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WARM UP
Task 1: If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, will you tell your parents about it ? Why or why not?
- No, because my parents are very strict and unsympathetic.
-Yes, because my parents are sympathetic. They can give me some advice.
- Yes I often share my problem, difficulties as well as my personal secrets with my parents because I need their advice.
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UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIPS
PERIOD 14: LISTENING
Teenage relationship
oppose (v) /əˈpoʊz/:
break-up (n):
psychologist /sai`kɒlədʒist/ (n):
nhà tâm lý học
phản đối
sự đổ vỡ, chia tay
respectful /ri`spektfl/ (adj):
biết tôn trọng
Vocabulary
Task 3. Listen again. Fill in the blank
Vicky: Dr Dawson, most are worried about their children getting involved in romantic (1)________________. What`s your opinion on this?
Dr Dawson: From 15 to 19 years of age, many (2)__________ spend a lot of time thinking or talking about being in a relationship.
Vicky: So do you mean this is part of the teen normal growth and development?
Dr Dawson: Yes. Young people learn how to form safe and healthy relationships with (3)______, parents, teachers and romantic partners. This can prepare them for adult (4)_____. So parents should not oppose their relationships.
Vicky: I suppose many parents will feel surprised to hear this. What`s your (5) _______ for the teenagers then?
Dr Dawson: Well, they should not be afraid to talk to their parents about their (6)_______ and friendships. This can help them feel confident to discuss their relationships in the future.
Vicky: So you mean teenagers should listen to their parents and ask them to listen to what they are saying?
Dr Dawson: Exactly. Most parents are always willing to lend an ear to what their children are saying. This is even more important when young people suffer (7)__________or broken hearts. They need a shoulder to (8) ____ on and a sympathetic ear

cry
friends
life
teenagers
advice
break-ups
relationships
feelings
Task 4. In your opinion, should high school students have a romantic relationship? Why or Why not? Work in pairs.
A person should start a romantic relationship when he / she is at an age or stage in life when he / she is mature enough, and is ready for a possible marriage. For this reason, the "right" age can be different from person to person.


HOMEWORK
Doing task 4 again.
Preparing the next lesson