UNIT 3.

TEENAGERS
A. Pronunciation: /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/
I. Put the words with the underlined part into the correct column.
toy coin tour tourist voice choice
truer noisy tournament enjoy gourmet mature
destroy employee contour soil appointment gourd
/ʊə/ /ɔɪ/

II. Underline the /ʊə/ sound, and double underline the /ɔɪ/ sound. Then practise reading these
sentences.
1. He is very poor.
2. They take a tour to Singapore.
3. Boys are noisy.
4. These are coins, not toys.
5. The boy pointed to the poison.
6. The spoiled boy destroyed his sister’s joy.
7. Only cut down mature trees, and leave young ones.
8. A tourist found a jewel on the coast.
9. The road follows the contour of the coastline.
10. You can enjoy gourmet food in that restaurant.

B. Vocabulary
• Teen school clubs & teen’s use of social media & teen stress
I. Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases matching with the verbs. Some verbs may be
used more than once.
profile computer information the internet post
 device website modem status video
printer photograph email file page
1. upload _______________________________________________________________________
2. browse _______________________________________________________________________
3. check _______________________________________________________________________
4. log on _______________________________________________________________________
5. connect _______________________________________________________________________
II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given.
upload browse check log on connect
1. About 40,000 gainers have been _____________ every day since the website appeared last month.
2. She was _____________ through fashion magazines to find a new hairstyle.
3. The data was _____________ on Thursday July 20.
4. Can I _____________ my printer to your computer?
5. I always _____________ that I have closed the windows before I leave the house.
III. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
1. Browse / Check / Connect your work before handing it in.
2. I spent the whole evening just checking / connecting / browsing on the Internet.
3. I logged / connected / uploaded in to my Facebook account.
4. Laptops can log on / connect / surf wirelessly to the Net.
5. I can check / browse / download the app for free.
IV. Complete the sentences with the verbs given.
connect download log on switch off
log out install upload unplug
1. If you don’t _____________ your memory stick correctly, you may damage it.
2. You need to have a password to be able to _____________ to this computer.
3. I can’t wait to get home to _____________ the photographs I took to my computer.
4. I can’t _____________ to the Internet at the moment. There seems to be a problem. 5. Remember
to and the computer when you have finished.
6. You shouldn’t _____________ music or films from the Internet illegally.
7. The technician will come to _____________ the new software on the computer later.
V. Complete the sentences with the words given.
 club schoolwork notifications forum social media
user-friendly stress suits prepares share
1. People under a lot of _____________ may have headaches and sleeping difficulties.
2. The meeting provided a valuable _____________ for discussing the issue.
3. Mai and Nam are members of the same chess _____________.
4. That new hairstyle really _____________ you - you look beautiful.
5. This course _____________ students for their future career.
6. Companies are making use of _____________ in order to market their goods.
7. Please _____________ this issue on Facebook and Twitter so we can give you some advice.
8. This software is very so it is easy for you to work with _____________.
9. How can I stop random Twitter _____________?
10. My science teacher always sets a lot of _____________.
VI. Complete the text with the words given.
knowledge programmes field trips skills
clubs opportunities talent places
School clubs are about connecting students on shared interests and 1 _____________. They are not
limited to chess or books. In most schools, there are dozens of different 2 _____________ to choose
from.
If teenagers have a natural 3 _____________ for theater, the arts club might be a great resource for
them to use it in performing their comedy, dance, drama and chorus.
4
Participating in sports is much more than just losing weight. For most teens, there are plenty of
5
_____________ for them to work together while building strength and leadership skills with sports
_____________.
The travel club can help teens discover the amazing 6 _____________ around them and boost their 7
_____________ in geography and history. Luckily, most schools hold yearly 8 _____________.
 Prepositions
VII. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. He has always found a way to connect _____________ his audience.
2. I was browsing _____________ the magazine when I saw their advertisement.
3. I browsed the website _____________ information about the event.
4. With the press of a single button, you can upload information _____________ a server.
5. After I had finished the exam, I checked my answers _____________ mistakes.
6. Can anyone log on _____________ this system?
7. If you download pictures _____________ the Internet, check the terms of use.
8. The video will be posted _____________ their website later today.
9. She sent me links _____________ several useful websites.
10. Can you work _____________ well pressure?

