UNIT 9.

Social issues - KEY

9A. Pronunciation
• Intonation in choice questions
Pay attention to the rising intonation () or falling intonation () in the following choice questions.
Then practise saying them in pairs.
1. Will you report the issue  or keep it secret ?
2. Has technology made cyberbullying more  or less common ?
3. Will the issue be discussed in today’s meeting  or in the next meeting ?
4. Do we invite all  or most  of the club members to take part in the campaign?
5. Do small children  or teenagers  suffer from cyberbullying more seriously?
6. Do they like to play video games  or computer games ?
7. Did she get a smartphone  or a tablet  for her birthday present?
8. Should we set up regulations about cyberbullying  or only raise everyone’s awareness ?

9B. Vocabulary
• Words and phrases related to social issues
I. Complete the sentences with the words given.
campaign body shaming awareness social issue poverty
bullying cyberbullying alcohol peer pressure violence
1. The closure of the factory brought _____poverty ______ to the town.
2. Children of different ages see ______bullying ______ or teasing differently.
3. There are many risks attached to social media sites, and ____cyberbullying ______ is one of the
largest risks.
4. Youth in the behavioural risk group were more likely to report negative ____peer pressure ____
than were youth in the optimal group.
5. This is the latest act of terrorism in a long-standing and bloody _____campaign_____ of violence.
6. Ageing is simultaneously an academic problem, a pressing ____social issue ______ and an urgent
personal concern.
7. ___Body shaming _______ is criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical
appearance.
8. The programme makers reject the notion that seeing _____violence ____ on television has a
harmful effect on children.
9. He is under doctor’s orders to cut down on fatty food and to drink no _____alcohol ______ for at
least six months.
10. The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public ____awareness _____ of the issue.

II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs given.
accept influence report value hang out
lead hesitate colour bully stand up
1. Do you think he _____colours ________ his hair?
2. She was _____accepted ________ as a full member of the society.
3. I don’t know why he _____hangs out ______ with Phong because they’ve got nothing in
common.
4. Our survey indicates that one in four children is ______bullied _______ at school.
5. Some people believe your biorhythms can _____influence______ your moods and behaviour.
6. I ______value ______ his friendship more than I can ever say.
7. It was brave of her to ______stand up ______ to those bullies.
8. Should you ever need anything, please don’t _____hesitate _______ to contact me.
9. Reducing speed limits has _____led _____ to fewer deaths on the motorways.
10. Doctors have ____reported _______ a 13% increase in the number of people with heart disease.
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III. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word / phrase from the box.
met face to face broken up closeness date relationship
romantic relationships sympathetic argument reconciled dating
1. ____Closeness _______ without attraction is the kind of love we feel for best friends.
2. Have your brother and Mary in a(n) ____relationship _____?
3. She met her husband through a(n) ______dating _____ agency.
4. My youngest uncle and I have never _____met face to face___________ before.
5. Ann is always the person to lend a(n) ___sympathetic _______ ear if you have problems.
6. She has just _____broken up _______ with her boyfriend.
7. When two people are ___reconciled ______, they become friendly again after they have argued.
8. He has asked her out on a(n) _____date_______.
9. The counsellor gave us some helpful tips on ways we could talk to Nick without starting a big
_____argument _____.
10. It is advisable for parents to start talking with their children as early as late teens regarding future
______romantic relationships __________.

• Prepositions
IV. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. We need to focus public attention ____on ______ this social issue.
2. As the daughter of the president, she enjoys high status _____among _____ her peers.
3. The main problem _____for _____ the climbers was lack of sleep.
4. My grandfather had a strong influence _____on _____ my early childhood.
5. You have to have such a lot of patience when you are dealing ___with_______ kids.
6. For years she struggled ____with ______ the establishment to get her theories accepted.
7. He challenged her right as director to decide ____on ______ the matter.
8. You should keep a safe distance ___from _______ the car in front.
9. The information led the police ___to _______ a house near the harbour.
10. The purpose of the article was to draw attention ___to ____ the problems faced by single parents.

9C. Grammar
• Linking words and phrases
I. Complete the sentences with because, because of, or therefore.
1. ______Because ________ it rained, we stayed home.
2. It rained. ______Therefore ________, we stayed home.
3. We stayed home ____because of _____ the rain.
4. The hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town. ____Therefore _____, all
residents were advised to move inland until it passed.
5. The residents moved inland ______because of________ the hurricane.
6. ___Because _______ the hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town, all residents
were advised to move inland.
7. Lan is afraid of heights. ____Therefore ____, she will not walk across the glass-bottomed bridge.
8. Diamond can be used to cut grass ____because __________ it is extremely hard.
9. A camel is an ideal animal for desert areas ___because _____ it can go completely without water
for eight to ten days.
10. Phong has poor eyesight. ____Therefore ______, he has to sit in the front row.

