Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Bullying is considered a __________ in many places and can lead to legal consequences.
A. poverty
B. crime
C. anxiety
D.
campaign
2. __________ is a serious mental health concern that can result from bullying or peer pressure.
A. Victim
B. Lie
C. Depression
D. Alcohol
3. __________ is a growing concern as technology becomes more common in students' lives.
A. Overpopulation
B. Policy
C. Self-confidence
D.
Cyberbullying
4. Schools often have __________ actions to protect students and maintain a positive learning environment.
A. anti-bullying
B. case
C. distance
D.
awareness
5. __________ can sometimes lead students to do bad behaviours such as drinking alcohol, but it can also
encourage positive choices.
A. Peer influence
B. Social group
C. School performance
D. Body shaming

Task 2. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. Building self-confidence can help students stand up to / approve of bullies.
2. Bullying involves hurtful actions, such as fitting in / making fun of others' appearance.
3. Parents and teachers can have an influence on / ask permission students' attitudes toward
bullying and peer pressure.
4. Students who suffer from /fit in bullying may experience long-lasting emotional changes.
5. Students often struggle / hang out with friends who share their interests and values.
6. Some students control anger / live in poverty, which can make them easier to be the target of
bullying.

GRAMMAR

GRAMMAR

1

Connect these sentences, using linking words or phrases.

Therefore
However
Besides
However

GRAMMAR

2

Work in pairs. Add more sentences to each item. Use different
linking words and/or phrases.

1. Some children play too many violent computer games.
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

GRAMMAR

2

Work in pairs. Add more sentences to each item. Use different
linking words and/or phrases.

2. Many people live in poverty. _______________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

GRAMMAR

2

Work in pairs. Add more sentences to each item. Use different
linking words and/or phrases.

3. Awareness campaigns help to draw people's attention to
social issues.
______________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________

Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.

1. Many people joined our campaign. _____________, it was a huge success
A. Moreover
B. However
C. As a result
D. Besides
2. ____________, the heavy police presence, there is an increase in crime in the city.
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. Because of
3. Overpopulation is a common problem in big cities. ___________, the population in rural
areas is declining.
A. By contrast
B. Besicles
C. Because
D. Because of

4. Many parents today work long hours. _________________, they miss seeing their children
grow up.
A. As a consequence
B. Besides
C. However
D. Although
5. ___________, my friend was a victim of bullying at school, he felt embarrassed to report
the bully.
A. Because
B. Besides
C. Although
D.However
6. In addition __________, we also organise charity events to raise money.
A. to awareness campaigns
B. awareness campaigns
C. starting awareness campaigns
D. we started awareness campaign

7. _______________peer pressure, I never skipped classes or smoked cigarettes.
A. In spite
B. In spite of
C. As a result
D. In addition to
8. The world is facing many social issues nowadays. ___________, we need to work together
to solve them.
A. Therefore
B. In addition
C. As a result
D. By contrast
9. Despite __________ many complaints about bullying, the school hasn't introduced any
anti-bullying policies.
A. receiving
B. received
C. to receive
D. we received

Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets.

1. Because of (bully) _______________, she was scared of going to school.
2. In addition to (live) ________________ in poverty, many children experience
health problems.
3. Despite (have) ____________interesting ideas, my brother was too shy to
discuss them with his classmates.
4. In spite of the (support) _____________ of our teacher we were not allowed to
carry out the social awareness campaign.
5. Although poverty (be) _______________ a major issue in the city, little has been
done about it so far.

There is a mistake in each items. Find the mistake and correct it
1. In addition with health problems, alcohol could also cause memory loss
2. My parents had to deal with many problems. Besides of this, they worked very hard
to save money for a house.
3. Many people in my neighbourhood have lost their jobs. As result, crime has
increased.
4. Despite of our successful social awareness campaign, there is stil much work to do
to reduce poverty.
5. Because of my teacher liked my idea so much, I decided to submit it to the ideas
competition.
.

