years, teenage relationships might last only a few weeks or months It's also normal for children to have

no interest in romantic relationships until their late teens Some choose to focus on schoolwork, sport, or other interests

Before starting having relationships, a teenager might have one or more first crushes An identity

crush is when a teenager finds someone he or she admires and wants to be like A romantic crush is the

beginning of romantic feelings It is about a teenager imagining another person as perfect or ideal, which can tell a lot about what he or she finds attractive in people Romantic crushes tend not to last very long because ideas of perfection often break down when he or she gets to know the other person better These intense feelings are real, so it's best to take crushes seriously and not make fun of them

(Text adapted from http://raisingchildren net au/articles/relationships_teenagers html)

1 According to the passage, romantic relationships among teenagers signal ………

A an important stage of their development

B the most serious emotional challenges

C the physical, social and emotional changes

D feelings of independence and privacy

2 Who may romantic relationships of a teenager affect?

A the teenager himself or herself

B the teenager and his or her friends

C both the teenager and his or her family

D none of them

3 What do the phrase ‘these feelings’ in the paragraph 2 refer to?

A a teenager's feelings about their parents

B a teenager's intimate relationships

C parents' arguments against a teenager's romantic relationships

D good and bad emotional feelings

4 According to the passage, in what way do romantic relationships do good to a teenager?

A helping him or her grow physically

B helping him/her grow up as a caring, sharing and friendly person

C confronting with his or her parents' objections

D developing their family relationship

5 At what age is a teenager likely to become more independent of their family?

6 The word ‘eventually’ in paragraph 3 most closely means .

7 Beside romantic relationships, what else do some teenagers spend more time on?

A talking with their parents

B studying, taking up sports or other hobbies

C thinking about their future study

D thinking about themselves

8 The word ‘crush’ in paragraph 5 most closely means .

9 What phase is best referred to the relationship that starts when a teenager admires his or her classmate's talent in mathematics?

C an early relationship D a close relationship

10 Why are romantic crushes among teenagers unlikely to last for a long time?

A Teenagers may have had an identity crush

B Teenagers may change their image of a perfect person

C Teenagers are attractive people

D The other people make fun of their romantic crushes

2 Read the text and put in these phrases/ sentences (A-G) where appropriate Change the first letter in each phase/sentence into Upper case if needed.

A a wide variety of immoderated match making services, most of which are profile- based

B members can limit their interactions to the online space

C opinions and usage of online dating services also differ widely

D an online dating service is a company

E most services also encourage members to add photos or videos to their profile

F others offer free registration and use

G other sites target highly specific groups of people

H the sites have layouts and functionalities

Online dating

Online dating (or Internet dating) is a system that enables strangers to find and introduce themselves

to new personal connections over the Internet, usually with the goal of developing personal, romantic, or sexual relationships (1) ……… that provides specific websites or applications for online dating through the use of Internet-connected personal computers or mobile devices Such companies offer (2)

………

Online dating services allow users to become "members" by creating a profile and uploading personal information including (but not limited to) age, gender, sexual orientation, location, and appearance (3) ……… Once a profile has been created, members can view the profiles of other members of the service, using the visible profile information to decide whether or not to initiate contact Most services offer digital messaging, while others provide additional services such as webcasts, online chat, telephone chat (VOIP), and message boards (4) ………., or they can arrange a date to meet

in person

A great diversity of online dating services currently exists Some have a broad membership base of diverse users looking for many different types of relationships (5) ……… based on features like shared interests, location, religion, or relationship type Online dating services also differ widely in their profit streams Some sites are completely free and depend on advertising for profits (6) ………., with optional, paid, premium services Still others rely solely on paid membership subscriptions

(7) ……… A study of data collected by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in

2005 found that individuals are more likely to use an online dating service if they use the Internet for a greater number of tasks, and less likely to use such a service if they are trusting others It is possible that the mode of online dating resonates with some participants' conceptual orientation towards the process of finding a romantic partner That is, online dating sites use the conceptual framework of a "marketplace metaphor" to help people find potential matches (8) ……… that make it easy to quickly browse and select profiles in a manner similar to how one might browse an online store Under this metaphor, members of a given service can both "shop" for potential relationship partners and "sell" themselves in hopes of finding a successful match

