1. Listen to the interview to the super model Tyra Banks on “Body
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image and self-esteem” and fill in the gaps with the missing words.
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A lot of teenagers are dealing with issues, you know, like self-esteem and body image and you are, you know, so confident! I mean, what a._________ would you have to those who want the same confidence that you have? You know what? I always say there is a better looking girl or guy always in the room, at the b.__________, you know, at the dance, wherever…there’s always someone that’s going to look better, so if you continue to c.__________ yourself to other people, you’ll never be d._________! You have to start really truly looking at yourself, ..and get your e.___________ from yourself, because the minute you start comparing it’s just all downhill! I mean, when I was a model, there were models whose f. _____________ were, like, tight and firm and I was always jiggly; even when I was g. ___________ I was jiggly. I was actually not really a firm h.____________, you know? I would look at models like Giselle. Giselle was a super model and she was always, like, so muscular and i._______________. If I looked at her and..like…, really really sat there and had some time to really look at her, I would get j. ____________, because my body could never be that! But that’s what it is: my body could never be that unless I went on k. ______________ means to get that and it’s not worth it so I had to look at my body and say: okay, I got some cellulite down there, you know, certain things aren’t so l. ____________ but I’m gonna rock me, I’m gonna love me…and that’s a m. ____________ thing. It’s not like I wake up in the morning and…UHHHH…some days I’m…like…not so n. __________, you know? But It’s something that you constantly have to tell yourself…
2. Listen to a Youtube post by vlogger Morgan Paige telling us why she battled depression and an eating disorder for years and complete the sentences with the missing information. Audio 17 – Part 2(from 1’29 to 4’40)
a. For a great part of her life Morgan suffered from __________________ and _____________. b. Mostly she was bullied because of her _____________________________________. c. Besides depression she also developed ____________________________________.
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d. In her warped view1 of herself, she felt that, when she walked outside Listening test everyone was _______________________________________. As she didn’t want to see her figure, she started wearing Namee.No. Class Date ____________________________. f. According to the views she was given, being normal, valuable and beautiful meant
________________________________________ . g. She now realizes that what is healthy depends on your _____________________ and _____________________________. h. When she decided to make a change, the first step was to stop ______________________.
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Listening test 2 Name No. Class Date
1. Listen to Virginia’s statement about her experience studying abroad and write the missing words. Audio 18 – Part 1
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Studying abroad is a. _____________ if you have the opportunity. I was b. _____________ to have that opportunity three times. I studied in France, Canada and the old Soviet Union, in what is now c. _____________ I studied in France while I was completing my bachelor's d. _____________ at home in California. I studied French language and literature, which I was in love with at the time. It was so special to be in the land of Moliere and Voltaire, Zola and Sartre!! I spent about e. _____________ there and during that time I lived with a French f. _____________ ... which gave me lots of opportunity to speak French, as well as to eat the wonderful g. _____________ I was in a small country town, not Paris, so I was able to enjoy the h. _____________ countryside – the big rivers, the forests and, in the distance, the mountains. I received a i. _____________ for my efforts while in France.
2. Listen to the second part of her statement and complete the table about Virginia’s experience abroad. Audio 18 – Part 2 Countries where she lived
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f. _________________
What she did there
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g. _________________
How long she lived there
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Place where she lived
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What the experience of studying abroad was like for her
It was not just a k. _____________ but an experience where she had great l. _____________.
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Module 5.1 Teenagers’ problems Name No. Class Date
1. Read the text attentively. When Children Have Children Teenage pregnancy is usually a crisis for the pregnant girl and her family. Common reactions include anger, guilt, and denial. If the father is young and involved, similar reactions can occur in his family.
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Adolescents who become pregnant may not seek proper medical care during their pregnancy, leading to an increased risk for medical complications. Pregnant teenagers require special understanding, medical care, and education – particularly about nutrition, infections, substance abuse, and complications of pregnancy. They also need to learn that using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, can damage the developing fetus. All pregnant teenagers should have medical care beginning early in their pregnancy.
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Babies born to teenagers are at risk for neglect and abuse because their young mothers are uncertain about their roles and may be frustrated by the constant demands of caretaking. Parents of teenagers can help prevent teenage pregnancy through open communication and by providing guidance to their children about sexuality, contraception, and the risks and responsibilities of sexual relationships and pregnancy.