II. Complete the sentences with although or because.

1. I put on my sunglasses _____although ______ it was a dark, cloudy day.
2. I put on my sunglasses _____because _________ the sun was bright.
3. __Although _____ she has a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four children.
4. _____Because ____ she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food for her family.
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 5. Jack is going horseback riding with his friends this afternoon ___although_____ he’s afraid of
horses.
6. Jack is going horseback riding with his friends this afternoon ___because ______ he enjoys it.
7. I knew that I should get some sleep, but I just couldn’t put my book down _____because _____ I
was really enjoying it.
8. I’m glad that my mother made me take piano lessons when I was a child ____although _____ I
hated it at the time. Now, I play the piano every day.
9. Nam jumped into the river to rescue the little girl who was drowning ____although ______ he
wasn’t a good swimmer.
10. __Although ______ the flood damaged the bridge across the river, his family were able to cross
the river ___because _____ they had a boat.

III. Complete the sentences with although or however.

1. Jack ate a large dinner. ______However ______, he is still hungry.
2. Jack is still hungry ____although __________ he ate a large dinner.
3. I had a lot of studying to do. ______However ________, I went to the cinema.
4. I finished all of my work ______although ________ I was very sleepy.
5. I had washed my hands. _____However_________, they still looked dirty.
6. ______Although ________ I had washed my hands, they still looked dirty.
7. Diana didn’t know how to swim; ______however ________, she jumped into the swimming pool.
8. ______Although ________ Diana didn’t know how to swim, she jumped into the swimming pool.
9. Ann’s father gave her some good advice. ____However __________, she didn’t follow it.
10. _____Although _________ Ann’s father gave her some good advice, she didn’t follow it.

IV. Complete the sentences. Use although and a sentence given below.
A. I didn’t speak the language
B. I had never seen her before
C. it was quite cold
D. I had met her twice before
E. he has a very important job
F. we don’t like them very much
G. the heating was on
H. we have known each other for a long time
1. ______Although he has a very important job________, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
2. ______Although I had never seen her before________, I recognised her from a photo.
3. She wasn’t wearing a coat _____although it was quite cold_________.
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party ___although we don’t like them very much_____.
5. ___Although I didn’t speak the language_______, I managed to make myself understood.
6. ____Although the heating was on_____, the room wasn’t warm.
7. I didn’t recognise her ______although I had met her twice before________.
8. We’re not very good friends __although we have known each other for a long time ____.

V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. _________ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.
A. Since B. Because of C. However D. For
2. Two of the factories in our small town have closed. _________, unemployment is high.
A. However B. Because C. So that D. Furthermore
3. John’s favourite show was on. He reach to turned on the TV _________ he could watch it.
A. because of B. therefore C. so that D. for
4. She bought the book _________ she had heard it was good.
A. due to B. because C. because of D. so
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5. _________ I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer it.
A. Because B. Only if C. Even though D. If
6. _________ the post office was closed, I couldn’t mail my package.
A. Therefore B. Because of C. However D. Since
7. _________ I was dead tired, I walked all the way home.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Because
8. Some English words have the same pronunciation _________ they are spelled differently, for example,
dear and deer.
A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if
9. Ms Moore, the school counselor, had years of experience dealing with student problems. _________,
she is sometimes confronted by a problem that she cannot handle by herself.
A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. On the other hand
10. _________ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.
A. Because of B. In spite of C. Moreover D. In addition to

