UNIT 9

IV. Reading
1. Read the text. Match the headings (A-F) below with the paragraphs (1-4).
There are TWO extra headings.
A. Cyberbullying
B. Smoking and drinking
C. Being overnight
D. Peer pressure
E. Stress
F. School violence and bullying
Common issues facing teenager today
Being a teenager is not easy. According to a recent survey, the most common issues
facing teenagers today include the following.
1. ________________
Many parents think that social media is large to blame as this is where teens often
see images of famous or normal people drinking or smoking. This is behavior is
often presented as "cool" and "fashionable". In the USA, more than one out of five
secondary school students admitted having drunk alcohol regularly.
2.______________________
While schools are supported to provide a safe and healthy environment, they might
actually be among the most dangerous places for many students. It is not
uncommon for teenagers to experience bullying or physical violence at school.
Often, victims suffer in silence as they feel reporting a bully won't make a different.
3. _____________________
Academic pressure and family expectations are the main reasons for this issues.
Many young people nowadays spend a lot of time studying, doing homework, or
revising for tests. In Korea, for example, students often spend between 12 to 16
hour per day at school and at an educational center, and sleep only four hours per
night.
4.__________________________
The figures for the USA and the UK are alarming. Many young people spend their
free time on social media and don't get enough exercises to maintain a healthy
weight. Stress can also lead to weight gain as it encourages people to turn to food
for comfort and stress relief.
2. Read the text and choose the best answers.
Social media issues
It is hard to (1) ________________ a Gen Z teenager growing up without
smartphones and social media. (2)_________________, while these sites provide
entertainment and ways to connect with people, they can also harm young people.
One of the risks is cyberbullying, especially body shaming. Social media users
often hide there identities online, so it is (3)________________ for them to post
offensive comments or images. Social media can also make teens feel less
(4)______________. (5)______________ images of paper - thin models and
glamorous "influencers" with expensive cars and clothes are everywhere, teenagers
start thinking that being slim and (6)________________ is the only way to be
accepted in society and become successfully. (7)______________, there is a risks
that they meet bad people online, as well as come across harmful content.
Parents can't ban teenagers from social media networks (8)___________it is
actually impossible to do so. (9) _____________, young people should learn how
to stay safe online. Parents and teachers play an essential role here as knowing how
their children and students use the internet is essential for (10)__________ them
online.
1. A. accept B. imagine C. know D. believe
2. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Then
3. A. more difficult B. impossible C. easier D. dangerous
4. A. violent B. confident C. fashionable D. confidence
5. A. As B. Beside C. Although D. While
6 A. healthy B. generous C. rich D. clever
7. A. However B. In addition C. Therefore D. Then
8. A. although B. because C. while D. for example
9. A. However B. Moreover C. By contrast D. Instead
10. A. encouraging B. promoting C. preserving D. protecting
V. SPEAKING
1. Complete the conversations by circling the best answer. Then practise
reading them
Conversation 1.
Tom: I’m afraid I won’t be able to play in tomorrow’s match.
Dave: What ashamed / a shamel
Conversation 2.
Claire: My grandma has just passed away. I’m going to miss her so much.
Jane: What a pity / I’m so sorry to hear that.
Conversation 3.
Nam: I tried my best, but my team didn’t win yesterday.
Dad: I know how it feels / that’s too bad, son. Don’t blame yourself.
Conversation 4.
Mary: I had terrible headache last night and couldn’t finish my homework.
Jim: I can sympathies with you / How disappointing! . I often have headaches
when. I’m stressed.
2. Talk about what should or shouldn’t do to stay safe on social media. Use the
suggested ideas below to help you. You may add your own ideas. You can start
your talk with the sentence below.
- Turn on the safety mode on your web browsers and social networking sites.
- Avoid making friends with people you don’t know.
- Report or block people who have negative influence on you.
- Understand that beautiful images do not always represent success or happiness.
There are certain things we should do to stay safe on social media.
VI.WRITING
1.Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings.
1. Because there is an increase in cyberbully, many schools have to update theirs
anti – bully policies.
→ Because of the ____________________________________________________
2. Although the police are using new methods to control crime in the city, crime
figures are still high.
→ Despite
3. Many teenagers have to deal with physical bullying. They also have to deal with
cyberbullying.
→ In addition _______________________________________________________
4. Many teenagers are afraid or not sure if they are bulled or not, so they don’t do
anything about their situation.
→ _________________________, Therefore, _____________________________
5. In spite of developing health problems, some people continue to drink too much.
→ Although, ______________________________________________________
6. Because of test anxiety, some student suffer from stress and fail to do well in
their exam.
→ Because________________________________________________________
7. I’m getting anxious about my English exam, and I don’t think I have enough
time to revise for it.
→ _____________________________ beside _____________________________
2. Make meaning sentences. Change the word form is necessary.
1. Although / his parent / not approve of / his friends / he / continue / hang out /
them.
→______________________________________________________________
2. City dwellers / get / richer. / By contrast / rural areas / become / poorer.
→_______________________________________________________________
3. Our campaign / aim / help / poor / people / by /create / jobs opportunities / for
them.
→________________________________________________________________
4. We / hope / you / would consider /our proposal / because / it / could / help / our
school / become / safer place / everyone.
→_________________________________________________________________
5. People / all ages / take part / campaign / last week. / Moreover / a famous singer /
come / perform / one of our events.
→_________________________________________________________________
6. Parents / start / campaign / reduce / violent content / TV / as / they / believe / it /
harmful / children.
→_________________________________________________________________
7. We / need / draw / people’s attention / pressing / social issues / such as / poverty /
crime / our city.
→_________________________________________________________________
8. Body shaming / very serious / issues / teenagers / nowadays / although / many
people / not feel / comfortable / talk about it.
→ ________________________________________________________________
3. Write a proposal ( 150 – 180 words ) to the local authority about organizing
charity events. Use the suggested ideas below to help you. You can also add
your own ideas.
Title: Organising charity events to help poor, needy , and homeless people .
Who: people who are interested and free to help, especially cooks and hairdressers
When: weekends
Duration: Three months
Where: City Park
Activities: cooking and serving free meals, free haircuts , giving away donated food
Goal:
- to raise awareness of the issue
- to encourage kindness in the community
- to help the poor and homeless
- to understand their needs
Title: Organising charity events to help poor, needy , and homeless people
To: _________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________
Prepared by: ___________________________________________________
1. Introduction :
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2: Details about the event:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3: Goals and benefits:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
4. Conclusion:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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