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Unit 3
BECOMING INDEPENDENT

PERIOD 25:
LOOKING BACK AND PROJECT


1.Listen and repeat the sentences.

PRONUNCIATION

1. He`s teacher of English in an urban school.
2. My brother is well-informed about local issues.
3. Most  Americans use some forms of discipline for their children.
4. The goal of American parentsjs to help their children to become independent.
5. Her parents even ask for her opinio











Task 2. Read the paragraph below and link (∪) the final consonants and initial vowels. The listen and check your answers.


Being independent is being  able to take carej)f yourself, and not having to rely on anyone else. That is what many young people strive for. However, the ability to live independently does not develop naturally: you need a number of lifeskills to stod reiving on your parents and older siblings.


VOCABULARY
Complete the sentences with the words in the box
confident
well-informed
determined
decision
decisiveness
responsibly
Reliability
independent
GRAMMAR
1.Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives
Denis was happy to receive a letter from his mother.
Ann was so lucky to pass the exam.
It’s impossible to learn a foreign language in one day.
The students are very keen to take part in the ‘Green Day’ activities.
5.It’s necessary for you to develop habits that will
We are relieved to hear that Helen is feeling better now.
t’s difficult to guess what will happen.
It’s important to learn how to get from one place to another.
It’s important to learn how to cope with loneliness.
Dave was very surprised to receive birthday gift from an old friend.
2.Rewrite the sentences, using the nouns in brackets.
Their goal to win the first prize seems unrealistic.
Nobody knew about his dream to become a doctor.
Her failure to obey the school rules upset her parents very much
Tania’s ability to speak three foreign languages is amazing
Tom’s attempt to persuade his parents to allow him to join the club failed.
He made an effort to overcome any difficulties by himself
PROJECT
HOW INDEPENDENT ARE YOU ?
1. Complete the questions. Tick (he number based on how accurate each statement is for you. The number you tick represents the point(s) you get for each item.


2. Work in groups of ten. Make questions from the statements in the questionnaire. Then use the questions to interview students in your group. Find out how independent they are. Report the results to the class.


Do you think you have the characteristics of an independent erson?
If yes, can you tell me these characteristics you have? If no, do you want to be an independent person? Why?