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
To sum up, I think this time was eye-opening for me and I am sure that I will go there and help another children again.
Where do you live?
I live in Perm, Russia.
Do you like it here? Why? Why not?
Yes, I like it here. I have been living here all my life and I think this city to be a place worth visiting.
Where can you go in your free time?
You can walk down the embankment along the banks of the Kama River, go to one of our theatres or attend one of the cultural festivals.
What can you do there?
In the Opera and Ballet Theatre you can watch a ballet performance, or you can go to the museum of our region.
Why do you like it?
I like my city because it is one of the most multicultural places in Russia and I love its wide avenues, big squares and parks, its architecture.
How do you feel there?
I feel happy here. I like my lifestyle and I enjoy living in my city.