9D. Reading
I. Read the magazine article and choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
School Hacker Faces Prison!
One morning, Kevin Lehman, a teacher at Greenwood High School in Texas, was grading his
students’ math homework. He had started to enter the grades on the school database when he noticed
something mysterious. He was by nature a careful person, so he checked all the grades again. According
to the computer, one of his students, 18-year-old Dan Sinclair, had got the top grade in the last six maths
tests. The problem was Lehman knew that he hadn’t. The boy’s grades had always been dreadful. So, who
had changed the scores on the computer?
Lehman went to see Principal Sarah Lowe and explained the situation. Miss Lowe immediately
called Dan to her office. Dan was unhelpful and said that he hadn’t done anything to the database. So, the
Principal called the police. The police found copies of some final exams with all the answers in Dan’s
desk. When they questioned Dan, he realised he was in a dangerous position and it was better to be
truthful. He admitted that he had hacked into the school computer because he wanted to study law and he
needed good maths grades. The police charged Dan with hacking and theft. If they find him guilty, Dan
could go to prison for 40 years.
1. Kevin Lehman teaches / studies maths at Greenwood High School.
2. Lehman noticed that Dan had good / bad grades, according to the computer.
3. The Principal called the police before / after she had spoken to Dan.
4. Dan told the police he had / hadn’t changed the grades.
5. Dan wants to study maths / law in college.

II. Read the text, and mark the sentences true (T) or false (F).
A Good Job
In the past when married couples had problems they usually split up or continued to live together
in an unhappy relationship. These days couples, married or not, can get advice on their problems from
many sources. A lot of them come to me.
I’m a counsellor and I’m trained to listen to couples with problems. Then I try to advise them on
the best way forward. One of my main tasks is to get people to talk - to each other and to me. Often a
relationship has problems because people keep all their feelings inside. If we talk about things, we can
often find an answer.
It’s also important to realise that we’re not all perfect. We all make mistakes. But we need to say
sorry and talk about how we can prevent these mistakes from happening again. This can make a
relationship stronger.

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 I don’t always succeed in helping people to stay together. Sometimes it’s better for the couple to
split up and start new lives apart. But it helps everyone if the break-up can be friendly, especially for any
children involved.
I love my job. I meet all sorts of people and it’s generally very rewarding.
___F___ 1. In the old times, couples chose to live together in an unhappy relationship instead of divorce.
___F____ 2. Only married couples come to a counsellor.
__T____ 3. One important thing in a good relationship is sharing our feelings.
___F___ 4. Couples break up because they are not perfect.
___T___ 5. Sometimes the break-up can help couples lead a better life.

III. Read the text, and mark the sentences true (T) or false (F). Correct the false sentences.
Learning to Love
How would you feel if your parents chose your partner?
In some cultures, parents choose a future husband or wife for their children and then organize a wedding.
The reasons for these arranged marriages are complicated, but they’re usually connected with status,
traditions and money. This affects some young people in Britain, but they don’t all agree with the
practice.
‘I want to wait until the time is right.’
‘There’s a girl I like. I’ve known her since August, when we met on holiday. I’m not thinking of telling
my parents yet because it’s nothing serious, but I’m not sure that they will understand if I bring a
girlfriend home. I think that there may be a problem in the future. My parents come from a country where
families choose a partner for their sons and daughters. They introduced me a girl “from a good family”
recently. I hadn’t met her before, so she came to our house with her mother and father. It was a very
formal occasion because they all think that this girl will be my future wife, but we didn’t have anything in
common. I’m sixteen and I don’t want to get married to anyone at the moment. I want to wait until the
time is right and choose my future partner myself. It’s difficult because I respect my parents and I don’t
want to upset them.’ Harry, aged 16
‘All relationships require commitment.’
T used to think that “love” marriages were better than arranged marriages, but I’ve changed my mind
recently. I’ve met people who are happy in arranged marriages. Maybe they weren’t in love when they
got married, but with time they’ve learned to love and respect their partners. On the other hand, some
people who are in “love” marriages split up. They’ve been with their partners for years, but they fall out
and their marriages end in failure. I think a relationship needs commitment. Love isn’t enough on its own.
The couple must be understanding and patient and build up their relationship over time. People can’t just
fall in love, get married and hope that everything will perfect forever. That only happens in films.’
Samina, aged 17
1. In an arranged marriage, the parents of the future couple organize the wedding.
_______T_______________________________________________________________________
2. Harry hasn’t told his parents about the girl he met on holiday.
_______T__________________________________________________________________________
3. Harry got on well with the girl his parents introduced him to.
_______F. They didn’t have anything in common ___________________________
4. Harry wants to get married when the time is right.
_______T__________________________________________________________________________
5. Samina thinks that arranged marriages don’t work as well as love marriages.
______F. Some people who are in “love” marriages split up and their marriages end in failure ________
6. Samina thinks that a relationship needs more than love for it to last.
_______T__________________________________________________________________________
7. Samina says that perfect relationships only exist in films.
________T_________________________________________________________________________

