Getting Started | Tiếng Anh 8 (Global Success) | Unit 3: Teenagers - Lớp 8 - Global Success & Bộ Giáo Dục - Đào Tạo

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THIS UNIT INCLUDES:

Vocabulary
• Teen school clubs
• Teen's use of social media
• Teen stress

Pronunciation
Sounds: /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/

Grammar
Simple sentences and compond sentences
Skills
• Reading about 
• Asking and answering questions about school clubs
• Listening about teen stress
• Writing a paragragh about the cause(s) of one's stress and solutions to deal with it.

Everyday English
Making requests

👉 GETTING STARTED

   It's great to see you again!

1. Listen and read. 🎧
   
   Teacher: It' great to see you again, class! What's going on?
   Minh: We've decided to use Facebook for our class forum, and we joined some school clubs activities. We're also preparing for the midterm tests. It's really stressful.
   Teacher: I'm sorry to hear that. I know exams may give you a lot of stress. But stay calm and work hard. What other pressure do you have?
   Minh:  Well, we also have pressure from our parents and friends.
   Teacher: Do you? Let's discuss these problems in your new Facebook group. By the way, why did you choose facebook?
   Ann: Because it's user-friendly.
   Teacher: Good! How about club activities. Do you find them enjoyable?
   Ann: Yes. This year there are some new clubs like arts and crafts, and music. The club leaders will provide us with a varieties of activities to suit different interests. And there will also be competitions as usual.
   Teacher: Awesome! I hope you can all join the clubs you like.
   
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2. Read the conversation again and tick (✓) T(True) or F (False) for each sentence.
   
   

   	T	F
   1. The students finish their midterm tests.
   2. Minh mentions the different types of pressure they are facing.
   3. The teachers the them to stay calm and work hard.
   4. The class will discuss their problems offline.
   5. The school has different clubs for its students.

    
3. Write a word or a phrase from the box under the correct picture.
   
   

   chess club                           forum language club                     sports club arts and crafts club             pressure

    
      
   
   
4. Complete each of sentences with a word or phrase in 3. There is one extra word or phrase.
   
   1. Minh is a member of our _____ . The greeting cards he makes are really creative.
   2. Students can discuss their problems in their class _____ .
   3. We share the essays and stories that we write in English in our _____. 
   4. She is not feeling very well this weekend because of all the _____ from her schoolwork.
   5. The coach of our _____ tells us drink plenty of water during our practice sessions.
   
   
5. Work in pairs. Ask and answer the below. Report your friend's answer to the class.
   
   1. What types of social media do you use?
   2. What kinds of pressure do you have?
   3. What clubs do you participate in?
   4. Why do you choose to participate in that club?