Vocabulary
Teenage problems
(Vấn đề tuổi mới lớn)
1 a) Match the words in the two columns.
(Nối các từ trong hai cột.)
1. school performance
(thành tích học tập)
2. attitude and behaviour
(thái độ và hành vi)
3. body image
(hình ảnh cơ thể)
4. family problems
(vấn đề gia đình)
5. future career
(nghề nghiệp tương lai)
6. friends and relationships
(bạn bè và các mối quan hệ)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
The courses try to get young people to feel _______ in applying new skills in order to live independently.
Bài 2 :
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
Teens should have the ability to _______ loneliness.
Bài 3 :
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
During our courses, you write an independent living plan to meet individual needs, such as _______, meal planning, and financial management.
Bài 4 :
Teens and independence
(Thanh thiếu niên và sự tự lập)
1. Match the words with their meanings.
(Nối các từ với ý nghĩa của chúng.)
|
1. self-motivated (adj) |
a. a skill that is necessary or extremely useful to manage well in daily life |
|
2. self-study (n) |
b. to make someone want to do something well |
|
3. motivate (v) |
c. a belief that someone is good, honest and reliable, and will not harm you |
|
4. trust (n) |
d. the activity of learning something by yourself without teachers’ help |
|
5. life skill (n) |
e. able to do or achieve something without pressure from others |
Bài 5 :
2. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in 1.
(Hoàn thành các câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ trong 1.)
1. We have great ______________ in our parents and teachers.
2. Teenagers should learn basic ______________, such as cooking a meal and using a washing machine.
3. My brother signed up for a ________________ computer course.
4. A good teacher can _________ her students to take responsibility for their own learning.
5. His parents don't have to force him to study hard as he is highly ______________.
Bài 6 :
Choose the correct answers A, B, or C to complete the sentences.
(Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, hoặc C để hoàn thành câu.)
1. There are many interesting self-study materials on the Interenet which can _______ students to practise English at home.
A. motivate
B. come up with
C. make use of
2. Successful people are highly organised and _____________ in everything they do.
A. self-motivated
B. trust
C. responsibility
3. Some of my classmates find learning basic _____________ like cleaning and cooking difficult.
A. confidence
B. responsibilities
C. life skills
4. To develop _____________ skills, please keep a diary for tasks and appointments.
A. decision-making
B. time-management
C. independent
Bài 7 :
a. Read the words and definitions and fill in the blanks. Listen and repeat.
(Đọc các từ và định nghĩa và điền vào chỗ trống. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)
budgeting: the process of making and following a plan for spending your money
(lập ngân sách: quá trình lập và tuân theo kế hoạch chi tiêu tiền của bạn)
society: a group of people who join together to share a hobby or interest
(xã hội: một nhóm người tham gia cùng nhau để chia sẻ sở thích hoặc sở thích)
deadlines: points in time by which tasks must be finished
(thời hạn: thời điểm mà nhiệm vụ phải được hoàn thành)
remind: help remember something that you must do
(nhắc nhở: giúp ghi nhớ một cái gì đó mà bạn phải làm)
time management: the ability to use your time effectively or productively, especially at work
(quản lý thời gian: khả năng sử dụng thời gian của bạn một cách hiệu quả hoặc năng suất, đặc biệt là trong công việc)
Most young people are excited about moving out and starting a new life on a university or college campus. But first, you will need to learn many basic skills.
You will need to learn domestic skills. Your parents won't be there to cook for you or wash your clothes. No one will fix the broken light for you. You'll need to learn how to do all these things.
At university, you'll probably have (1)_deadlines to complete your essays and assignments so (2) ____________ is also important. Plan ahead and (3) _________ yourself about tasks that need to be finished.
Another skill students need to learn is (4) _____________ to make sure to have enough money to pay for important things like food and study books. Think carefully before you buy anything and try to save money.
At university, you'll meet lots of new people and building relationships is another important life skill. Joining a (5) ___________ where you can share an interest such as sport or drama with other students can help you make friends easier.
These life skills will help you have healthy and happy university life.
Bài 8 :
a. Match the underlined words to the pictures and definitions. Listen and repeat.