(Text adapted from https://en.wikipedia org/wiki/Online dating service/)

3 Circle the best answer to fill in each gap in the following passage.

Advice for parents of teenagers

You've always brought up your children to come to you when they are in trouble You feel it's your job to (1) ……… them when they're having problems But now, as your children are (2)

……… , they often don't want to share their (3) ……… with you That's perfectly normal, so don't worry Of course, you want to get on (1) ……… with your children, but that means you have to give them some (5) ……… , deciding whether to confide in with you or not

Maybe they've fallen out with their best friend and (6) ……… upset and angry Maybe they've just (7) ……… with the boyfriend or girlfriend they've been going out (8) ……… Maybe they've been let down by a friend who (9) ……… their trust Teenagers go through all these problems If they want to talk to you about it, then that's fine But if they don't want, don't force them They'll come to you (10) ……… they're ready.

(Text adapted from Destination B1, by Mann, M & Talylore-Knowles, S.)

D WRITING

1 Rewrite each of the following sentences to emphasize the underlined part.

1 Good family relationship makes children feel secured and love, which helps their brains develop

2 I really admire my teacher for his memory

3 Jane decided to break up with her boyfriend, with whom she had been dating for many years

4 My daughter finds YouTube helpful to her English learning

5 Owning a business is more interesting to many young people these days

6 Teenagers tend to talk to their close friends about their romantic relationships

7 James usually argues with his parents about whom to play with

8 Parents' hugs, kisses and eye contact send a message that they want to be closer to their kids

9 My best friends give me much help with my personal problems

10 Her parents' divorce resulted in Lilly's decision to leave home before 16

2 Write meaningful sentences using the words given.

1 her/ face /look/ familiar/but/ not sure/ who /she/

2 it / appear / Mai / not / get / well / her friends / new school/

3 parents /not / criticise / me / but / listen / problems / sympathetically

4 it / my parents / inspire / me / become / successful /doctor/

5 my /relationship / Kate / remain / intimate /although / we / not /see / each other /ages/

6 these / days / many / young/ stay / single / because / too / busy / partner/

7 it / her /aggressive /attitude /the elderly /that /really /upset/ me/

8 it /her /qualities /not /appearance / make / a girl /attractive / others/

9 many / people / believe / there / no / real / friendship / a boy / a girl/

10 fridge / smell / awful / because/ much / leftover food / uncovered/

3 Advice Column:

Imagine that you are Amy Smith, working as a counselor for an advice column for teenagers of an online newspaper, called Ask Dr Every week you read posts from many teenagers sharing their problems Choose one of the three posts below to write a letter of advice

1.

Dear Amy,

I started dating a boy that I really really like and my parents met him, but they don't like him just because of the way he dresses What do I do? I've tried to get them to change their mind several times because he is a really really nice person, but the only thing they can focus on is his looks

on how I can cope with this

— Worried Band Person

(Text adapted from http://www.askdrm.org/col_teens html)

3.

— October 8, 2017 —

I am a 17 year old male and I have three older brothers I love my brothers but I don't like any of them I'd like to let them know how I feel but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings My mom would like us to spend more time together but tensions might not be eased I know that it is important for families to be close but I am not sure if I can bring myself to develop a brotherly relationship with them Do you have any suggestions?

— Blake

(Text adapted from http://www.askdrm.org/col_teens html)Your letter may include:

- your sympathy with the teenager

- your analysis of possible causes of the problem(s)

- your advice on what should be done

Dear ………,

1 A: I’ve watched the Shawn and Sheep three times.

B: Really? That’s the most interesting cartoon I’ve ever seen.

2 A: Where have you been? N/A

B: I’ve been upstairs to fix my computer.

3 A: Where did you meet your boyfriend for the first time? N/A

B: I don’t remember actually.

4 A: Finally we’re home.

B: What a long flight! It took us almost two days N/A

5 A: Online dating is popular among youth these days N/A

B: Yeah, and I think they’ll no longer have face-to-face dating.

