Unit 3. Becoming independent. Lesson 5. Listening

Jumble words
ELARIBEL 
EIDSVECI 
NEPROSEISLB 

FDONCINTE 

WOKLENEDGBEAL 
RELIABLE
DECISIVE
RESPONSIBLE
CONFIDENT
KNOWLEDGEABLE
Unit 3
BECOMING INDEPENDENT
Lesson 3. LISTENING
How parents help you become independent
Activity 1: Listen to an interview on Life Skills, and match the statements with the speakers.
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Long, would you like to start?
Long: Hi. well. I`m the only child, so my parents tend to be overprotective of me.
They didn`t let me do any household chores and drove me to school until finished Grade 9
However, since I was a little child. I’ve always been encouraged to voice my opinions. My parents even aske for my opinion before they make important family decisions.

And Tuan? How do your| parents help you become independent?
Tuan: Well, my parents focus on teaching me about responsibility. I’m given a list on responsibilities, such as doing household chores, looking after my grandparents... And my parents make sure that I fulfill all of them. If I fail. I get punished.
What about you, Minh?
Minh: My parents set some limits and establish rigid rules about important issues. I have to do chores and follow a set routine.
My parents encourage me to consider all options before making my own decisions.

Activity 2: Listen again and answer the questions
1. Why does Long think his parents are overprotective of him?
Because they didn`t let him do any household chores and drove him to school until he finished Grade 9.
2. What do Long’s parents often encourage him to do?
To voice (speak out) his opinions.
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3. What do Tuan’s parents focus on teaching him?
They focus on teaching him about responsibility.
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4. How do Tuan’s parents keep him motivated?
If he does his responsibility well, they give him a reward.
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5. What does Minh have to do?
To do chores and follow a set routine.
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6. What can Minh do about his clothes, books, toys?
He can make his own choices about these items.
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