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UNIT 3: TEENAGERS
I. CHECKING VOCABULARY
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Phonetics
/'ti:neidʒə[r]/
/ˈfɔːrəm/
/ˌmɪdˈtɜːm/
/ˌmɪdˈtɜːm test/
/stres/
/ˈstresfl/
/kɑːm/
/steɪ kɑːm/
/ˈpreʃə(r)/
/dɪˈskʌs/
/ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli/
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/
/krɑːft/
/vəˈraɪəti/
/ə vəˈraɪəti əv/
/suːt/
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
/ æz ˈjuːʒuəl/
/ˈskuːlwɜːk/
/ˈseʃn/
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II. PRACTICE
Ex 1: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.
1. A __________ website makes it easy for visitors to find the information they need.
A. social
B. popular
C. large
D. user-friendly
2. Exams can come with a lot of pressure and make us feel really __________.
A. stressed
B. relaxed
C. excited
D. interested
3. Carol, choose a school club that __________ your personality and interest!
A. goes
B. pleases
C. suits
D. accepts
4. Is YouTube the most popular social __________ among teens?
A. website
B. media
C. forum
D. log
5. Thomas is always teasing and scaring other classmates. He is such a __________.
A. bully
B. coach
C. student
D. leader
6. You need to create a Facebook __________ in order to post a comment.
A. page
B. website
C. account
D. group
7. She should do well in her studies this year - she’s very __________.
A. practical
B. enjoyable
C. focused
D. suitable
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8. Angle mainly uses her TikTok to __________ her workout and dancing videos.
A. browse
B. upload
C. check
D. log on
9. I got the scholarship to study in the U.K. - __________ Congratulation.
A. Awful!
B. Surprised!
C. Confused!
D. Awesome!
10. ‘Could you please tell me more about the chess club?’ - ‘__________’
A. It’s awesome.
B. I’m glad you like it.
C. How interesting!
D. Certainly.
Ex 2 : Underline the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Some teenagers never join in any forums for help, (so / because) they prefer talking to their
parents about their problems.
2. In some forums teens can get advice from peers; (therefore / however), my friends often use
those forums to share their problems.
3. Many teenagers want to support needy people, (but / so) they join community service projects.
4. Our students can participate in any club they like, (but / or) they shouldn't try to join all the
school clubs at the same time.
5. Minh told his teachers about the school bullies; (therefore / otherwise), the bullies wouldn't
leave him alone.
Ex 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. Teenagers need encouragement from their parents, ______ not all parents are willing to
encourage their children.
A. for
B. and
C. but
D. so
2. Many girls worry about their appearance, ______ they often look at themselves in a mirror.
A. but
B. so
C. or
D. for
3. Teenagers should learn to mix with their classmates, ______ they can try to get on with their
siblings.
A. so
B. for
C. or
D. yet
4. Social media help teens connect with others; ______, they also cause teens to feel lonely.
A. however
B. therefore
C. otherwise
D. although
5. They spend a lot of time surfing the net; ______, they have little time to read books.
A. however
B. therefore
C. although
D. otherwise
6. The class discussion was short, .......... , we gained some new knowledge from it.
A. however.
B. so
C. but
D. therefore.
7. Lien tried to study hard,................... she could win the scholarship.
A. so
B. and
C. but
D. for
8. The student felt anxious about the test,....................... they finished it very well.
A. or
B. but
C. so
D. and
9. Mai studied really hard, .................. she could get high scores on tests.
A. however
B. otherwise
C. therefore
D. but
10. you can join the golden bell challenge, ................you can join the tug of war.
A. or
B. and
C. so
D. but
11. Cathy got up early; ………….. , she did not catch the train.
A. therefore
B. however
C. although
D. so
12. Ann felt ill, ..............................she insisted on going to work.
A. or
B. so
C. and
D. but
13. ........................... I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Therefore
B. So
C. As
D. However
14. They decided not to go out for a meal ............................ they were too tired.
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A. so
B. because
C. but
D. however
15. We were the better team ........................................ we lost the match.
A. so
B. and
C. but
D. because
16. My sister studied hard, .....................she completed her examination successfully.
A. although
B. so
C. because
D. therefore
17. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Viet Nam; ...................., it is not the capital of Viet
Nam.
A. but
B. however
C. so
D. therefore
18. They got up too late, ..............................they couldn’t catch the bus.
A. then
B. as
C. when
D. so
19. I liked that laptop...........................I couldn't afford to buy it.
A. because
B. or
C. but
D. so
20. She worked hard, ______she passed the exam.
A. so
B. and
C. but
D. or
Exercise 4. Choose the correct answer that best fits the blank space.
We know that nowadays students (1) ______________ from test stress, and there are a few of
the biggest causes. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself
too much to get a high grade, and (2) ______________ can be hard to deal with. Second, many
schools want to show their students’ high test grades to prove that they are doing a good job of
educating them; (3) ______________, they have high expectations for the teachers, who then
have high expectations for the students. In addition, most parents want to see great school
reports, and they can start pushing their children when test time comes around. Moreover, if you
had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you have (4) ______________ poorly on one or more
tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can spread
rumours about a test, (5) ______________ you might hear things from older friends or siblings.
Rumours like “That teacher’s tests are totally impossible to pass!” can make you a lot more
nervous.
1. A. prevent
B. suffer
C. experience
D. show
2. A. force
B. causes
C. grades
D. pressure
3. A. therefore
B. however
C. otherwise
D. but
4. A. come
B. taken
C. made
D. done
5. A. or
B. and
C. so
D. but
Ex 5: Read the following passage about types of school clubs and choose the best answer.