6 A: It’s too hot here Do you mind if I turn on the fan?

B: Not at all Please do N/A

7 A: Excuse me Can you please show me to the post office? N/A

B: Sorry I don’t know I’m a tourist too.

8 A: What’s your email address? I’ll send you a photo of my new house

B: It’s olivia.dan@gmail.com Thanks a lot.

9 A: I’m going to a talk show on teenagers’ relationship tonight.

B: That sounds interesting N/A

10 A: You’ll be late for school if you don’t leave home immediately.

B: I know I’m leaving now.

B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

1 1 confidence 2 dishonesty 3 sympathetic 4 counselor 5 personality

6 arguments 7 attachment 8 romantic 9 understandable 10 emphasis

11 problematic 12 contribution 13 permission 14 divorced 15 reconciled

2 Collocation

1 achieve success 2 make a contribution 3 change one’s mind 4 raise a child

5 join a community 6 ease tension 7 take part in

8 betray one’s trust 9 tell a lie 10 lend an ear

3 1 achieve success 2 betraying one’s trust 3 raise their children 4 tell a lie

5 take part in 6 lends an ear 7 ease your tension

8 make a contribution 9 join a community 10 changed his mind

2 It is his memory that / which I really admire my teacher for.

3 It was Jane who / that decided to break up with her boyfriend, with whom she had been dating for many years

4 It is YouTube that /which my daughter finds helpful to her English learning.

5 It is owning a business that / which is more interesting to many young people these days

6 It is their close friends that / who teenagers tend to talk to about their romantic relationships

7 It is his parents who / whom/ that James usually argues with about whom to play with

8 It is parents’ hugs, kisses and eye contact which / that send the message that they want to be closer to their kids

9 It is my best friends who / that give me much help with my personal problems

10 It was her parents’ divorce which / that resulted in Lilly’s decision to leave home before 16

2 Suggested sentences.

1 Her face looks familiar, but I’m not sure who she is

2 It appears that Mai doesn’t get on well with her friends in the new school

3 My parents don’t criticize me, but listen to my problems sympathetically

4 It is my parents who inspire me to become a successful doctor

5 My relationship with Kate remains intimate although we haven’t seen each other for ages

6 These days, many young people stay single because they are too busy to find a partner

7 It is her aggressive attitude towards the elderly that really upsets me

8 It is her qualities, not her appearance, that make a girl attractive to others

9 Many people believe that there is no real friendship between a boy and a girl

10 The fridge smells awful because much leftover food is uncovered

3 Sample letters of advice

Sample letter to Mya (1)

him because of the way he dresses So you’d like him to dress more to your parents’ liking to show them his positive qualities Along with those two actions, continue to persuade your parents to change their minds Ask them how they would feel being rejected because of the way they look.

All the best,

Amy

Sample letter to Worried Band Person (2)

Hello Worried Band Person,

I can absolutely understand how upset it is to leave behind the band that has been a central part of your life for nine years Here are some suggestions to keep your memory with the special band while trying to develop a new relationship

One thing you can do before you leave is to record some sessions of the band practicing, and also record a performance It will be a treasure to have those, and you can listen to them and recapture the feelings when you sang as part of that group

It is good for you to have looked up possible bands you might join in the new city you are moving

to You should definitely try out a few options to find the band that best matches your taste of music and personality A year from now, once you have selected a new band and become an involved participant, you will probably feel the start of new friendships developing and will be experiencing new musical adventures

Keep in mind that with Face Time and Skype, you can see and talk with your old band members, and you might be able to visit them in-person periodically

of you have any common interests? That would be a starting point for an activity or simply a discussion Another idea is a family hike, which can be a way to have fun and family connection All of you could also go have dinner in a restaurant or an exciting place It is true that even when siblings don’t particularly like each other, they typically will support each other when they’re needed Since you love your brothers, it’s worth making extra efforts to find ways to connect, at least occasionally

Cheers,

Amy

(Texts adapted from http://www.askdrm.org/col_teens html)

UNIT 3: BECOMING INDEPENDENT

A PRONUNCIATION

1 Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) that is stressed differently from the others.