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IV. Read the web page and do the tasks that follow.
Any Answers?
Popular Topics
A. SCHOOL B. HEALTH C. FAMILY and HOME D. MONEY
Reese341
‘My little brother is a pain! He’s 8 years old, and he copies everything I do. When I watch TV, he
watches it. When I listen to music, so does he. I think that if I spend a whole day cleaning, he’s probably
join in. The worst part is when my friends come over. He won’t leave US alone for a minute. My friends
say they won’t mind, but I don’t believe them. What should I do? I really need my space.’
Favourite Answer
WiseOwl
‘Hi, Reese. You shouldn’t be angry with your brother. It’s cool that he admires you so much! You should
tell him that you need your own space, but promise to spend some time with him. Why don’t you ask him
what he’d like to do? I bet he’d be delighted. If you did a few things together sometimes, he’d probably
leave you alone at other times. You should talk with your parents about the problem, too. I’m sure they
can help.’
HollyG
‘My mum got a great job in a different town, so I’m starting a new school next week. If it was the start of
the school year, it wouldn’t be so bad, but I’m changing school halfway through a term! I’m going to be
‘the new girl’, and I’m scared. How can I make new friends? Please tell me what I should do. I’m so
worried that no one will like me. Every time I think about it, I get a headache.’
Favourite Answer
BlueRose
‘I understand how you feel. When I started college, I was so nervous that I had a stomachache. But I’m
sure you’ll be fine. On your first day, you shouldn’t try too hard to impress people. Just relax, and be
yourself. Smile and ask a lot of questions (everyone loves talking about themselves!). You should also
join some after-school clubs that interest you. They’re a great way to make friends because you already
like similar things.’

Task 1. Choose the correct answer.

What kind of website is it?
a. an online newsletter b. an official medical website c. an advice site

Task 2. Match the new words 1-5 from the webpage with their definitions a-e.
1. copy (v) __1. c ___ a. to like somebody very much
2. admire (v) __2. a ___ b. a period of time of a school year
3. halfway (adv) __3. e ___ c. to do the same as somebody else
4. term (n) __4. b ___ d. to make someone have good opinion about you
5. impress (v) __5. d___ e. in the middle of something

Task 3. Answer the questions.

1. What is Reese’s problem?
1. His little brother copies everything he does.
2. What is the worst part of Reese’s problem?
2. The worst part is when his friends come over, he won’t leave them alone for a minute.
3. According to WiseOwl, what should Reese promise to do?
3. Reese should promise to spend some time with him.
4. Who else can help Reese?
4. His parents can help him.
5. Why is HollyG starting a new school?
5. Because her mum got a great job in a different town.
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 6. Why is HollyG worried?
6. Because she’s changing school halfway through a term.
7. According to BlueRose, why should HollyG ask questions?
7. Because everyone loves talking about themselves
8. Why is it a good idea to join an after-school club?
8. Because it’s a great way to make friends.

V. Read Phong’s story and the counsellor’s answer and do the tasks that follow.
Phong: In my school, everyone has a few different groups of friends, such as in our own class. I used to
be rather popular in my class, if being popular meant that most of the girls in my class were my friends
and generally liked me. Then I fell out of this friendship with my “best friend” because there were stuff
about each other we didn’t like, I guess, and we just stopped hanging out together. After this, I started
hanging out with this other clique in class I was quite close with. However, this clique was not really
popular in our class. The clique was more on the "losers" side, although individually I guess most people
were okay with them. As time went by, I found myself feeling more and more embarrassed to be in the
same clique permanently as them. I was not the most popular student in my school, but I think I was more
on the popular side because I knew quite a lot of people in our level and I was on the football team at
school, where I think being in a sport made US more on the popular side. Furthermore, I felt more and
more unappreciated in my clique. I didn’t think they really appreciated my presence, and it feels like my
being there or not made only a little difference to them, although I’m not sure if this is true. They also
always left me out in conversations, which I really hate, and this makes me feel really sad.
Counsellor: I think you should be around people you like or want to be. The group being unpopular is
not a reason to leave them. If you are good enough then, you can make the group popular. Choose friends
who make you feel comfortable. Don’t move in groups based on popularity or you may never have people
who truly appreciate you. Make good friends even if they are a few. Don’t compare your group with
others or people may not trust you.