(Nối các từ được gạch chân với các hình ảnh và định nghĩa. Lắng nghe và lặp lại.)
1.I often take care of my younger sister while my parents are at work.
2. My parents are very old, so they rely on me to do their shopping.
3. I don't have time to cook, so I think I'll eat out tonight.
4. I have a part-time job at a café. I only work on the weekends.
5.I think that being a doctor is a great career.
6. Do you like this cake? If you want, I'll send you the recipe.
a. a type of job which people often do while in high school or university
b. make sure someone is safe and healthy
c. a job which people usually keep for a long time and try to become very good at doing
d. a set of instructions for how to cook a dish
e. need help from somebody
f. have a meal in a restaurant, etc. rather than at home
Bài 9 :
b. In pairs: Talk about your family using some of the new words.
(Theo cặp: Nói về gia đình của bạn bằng cách sử dụng một số từ mới.)
My older sister has a part-time job. She doesn't rely on our parents for money.
(Chị gái tôi có một công việc bán thời gian. Cô ấy không dựa dẫm vào tiền bạc của bố mẹ chúng tôi.)
Bài 10 :
Fill in the blanks with words from the box. There is one extra word which you do not need to use.
(Điền vào chỗ trống với các từ trong hộp. Có thêm một từ mà bạn không cần phải sử dụng.)
rare responsible rely on
(hiếm) (trách nhiệm) (dựa vào)
endangered species native threat
(loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng) (bản địa) (mối đe dọa)
1. If I learn to drive, I won't have to _________ my parents to take me to university each day.
2. These animals are damaging the ecosystem because they aren't _____________ to this country.
3. CO2 emissions are a serious ____________ to the environment.
4. _____________ tourists do not damage old buildings or throw trash on the floor.
5. It is very _____________ to see a gorilla in the wild.
Bài 11 :
Vocabulary
Teenage problems (Các vấn đề của thanh thiếu niên)
1. Listen and repeat. Match the statements (a-f) to the teenage problems (1-6).
(Lắng nghe và lặp lại. Nối các câu (a-f) với các vấn đề của thanh thiếu niên (1-6).)
a. “My best friend and I are not talking.”
b. “I’m always arguing with my parents.”
c. “I don’t care about the rules.”
d. “I don’t know what to do after graduation.”
e. “I hate looking at myself in the mirror!”
f. “I am so stressed about my grades.”
Bài 12 :
2. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
(Viết dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc.)
1 Jim's parents are upset because he often misbehaves. (BEHAVE)
(Cha mẹ của Jim khó chịu vì anh ấy thường cư xử không đúng mực.)
2 Molly gave Fred some ___________ on how to improve his relationship with his parents. (ADVISE)
3 My mum is always ___________ about me (WORRY)
4 Jim shouted ___________ at his sister. (ANGRY)
5 I had an ___________ with my parents yesterday. (ARGUE)
6 Julie is so ___________; she does everything on her own. (INDEPENDENCE)
7 My only ___________ is that my parents are always nagging me about what I wear. (COMPLAIN)
8 School grades are often the biggest ___________ for me. (WORRY)
9 Kyle's ___________ was terrible at the family dinner. (BEHAVE)
10 Holly often ___________ with her parents. (ARGUE)
Bài 13 :
2. Match the definitions with the given words and phrases.
(Nối các định nghĩa với các từ và cụm từ đã cho.)
1. __________ planning and controlling financial activities
2. __________ an amount of money to be paid
3. __________ a small amount of money parents regularly give to their children
4. __________ the money someone has left over after spending some of it
5. __________ a small plastic card used to buy goods and services and pay for them later
6. __________ to work for a particular amount of money
Bài 14 :
4. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the VOCABULARY FOCUS.
(Hoàn thành các câu với các cụm từ trong TỪ VỰNG TRỌNG TÂM.)
VOCABULARY FOCUS
emotional health social relations
goal setting time management.
self-development
1. Experts fear that without a good group of friends, teenagers may not have good __________________.
2. If I knew proper __________________ techniques, I would be able to complete my work more quickly.
3. Through __________________ courses, adults can learn how to better communicate and be more successful.
4. __________________ are important for teenagers to build positive social networks.
