B) Read the text below and make a list of expressions which can help you speak 8. a) Listen to the text and say:
• what the functions of the family are;
. what problems teenagers have.
about teenagers and their problems.
Ang teenager (a common name for a young person between the ages
of 13 and 19) goes through a very difficult period in life. Doctors say that
grow up quickly, both physically and emotionally and they try to face the
most young people experience conflict during this period of time. Teenagers
challenge of life. Each year they become more independent
, develop values
different from those kept by their family. Teenagers begin to be influenced
by the values expressed by their friends, the media (television, the Internet,
radio
, magazines, newspapers) and teachers. They also start taking part in
social activities such as sporting events, church group projects. They spend
more time in the company of friends than with their family.
Both society and parents are very anxious about teenagers' behaviour.
The unlimited access to the Internet resources, a variety of television
programmes, all kinds of literature shape a teenager's character and a set
of values. There are no such teenagers who are free of a serious conflict.
Some young people have difficulties in their relationships with parents or problems at
school which may lead to alcohol or drugs, the refusal to attend school or even running
away from home.
However, going in for sports, volunteering at hospitals, programming computers, studying
for college entrance exams help to cope with problems.
useful language:support,to support, value, to value
In the West End there are many Famous museums and theatres, palaces and parks, aren't there?
What is the place where the English Government and Parliament sit?
What is the heart of the West End?
Is the British Museum one of the most famous museum of the world?
Which Palace is know all over the world to be the home of Britain’s Kings and queens?
Who was the first to make the Palace her official residence?
Is St. Paul’s Cathedral the masterpiece of the well – known English architect Christopher Wren?
I usually spend June at seaside. We usually go to Sochi. My Parents and I have been there several times. It's nice town and there are many sights to see there.
The weather is fine, it’s hot. I like to swim in the in the Black Sea and try become sun burnt spend much time on the beach.
In July I go to the camp. The camp is situated not far from place. We have got happy time at camp. There is the Forest near the camp and we go there to pick up mushrooms. In the morning we swim in the swimming pool, play sports games and for a walk.
In the afternoon we play games, make jokes, watch TV, read English and Russian books etc.
In the evening we dance, play chess and do a lot of interesting things.
August comes and I go to the country to see my grandmother and grandfather. I come to help them in the garden. There is much work to do. I water plants and take care of hens.
I have nice time in the country.
That’s all.