Unit 2. Relationships. Lesson 5. Listening

Unit 2 : LISTENING
Teenage relationships
1. If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, will you tell your parents about it ? Why or why not?
-Yes, because my parents are sympathetic. They can give me some advice.
-No, because my parents are very strict and unsympathetic.
2. Listen to a talk show. Choose the best answer.
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. A
3. Answer the questions
1.The talk show is about how teenagers and their parents deal with problems.
2. They need to learn to form safe and healthy relationships with other people (friends, parents , teachers and romantic partners)
3. Parents should offer a shoulder for their children to cry on and listen to them.
4. No. Because their strong opposition will make their children stop talking about their feelings.
4. In your opinion, what is the ‘right’ age for a romantic relationship? Discuss with a partner.
-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.