Unit 2: Relationships
Language
Vocabulary
Words and phrases related to relationships
Pronunciation
Contracted forms: nouns / pronouns, etc. + verbs: verbs + not
Grammar
Linking verbs: be, seem, verbs of perception
Cleft sentences: It is / was … that…
Skills
Reading for general ideals and specific information about teenage relationships problems
Talking about problems and asking for advice
Listening for specific information about parent-child relationships
Writing an online posting about relationships problems
Communication and culture
Online friendships
Dating around the world
This unit includes
Getting started
Vocabulary
Listen and read
Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given(NG). Tick the correct box.
Read the conversation again, and find the verb that come before the word below. Write them in the space provide.
Unit 2: Relationship
1. Listen and read
Mai: (on the phone) … OK, bye-bye. See you tomorrow.
Mai’s grandma: Who was that?
Mai: Oh, one of my classmates,Granny
Mai’s grandma: It was Nam that called you again. Right?
Mai: Yes. He called about our grammar homework.
Mai’s grandma: You shouldn’t talk to him all the time. I don’t want to be strict with you, but … I think you’re too young to start a relationship with a boy.
Mai: Granny, we’re just friends, and he’s not my boyfriend.
Mai’s grandma: Well, I’m afraid there’s no real friendship between a boy and a girl. You know, Mai, I’m worried you’ll get involved in a romantic relationship sooner or later.
Mai: Don’t worry, Granny. Nam and my other friends are good students. We just talk about schoolwork and things like that.
Mai’s grandma: I don’t know why boys and girl are allowed to be in the same school nowadays. When I was your age, we went to single-sex schools.
Mai: Didn’t you feel bored?
Mai’s grandma: Of couse not. We were like one big family. I had some very close friends.
Mai: It’s the same in my school. In my class, we’re all good friends and help each other. All my classmates are very kind, caring and sympathetic.
Mai’s grandma: Sounds good. But … listen, Mai, I hope you’re just friends with the boys. It’s your studies that you should concentrate on.
Mai: I know that, Granny.
3. Decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG). Tick the correct box.
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4. Read the conversation again, and find the verb that come before the word below. Write them in the space provide.
get
feel
be
sounds
This end of our lesson