UNIT 3:
Becoming Independent
Looking Back
Havana - Camila Cabello, Young Thug
Havana, ooh na-na (ay)
Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh-na-na (ay, ay)
He took me back to East Atlanta, na-na-na
All of my heart is in Havana (ay)
There`s somethin` `bout his manners (uh huh)
Havana, ooh na-na

He didn`t walk up with that "how you doin`?"
(When he came in the room)
He said there`s a lot of girls I can do with
(But I can`t without you)
I`m doin` forever in a minute
(That summer night in June)
And papa says he got malo in him
He got me feelin` like
Listen and repeat these sentences. Then listen again and link ) the final consonants and initial vowels.
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 parents is to help their children to become independent.
5. Her parents even ask for her opinions before they make important decisions.
Read the paragraph below and link ) the final consonants and initial vowels. Then listen and check your answers.
Being independent is being able to take care of 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 life skills to stop relying on your parents and older siblings.
Vocabulary
reliability /ri,laiə`biliti/ (n): Sự đáng tin cậy
decision /di`siʤn/ (n): quyết định
well-informed /`welin`fo:md/ (adj): biết rõ, hiểu biết
determined /di`tə:mind/(adj) đã được định rõ

responsibly /rɪsˈpɒnsəbli/ (adv) một cách có trách nhiệm
Independent /,indi`pendənt/ (adj) độc lập
confident /`kɔnfidənt/ (adj) tự tin
decisiveness /di`saisivnis/ (n) sự quyết đoán
1. When Lan was small, she was encouraged to speak out her opinions. That`s why she`s so _________ now.
2. He tries to keep himself _________, so he reads most of the local newspapers and also gets a lot of information from the Internet.
3. Whenever she wants something, she tries her best to get it and doesn`t let anyone discourage her. She`s so _________.
4. Before making a _________ he often considers different options.
5. Her _________makes her a good leader.
6. Everyone should act _________ in order to protect our environment.
7. _________ is necessary for a good friendship.
8. You need to have a number of life skills to become _________
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
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confident
well-informed
determined
decision
decisiveness
responsibly
reliability
independent
1. When Lan was small, she was encouraged to speak out her opinions. That’s why she’s so confident now.
2. He tries to keep himself well-informed, so he reads most of the local newspapers and also gets a lot of information from the Internet.
3. Whenever she wants something, she tries her best to get it and doesn’t let anyone discourage her. She’s so determined.
4. Before making a decision he often considers different options.
5. Her decisiveness makes her a good leader.
6. Everyone should act responsibly in order to protect our environment.
7. Reliability is necessary for a good friendship.
8. You need to have a number of life skills to become independent.
Grammar
We can use the to-infinitive after certain adj to give a reason for the adj:
Noun/ Pronoun + linking verb + adj + to-infinitive
Ex: I’m happy to see my former teacher again.
We can use the to-infinitive in structures with “it” and certain adj to make a cmt or judgement
It + linking verb + adj (for sbd) + to-infinitive
Ex: It is interesting to talk to him.
We can use to-infinitive after certain abstract nouns to say what action they relate to.
Noun+ to-infinitive
Ex: Your dream to become a teacher will come true.

1. Combine the sentences, using to-infinitives.
1. Denis received a letter from his mother. He was happy.
2. Ann passed the exam. She was so lucky.
3. You can`t learn a foreign language in one day. It`s impossible.
4. The students will take part in the ‛Green Day` activities. They are very keen.
5. You should develop habits that will keep your body healthy and clean. It`s necessary.
6. We`ve heard that Helen is feeling better now. We are relieved.
7. We can`t guess what will happen. It`s difficult.

8. You should learn how to get from one place to another. It`s important.
9. You should learn how to cope with loneliness. It`s important.
10. Dave received a birthday gift from an old friend. He was very surprised.
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6. We are relieved to hear that I lelen is feeling better now.
7. It`s difficult to guess what will happen.
8. It`s important to learn how to get from one place to another.
9. It`s important to learn how to cope with loneliness.
10. Dave was very surprised to receive a birthday gift from an old friend.
Answers:
1. Denis was happy to receive a letter from his mother.
2. Ann was so lucky to pass the exam.
3. It`s impossible to learn a foreign language in one day.
4. The students are very keen to take part in the "Green Day" activities.
5. It`s necessary for you to develop habits that will keep your body healthy and clean.
Rewrite the sentences, using the nouns in brackets and to-infinitives without changing rhe meanings of the sentences.
1. They want to win the first prize, but that seems unrealistic. (goal)
2. Nobody knew that he had always wanted to become a doctor. (dream)
3. She didn`t obey the school rules and that upset her parents very much. (failure)
4. It`s amazing that Tania can speak three foreign languages. (ability)
5. Tom tried hard to persuade his parents to allow him to join the club, but he failed. (attempt)
6. He tried hard to overcome any difficulties by himself. (effort)
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Thank You!