C. Grammar
• Simple sentences and compound sentences
I. Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction.
1. He got out of the car _____________ walked into the house.
2. The weather was lovely _____________ we stayed in the garden.
3. The little boy was wet and cold _____________ he wasn’t hurt.
4. We turned off the lights _____________ left the room.
5. She worked hard _____________ failed all her exams.
6. I sat in the living room _____________ read a book.
7. It was so cold _____________ we didn’t go out.
8. He seemed a friendly person _____________ I didn’t like him.
9. Yesterday I was very hungry _____________ I ate the whole pizza.
10. He didn’t like sport _____________ he didn’t mind watching the football
II. Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction.
1. The teacher talked to Nam about his grades _____________ he listened carefully and promised to
improve them.
2. I washed my shirt _____________ it didn’t get clean.
3. Would you like some water _____________ some fruit juice?
4. He invited them to dinner _____________ they couldn’t come.
5. Cats _____________ dogs are domestic animals.
6. You can have chicken _____________ vegetables for dinner.
7. The river rose _____________ it flooded the towns in the valley.
8. The flight attendant served dinner _____________ I didn’t eat.
9. Sara is a good tennis player _____________ she’s never played golf.
10. Which would you prefer? Would you like to play football _____________ badminton on Sunday
morning?
III. Complete the sentences with so or but. Add commas if necessary.
1. It began to rain _____________ I opened my umbrella.
2. It began to rain _____________ I didn’t have my umbrella with me.
3. I didn’t have an umbrella _____________ I got wet.
4. I didn’t have an umbrella I didn’t get wet because _____________ I was wearing my raincoat.
5. The water was cold _____________ I didn’t go swimming.
6. The water was cold _____________ I went swimming anyway.
7. His friend’s directions to her house weren’t clear _____________ he got lost.
8. The directions weren’t clear _____________ I found her house anyway.
9. My friend lied to me _____________ I still like and trust her.
10. My friend lied to me _____________ I don’t trust her anymore.
IV. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. I couldn’t repair my bike, _____________ I didn’t have the right tools.
A. so B. for C. because of D. therefore
2. I was tired _____________ I walked all the way home.
A. so B. or C. but D. and
3. The post office was closed _____________ I couldn’t mail my letter.
A. so B. but C. and D. for
4. I couldn’t use the pay phone, _____________ I didn’t have any coins with me.
A. and B. for C. but D. so
5. I have to eat breakfast in the morning; _____________, I get hungry before my lunch break.
A. therefore B. for C. otherwise D. however
6. Tom used to get over his problems easily; _____________, he can’t get over this serious one.
A. However B. therefore C. otherwise D. for
7. I wore a large hat at the beach _____________ my nose got sunburnt.
A. and B.so C. or D. but
8. He should improve his skills; _____________, he can’t do his job well.
A. but B. therefore C. otherwise D. however
9. There was no electricity _____________ I was able to read because I had a candle.
A. and B. but C. or D. for
10. Some snakes are poisonous _____________ others are harmless.
A. but B. and C. or D. so

D. Reading
I. Read the text and answer the questions.
There are many activities after school hours in Lan’s school, so she and her classmates can take part in
them. Lan and Mai join the school theater group and they are also the members of the stamp
collector’s club. They are rehearsing a play for Teacher’s Day. Hung and Tuan are members of the
school sport club. They play for the school football team. Ha and Thanh are the members of the
school art club, and they want to be good artists one day in the future.
1. Which of them joins the school theater group?
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are they doing now?
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Who are the members of the stamp collector’s club?
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. Who plays for the school football team?
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. Who are the members of the school art club?
___________________________________________________________________________________
II. Read the passage carefully, and decide whether the sentences are T (true) or F (false).

