Unit 2. Relationships. Lesson 5. Listening

LISTENING
NEW LESSON
SKILLS
TEENAGE RELATIONSHIPS
1. If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, will you tell your parents about it?
Yes, because my parents are sympathetic. They can give me some advice.
No, because my parents are very strict and unsympathetic.
Suggested answers
V : Vicky
D : Dr. Dawson
- a psychologist (n)
- guest speaker (n)
- oppose (v)
- suffer (+ from) (v)
- break-ups (n)
- broken hearts (n)
- a shoulder to cry on (n)
- be respectful (exp)
: nhà tâm lý học
: khách mời
: phản đối
: chịu đựng
: sự đổ vỡ, chia tay
: cõi lòng tan nát
: bờ vai để nương tựa
: biết tôn trọng
Vocabulary
- a psychologist (n)
- guest speaker (n)
- oppose (v)
- suffer (+ from) (v)
- break-ups (n)
- broken hearts (n)
- a shoulder to cry on (n)
- be respectful (exp)
: nhà tâm lý học
: khách mời
: phản đối
: chịu đựng
: sự đổ vỡ, chia tay
: cõi lòng tan nát
: bờ vai để nương tựa
: biết tôn trọng
Checking vocabulary
2. Listen to a talk show with host Vicky Holmes and guest speaker Dr Dawson. Choose the best answer to complete each statement.
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
1. What is the main topic of the talk show.



2. What do teenagers need to do to prepare or becoming adults?
3. Listen again. Answer the questions.
The talk show is about how teenagers and their parents deal with problems.
They need to learn to form safe and healthy relationships with other people (friends, parents, teachers and romantic partners).
3. According to Dr. Dawson, what should parents do when their children experience break-ups in their relationships?



4. Should parents strongly oppose their children’s romantic relationships?
3. Listen again. Answer the questions.
No. Because their strong opposition will make their children stop talking about their feelings.
Parents should offer a shoulder for their children to cry on and listen to them.
Audio script
V: Welcome to our talk show with guest speaker Dr Dawson, a psychologist, who will be talking about how teenagers and their parents deal with problems. Dr Dawson, most parents are worried about their children getting involved in romantic relationships. What`s your opinion on this?
D: From 15 to 19 years of age, many teenagers spend a lot of time thinking or talking about being in a relationship.
V: So do you mean this is part of the teen normal growth and development?
D: Yes, young people learn how to form safe and healthy relationships with friends, parents, teachers and romantic partners. This can prepare them for adult life. So parents should not oppose their relationships.
V: I suppose many parents will feel surprised to hear this. What`s your advice for the teenagers then?
D: Well, they should not be afraid to talk to their parents about their feelings and friendships. This can help them feel confident to discuss their relationships in the future.
V: So you mean teenagers should listen to their parents and ask them to listen to what they are saying?
D: 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 break-ups or broken hearts. They need a shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic ear.
V: Thank you, Dr Dawson, for your very helpful advice to teenagers and their parents. Do you have any last words for them?
D: Parents shouldn`t get very anxious when their teenage children are in a relationship. Saying strongly ‘no’ will make teenagers stop speaking about their feelings. Teenagers should also listen to their parent`s views and be respectful.
4. In your opinion, what is the right age for a romantic relationship? Discuss with a partner.
Suggested answer
A person should start a romantic relationship when he / she is at an age or stage in life when he / she is mature enough, and is ready for a possible marriage. For this reason, the ‘right’ age can be different from person to person.
First, answer these questions:
What is the purpose of a romantic relationship?
Do people start a relationship just for fun or for a possible marriage?
HOMEWORK
- Learn new words by heart.
- Listen to the recording again.
- Prepare: WRITING (page 25)
- Do exercise D in exercise book (page 16, 17)
Thank you very much
for your attention !
Good bye !