Task 1. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
___T____ 1. Phong broke up with his best friend because they had different tastes.
___F____ 2. Being popular in his school meant most of the girls in his school were his friends and liked
him.
___T____ 3. Phong felt unhappy because the group he was in was not popular in his class.
___T____ 4. Being in a school sport team may make a student become popular.
___F____ 5. Being present with other members of the group or not didn’t make any difference to Phong.
___T___ 6. The counsellor thought that a member could make the group popular with his own talents.
___T____ 7. You shouldn’t join a group only due to its popularity.
____F____ 8. The counsellor advised Phong to join in the group which truly appreciated him.

Task 2: Match the underlined words in the text with the definition.
1. stuff (n) _1. C ___ A. a small group of people with the same interests
2. hang out (phr v) __2. E ___ B. not include someone
3. clique (n) __3. A ___ C. a thing or group of things that one is talking about
4. leave someone out (phr v) __4. B ___ D. to recognize the good values of someone
5. appreciate (v) _5. D____ E. to spend a lot of time in a place

VI. Read the text, and then do the tasks that follow.
Peer Pressure
Mary is walking to her maths lesson. She has got a test, but she feels all right. Suddenly, Dan, the
coolest boy in the class, speaks to her, “Come on!” he says. “Forget maths. Let’s go into town!” Now
Mary feels bad. She has to make a difficult decision. Should she go to maths because that is the right
thing to do, or should she take the chance to be friends with the most popular person in the class?
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 If you have had an experience like this, don’t worry. It is called peer pressure and it happens to
everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t
want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be
because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they are just curious about trying
something new. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really don’t want to do.
It is hard being the only one who says ‘no’, and the question is - how do you do it? Firstly, you
must decide what you believe in. If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you
know your parents wouldn’t like is a bad idea then the answer is simple. Don’t do it. It is your decision,
not anybody else’s. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm.
You need to say, “No, thanks. I don’t want to do that.”
Of course, being on your own against everybody else is Very hard, so it can really help to have at
least one other peer, or friend, who will say ‘no’ too. Choose your friends carefully. You want friends to
support you when you are in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority.
Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.
However, peer pressure is not completely negative. You can learn a lot from people of your own
age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. And don’t
forget you can tell them things too and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests.
And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed. It is about sharing experiences and having fun.

Task 1. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
___T___ 1. Peer pressure means feeling you have to do something because your friends do it.
__T____ 2. Peer pressure is very common.
__F____ 3. Peer pressure is always a bad thing.
Task 2. Choose the best answer.
1. What does Dan suggest doing?
A. cheating in the maths test B. going in town after school
C. missing a lesson D. making some new friends
2. The text describes people who give in to peer pressure as _______.
A. quiet B. nervous C. popular D. funny
3. What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. saying ‘no’ B. asking questions
C. going out with friends D. doing things you don’t really like
4. What quality does the writer recommend in a friend?
A. generosity B. popularity C. strength D. loyalty
5. The writer suggests it is a good idea to find friends _______.
A. do a variety of activities B. have things in common with you
C. are very clever D. are good at sport
Task 3. Some words are explained in the text. Try to find the meanings of the following words.
1. give in (v) = _____(to agree) to do something that you do not want to do______
2. peer (n) = ______a person (who is) at the same age ______________

VII. Read the text, and match the headings A-F with the paragraphs 1-5. There is one heading that
you do not need.
A. Go to other people’s homes
B. Rediscover books and the art of reading
C. Take a walk around a supermarket
D. Get out your writing paper
E. Go back to traditional fun
F. Match a voice to a name
Life without the Internet

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Recently, an earthquake in Taiwan destroyed Internet lines in Asia, upsetting the lives of millions of
people dependent on the web for their work and social relationships. Here are some hints on how to cope
if a similar situation occurs.
1. ____E. Go back to traditional fun__________
With no chatrooms or games sites, you’ll have to find your own entertainment. Take out the games boards
you put away when you were given your first PC or laptop and play Monopoly or Cluedo with your
friends and family. You’ll be surprised at how much fun it is.
2. ____F. Match a voice to a name________
Instead of emailing your friends, you’ll have to talk to them on the phone. And perhaps you can get to
know some of the many friends you made in the chatroom and find out if they’re actually anything like
they said they were in their profiles.
3. _____A. Go to other people’s homes_________
As an alternative to picking up the phone, you could visit your friends in their own houses. Instead of
chatting to them every night from your room. That way you could find things to do together and maybe
even meet an interesting older brother or sister. You will also be burning off calories, which will help
keep you fit and healthy.
4. ______D. Get out your writing paper_________
The art of letter-writing died with the advent of the Internet and with it, the joy of receiving letters from
others. Write some letters to your friends in foreign regions, and experience the pleasure of getting a letter
back.
5. _____B. Rediscover books and the art of reading__________
Discover where your local library is and remind yourself what research was like before the age of the
online research. Remember, many others will be doing the same as you, so it will be an ideal meeting
place for people of your age.

