iT) i Changing. times Lesson A - PRY CMT cesta ce) 54 How we are chan, 9 A. People’s lifestyles are changing more quickly than ever before. Have you noticed any of these trends in your community? starting point ‘There is a wider variety of vitamins that health-conscious customers want, © Accowing number of people who are Alternative therapies that help fight stres concerned with the effect of pesticides such as massage, are on the rise. on the environment are buying Oars ee acne organic produce. people who feel itis unhealthy or simply Hybrid cars — cars powered by both gas wrong to eat animal products. and electricity ~are an option that more These days, a person whose body isn't people are choosing in order to save perfect (and whose is?) is more likely to money and reduce pollution. Tesort (o cosmetic surgery. © More professionals whose managers allow @ Coffee shops are everywhere, charging are opting to “telecommute,” or work higher and higher prices to the caffeine- from home. addicted customers who they serve. B Pair work Discuss the good points and bad points of each trend. Which do you think are the most beneficial? “Organic produce is so much better for the environment and your health.” “I guess so, but organic fruit and vegetables are so expensive.” Current trends A Think of a current trend in your country, community, or among people you discussion “now for as many of these areas as you can. + education + family © health technology «the environment © food» housing travel B Group work Share your ideas with the group. Discuss them, and decide on the three most significant trends. Report them to the class and explain why they are significant. “One trend we discussed is that people are really into eco-tourism. This move toward environmentally friendly travel is significant because...” Changing timesOptional and required relative pronouns grammar In defining relative clauses, when the relative pronoun is the subject of the clause or it shows, possession, the relative pronoun is required. When it is the object, itis usually optional. ‘Subject of clause (relative pronouns that, which, or who required) People who / that are concerned with the effect of pesticides on the environment are buying organic produce, Alternative therapies that / which help fight stress are on the rise. ‘Showing possession (relative pronoun whose required) More professionals whose managers allow it are opting to “telecommute,” or work from home. Object of clause (relative pronouns that, which, who, or whom optional) Hybrid cars are an option (that / which) more people are choosing. Coffee shops are everywhere, charging higher and higher prices to the caffeine-addicted customers (who / whom / that) they serve. Grammar plus: Se page 118. A. Look at the starting point on page 54 again. In which sentences is the relative pronoun required? B_ Check (¥) the sentences in which the relative pronoun is optional. How many sentences are true for your community? 1 1. Young families who dream of owninga (1 5. ‘The new generation of young house are finding they can’t afford one. politicians tends to keep the (1 2. The pressure that students feel to promises that they make. succeed in school is increasing. 0 6. People are devoting more time to C3. People who used to go to theaters to others who are less fortunate. watch movies now watch them at 7, People are recycling many things home on DVD. which they would have thrown C4. Fishermen now travel long distances away in the past. to find fish that they used to C8. A lot of people who have grown tired catch locally. of city life are moving to the country. © Is the relative pronoun in these sentences the subject of the clause (), the object of the clause (0), or does it show possession (P)? Write the correct letter. __ 1. Isthe number of young people ___ 4. Are the problems that arise who opt for cosmetic surgery nowadays between couples growing or shrinking? different from those in the past? 2. Isit harmful for children whose __5. Are there any alternative parents both work to be sent to therapies that you think are day care? ineffective or even dangerous? ____ 3. Are genetically modified crops 6. Isit becoming more difficult for an option that farmers are people who do not speak considering? English fluently to get a job? D Pair work Interview each other using the questions above. Lifestyles in transition7A |, Antonyms with prefixes A. The antonyms of these adjectives can be formed by adding the prefix il, im, vocabulary & “in, or ir. Write the correct prefix in front of each adjective. speaking a. __considerate ¢, __decisive e. __mature _g, ___responsible b. consistent d. __logical—f, __proper _h. __tolerant B_ Now complete the opinions with one of the antonyms above. Write the correct letter. 1. “You can be 40 and still be __ if you refuse to grow up and have the expected behavior for a person your age.” 2. “People today just don’t care about following correct rules or manners. They have such __ behavior.” 3. “Today’s politicians are so___. They just change their opinions and statements from one day to the next.” 4, “Selfish people are often __ of others and don’t care about their feelings.” 5. “__people refuse to accept ideas and behavior different from their own.” 6. “Many accidents happen when people are __ and don’t give careful thought to the result of their actions.” 7. “Because young people lack wisdom and reason, they often make __ decisions.” 8. “Many young people are __about their future and unable to choose a course of action.” © Pair work Do you agree with the opinions above? Discuss with a partner. Generation gap listening ® © listen to Chris and Paula talk about the differences between theit istening generation and their parents’ during this on-the-street interview. In their opinion, what is different? Write the changes in the chart below. B_ © Listen again. Do Chris and Paula feel that the changes are positive (P) or negative (V)? Write the correct letter in the chart. Do you agree? ‘Areas Change Positive or Negative? career and family expectations about material things acceptance of others 56 [ED Changing times1g about a personal experience A personal-experience composition usually begins with an introductory paragraph Containing a thesis statement and some observations or comments, The body of the Composition provides background information and gives details about what happened. The conclusion usually restates the thesis and presents the writer's feelings, A Underline the thesis statement, Then read the composition and answer the questions below. Compare answers with a partner, Last month | took a giant step and finally moved fo a new af PN apartment. | had been sharing @ two-bedroom apartment — for two years with a friend who Id known since childood, and decided that it was time to have my own place. In the baginning | was a little scared because ! would be assuming a great deal of financial responsibility. ! was also a little concerned about feeling lonely, but | knew it was important to have the experience of being totally on my own The first thing | wanted to do before making a final decision was to talk things over with my roommate. We had first moved in together because neither of us could afford Vleoked at many apartments before making yp my mind I finally found one that | Uhed - an affordable one-bedroom in very good shape, with a lot of light. The apartment is My apartment now is beginning 10 look ike a home. Ive been looking at a lot of interior design websites. and Ive managed to decorate my apartment Looking back, | definitely think thot | made the right decision. | feel really good about having a place | can call my own | feel more independent and responsible. Sometimes / still feel a little lonely. but for the most part, | enjoy the privacy. 1; What observations or personal comments does the writer make in the first paragraph? 2. What kinds of details and background information does the body of the composition provide? 3: What additional information do you think the waiter gives to complete the paragraphs? 5 Write a composition about something that has happened to you recently. c Make sure to include an introductory paragraph, three paragraphs with details, and a conclusion. work Exchange papers and answer these questions. 1. Does your partner’s introductory paragraph have a thesis statement? 2. Doall the details in the body of the composition support the thesis statement? 3. What other points or examples could be added? EEESDDD itestytes in transition 57