Lucky numbers!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Which word does this picture represent?
Clue: This noun has 12 letters.
independence
Which word does this picture represent?
Clue: This noun has 2 words – 15 letters
Reasoning skills
Which word does this picture represent?
Clue: This adjective has 11 letters
embarrassed
LUCKY NUMBER
Which word does this picture represent?
Clue: It has 2 words – 9 letters
self-aware
LUCKY NUMBER
Which word does this picture represent?
Clue: This adjective has 8 letters
informed
Which word does this picture represent?
Clue: This noun has 11 letters
adolescence
Unit 3: Teen Stress and Pressure
Lesson 2: A Closer Look 1
Vocabulary
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 body will change in (1)_______________. Your brain will grow and you`ll have improved self-control and (2) _______________ . Physical changes are different for everyone, so you don`t need to feel (3) _______________ or frustrated! You`ll experience emotional changes as well. You`ll feel you want more (4) _______________ and responsibility. You may become more (5) _______________ 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.
shape and height
reasoning skills
embarrassed
independence
self - aware
informed
Unit 3: Teen Stress and Pressure
Lesson 2: A Closer Look 1
Vocabulary
Have you got any stress? Lets share with the class!
2. Match the source of stress and pressure to the expression.
school pressures and frustrations
physical changes
unsafe living environment
problems with classmates at school
negative feelings about themselves
having too high expectations
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
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
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
D. `I feel worried when I have to wait for the bus in that neighborhood after my evening class. It’s so quiet and dark there.`
3. unsafe living environment
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!`
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.`
1. school pressures and frustrations
4. problems with classmates at school
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.)
C. `I must get the highest score in this exam. I must be the best student in the class!`
D. `I feel worried when I have to wait for the bus in that neighborhood after my evening class. It’s so quiet and dark there.`
E. `l have this big assignment to complete and l don`t know where to start. It’s too difficult!`
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.`
A. I’ll never be good at maths. I’m just too stupid.
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.Break a large task into smaller tasks
1.Take a break, then you will feel ready to start again
3. Focus on your strong points.
4. Talk to someone about this and/or ask them for help
A. 1;3;4
B. 4
C. 1
D. 4
E. 1; 2
F. 4
II. PRONUNCIATION
5. Listen to the recording and practice saying the sentences.
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. Sorry, could you wait for a minute?
3. - Is Ronia?
- 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 Bill disappointed about the exam result?
- He was. But he was hiding it well.
⇒ Some verbs are stressed while others are not. It depends on the what the speaker want to emphasize in the sentence.
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 practice.
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. But he`s a bit shy to speak it.
3. - Isn`t badminton her favorite sport?
- Yes, it is.
4. - Who`s he?
5. - Sorry - we`re late!
- Actually, you aren`t. We haven`t started yet.
6. - Is she happy at the new school?
- Yes, she is. She likes it a lot.