1 A reliable B independent C problematic D economic

2 A communication B determination C characteristic D personality

3 A fulfillment B decision C grandparent D ambition

4 A management B dependence C confidence D loneliness

5 A meteorology B responsibility C interpersonally D reliability

6 A confidence B permission C grandparent D willingness

7 A impossible B knowledgeable C informative D responsible

9 A anxiety B effectiveness C disappointment D infinitive

10 A communicative B argumentative C international D motivational

2 Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the bold and underlined pronounced differently from the others.

3 Link ( ) the consonant sounds and the vowel sounds in the following sentences Then practice reading the sentences.

0 Jack always arrives at work on time

1 It is essential for an adult to guide a child to become independent

2 It is likely that Vietnamese children aren't allowed to be involved in making decisions in their family

3 Many teenagers are not aware of their own mistakes

4 All of the students are asked to look after their own property, even in their classroom

5 It is important for a child to learn how to form their own identity, which is one effective ways tobecome a capable adult

6 Nowadays, more and more young people are interested in opening their own business

7 While most of us gave up solving a very hard math question, Timmy spent the whole day on it andsolved it in the end

8 It is lucky for me to have a close friend, who always lends an ear to my issues

9 Teenagers should not be allowed to sit in front of a computer for more than two hours a day

10 I'm very glad to hear about the news that you've been granted a scholarship to study in America for eight months

B VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

1 Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word provided.

1 When teenagers are able to complete their everyday duties both at home and at school, they achieve more confidence and (SELF-RELY)

2 Hanna is a girl Whenever she has decided to do something, no one can make her change her mind (DETERMINE)

3 It is crucial for teenagers to develop their s kills They need to learn how to communicate with the people around them (PERSON)

4 To many girls, their mothers are also friends whom they always trust and confide all of their problems to (RELY)

5 I must say that Mike is He has a great ability to make quick and effective decisions in very challenging situations (DECIDE)

6 Quang is a students He is regarded as a live Wikipedia (KNOW)

7 Teenage children should be encouraged to have a full to set up their goals and plans to achieve them (RESPONSIBLE)

8 Jane experienced terrible after the loss of her mother when she was at 10th grade (LONELY)

9 Parents should encourage in their children by teaching them how to make decisions and solve problems (DEPEND)

10 These days, children are likely to spend most of their free time in front of a screen That situation becomes for both teachers and parents in educating the children (PROBLEM)

2 Complete the table below Write N/A (not applicable) if the form does not exist

3 Use the words in the exercise 3 above to complete gaps in the following passage.

Parents play an important part in children's process of achieving independence or self-reliance

To become a (1) adult, a child must learn to depend on parents less, (2) more responsibility, make (3) and solve problems But it's common for parents and children to disagree about (4) -how much a young person should have and when It might be (5) for a child to have too much freedom too early However, a child needs (6) to try new things

He needs to make some mistakes, to explore and have new experiences This will help him learn life's lessons, and continue to shape his brain's (7)

A positive relationship with a child is a great start to balance between your child's needs and your own concerns It also helps to have open and positive (8) in your family Parent's love and (9) are essential for your child's self-esteem Young people who feel good about themselves often have more (10) to discover who they are and what they want to do with their lives

(Text adapted from http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/independence_teenagers.html)

4 Complete each sentence with a suitable word (A, B, C or D).

1 Katie has a(n) to travel to five countries before she turns 20 years old

2 The little girl was afraid out alone in the dark

3 Annie is to be voted as a president of her university's Student Union

4 It was for the students to hear that their Math teacher left their school

A disappointed B disappointing C disappointment D disappoint

5 Matt decided to close down his company, which had experienced a to make profits for the last five years

6 The executive board of the school is to introduce radical reforms to improve the students' learning outcomes

A determination B determining C determined D determine

7 It is for a child to grow up as an independent adult with his parents' guidance

A significant B significantly C insignificant D significance

8 Students have expressed their to participate in voluntary programs

9 It is for young people to make mistakes when they try out new things But this process helps them grow

10 In Vietnam, children under 16 need to receive from their parents to go out at night

11 It was for a seven-year-old child to write a comic book and paint the illustrations for the book

12 My mother always enjoys the of cooking delicious meals for the whole family

13 My father has made his whole-hearted to earn as much money as possible to allow me to enroll at the best university in America.