Our school has a model club. The members of the club try to make water rockets. The students taking
part in the club love discovering new things and learning science subjects. A water rocket doesn’t cost
you much. You can use the things you have used such as empty bottles, old tyres of bicycles. The
model has two main parts: the base and the rocket. The pump in the base is made up of water pipes
and it can increase the pressure of water. The rocket made from empty bottles should have blades in
its tail and a pointed head. These parts help the water go in the correct path as the members have
planned. When we use the pump to increase the pressure of water, the rocket will take off and fly
into the air. Our school club has just won the first prize for making water rockets.
1. The members of the model club have a love of science. _________
2. You can use old things to make water rockets. _________
3. It is expensive to make water rockets. _________
4. The high pressure of water can make the models fly. _________
5. We cannot control the water rockets at all. _________
III. Read the text and answer the questions.
School Clubs
School clubs can bring many benefits to teenagers and help them to build skills in different areas.
The sports club is very popular with students. They can take swimming lessons, football training and
practice, badminton according to school age. If students are not interested in these sports, there are a
number of physical activities to keep them active. They can take part in martial arts, BMX biking,
dancing, or yoga.
The arts and crafts club are popular activities after school. Students can participate in performing on
stage, working on lights, sound and special effects. Some excellent students can go on to take part in
community theater when they become adults.
Clubs with programmes based on STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) are for children
who like playing on computers or tablets. Science clubs can offer robotics, coding and video game
development.
You can choose your favorite club based on your age, your interests and your strengths. By following
school clubs, a student can expand their social circle, develop new skills, and have better skills to solve
problems.
1. What common activities does the sports club offer?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Besides these activities, what types of exercise does it provide students?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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3. How can the arts and crafts club help students in their future career?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. What skills can you learn from the arts and crafts club?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. Who is likely to take part in STEM programmes?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
6. What do science clubs offer to students?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
7. How can you choose the right school club?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
8. What are the advantages of attending a school club?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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IV. Read the text and do the tasks that follow.
Social media allows teenagers to communicate with others and build social networks. These networks
can provide teens with valuable support. Teens also use social media for entertainment.
However, social media use can negatively affect teens, distracting them from studying. A 2019 study
found that children spending more than three hours a day using social media might have mental
health problems.
In order to encourage responsible use of social media and limit some of its negative effects, we should
set reasonable limits, explain what happens on social media and encourage face-to-face contact with
friends. You should talk to your teen about how to avoid social media from his or her sleep, meals or
homework. Teenagers should also avoid electronic media use before bedtime. You should talk to your
teen about what is right and safe to share on social media and prevent gossiping, spreading rumours
or bullying. If teens may have anxiety and nervousness, you should encourage them to have face-to-
face contact with friends.
Task 1. Read the text again, and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).
1. The text is written for parents of teenagers. __________
2. Social media only causes stress to teenagers. __________
3. Students may get bad results in their study because of spending too much time on social media.
__________
4. Parents should give explanations about what happens on social media to their children.
__________
5. Children must stop using electronic devices during daytime. __________
6. Good behaviours or habits are necessary when you use social media. __________
7. Children with serious problems in mental health should have more face-to-face contact.
__________
8. Face-to-face contact with friends will be the future way of communication. __________
Task 2. Match the words in bold from the text to their meanings.
1. __________ the greatest amounts of something that is possible
2. __________ taking somebody’s attention away from something
3. __________ hurting and frightening someone who is weaker
4. __________ a feeling of worry or fear
5. __________ talking about other people and their private lives
V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a
disaster. According to several scientists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents
make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect and will fail. Unrealistic
parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are
very supportive of their child.
Michael is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts
and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a
week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the
trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is
unwilling.
Winston, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and
they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so
they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win.
Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quite and
unhappy.
1. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to __________.
A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child’s education
2. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they __________.
A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children
3. Michael is fortunate in that __________.
A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way
4. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he __________.
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them
5. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that __________.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education

