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WARM UP: BRAINSTORMING

embarrassment
frustration

disappointment

sadness

NEGATIVE FEELINGS

fear

depression
doubt

jealousy

I. VOCABULARY
- adolescence (n) /ˌædəˈlesns/: giai đoạn vị thành niên
- independence (n) /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/: sự độc lập, tự lập
- self-aware (adj) /self-əˈweə(r)/:  tự nhận thức, ngộ ra
- self-control (adj) /self-kəntroul/: tự kiểm soát
- reasoning skills /'riznɪŋ-skɪl/: kỹ năng thuyết phục
- embarrassed (adj) /ɪmˈbærəst/: xấu hổ
- informed (adj) /ɪnˈfɔːmd /: có suy nghĩ, có cân nhắc

Ex 1. Complete the paragraph with the words in the box. There is one word
that you don't need.
independence
informed
shape and height
embarrassed
delighted
self–aware
reasoning skills
Adolescence is the period between childhood and young adulthood. Your
and height Your brain will grow and you'll
body will change in (1) shape___________.
have improved self-control and (2) ____________
reasoning skills . Physical changes are
different for everyone, so you don't need to feel (3) ____________
embarrassed or
frustrated!
You'll experience emotional changes as well. You'll feel you want more (4)
independence and responsibility. You may become more (5) ____________
____________
self - aware
and care about other people's opinions, especially those of your friends.
But remember you'll need adult support and guidance to make
(6) ____________
decisions and overcome stress.
informed

Ex 2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
1. school pressures and frustrations
2. physical changes
3. unsafe living environment
4. problems with classmates at school
5. negative feelings about themselves
6. having too high expectations
A. I'll never be good at maths. I'm just too
stupid.

→ 5. negative feelings about themselves

Ex 2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
1. school pressures and frustrations
2. physical changes
3. unsafe living environment
4. problems with classmates at school
5. negative feelings about themselves
6. having too high expectations
B. 'I hate my voice. It's high one minute. low the
next, then high again! What's the matter with
it? AND the girls are making fun of me! I'm so
embarrassed.'

2. physical changes

Ex 2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
1. school pressures and frustrations
2. physical changes
3. unsafe living environment
4. problems with classmates at school
5. negative feelings about themselves
6. having too high expectations
C. 'I must get the highest score in this exam.
I must be the best student in the class!'

6. having too high expectations

Ex 2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
1. school pressures and frustrations
2. physical changes
3. unsafe living environment
4. problems with classmates at school
5. negative feelings about themselves
6. having too high expectations
D. 'I feel worried when I have to wait for the bus in
that neighbourhood after my evening class. It's so
quiet and dark there.'

3. unsafe living environment

Ex 2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
1. school pressures and frustrations
2. physical changes
3. unsafe living environment
4. problems with classmates at school
5. negative feelings about themselves
6. having too high expectations
E. 'l have this big assignment to complete and l
don't know where to start. It's too difficult!'

1. school pressures and frustrations

Ex 2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
1. school pressures and frustrations
2. physical changes
3. unsafe living environment
4. problems with classmates at school
5. negative feelings about themselves
6. having too high expectations
F. 'Why does he make me do all of his homework?
It's not fair. And he says if I don't do it, he'll make
my life difficult.'

4. problems with classmates at school

Ex 3. Which of the following can be done in the above situations? Discuss with
your partner. (More than one solution can be suitable for one situation.)

1.Take a
break, then
you will feel
ready to start
again.

A. 1;3;4

2.Break a
large task into
smaller tasks.

3. Focus on
your strong
points.

4. Talk to someone
about this and/or
ask them for help.

4. Have you ever been in any of these situations?
B.If4so, whatC.
4 with E.
1; 2
did1 you do toD.deal
them?

F. 4

III. PRONUNCIATION
Stress on the verb be in sentences
Listen again to what Amelie said in GETTING STARTED.
Notice the way she pronounced the verb be in the sentence.
'Hi Phuc! Where's Mai?
Isn't she coming?'
TIM

Remember!

- Normally the verb be is unstressed in the middle or at the start of a sentence for a
statement or question. (Thông thường, động từ be được bỏ trọng âm ở giữa hoặc ở đầu
câu đối với một câu kể hoặc câu hỏi.)
Example:
She was stressed.
Are you worried about something?
- However, the verb be is stressed in negative questions and at the end of the sentences.
(Tuy nhiên, động từ be được nhấn trọng âm trong các câu hỏi phủ định và ở cuối câu.)
Example:
Aren't you coming?
Yes, I am.
- Also, it is stressed for emphasis or contrast.
(Ngoài ra, nó được nhấn mạnh để nhấn mạnh hoặc tương phản.)
Example:
She isn't coming.
She is coming, but she'll be a little late.

Ex 5. Listen to the recording and practise saying the sentences. Pay attention
to the way the verb be is pronounced.

1. - Where are you? You aren't at the bus stop.
- I am at the bus stop, but I can't see you.
2. - Are you busy right now?
- Yes, I am.
am Sorry, could you wait for a minute?
3. - Is Ronia in?
- No, she's out ice-skating.
- But it's so cold!
- It is. But she's got all her warm clothes on.
4. - Wasn't
Wasn't Bill disappointed about the exam result?
- He was
was. But he was hiding it well.

Ex 6. Look at the following sentences and underline the verb forms of be
which should be stressed. Then listen to the recording to check and practise.

1. - You aren't worried about the exam? Good for you!
- I am worried! But I try not to show it.
2. - Do you think Jack is good at Japanese?
- He is.
is But he's a bit shy to speak it.
3. - Isn't badminton her favourite sport?
- Yes, it is.
4. - Who's he?
5. - Sorry - we're late!
- Actually, you aren't.
We haven't started yet.
are
6. - Is she happy at the new school?
- Yes, she is.
is She likes it a lot.

- Learn by heart vocabulary
- Practice stress on the verb be in sentences
- Do exercises in student's book and OLM.vn
- Prepare: Unit 3: A closer look 2

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