14 Mike was the only student in his class who knew the to solve the hard question that his Physics teacher gave last week

15 I'm so to receive an email from one of my relatives, whose contact my family have lost for many years

5 Circle the one word or phrase (A, B, or C) that would not be appropriate.

1 I really admire Anna's able to remember telephone numbers

1 Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the following questions.

Raising Independent Children

Independence is not something that children can gain on their own They have neither the perspective, experience, nor skills to develop independence separately from their parents Rather, it is a

gift that parents give their children that they will adore and benefit from their entire lives.

Teach Responsibility

One of the parents' important tasks is to teach their children about responsibility The best way to ensure that parents and children know what responsibilities are appropriate for the children Make a list with your children of what the responsibilities should be Next, identify other individuals who will also have responsibilities (and what they are) in the children's achievement activities, such as teachers, instructors, or coaches There should also be consequences for not fulfilling responsibilities

Demand Accountability

The ability of children to hold themselves accountable for their actions is a critical part of becoming independent However, many parts of Asian culture send a message to children that nothing is their fault Whether rationalizing bad behaviour, blaming for misfortune, or faulting others for their failures, children

are constantly told that they do not need to be responsible for their actions The reluctance of children to

take responsibility for their actions is based on their desire to protect themselves from failure Children can't take responsibility for their achievements and successes unless they are willing to take responsibility for their mistakes and failures

Encourage Exploration

Early in children's lives, parents need to teach their children that they have a safe place to return to

if they venture too far and that their parents are there to protect them when needed There is, however, a fine line between security and dependence When children have established their sense of security, parents must then encourage them to explore the world beyond the safety net that parents provide This

"push out of the nest" allows their children to test their own capabilities in the "real world" and to find a

sense of competence, security, and independence within themselves

(Text adapted from

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201011/parenting-raise-independent-children)

1 According to the passage, children can achieve their independence ………

A on their own

B with their own perspective

C separately from their parents

D with their parents' support

2 What is TRUE about teaching children about responsibility?

A It's the best way to teach children to become independent

B Suitable responsibilities should be set up for the children

C Parents are the only people who teach children about responsibility

D Whether fulfilling responsibilities or not doesn't lead to any consequence

3 The word ‘accountable’ in paragraph 3 most closely means

4 According to the passage, why do children in some countries refuse to accept their fault? Because they get used to ………

A finding an excuse for their bad manners

B believing in bad luck

C accusing other people of their mistakes

D all are correct

5 Which of the following can the word ‘reluctance’ in paragraph 3be best replaced by?

6 What is a possible consequence of children's desire to protect themselves from failures?

A Children are able to take responsibility for their actions

B Children can't achieve success when growing up

C Children are not responsible for their failures or successes

D Children are reluctant to accept the others

7 What does the word “they” in the paragraph 4 refer to?

A children's lives B parents C safe places D children

8 The phrase ‘push out of the nest’ in paragraph 5 most closely means ………

A a fine line between security and dependence

B children's sense of security

C parents' safety net

D parents' encouragement for children's exploration

9 According to the passage, in what way is exploring the real world helpful to children's development?

A It helps children to explore themselves and become independent

B It helps children to become more capable

C It makes children love their parents more

D It encourages children to establish a sense of security

10 Who could be the target readers of the passage?

C Parents of teenage children D School teachers

2.

2.1 Read the text and put in these phrases (A-E) where appropriate Change the first letter in each phase into Upper case if needed.

A Asian Americans more often noted that

B but the pressure does not strain their relationships with their mothers

C to assess whether students perceive this pressure by mothers as negative

D “describe your mother in a couple of sentences.”

E and felt supported by them

‘Tiger moms’ vs.Western-style mothers?

In four separate studies involving 342 students from a Northern California high school, two Stanford researchers examined "underlying models of self and sources of parental motivation and pressure The students were asked for open-ended descriptions of their mothers- (l) They also

answered questions about how connected they felt with their moms as well as how much pressure they received.