VIII. Read the article, and do the tasks that follow.

LOVE - Celebrated Around The World
Everyone had heard Valentine’s Day. Americans traditionally send cards, chocolates, and flowers
to the people they love on February 14th, but it isn’t the only way people celebrate love around the world.
Our reporter, Kelly Wilson, interviewed people about festival traditions in different countries.
St. George’s Day - Catalonia, Spain
Kelly: In Catalonia, you celebrate love on April 23rd. Is that right?
Laia: Yes, we do. It’s St. George’s Day. St. George is the patron saint of Catalonia, as well as other
countries, like England and Greece.
Kelly: The festival also has different names, doesn’t it?
Laia: Yes, it does. In Catalonia we sometimes also call it ‘The Day of the Rose’, or ‘The Day of the
Book’. That’s because people give each other roses and books on this day.
Kelly: Should men should give women roses?
Laia: Yes, they should. And women should give men books.
Kelly: Is it a very popular tradition in Catalonia?
Laia: Yes, it is, particularly in Barcelona. On April 23rd, the downtown area is packed with street
performers and musicians, and many of the bookstores and cafes join in the celebrations. It’s a great day.
Friendship Day - Argentina
Kelly: Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Argentina, Mateo?
Mateo: Yes, we do! But we also celebrate Friendship Day on July 20th.
Kelly: Is that a festival of love and friendship?
Mateo: Yes, it is. Because love is for everyone, not just couples!
Kelly: Have Argentinians celebrated this festival since the 1970s?
Mateo: Yes, they have. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, and people around the
world celebrated together. The Argentinian professor Enrique Febbraro started ‘Friendship Day’ on the
same date because he thought that this was a very special moment. It symbolizes unity and togetherness.
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Kelly: Can you celebrate this festival in many different ways?
Mateo: Of course! But typically, we send messages, we make phone calls, and we go out at night. It’s a
very busy night for restaurants. On this night, everyone wants to eat out.

Task 1. Match the festivals 1-3 with the dates a-c.

1. Valentine’s Day ____1. b ___ a. July 20th
2. St. George’s Day ___2. c ____ b. February 14th
3. Friendship Day in Argentina ___3. a___ c. April 23rd

Task 2. Answer the questions.

1. How do people traditionally celebrate Valentine’s Day in the US?
1. They send cards, chocolates, and flowers to the people they love on Valentine’s Day.
2. Who is St. George?
2. St. George is the patron saint of Catalonia, as well as other countries, like England and Greece.
3. What other names does St. George’s Day have in Catalonia?
3. It is also called ‘The Day of the Rose’, or ‘The Day of the Book’.
4. What happens in Barcelona on the day of the festival?
4. People give each other roses and books on this day.
5. What is Friendship Day?
5. It’s a festival of love and friendship.
6. What happened on this day ỉn 1969?
6. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
7. Who is Enrique Febbraro, and what did he do?
7. He’s an Argentinian professor, and he started ‘Friendship Day’ on the same date.
8. How do people celebrate Friendship Day?
8. They send messages, make phone calls, and go out at night.

IX. Do the quiz and then look at the key. What sort of friend are you?
1. If my friend has a problem, I _________.
A. listen to him/her and try to understand
B. go out with him/her and have some fun
C. tell him/her what to do
2. If my friend thinks his/her homework is difficult, I _________.
A. try to help him/her to understand it
B. say “Don’t worry - it’s only homework”
C. tell him/her to ask the teacher for help
3. If my friend is ill, I usually _________.
A. visit him/her
B. send him/her a “get well soon” text
C. tell him/her how to get better
4. If I don’t like my friend’s clothes, I _________.
A. don’t tell him/her - it’s not important
B. say “your clothes are interesting”
C. say “I don’t like your clothes”
5. If my friend is a bit late, I _________.
A. wait for him/her
B. don’t get angry because I’m always late
C. text him/her and say “Hurry up!”
6. If it’s my friend’s birthday, I usually _________.
A. make something for him/her
B. choose a fun present for him/her
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KEY
Mostly A)s You are kind and helpful. You don’t like telling the truth if it upsets your friends.
Mostly B)s You are easy-going and good fun but you don’t like listening to your friends’ problems.
Mostly C)s You are honest. You speak your mind but you can sometimes be a bit bossy.