6. The environmental issues in our community have been solved. With contrast,
people experience more social problems.
7. Depression is a commorfissue in our modem society. Although, not much has been
done about it among young people.
8. Moreover to supporting your friends in studying harder your can encourage then to
try a new sport or hobby.
9. In addition to her low grades, my sister was accepted into university.
10. The brain continues to develop until the mid-to late-20s. However, teenagers
respond to stress differently than adults

Unit

9

Uni
t

SOCIAL
ISSUES
FAMILY
LIFE

PEER
PRESSU
RE

LESSON 3

READING

WARM-UP

Watch the video and decide if the
statements below are true or false.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZT0DAmOpWw

1. Teenagers are considered easily affected by peer
pressure.
2. Positively, peer pressure can motivate us to try and
become better.
3. Social media always bring stress to us when we see
other peers having success and comfortable lives.
4. To define a clear life goal, respect yourself and others
are effective ways to avoid peer pressure.

WARM-UP

1. Teenagers are
considered uneasily
affected by peer
pressure.

WARM-UP

2. Positively, peer
pressure can motivate us
to try and become better.

WARM-UP

3. Social media always
brings stress to us
when we see other
peers having success
and comfortable lives.

WARM-UP

4. To define a clear life
goal, respect yourself
and others are effective
ways to avoid peer
pressure.

PRE-READING

1

Work in pairs. Discuss the following question.

Have your friends ever made you do something
you do not like? If yes, give an example.

PRE-READING

depression (n)
/dɪˈpreʃən/
the state of feeling very
unhappy and without hope
for the future

PRE-READING

self-confidence
(n)
/ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdəns/

the belief that you can do
things well and that other
people respect you

PRE-READING

smoker (n)
/ˈsməʊkər/

someone who smokes
tobacco regularly

PRE-READING

hang out
/ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/
to spend a lot of time in a
place or with someone

Form

Pronunciation

1. depression (n)

/dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Meaning

the state of feeling very unhappy
and without hope for the future

2. self/ˌselfˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ the belief that you can do things
confidence (n)
well and that other people respect
you
3. smoker (n)

/ˈsməʊ.kər/

someone who smokes tobacco
regularly

4. hang out

/ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/

to spend a lot of time in a place or
with someone

WHILE-READING

2

WHILE-READING

2

Read the article. Match the highlighted words and phrase with their
meanings.

WHILE-READING

3

Read the article again. Which paragraph contains the following
information? Write A, B, or C.

WHILE-READING

4

Read the article again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

1. What is the similarity between Thanh and Van?
A. They both changed their appearance.
B. They both want to be different from their friends.
C. Their parents do not approve of their behaviour.
2. Which is NOT mentioned in the article as a consequence of
peer pressure?
A. Encouraging someone to fight.
B. Lack of a close relationship with family members.
C. Lack of confidence about what you can do.

WHILE-READING

4

Read the article again and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.

3. What was reported about the effects of peer pressure on teenagers in
the US?
A. Fifty-five per cent of them started to smoke because of peer influence.
B. Seventy per cent of them were drinking alcohol with their friends.
C. More than two-thirds of teen smokers started the habit under the
influence of their friends.
4. According to the article, what is one way of dealing with peer
pressure?
A. Going to see the right doctor.
B. Not always saying yes to your friends.
C. Choosing friends who say no when they feel uncomfortable.

POST-READING

5

Work in pairs. Discuss the following question.

Have you, or has someone you know,
experienced any of the problems
mentioned in this article?

Suggested answered
I used to wear my hair in a ponytail to school until my friends told
me that it was outdated and some of them even laughed at my
hairstyle. I became so ashamed of myself and my hairstyle that I
dyed my hair blonde, just to make myself look 'cool' to my friends.
But to be honest, it cost me a lot of money and time to dye and take
care of my hair, and when I looked at myself in the mirror every day,
I didn't like it at all. So I stopped colouring my hair and started
ignoring comments about my hairstyle.

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 overweight
D. Peer pressure
E Stress
F. School violence and bullying

Common issues facing teenagers 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 largely to blame as this is where teens often see
images of famous or normal people drinking or smoking. This behaviour 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 supposed 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 difference.

Common issues facing teenagers today
3. _______________________
Academic pressure and family expectations are the main reasons for this issue. Mary
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 hours per day at
school and at an educational centre, and sleep only four hous per night.

4. _________________________
The figures for the USA and the UK am alarming. Many young people spend their free
time on social media and don't get enough exercise to maintain a healthy weight. Stress
can also lead to weight gain as it encourages people to turn to food for comfort and stress
relet

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 their 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 successful. (7) ______, there is a
risk that they meet bad people online, as well as come across harmful content.
Parents can't ban teenagers from social 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. Besicles

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. Besides

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