For example, they asked students to directly rate how much pressure they experience from their mothers Then, the researchers asked participants to rate how much they feel supported by their mothers (2) And they examined the correlation between students' perception of maternal pressure and feelings of maternal support

The research findings suggest that Asian Americans and European Americans truly see moms differently For example, Asian American high schoolers were more likely to talk about their relationships with their mothers than were European Americans (3) their moms helped them with homework or pushed them to succeed On the other hand, European American students were more apt to talk about their mothers as separate individuals - describing their appearance or their hobbies, for example

Asian American students experienced more interdependence their mothers and pressure from them (4) as much as does with European Americans, according to the study Asian American children are motivated by their high-pressure mothers because those mothers often work alongside them - and the "selves overlap."

It was concluded that even if Asian and Western parenting styles differ radically, they represent two paths to the same destination Both Asian American and European American students evaluated their mothers positively (5) In the Asian American family model, children learn the value of being

interdependent with one's close others, especially one's mother In contrast, European American families

tend to emphasize that the person is and should be independent, even from one's mother The focus is on developing self-esteem and self-efficacy in the child

(Text adapted from

https://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/may/asian-european-moms-052014.html)

2.2 Read the text again and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

6 Who were the participants of the research?

A High school students in Asia

B Students from different California high schools

C Parents of high school students in Northern California

D Students from a high school in California

7 The study aims to examine the link between the students' motivation or pressure and ………

A their mother's support B their feelings

C their academic results D their parents' relationship

8 According to the study, what do Asian American students tend to talk about their mothers?

A their mother's success B their mother's hobbies

C the relationship with their mother D their mother's differences

9 According to the study, which group of students tend to be more dependent on their mother?

C European American students D American students

10 According to the study, what is emphasized in a European American family?

A children's interdependence

B children's independence and confidence

C positive relationship between a child and his mom

D a child's physical development

3 Read the text and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Teenagers are confronted with a variety of tough issues, and learning how to deal with them can test their confidence Tough issues range from dealing with changes to their physical appearance to being accepted in friendship groups This is then reflected in how they behave in public, how well they perform

in school and other areas of their life, and family expectations

Self-confidence is the belief that they'll be successful in a particular situation or at a specific task Self-confidence can vary throughout life, particularly during major life changes such as adolescence It's estimated that up to half of adolescents will struggle with low confidence levels during the early teenage years Self-confidence helps teenagers make safe, informed decisions Confident teenagers can avoid people and situations that aren't necessarily right for them, and to find those that are

There are signs to tell if a teenager is self-confident These include good posture, a relaxed walk, alert eyes, an ease at both giving and receiving praise, openness to criticism and feedback, a curiosity about new ideas and a refusal to get upset when things go differently than planned

The signs to indicate that a teenager is lacking confidence include an awkwardness accepting praise, and unconfident body language, such as walking with his head down and reluctance to make eye contact

A less confident teenager is also likely to have negativity about others and avoidance of social situations,

to refuse joining on activities, to be shy or timid, or to expect that they will fail at things they try, or to not try as hard when things get tricky

Parents can play an important role in building their child's self-confidence They can give him or her opportunities to fail and succeed in a safe environment Often, poor self-confidence comes from running up against hardship and not understanding how to recover from it

(Text adapted from

https://parents.au.reachout.com/skillsito-build/wellbeing/self-confidence-and-teenagers)

1 Teenagers' confidence can be checked through how they deal with their difficulties. 

2 Most teenagers don't take their physical changes seriously

3 A self-confident teenager believes that he or she will succeed

4 Self-confidence changes dramatically in adolescence

5 All teenagers are less confident during their early adolescence

6 Walking relaxingly and welcoming criticism arc the signs of self- confidence

7 A less confident teenager likes to learn about new things

8 A confident teenager are likely to get disappointed if his plan doesn't go well

9 A confident teenager is likely to think about others negatively

10 Teenagers should be encouraged to challenge themselves in a safe environment in order to achieve confidence

4 Circle the best answer to fill in each gap in the following passage.

Becoming independent

One of your most important goals as a parent is to raise children to become independent and reliant people Certainly, in (1) development, your children count on you As infants, they (2) on you for nourishment, cleaning, and mobility As your children grow, they become more (3) in these basic areas of living, but still (4) on you for love, protection, guidance, and