9E. Speaking
• Everyday English
I. Choose the correct response. Then practise the short exchanges in pairs.
1. A: Group dating helps young people join in
events.
2. A: My father hates my best friend due to his
appearance.
3. A: My close friend has shared his secret with
me.
4. A: Can I dye my hair, Mum?
5. A: Speed dating is useful to busy single people B: a/ Where is this service popular?
to date.
6. A: Can you see any benefits of online friends?
7. A: My classmates made fun of Quan because of
his poor grades.
8. A: Nam is going to quit school.
9. A: Can I send emails to the boys in my class,
Mum?
10. A: Did you go to a co-educational school?
B: a/ People can decide a one-to-one date.
b/ Like going camping or having a party.
B: a/ It seems unreasonable.
b/ Your father always makes right decisions.
B: a/ There are no secrets between friends.
b/ Keep it secret or disappoint him.
B: a/ It’s not suitable for a student like you.
b/ Purple is very fashionable now.
b/ Sure. It takes them a few minutes to meet the
other.
B: a/ Live chat is very popular and convenient.
b/ They help us to ease tension.
B: a/ He didn’t study well enough.
b/ Tell them to help him instead.
B: a/ How can we help him continue his study?
b/ He dropped out of school to get a job.
B: a/ You should check your inbox.
b/ You can. Just about your study.
B: a/ Yes, boys and girls helped each other.
b/ Right. There were only boys in my school.

• Experiencing peer pressure

II. Complete the dialogue with the sentences below. There is one extra that you do not need.
A. They will succeed in making their targets and goals achieved.
B. They often give me advice on how to make friends with good students.
C. The truth is that peer pressure gives both benefits and drawbacks to the person.
D. Teens may also be foolish or develop bad attitudes.
E. As a result, the child will be affected by such kind of behaviour.
F. Peer pressure leads them to come up with the right choices or decisions in life.
Mai: The topic for the presentation of our group is peer pressure. Peers, together with their lifestyles, can
lead a person into another world that may provide positive and negative impacts on their behaviour and
personality. 1 _____C. The truth is that peer pressure gives both benefits and drawbacks to the
person______.
Phong: You’re right. We come to the benefits first. To be a part of a bigger group can help teens to have
behaviour diversity. 2 ____F. Peer pressure leads them to come up with the right choices or decisions in
life___. Good friends can influence shaping one’s personality in positive ways.
Nick: I can see that there is a tendency to behave like the other members of the group. For instance, the
members of the group focus on performing well in their class while completing lessons carefully. 3
____E. As a result, the child will be affected by such kind of behaviour____.
Lan: So with peer pressure, teens can get matured and acquire the ability of making good decisions. 4
_______A. They will succeed in making their targets and goals achieved_____.
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Mai: I agree with all your ideas. However, peers can also have a negative impact on your behaviour and
personality. Staying with your bad company forces you to be influenced by bad habits like smoking or
drinking. 5 ___D. Teens may also be foolish or develop bad attitudes______.
Phong: You have to know the people to deal with or check whether they are a good influence on you or
not.

• Expressing disappointment and sympathy

III. Put the following expressions into the correct categories.
- I know how you feel.
- I’m so sorry to have heard the news.
- What a disaster!
- I want you to know that I’ve been thinking of you.
- To be honest, I was a bit disappointed.
- What an experience! I wish someone had warned me in advance.
- You have my heartfelt sympathies.
- I wish I had worked harder.
- These are difficult times, and I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss.
- It wasn’t as good as I thought it would be.
- The whole thing bored me to tears!
- One door closes, another door opens.
- I’ve never been so disappointed in my whole life!
- I was deeply sad to learn the news.
Expressing disappointment
What a disaster!
To be honest, I was a bit disappointed.
What an experience! I wish someone had warned me in advance.
I wish I had worked harder.
It wasn’t as good as I thought it would be.
The whole thing bored me to tears!
I’ve never been so disappointed in my whole life!
Sympathy
I know how you feel.
I’m so sorry to have heard the news.
I want you to know that I’ve been thinking of you.
You have my heartfelt sympathies.
These are difficult times, and I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss.
One door closes, another door opens.
I was deeply sad to learn the news.

