THE GENERATION GAP
LISTENING
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Teacher: Le Viet Phu
Unit 1:
Warm-up
- What might parents of these teenagers complaints about?
Tom
Linda
- His playing computer games.
- The clothes she wears.
VOCABULARY:
complain (v)
skinny (a)
tops (n)
tight (a)
sparkling (a)
high heels (n)
Stuff (n)
dress up (v)
flashy (a)
benefit (n)
eyesight (n)
: than phiền
: gầy = very thin
: áo = shirt
: chật, chặt
: lấp lánh, lung linh
: giày cao gót
: clothes/things
: ăn diện
: hào nhoáng, lòe loẹt
: lợi ích
: thị lực
complain (v)
skinny (a)
tops (n)
tight (a)
sparkling (a)
high heels (n)
Stuff (n)
dress up (v)
flashy (a)
benefit (n)
eyesight (n)
: than phiền
: gầy = very thin
: áo = shirt
: chật, chặt
: lấp lánh, lung linh
: giày cao gót
: clothes/things
: ăn diện
: hào nhoáng, lòe loẹt
: lợi ích
: thị lực
CHECKING VOCABULARY:
1. You are going to listen to Tom and Linda discussing their conflicts with their parents. What will you think they will mention?
clothes
hairstyles
table manners
not helping with the housework
watching TV / playing computer games too much
not study enough
2. Match the words in the box with the appropriate definitions.
1. forbid (v)
2. flashy (a)
3. elegant (a)
4. concentrate (v)
3. Listen to the conversation. Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
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aren’t please with
Tom doesn’t share Linda’s opinion on clothes
4. Listen to the conversation again and choose the best answer A, B, or C.
1. What kind of clothes do Linda`s parents want her to wear?
A. shiny trousers B. tight tops C. casual clothes
2. What is Tom`s opinion about Linda`s choice of clothes?
A. He thinks that her parents are right.
B. He sympathizes with Linda.
C. He disagrees with Linda`s parents.
3. What do you think Linda will do after talking to Tom?
A. She may start saving money to buy clothes.
B. She may follow her parents‘ advice.
C. She may offer her parents some advice.
4. Listen to the conversation again and choose the best answer A, B, or C.
4. Why don`t Tom`s parents want him to play computer games?
A. They think some of the games are harmful.
B. They think playing computer games makes him neglect his studies.
C. They think none of the games are useful.
5. What do Tom`s parents want him to do?
A. Play a musical instrument.
B. Do more outdoor activities.
C. Browse the Internet to find information.
Tom: You look upset, Linda. What’s the matter?
Linda: Nothing serious. Just my parents keep complaining about my clothes.
Tom: Oh, why don`t they like them?
Linda: They think my trousers are too skinny and my tops too tight. They don`t like my sparkling clothes or high heels. They want me to wear more casual stuff such as jeans and T-shirts.
Tom: Well, it depends on where you`re going. If you`re going to a party, you could dress up, but I don`t think you should wear flashy clothes every day.
Linda: But I really want to look more elegant and fashionable.
Tom: Well, have you thought about the costs? Perhaps your parents can`t afford to buy expensive clothes.
Linda: Maybe you`re right. What about you? Do you get into conflict with your parents?
Tom: Not really. But they forbid me to play computer games.
Linda: Sounds bad. What`s wrong with computer games?
* Listen to the conversation again.
Tom: They think all computer games are useless. They want me to use my computer for more useful stuff.
Linda: But there are some positive benefits of playing computer games.
Tom: Yes, there are. I can read faster because I can concentrate more. Playing computer games after school also helps me to relax after a hard day.
Linda: But your parents may worry about your eyesight if you look at the computer screen for a long time.
Tom: Yes, they probably worry about it, and want me to have a healthier lifestyle with more outdoor activities.
Linda: That`s right. I think you need to tell your parents that you agree with them, and explain the benefits of computer games.
Tom: That`s a good idea. I hope my parents understand that. Thank you.
Linda: No problem. Thanks for your advice, too.
5. Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions.
1. Do your parents like the way you dress? Why or why not?
2. What do you think about computer games? Do your parents share your viewpoints?
Homework
- Listen the conversation again.
- Prepare: WRITING (page 14)
Thank you very much
for your attention !
Good bye !