Unit 3. Becoming independent. Lesson 5. Listening

Unit 3. BECOMING INDEPENDENT
Lesson 3. LISTENING
How parents help you become independent
Jumble words
ELARIBEL 
EIDSVECI 
NEPROSEISLB 

FDONCINTE 

WOKLENEDGBEAL 
RELIABLE
DECISIVE
RESPONSIBLE
CONFIDENT
KNOWLEDGEABLE
* Activity 1: Listen to an interview on Life Skills, the most popular radio show for teens and parents, 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.
* Activity 2: Listen again and answer the questions
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.
* Activity 2: Listen again and answer the questions
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.
Homework
*Which of the time – management skills mentioned in the text do you have? Which do you need to develop? Write a paragraph within 50 words about this.
Thanks for your attention !