E. Speaking
• Everyday English
I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.
1. A: I’m going to take four tests next week. B: a/ Exams never give students stress.
b/ I’m sorry to hear that. Good luck.
2. A: How do you think about Facebook? B: a/ It has millions of users.
b/ It’s user-friendly.
3. A: Which club do you join at school? B: a/ It’s the science club.
b/ It’s design.
 4. A: What can you do on the class forum? B: a/ We can exchange the greeting cards that
we have made them on our own.
b/ We discuss our problems and help each other
to find out solutions.
5. A: Why didn’t Mai look happy? B: a/ She was under stress from her study.
b/ She got good marks for her essay.
6. A: Why did you join the badminton club? B: a/ Badminton is taught at school.
b/ Badminton is my favorite sport.
7. A: Do you like Instagram? B: a/ Yes, I can share my photos on it.
b/ Yes, I can discuss my problems on it.
8. A: Have you ever got stress from your B: a/ Oh, yes. They have too high expectations
parents? for me.
b/ Yes. They often ask me to try as much as I
can.
9. A: I’m facing cyberbullying now. B: a/ Turn off your smartphone forever.
b/ Talk to your parents or teachers about it.
10. A: What did the coach of the sports club tell B: a/ She helped us improve our writing skills.
you in the last meeting? b/ She told us the ways to keep fit.
• Asking and answering questions about school clubs
II. Use the notes from the notices to give responses to the questions, then practise the dialogues
with your partner.
A. The School English Speaking Club
Meeting to share ideas about organising some special activities
Date: Dec 20 Time: from 7 am to 9 am
Venue: Room 14 on the second floor
Please contact Pham Thi Mai of Grade 8A at the above address for more information.
B. The Youth &Young (Y&Y) Club
Meeting to choose the best members
Date: Sunday December 10 Time: from 7 am to 8 am
Venue: Room 09 on the first floor
Each class will send three excellent students. They will join in a trip to visit Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum in
the capital.
Please contact Ms. Thanh Mai in charge of the Y&Y club for more information.
A. The School English Speaking Club
A: Which date does the School English Speaking Club meet?
B: 1 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: What time does the meeting start?
B: 2 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: Where does it meet?
B: 3 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: What is the purpose of the meeting?
B: 4 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: Who can I contact to get more information about the meeting?
B: 5 _______________________________________________________________________________
B. The Youth &Young (Y&Y) Club
A: Which date does the Youth & Young Club meet?
B: 1 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: What time does the meeting start?
B: 2 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: Where does it meet?
B: 3 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: What is the purpose of the meeting?
B: 4 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: What activity is the meeting going to discuss?
B: 5 _______________________________________________________________________________
A: Who can I contact to get more information about the meeting?
B: 6 _______________________________________________________________________________
• Making requests
III. Match the requests to their responses.
1. Mum, can you close the door, please? I’m busy with both my hands.
2. Will you stop making noise? I can’t concentrate on my study.
3. Could you turn off the lights, please? I can’t sleep.
4. Could you get me a cup of coffee?
5. Can you pass me the book?
6. Could you please help me with my homework?
7. Could you show me the way to the library? I’m new here.
8. Could you please send me the files in zip format?
9. Would you please hand me the microphone?
10. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to write a book report for our website.
______ A. Certainly. Here you are.
______ B. OK. Some biscuits too?
______ C. Here you are. The volume is OK.
______ D. Sorry. I’m talking a little bit loudly on the phone to my mum.
______ E. Yes. I’ll do it when I finish reading the book at the weekend.
______ F. Sure. We’ll work together.
______ G. OK. I’ll do it for you now, son.
______ H. Right. Go straight, and turn right at the end of this corridor.
______ I. It’s all right. I’ll do it now. Good night.
______ J. Sure. I’ve just done it. Check your email.
IV. Complete the formal requests with the words given.
mind wonder grateful all right
way could wondering think
1. I would be _____________ if you could answer a few questions for me?
2. Is there any _____________ you could change the date of meeting, sir?
3. Do you _____________ you could possibly lend me some money until next Friday?
4. _____________ you possibly rebook the flight?
5. Would it be _____________ if you do this for me?
6. Would you _____________ writing a letter on behalf all of us to the principal?
7. I _____________ if you could lend me a hand with my luggage?
8. I was _____________ if it could be possible for you to send the email again?

F. Writing
• Write a paragraph about the causes of one’s stress and solutions
Write a paragraph about the causes of one’s stress and solutions,
using the cues below.
1. many situations / cause stress / teenagers
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2. schoolwork, exams and pressure / do well
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3. relationships with friends and life changes / leaving school / moving house / lead / stress
__________________________________________________________________________________
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4. family conflict / or / making big decisions / teenagers stressed
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5. if / know / what / causing stress / easier for us / deal / it
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6. healthy lifestyles / reduce / effects / stress
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7. physical activities / exercise / improve mood / give / us / a sense / achievement
__________________________________________________________________________________
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8. eating well / help / feel good, strong, energetic / able / concentrate
__________________________________________________________________________________
9. relaxation / reading a book, listening to some music or doing breathing exercises / help / a good
sleep
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10. if / stress / too serious / see the school counsellor / get some support
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