Unit 9 social issues

(Pronunciation trang 82) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the questions below and mark the intonation using rising intonation or falling intonation. Then practise saying them. 1. Is she suffering from anxiety [ ___ ] or depression [ ___ ]? 2. Is her essay about social [ ___ ] or environmental issues [ ___ ]? 3. Does the organisation support victims of physical [ ___ ] or mental bullying [ ___ ]? 4. Are we going to invite the pop singer [ ___ ], the boy band [ ___ ], or the dance group [ ___ ]? 5. Do you want to go to university in Australia [ ___ ], England [ ___ ], or the US [ ___ ]? 6. Does bullying cause victims to become depressed [ ___ ] or experience physical illness [ ___ ]? 7. Are we going to propose the idea to teachers [ ___ ] or parents first [ ___ ]? 8. Would you like me to help with designing the posters [ ___ ], preparing the slides [ ___ ], or writing the invitations [ ___ ]?

(Vocabulary 1 trang 82) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the sentences using the words in the box. 1. Many cities are facing the problem of [ ___ ] as more people are moving to large urban areas. 2. We should help the police to fight [ ___ ] if we want to live in a safe neighbourhood. 3. The best way to stop [ ___ ] is to accept differences in size and shape. 4. When my brother started coming home with bruises on his arms and legs, my parents thought he was a victim of physical [ ___ ]. 5. The police found out that the taxi driver had drunk [ ___ ] before the accident. 6. The increasing number of young people suffering from [ ___ ] is worrying. 7. I don't say no to [ ___ ] because I want to try the things that my friends are doing. 8. We often organise charity events to raise money for people living in [ ___ ].

(Vocabulary 2 trang 83) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. 1. Walking alone at night still causes [ ___ ] in girls and women. 2. We are starting a(n) [ ___ ] awareness campaign about depression among young people next week. 3. Avoid using [ ___ ] language, which may hurt people. 4. It's not good to tell [ ___ ] to your parents. 5. More and more teenagers are experiencing [ ___ ] on social media. 6. My sister suffered from [ ___ ] after failing her university entrance exam. 7. [ ___ ] of bullying often feel angry, helpless, and afraid. 8. The programme is too [ ___ ] to be shown to children.

(Vocabulary 3 trang 83) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 1. We are carrying [ ___ ] a campaign to encourage people to buy local products. 2. You shouldn't be ashamed [ ___ ] your appearance. 3. We should raise people's awareness [ ___ ] these social issues. 4. Parents don't like their children hanging [ ___ ] with friends who always get in trouble. 5. Not many people are brave enough to stand [ ___ ] bullies. 6. [ ___ ] bullying includes using offensive language to embarrass or upset another person. 7. Improving your self-[ ___ ] is one way to deal with body shaming. 8. Peer [ ___ ] can have positive or negative effects on teenagers.

(Grammar 1 trang 83-84) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 1. Many people joined our campaign. [ ___ ], it was a huge success. 2. [ ___ ] the heavy police presence, there is an increase in crime in the city. 3. Overpopulation is a common problem in big cities. [ ___ ], the population in rural areas is declining. 4. Many parents today work long hours. [ ___ ], they miss seeing their children grow up. 5. [ ___ ] my friend was a victim of bullying at school, he felt embarrassed to report the bully. 6. In addition [ ___ ], we also organise charity events to raise money. 7. [ ___ ] peer pressure, I never skipped classes or smoked cigarettes. 8. The world is facing many social issues nowadays. [ ___ ], we need to work together to solve them. 9. Despite [ ___ ] many complaints about bullying, the school hasn't introduced any anti-bullying policies.

(Grammar 2 trang 84) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets. 1. Because of (bully) [ ___ ], she was scared of going to school. 2. In addition to (live) [ ___ ] in poverty, many children experience health problems. 3. Despite (have) [ ___ ] interesting ideas, my brother was too shy to discuss them with his classmates. 4. In spite of the (support) [ ___ ] of our teacher, we were not allowed to carry out the social awareness campaign. 5. Although poverty (be) [ ___ ] a major issue in the city, little has been done about it so far.

(Grammar 3.1 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. In addition with health problems, alcohol could also cause memory loss. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.2 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. My parents had to deal with many problems. Besides of this, they worked very hard to save money for a house. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.3 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Many people in my neighbourhood have lost their jobs. As result, crime has increased. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.4 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Despite of our successful social awareness campaign, there is still much work to do to reduce poverty. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.5 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Because of my teacher liked my idea so much, I decided to submit it to the ideas competition. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.6 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. The environmental issues in our community have been solved. With contrast, people experience more social problems. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.7 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Depression is a common issue in our modern society. Although, not much has been done about it among young people. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.8 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. Moreover to supporting your friends in studying harder, you can encourage them to try a new sport or hobby. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.9 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. In addition to her low grades, my sister was accepted into university. Incorrect phrase: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Grammar 3.10 trang 84-85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) There is a mistake in the sentence. Find the mistake and choose the correct correction. The brain continues to develop until the mid-to late-20s. However, teenagers respond to stress differently than adults. Incorrect word: [ ___ ]. Correction: [ ___ ].