Clubs are an important part of the school. They help connect the whole students with each
other and express their interests. Clubs can be divided into two main categories, academic clubs
and hobby clubs. Academic clubs are related to school subjects, such as maths, English and
science. Most coaches are teachers in charge of that subject. Club activities may include
additional classes and extracurricular activities suitable to each subject. For example, an English
club will have a language festival, where members will sing, do a role play or debate in English.
Hobby clubs are organised around a teen's personal interests, such as sports, arts, or
talents. Students can freely choose according to their interests and abilities. They can learn new
knowledge and practice necessary skills. Also, they can express their personal identity well and
show off their creativity.
The club is not only a place to meet the interests and needs of teenagers, but it is also a place to
relieve stress in studying and share difficulties. Therefore, parents should support and encourage
their children to join school clubs with extra-curricular activities for teens' full development.
1. What can help connect students with each other?
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A. Subjects.
B. Class forums.
C. Clubs.
2. Who are the coaches of academic clubs?
A. Professors.
B. Students.
C. Teachers.
3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT an English club activity?
A. Members do English homework together.
B. Members debate in English.
C. Members join a language festival.
4. What can teenagers gain when joining in hobby clubs?
A. They can learn how to become a famous person with their hobby.
B. They can learn new knowledge and practice the necessary skills.
C. They can express their personal identity and creativity.
5. What is the advice for parents?
A. Parents should support their children to join clubs.
B. Parents should take their children to extra classes.
C. Parents should share difficulties with their children.
Ex 6: Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question :
More than 80% of American high school students work at part-time jobs in the evenings, on
weekends or in summer. These part-time jobs bring teenagers great advantages.
One of the benefits of the work is the students can learn the skills that will be useful for the rest
of their lives. When they work, they have to manage both the job and schoolwork. To be able to
do, they must be very organized and able to keep a sensible schedule . They also learn to cope
with the stress of the schoolwork. Some of the most stressful jobs include teaching, nursing, and
police work. These skills help prepare teenagers for their later careers. High school students who
work are more likely to succeed as adults than people who enter the job market at a later age
with no work experience.
Teenagers want a lot of expensive things : clothes, mp3 players, trips with their friends, etc. Not
at all parents can afford them. And even if they can, the teens might not really appreciate that
money because they did not earn it. When teenagers make money for themselves, they know its
true and less likely to spend it foolishly.
1. Which of the following is a good title for the passage ?
A. Advantages and disadvantages of part-time jobs
B. Part-time jobs cause stress
C. Why teenagers should work
2. According to the passage, what is NOT effect of part-time jobs ?
A. Teenagers become organized.
B. Teenagers are more likely to have successful careers.
C. Teenagers become stressed.
3. The word " cope with " in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.
A. deal with
B. suffer from
C. fight against
4. According to the passage, when teenagers have jobs, they are more likely to ___________ .
A. want expensive things
B. spend foolishly
C. appreciate money
5. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE ?
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A. US students suffer part-time job stress.
B. Part-time jobs are somehow good for teenagers.
C. Only some US students do part-time jobs.
Ex 7: Read the passage, choose correct answer
What Is It Like Being a Teenager in Britain?
School
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at
sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects,
which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on homework than teenagers ever
before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now spend 2-3 hours on homework after school.
School uniform
Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you'll notice is the school uniform. Although
school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16 most teenagers are tired of wearing
it. When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences
between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and fighting between pupils from
different schools.
Clothes and looks
In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British teenagers
believe it's important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you need to wear
trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more expensive, the
better.
1.Most students in Britain take the GCSE when _______________.
A.they are 11 years old
B.they are 16 years old
C.they finish grade 10
D.they begin grade 11
2.What is the first thing you'll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?
A.the school logo
B.the school gate
C.the school playground
D. the school
uniform
3.What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?
A.trendy labels
B.expensive uniforms
C.fashionable hats
D.economical
trainers
4.The word ‘highlight' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A.confuse
B.remark
C.emphasise
D.decrease
5.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.
B.Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.
C.Most 16-year-old students in Britain don't like school uniforms.
D.Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.
Ex 8. Choose the correct answer to complete the paragraph
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (1)____ important than ever to succeed
at school if you hope to (2)_____a chance in the job market afterwards. It's no wonder that many
young people worry (3)____ letting down their parents, their peers and themselves. To try to
please everyone, they take on too (4)____tasks until it becomes harder to balance homework
assignments, parties, sports activities and friends. The result is that young people (5)____from
stress
1 A. more
B. much
C. a little
D. very
2 A. gain
B. achieve
C. have
D. retain
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3 A. with
4 A. few
5 A. suffer
B. about
B. many
B. have
C. of
C. much
C. get
D. on
D. a few
D. catch
Ex 9: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a
disaster. According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious
parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will
fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents
are very supportive of their child.
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50
kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael's mother knows very little about music, but
his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music
competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston, Michael's friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians,
and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are
and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does
not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems
quiet and unhappy.
1: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to …………
A. push their child into trying too much
B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician
D. neglect their child's education
2: Parents' ambition for their children is not wrong if they ………….
A. force their children into achieving success
B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly
D. arrange private lessons for their
children
3: Michael is fortunate in that ………..
A. his father is a musician
B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music
D. his parents help him in a sensible way
4: Winston's parents push their son so much and he ………..
A. has won a lot of piano competitions
B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician
D. is afraid to disappoint them
5: The two examples given in the passage illustratethe principle that ……….
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child's education
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