9F. Writing
• A proposal against cyberbullying
I. Read the text and do the tasks that follow.
CYBERBULLYING
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘bully’? For a lot of children, this means someone
who tries to hurt you. For example, they might hit or push you. It also means someone who does unkind
things such as calling your names. These days there’s a new kind of bully who uses devices like mobile
phones, tablets or computers to make other people unhappy.
There are many different kinds of cyberbullying. For example, telling lies about someone on a
social network, posting photos of someone without their permission, or making cruel comments about
someone on a forum. Sadly, cyberbullying is becoming more and more common.

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 If you have a problem with cyberbullying, there are a lot of things you can do. For example, you
should talk to a friend, parent or teacher. There are also books, websites and forums on cyberbullying
where you can find advice. If the cyberbullying is very serious, you should contact the police.
Task 1. What is cyberbullying?
A. bullying someone at school
B. bullying someone on the street
C. using electronic devices to bully someone
Task 2. Find example of the following in the text.
1. two ways someone might hurt you: _______hit you or push you___________
2. one way someone might be unkind to you: _____calling your names______________
3. three electronic devices: ____mobile phones, tablets or computers____
4. three kinds of cyberbullying: ______telling lies about someone on a social
network, posting photos of someone without their permission, or making cruel comments about someone
on a forum__________
5. three things you can do if you have a problem with cyberbullying:
______talk to a friend, parent or teacher, find advice about cyberbullying from books, websites and
forums, or contact the police ________

II. Complete the proposal to fight against cyberbullying with the supporting ideas below.
A. The best people to confide in are usually family members or close friends.
B. You can use this to file a report against the perpetrator.
C. With feeling of anger and even upset, it can also have physical effects where the victim
experiences a lack of sleep, headaches, and stomachaches.
D. Cyberbullying can take many different forms: repeatedly making fun of a person online or
picking on them via email or text message, saying some bad about a person in a post or making
online threats.
E. You should take the time to explain slowly and carefully to them what is going on.

Introduction
Cyberbullying is harmful using computers, cellphones, and other electronic devices.
1. _______D. Cyberbullying can take many different forms: repeatedly making fun of a person online or
picking on them via email or text message, saying some bad about a person in a post or making online
threats_______
Body
Possible effects of cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can make you feel as though you have no safe space, and it can affect you mentally.
2. ________C. With feeling of anger and even upset, it can also have physical effects where the victim
experiences a lack of sleep, headaches, and stomachaches_____________
In the most extreme cases, bullying can result in victims committing suicide.
Measures to deal with cyberbullying
If you think that you are experiencing cyberbullying, it is best to confide in someone you can trust.
3. ________A. The best people to confide in are usually family members or close friends____________
You can start by explaining to them the situation, how it bothers you, and how serious it is to you.
4. _____E. You should take the time to explain slowly and carefully to them what is going on____
They can help you to collect evidence, like taking screenshots and saving text messages.
5. _______B. You can use this to file a report against the perpetrator__________

III. Complete the essay about a proposal against cyberbullying with the clauses / phrases given.
There is one extra that you do not need.
A. consider blocking the bully and formally report their behaviour on the platform
B. want to report the incident
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 C. the entire school community in creating a culture of respect
D. find a counsellor, the sports coach, or your favourite teacher
E. to collect evidence, such as text messages
F. to seek help from someone you trust, such as your parents, relatives, or other trusted adults
G. to review the reports 24/7 around the world in over 50 languages to remove bullying
H. contact the police or emergency services in your neighbourhood

If you think you are being bullied, the first step is 1 _____F. to seek help from someone you trust,
such as your parents, relatives, or other trusted adults________. In your school, you can 2 _____D. find a
counsellor, the sports coach, or your favourite teacher_________. If bullying happens on social media
sites, 3 _____A. consider blocking the bully and formally report their behaviour on the platform_____.
Social media companies have a duty to keep their users safe. It can be helpful 4 ______E. to collect
evidence, such as text messages________, and screen shots of social media posts, to show what has been
going on. If you are in immediate danger, you should 5 _____H. contact the police or emergency services
in your neighbourhood________. You can send Facebook or Instagram team a report. They have a team 6
______G. to review the reports 24/7 around the world in over 50 languages to remove
bullying_________.
Anyone can become a victim of cyberbullying. If you see this happening to someone you know,
try to offer support.
It is important to listen to your friend. You should be kind to them and help them think what they
might say and to whom. If your friend does not 7 _______B. want to report the incident______, support
them in finding a trusted adult to help them deal with the situation.

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