Uni 3 HEALTHY LIVING FOR TEENS
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LESSON 5: SKILLS 1

1

WARM-UP

work/school

family/friends

hobbies/interests

BRAINSTORM

self-care

 Take out 1 piece of paper and a pen.
 Draw a circle and divide it into four
equal parts, like a pizza. Label each
section of the circle with 4 different
categories:
+ work/school
+ family/friends
+ hobbies/interests
+ self-care
 Brainstorm activities that fit into each
category and write them in the
corresponding section of the circle.

WARM-UP

BRAINSTORM

 Share your circle with a partner.
 Answer the following questions:
+ Do you have a well-balanced life?
+ Can you make any adjustments to
achieve a more well-balanced life?

READING

2

The following text is about how a successful teen celebrity kept
a well-balanced life when he was at school. Read the text and match
each highlighted word with its meaning.

When I was at school, I had to learn how to have a
well-balanced life in order to reduce stress and
anxiety. Below are some of the typical things I did.
Firstly, I managed my time properly. I started to
plan my schedule, made a weekly work list and
gave priority to some of my work. This helped me
concentrate my efforts on my most important
tasks.
In addition, I communicated with my family,
friends, and teachers about my busy schedule and
problems, so they would offer me additional
support.

I also took breaks appropriately because they
helped me keep away from stress and anxiety,
and gave my brain a rest and improved my
mood.
Finally, I looked after my physical health. I got
at least eight hours of sleep a day. I played
football with my classmates twice a week and
went for a walk with my grandparents early
every morning. Besides, I also tried to follow a
healthy diet. I ate a lot of fruit and vegetables.
I ate little fattening foods and avoided junk
foods like chips, cookies, pizza, etc.

READING

2

Read the text and match each highlighted word with its meaning.

1. anxiety
2.
additional
3.
appropriat
ely
4.
fattening

a. more than the amount you expected or
agreed to
b. likely to make you fat
c. the state of feeling nervous or worried
that something bad is going to happen
d. in a way that is suitable or right for a
particular situation

1. c
2. a
3. d
4. b

READING

celebrity (n)
/səˈleb.rə.ti/
người nổi tiếng

.

READING

anxiety (n)
/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/
sự lo lắng

.

READING

effort (n)
/ˈef.ət/
sự cố gắng

.

READING

additional (adj)
.

/əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
thêm, bổ sung

READING

appropriately (adv)
.

/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.li/
một cách thích hợp

READING

fattening (adj)

.

/ˈfæt.ən.ɪŋ/
gây béo

PRESENTATION
New words

Pronunciation

Meaning

1. celebrity (n)

/səˈleb.rə.ti/

người nổi tiếng

2. anxiety (n)

/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

sự lo lắng

3. effort (n)

/ˈef.ət/

sự cố gắng

/əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

thêm, bổ sung

4. additional (adj)
5. appropriately (adv)
6. fattening (adj)

/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət.li/ một cách thích hợp
/ˈfæt.ən.ɪŋ/

gây béo

READING

3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. Why did the teen celebrity have to learn how to have a wellbalanced life when he was a student?
2. What did he do to manage his time properly?
3. Why did he communicate with his family, friends, and
teachers about his schedules and problems?
4. Why did he take breaks?
5. How did he follow a healthy diet?

READING

3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. Why did the teen celebrity have to learn how to have a
well-balanced life when he was a student?
Because he wanted to avoid stress and anxiety.
2. What did he do to manage his time properly?

He planned his schedule, made a weekly work list and
gave priority to his work, which helped him concentrate
his efforts on his most important tasks.

READING

3 Read the text again and answer the following questions.

3. Why did he communicate with his family, friends, and
teachers about his schedules and problems?
Because they would offer him additional support.
4. Why did he take breaks?
Because they helped him keep away from stress and
anxiety, and gave his brain a rest and improved his
mood.
5. How did he follow a healthy diet?
He ate a lot of fruit and vegetables. He ate little fattening
foods and avoided junk foods like chips, cookies, pizza, etc.

SPEAKING

4 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions about how to
have a well-balanced life. Make notes of your partner's answers.

1. How can we manage our time properly?
2. How can we spend time with our friends,
teachers, and parents?
3. How can we avoid stress and anxiety?
4. How can we take care of our physical
health?

SPEAKING

in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions about how to
4 Work
have a well-balanced life. Make notes of your partner's answers.

1. How can we manage our time properly?
To effectively manage time, create a daily or weekly to-do list, prioritize tasks based on
importance and urgency, and break down large tasks into smaller, manageable goals.
2. How can we spend time with our friends, teachers, and parents?
Foster open communication with friends, teachers, and parents by planning regular meet
ups and setting shared activities for shared bond-building.
3. How can we avoid stress and anxiety?
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance, engaging in relaxation activities like hobbies,
meditation, or yoga, and seeking support from friends, family, or counselors can help
alleviate stress.
4. How can we take care of our physical health?
 Regular exercise, a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins, and adequate sleep
are essential for maintaining physical health.

SPEAKING

5 Work in groups. Take turns to talk about your partner's ideas about how to have a
well-balanced life.

Suggested answers:
I talked with An about how she manages a well-balanced life. First, she
manages her time properly by creating a to-do list and give priority to her
tasks based on their importance and deadlines. Second, she plans regular
times to connect with friends, through study groups or social outings. She
also maintains open communication with her teachers by asking questions
and seeking help when needed. Next, she practises mindfulness techniques
such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to manage stress and maintain a
clear mind. Finally, she engages in regular physical activities that she enjoys
like jogging, dancing, swimming, etc to help boost her energy.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Vocabulary related to related to students' life and
schoolwork.
 Reading for specific information.
 Talking about partner's ideas about how to have a wellbalanced life.

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
 Do exercises in the workbook.

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