Unit 1. The generation gap. Lesson 5. Listening

Welcome to our class
The following picture shows the different lifestyles of teenagers. Vote for the picture of the lifestyle you like. If you choose A, raise one hand up. If you choose B, raise two hands up.
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So different students have different choices. It means you are different from each other. Do you think that your parents share your viewpoints?
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Unit 1: The Generation Gap
Lesson 5: Listening
How are we different?
skinny /ˈskɪni/(a)
skinny /ˈskɪni/(a):(of clothes) designed to fit closely to the body
top /tɒp/ (n)
top /tɒp/ (n): a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body
sparkling /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/(a)
sparkling /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/(a):  shining and flashing with light
high heels /haɪ ˈhiːlz/ (n)
fashionable /ˈfæʃnəbl/ (adj.)
fashionable /ˈfæʃnəbl/ (adj.): following a style that is popular at a particular time
Vocabulary
skinny /ˈskɪni/(a): ôm sát
top /tɒp/ (n): áo dáng ngắn
sparkling /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/(a): lấp lánh
high heels /haɪ ˈhiːlz/ (n): giày cao gót
fashionable /ˈfæʃnəbl/ (adj.): hợp thời trang
elegant /ˈelɪɡənt/ (adj.): thanh lịch , tao nhã
concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/(v): tập trung
argument /ˈɑːɡjumənt/(n): sự tranh luận, lý lẽ







Task 1. You are going to listen to Tom and Linda discussing their conflicts with their parents. What will you think they will mention?
clothes
hairstyles
table manners
not helping with the housework
watching TV / playing computer games too much
not study enough
Task 2: Matching the words with the appropriate definitions.
1. Linda’s parents are pleased with her choice of clothes.

2. Tom shares Linda’s opinion on clothes.
3. Linda want to look more fashionable.
4. Tom’s parents don’t let him play computer game.
5. Playing computer games is a form of relaxation for Tom.
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X
X
X
X
T
F
are not pleased
does not share
Task 3: Listen to the conversation. Decide if the sentences following are true(T) or false(F).
Task 4. Listen to the conversation again and choose the correct answer.
1. What kind of clothes do Linda`s parents want her to wear?
A. shiny trousers B. tight tops C. casual clothes
2. What is Tom`s opinion about Linda`s choice of clothes?
A. He thinks that her parents are right.
B. He sympathizes with Linda.
C. He disagrees with Linda`s parents.
3. What do you think Linda will do after talking to Tom?
A. She may start saving money to buy clothes.
B. She may follow her parents‘ advice.
C. She may offer her parents some advice.
4. Why don`t Tom`s parents want him to play computer games?
A. They think some of the games are harmful.
B. They think playing computer games makes him neglect his studies.
C. They think none of the games are useful.
C
A
B
C
5. What do Tom`s parents want him to do?
A. Play a musical instrument.
B. Do more outdoor activities.
C. Browse the Internet to find information.
B
Task 5
Ask and answer the following questions.
1. Do your parents like the way you dress? Why or Why not?
2. What do you think about computer games? Do your parents allow you to play them?
- Listen the conversation again.
- Prepare: WRITING (page 14)
Homework
Thank you
for YOUR attention