5. __________________ is useful to help you plan how to achieve your goals.
Bài 15 :
1. Circle the odd one out in each group.
1. accident emotion bleeding wound
2. credit cards decision pocket money financial management
3. goal setting medical attention self-development time management
4. independence responsibility self-reliance choking
5. payments pocket money savings social relations
Bài 16 :
b) Use the phrases in Exercise 1a to complete the sentences.
(Sử dụng các cụm từ trong Bài tập 1a để hoàn thành các câu.)
1 Sarah has a poor ______________. She thinks she needs to lose weight, but she doesn't.
2 Jack is very worried about his ______________. He thinks he might not get good grades this term.
3 It's hard to do well in school when you have ______________.
4 To do well in school and have a happy family life, you need to have a positive ______________.
5 Tom isn't worried about his ______________. He knows he will work for the family business.
6 My ______________ are very important to me. I do my best to support friends and family in hard times.
Bài 17 :
1. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box.
(Hoàn thành câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ và cụm từ trong hộp.)
1. Even as a child, Nga was very __________. She always preferred to do things by herself.
2. She knows how to set her own learning goals and create good __________ to achieve them.
3. Children can earn their parents’ __________ by being honest with them.
4. Learners can boost their _________ by completing tasks and solving problems on their own.
5. After a long discussion, we __________ some amazing ideas for our school party.
6. It is important not to __________ of staying up late.
7. My sister takes her __________ as a primary teacher very seriously.
8. Getting around by yourself using public transport, walking, or cycling is one of the basic __________.
Nghĩa của từ vựng:
- confidence: sự tự tin
- responsibility: trách nhiệm
- trust: tin tưởng
- life skill: kỹ năng sống
- get into the habit: tạo thói quen
- come up with: nghĩ ra, nảy ra
- study plan: kế hoạch học tập
- independent: tự lập, độc lập
Bài 18 :
2. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
(Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)
1. If you’re self-study/self-motivated, you can study and achieve good results without pressure from others.
2. Good decision-making skills/life skills involve identifying the problem, and then coming up with as many solutions as possible.
3. Some people are never able to get around/carry out their plans.
4. Lack of sleep can affect teenage brain development/skills development.
5. Students who study online may have difficulty developing relationships/managing money with their classmates.
6. Learning to make decisions/money is part of growing up.
7. You can better organise your school activities by making use of/carrying out timemanagement tools, such as apps or diaries.
8. Students should gain work experience/schedule enough time to relax and sleep to be healthy.
Bài 19 :
3. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.
(Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất để hoàn thành câu.)
1. Independent __________ plan their learning and set their own goals.
A. teachers
B. learners
C. parents
D. neighbours
2. Is becoming independent as __________ as we may think?
A. challenging
B. curious
C. responsible
D. academic
3. Self-study gives learners more __________ as they can decide what and when they should study.
A. challenge
B. freedom
C. difficulty
D. confidence
4. My parents have always allowed me some __________.
A. self-study
B. confidence
C. responsibility
D. independence
5. I’ve gained my parents’ trust, and they believe that I’m __________ when I’m out and about.
A. interesting
B. dependent
C. self-motivated
D. responsible
6. They do part-time jobs to gain work experience and learn how to __________ money.
A. manage
B. lose
C. plan
D. provide
7. Babysitting and dog walking are good __________ for teenagers.
A. well-paid jobs
B. chores
C. part-time jobs
D. life skills
8. This __________ app helps me create to-do lists and organise my tasks.
A. time-management
B. money-management
C. skill-development
D. self-study
Bài 20 :
a. Match the words to the definitions.
(Nối các từ với các định nghĩa.)
Bài 21 :
b. Fill in the blanks using the words from Task a.
(Điền vào chỗ trống sử dụng các từ trong Phần a.)
