WARM-UP
A word is used to describe this picture.

SKINCONDITION

chapped skin

sunburn

acne

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2

HEALTHY LIVING
LESSON 5: SKILLS 1

Uni
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READING

SPEAKING

OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
+ Reading:
- read for specific information about acne
+ Speaking:
- talk about how to deal with some health problems

PRE-READING: VOCABULARY

disease (n)
/dɪˈziːz/
bệnh tật

VOCABULARY

serious (adj)
/ˈsɪəriəs/
nghiêm trọng

VOCABULARY

take care of (phr v)
/teɪk keər əv/
chăm sóc

VOCABULARY

pop (v)
/pɒp/
nặn, bóp

VOCABULARY
New words

Pronunciation

Meaning

disease (n)

/dɪˈziːz/

bệnh tật

serious (adj)

/ˈsɪəriəs/

nghiêm trọng

take care of (phr v)

/teɪk keər əv/

chăm sóc

pop (v)

/pɒp/

nặn, bóp

PRE-READING: DISCUSSION
1. Work in pairs. Discuss and match the
words or phrases with the correct pictures

Which skin condition is the most
common among teenagers?

1. chapped
skin

Acne is the most common among
teenagers.

3. sunburn

2. acne

WHILE-READING

2

Read the passage and match the beginnings in A with the endings in B. (in
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WHILE-READING

2

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

Evidence

Acne is a skin condition. It causes small, red
spots on the face and the back. It affects 70 80% of young people between 12 and 30.
More girls have acne than boys.

WHILE-READING

3

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

Evidence

It affects 70-80% of young people between
12 and 30.
Wash your face with special soap for
acne, but no more than twice a day.
Here are some tips for taking care of skin
with acne… If it gets serious, see a doctor.

SPEAKING

4

Read the passage again. Pick the tips which you can easily follow. Share your ideas
with your partner.

Go to bed early and get
enough sleep.

Eat more fruits and vegetables

If acne gets serious, see the
doctor.

Wash your face with special soap but
no more than twice a day.

Don't touch or pop the spots
especially when your hands are
dirty .

SPEAKING

5

Read about the health problems below. Discuss and make notes of some
tips you can give each person. Then share your ideas with the class

1. I have chapped lips.
Use some lip balm.
Use coconut oil or body lotion.
2. I'm putting on weight.
Eat less fast food, meat, and ice cream.
Eat more fruit and vegetable.

SPEAKING

5

Read about the health problems below. Discuss and make notes of some
tips you can give each person. Then share your ideas with the class

3. I often feel sleepy during the day.
Get enough sleep, 7 - 8 hours a day.
Don't go to bed too late. (Don't stay up late)
4. I have the flu.
Keep warm and stay in bed.
Drink plenty of water and eat light food.
5. My hair is dry.
Avoid washing your hair every day.
Take vitamins.

CONSOLIDATION

1

WRAP-UP

READING

SPEAKING

CONSOLIDATION

2

HOMEWORK

 Prepare for the next lesson: Skills 2
 Do exercises in the workbook.

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