Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in 1.

Pronunciation

1. Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the intonation. Practise saying the questions in pairs.

(Lắng nghe và lặp lại. Hãy chú ý đến ngữ điệu. Thực hành nói các câu hỏi theo cặp)

1. Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue or one affecting mainly teens?

2. Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure, body shaming, or bullying?

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2. Mark the intonation in these questions. Then listen and check. Practise saying them in pairs.

(Đánh dấu ngữ điệu trong những câu hỏi này. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra. Thực hành nói chúng theo cặp)

1. Is peer pressure good or bad?

2. Is this a social or environmental issue?

3. Should our campaign focus on crime, overpopulation, or climate change?

4. Do you talk to your parents, share problems with your friends, or ask your teachers for advice? 

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Vocabulary

Social issues

1. Find five words in the word search and write them next to the correct definition. Use the glossary (page 130) to help you.

(Tìm năm từ trong phần tìm kiếm từ và viết chúng bên cạnh định nghĩa đúng. Sử dụng bảng thuật ngữ (trang 130) để giúp bạn)

1. ___________ (adj): using force to hurt or kill someone

2. ___________ (n): the state of being poor

3. ____________ (n): drinks such as beer and wine that can make people drunk

4. ____________ (n): planned activities to achieve social or political aims

5. ____________ (v): to frighten or hurt a weaker person

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Grammar

Linking words and phrases

1. Connect these sentences, using linking words or phrases.

(Kết nối các câu này, sử dụng các từ hoặc cụm từ liên kết)

1. Some people cannot control their anger when drinking alcohol. ____________, they become violent.

2. Body shaming is a very common issue. ____________, many people are not aware of it.

3. Alcohol can affect people’s mind and behaviour. ___________, they can cause other health problems.

4. The government has promised to solve our environmental issues. ____________, little has been achieved so far.

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2. Work in pairs. Add more sentences to each item. Use different linking words and / or phrases.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thêm nhiều câu hơn cho mỗi mục. Sử dụng các từ và/hoặc cụm từ liên kết khác nhau)

1. Some children play too many violent computer games.

__________________________________________________________

2. Many people live in poverty.

_______________________________

3. Awareness campaigns help to draw people’s attention to social issues.

__________________________________________________________________________

Example: Some children play too many violent computer games. Asa result, they can also become violent. Besides, it's unheatthy for them to play video games for hours ...

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