1. I have a few _____ for my school work this week, so I can’t go out with my friends.
2. If you often hand in homework late, you should improve your _____ skills.
3. I’m going to bake a pie tomorrow. Please _____ me to buy some butter on my way home.
4. I’m meeting the school’s film _____ tomorrow. We are going to discuss a new movie.
5. My brother never saves any money. He needs to improve his _____ skills.
Bài 22 :
Complete the crossword.
(Hoàn thành ô chữ.)
Bài 23 :
1. Match each of the following words with its appropriate meaning.
(Hãy ghép mỗi từ sau với nghĩa thích hợp của nó.)
1 self-reliant
2 decisive
3 responsibility
4 determined
5 independence
a something that it is your duty to deal with
b showing the strong desire to do something even if it is difficult
c not needing help or support from other people
d able to make decisions quickly and confidently
e the ability to live freely without being influenced by other people
Bài 24 :
2. Choose the correct word to complete the following sentences.
(Chọn từ đúng để hoàn thành các câu sau.)
1 It's important that parents should encourage (independence / responsibility) in their children. They should lead their own life.
2 He is old enough to be (responsible / determined) for his own behaviours.
3 She is an intelligent and (decisive / self-reliant) girl. She has quite good decision-making skills.
4 Nam has great (determination / independence) to become a book writer.
5 Children should be trained to be more decisive and (self-reliant / determined). They need to be able to take care of themselves.
Bài 25 :
3. Choose the correct form of the words given below to complete the sentence
(Chọn dạng đúng của các từ cho dưới đây để hoàn thành câu)
1 I think (RELY) _________ is one of the most important qualities that we need to adopt.
2 She tries to work hard to be financially (DEPEND) _________.
3 As a breadwinner, my father has to take (RESPONSIBLE) _________ of the household finances.
4 An is really good at (DECIDE) _________. He can make the best possible choice in the shortest time possible.
5 She is a (DETERMINE) _________ person who always tries her best to make her dream come true.
Bài 26 :
1. Fill in the blanks with the name of suitable personal care products. Then match the items with their pictures.
(Điền vào chỗ trống tên các sản phẩm chăm sóc cá nhân phù hợp. Sau đó nối các đồ vật với hình ảnh của chúng.)
1 Replacing your __________ every 3 to 4 months is recommended by dentists.
2 Choosing __________ without silicone-related ingredients is necessary to avoid drying out your hair in the long run.
3 Using __________ instead of hairbrush for wet hair can help avoid causing damage to your hair.
4 Applying __________ before you go to bed is suggested because our body tends to sweat at night.
5 When you brush your teeth, using only a pea-sized amount of __________ is enough to maintain good oral hygiene.
Bài 27 :
1. Circle the odd one out in each group.
(Khoanh tròn vào từ khác biệt trong mỗi nhóm.)
1 A struggle
B independent
C free
D alone
2 A responsible
B reliable
C honest
D liar
3 A help
B support
C together
D care
4 A responsibility
B self-reliance
C independence
D bleeding
5 A money
B spend
C finance
D economics
Bài 28 :
2. Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.
(Chọn phương án đúng nhất để hoàn thành các câu sau.)
1 An example of __________ is when a child doesn't need anyone to tell what to do.
A self-discipline
B self-employment
C self-esteem
D self-educated
2 All members in my family share the __________.
A housework
B norm
C activities
D homework
3 It __________ his carelessness that caused him a lot of problems in his work.
A is
B was
C has been
D will be
4 When getting into trouble, Tommy never __________ on other people for help.
A determines
B relies
C has
D manages
5 It was essential for her to be financially __________ of her parents, so she decided to find a part-time job.
A dependent
B dependable
C independent
D undependable
Bài 29 :
3. Complete the following sentences using the given words.
(Hoàn thành các câu sau sử dụng các từ cho sẵn.)
1 They had a / an ____________ life, so they can decide everything on their own.
2 Mai often has ____________ with everything her parents say.
3 I really admire Hoa for her ____________ to sing in front of many audiences.
4 It's very important to teach students to value their ____________.
5 You are too young to get involved in a romantic ____________.
Bài 30 :
_________independent, you'll need to focus on your living situation, your financial resources, your budgeting behavior and possibly how you interact with your parents in your day-to-day life.
Danh sách bình luận