UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIPS
Lesson 3: LISTENING
Activity 1. If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, will you tell your parents about it ? Why or why not?
guest speaker (n)
oppose (v) /əˈpoʊz/
break-ups (n)
broken hearts (n)
a shoulder to cry on
psychologist /sai`kɒlədʒist/ (n)
khách mời
nhà tâm lý học
phản đối
sự đổ vỡ, chia tay
cõi lòng tan nát
bờ vai để nương tựa
suffer (+from)  (v)
chịu đựng
respectful /ri`spektfl/ (adj)
biết tôn trọng
Activity 2: Listen and choose the best answer:
1. From __________ years of age, many teenagers spend a lot of time thinking or talking about being in a relationship.
A. 10 to 12 B. 13 to 14 C. 15 to 19
2. Young people may feel more _______ to talk about their relationships in the future if they openly discuss feelings and friendships with their parents.
A. Enthusiastic B. confident C. upset
3. Most parents are willing to _________. 
A. talk to a psychologist
B. talk about romantic relationships
C. lend a sympathetic ear to their children
4. Dr Dawson`s last advice to teenagers is that they should _________ .
A. respect their parents’ views
B. be friends with their parents
C. not get too anxious about break-ups
2. Listen to the talk show with host Vicky Holmes and guest speaker Dr Dawson. Choose the best answer to complete each statement.
Activity 3: Listen again. Fill in the blank
Vicky: Dr Dawson, most are worried about their children getting involved in romantic (1)__________. What`s your opinion on this?
Dr Dawson: From 15 to 19 years of age, many (2)__________ spend a lot of time thinking or talking about being in a relationship.
Vicky: So do you mean this is part of the teen normal growth and development?
Dr Dawson: Yes. Young people learn how to form safe and healthy relationships with, (3)______, parents, teachers and romantic partners. This can prepare them for adult (4)_____. So parents should not oppose their relationships.
Vicky: I suppose many parents will feel surprised to hear this. What`s your (5) _______ for the teenagers then?
Dr Dawson: Well, they should not be afraid to talk to their parents about their (6)_______ and friendships. This can help them feel confident to discuss their relationships in the future.
Vicky: So you mean teenagers should listen to their parents and ask them to listen to what they are saying?
Dr Dawson: Exactly. Most parents are always willing to lend an ear to what their children are saying. This is even more important when young people suffer (7)__________or broken hearts. They need a shoulder to (8) ____ on and a sympathetic ear
relationships
teenagers
friends
life
advice
feelings
break-ups
cry
Thanks for Attention