(Reading 1 trang 85-86) (Kéo thả vào ô trống) Read the text. Match the headings (A-F) below with the paragraphs (1-4). There are TWO extra headings. (A) Cyberbullying (B) Smoking and drinking (C) Being overweight (D) Peer pressure (E) Stress (F) School violence and bullying Common issues facing teenagers today Being a teenager is not easy. According to a recent survey, the most common issues facing teenagers today include the following: 1. Many parents think that social media is largely to blame as this is where teens often see images of famous or normal people drinking or smoking. This behaviour is often presented as 'cool' and fashionable. In the USA, more than one out of five secondary school students admitted having drunk alcohol regularly. 2. While schools are supposed to provide a safe and healthy environment, they might actually be among the most dangerous places for many students. It is not uncommon for teenagers to experience bullying or physical violence at school. Often, victims suffer in silence as they feel reporting a bully won't make a difference. 3. Academic pressure and family expectations are the main reasons for this issue. Many young people nowadays spend a lot of time studying, doing homework, or revising for tests. In Korea, for example, students often spend between 12 to 16 hours per day at school and at an educational centre, and sleep only four hours per night. 4. The figures for the USA and the UK are alarming. Many young people spend their free time on social media and don't get enough exercise to maintain a healthy weight. Stress can also lead to weight gain as it encourages people to turn to food for comfort and stress relief. Correct heading: 1. [ ___ ] ; 2. [ ___ ] ; 3. [ ___ ] ; 4. [ ___ ]

(Reading 2 trang 86) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and choose the best answers. Social media issues It is hard to [ ___ ] a Gen Z teenager growing up without smartphones and social media. [ ___ ], while these sites provide entertainment and ways to connect with people, they can also harm young people. One of the risks is cyberbullying, especially body shaming. Social media users often hide their identities online, so it is [ ___ ] for them to post offensive comments or images. Social media can also make teens feel less [ ___ ]. [ ___ ] images of paper-thin models and glamorous 'influencers' with expensive cars and clothes are everywhere, teenagers start thinking that being slim and [ ___ ] is the only way to be accepted in society and become successful. [ ___ ], there is a risk that they meet bad people online, as well as come across harmful content. Parents can't ban teenagers from social networks [ ___ ] it is actually impossible to do so. [ ___ ], young people should learn how to stay safe online. Parents and teachers play an essential role here as knowing how their children and students use the Internet is essential for [ ___ ] them online.

(Speaking 1 trang 86-87) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the conversations by choosing the best answers. Then practise reading them. 1. Tom: I'm afraid I won't be able to play in tomorrow's match. Dave: What [ ___ ]! 2. Claire: My grandma has just passed away. I'm going to miss her so much. Jane: [ ___ ]. 3. Nam: I tried my best, but my team didn't win yesterday. Dad: I know [ ___ ], son. Don't blame yourself. 4. Mary: I had a terrible headache last night and couldn't finish my homework. Jim: [ ___ ]. I often have headaches when I'm stressed.

(Speaking 2 trang 87) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the short talk about what you should or shouldn't do to stay safe on social media. There are certain things we should do to stay safe on social media. First, to deal with problems such as cyberbullying, in particular body shaming, we should [ ___ ] people who we think have a negative influence on us. Second, it is important for teens to be [ ___ ] and understand that online images may show very attractive people, but they don't always represent success, beauty, or a happy life. Another simple thing we should do is to turn on [ ___ ] on our web browsers and social networking sites. Finally, we should always talk to our teachers or parents if we think we might be in [ ___ ], and ensure a safe and healthy experience [ ___ ].

(Writing 1.1 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Because there is an increase in cyberbullying, many schools have to update their anti-bullying policies.

(Writing 1.2 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Although the police are using new methods to control crime in the city, crime figures are still high.

(Writing 1.3 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Many teenagers have to deal with physical bullying. They also have to deal with cyberbullying.

(Writing 1.4 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Many teenagers are afraid or not sure if they are bullied or not, so they don't do anything about their situation.

(Writing 1.5 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

In spite of developing health problems, some people continue to drink too much.

(Writing 1.6 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

Because of test anxiety, some students suffer from stress and fail to do well in their exams.

(Writing 1.7 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

I'm getting anxious about my English exam, and I don't think I have enough time to revise for it.

(Writing 1.8 trang 87-88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

The Internet is a great source of information, but it may not be reliable.

(Writing 2.1 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Although / his parents / not approve of / his friends / he / continue / hang out / them.

(Writing 2.2 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

City dwellers / get / richer. / By contrast / rural areas / become / poorer.

(Writing 2.3 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Our campaign / aim / help / poor / people / by / create / job opportunities / for them.

(Writing 2.4 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

We / hope / you / would consider / our proposal / because / it / could help / our school / become / safer place / everyone.

(Writing 2.5 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

People / all ages / take part / campaign / last week. / Moreover / a famous singer / come / perform / one of our events.

(Writing 2.6 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Parents / start / campaign / reduce / violent content / TV / as / they / believe / it / harmful / children.

(Writing 2.7 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

We / need / draw / people's attention / pressing / social issues / such as / poverty / crime / our city.

(Writing 2.8 trang 88) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Body shaming / very serious / issue / teenagers / nowadays / although / many people / not feel / comfortable / talk about it.

(Writing 3 trang 89) (Trả lời tự luận)

Write a proposal (150-180 words) to the local authority about organising charity events. Use the suggested ideas below to help you. You can also add your own ideas.