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Some teenage girls drop out of school to have their babies and don't return. In this way, they lose the opportunity to learn skills necessary for employment and self-survival as adults. School classes in family life and sexual education, as well as clinics providing reproductive information and birth control to young people, can also help to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
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If pregnancy occurs, teenagers and their families deserve honest and sensitive counseling about options available to them. Special support systems, including consultation with a child and adolescent psychiatrist when needed, should be available to help the teenager throughout the pregnancy, the birth, and the decision about whether to keep the infant or give it up for adoption. There may be times when the pregnant teenager's emotional reactions and mental state will require referral to a qualified mental health professional. http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/when_children_have_children (Abridged)
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2. Say who or what the following words refer to. a. They (line 7) 22)
b. they (line 15)
c. them (line 20) d. it (line
3. Complete the sentences with the most suitable ending.
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3.1 Anger, guilt and denial are reactions common for … a. the pregnant girl and her family; b. both the pregnant girl and the father’s families. 3.2 Pregnant adolescents should have proper medical care because they need … a. understanding, information about nutrition and possible complications of pregnancy; b. to learn everything about the normal development of the fetus. 3.3 Teenagers’ parents have an important role in preventing pregnancy … a. through the information about sexuality and contraception; b. by providing them with the proper medical care. 3.4 The teenager’s option should be guided… a. by families and psychologists; b. by mental health professionals.
4. Complete the sentences with a suitable preposition.
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a. Most teenagers are punished _____________ their bad results at school. b. It’s hard for parents to deal ___________ their teenage children aggressive behaviour. c. Many girls suffer ___________ depression and anxiety because of a hidden pregnancy. d. Parents complain ______________ their children going out so late at night.
5. Choose the most suitable verb to complete the sentences.
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a. Psychologists speak / remind / blame parents for not respecting their children’s options. b. A teenager’s future belongs / depends / consists on his/her career choices. c. Anorexia and bulimia are disorders which are very difficult to care / deal / think with. d. One of the most serious problems teenagers suffer / worry / cope from is Peer pressure.
6. Fill in the gaps with a Reflexive Pronoun or Each other. a. It’s not common for teenagers to be dishonest with ________________________________.
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b. The future career is a difficult decision. I don’t know what to choose __________________. c. Peter is not a good classmate because he only thinks about _________________________. d. I am very disappointed with my friend Ana. We don’t speak to __________________
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Module 5.2 Teenagers’ future Name No. Class Date
1. Read the text attentively. The Comenius Programme
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The Comenius Programme is named after Jan Amos Comenius (1592-1670), often considered the father of modern education. Comenius is aimed at schools, colleges and local authorities across Europe. Its objectives are: developing knowledge and understanding among young people of the diversity of European cultures and languages; helping young people to acquire basic skills and competences for their personal development, for future employment and for active European citizenship. Here is the statement of a former Comenius student: I can still remember the day when our English teacher informed us about the Comenius project. My personal experience was very exciting. I travelled with three of my partners to Italy and we had a wonderful time there. We made new friends and had a great time with them. We met boys and girls from Germany, Lithuania, Latvia and Turkey and kids from Italy who were very friendly and nice to everyone. I had an English lesson with the Italian kids and we were talking about our city, our customs and generally how the youth of our country spend their free time. We also talked and shared opinions on our cultures. We all learned many things about the other cultures and we were told to do projects about the cultures of the other countries. I was assigned to do a project about the flora and the fauna of Italy and it was really fascinating. In the beginning of our trip we stayed for one night in the beautiful city of Venice and at the end of our trip we spent a couple of hours in the city waiting for our flight. During our visit in Italy we visited Ferrara and Padova which were great cities with very nice people. And at last our trip ended with tears of happiness because we were being separated from our new friends with whom we had a great time the previous four days. I will never forget what I did in Italy or generally in the project because I had a great time with nice kids from all over Europe and from different nationalities and we all had the chance to learn how life outside our country is. I think that after this experience everyone in the project will have a different view on life. Yuri Toumasidis, 17 years old http://www.wideminds.eu/cms/index.php/magazine05/students-articles/310-studentsimpression (Abridged, Accessed in May 2013)
2. Go through Yuri’s statement to find words which have the opposite meaning of the following ones. a. boring
b. terrible
c. unkind
d. sadness
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3. Say whether the following sentences are True or False and correct the false ones with information from the text.
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a. Comenius is a programme for students worldwide. b. This programme provides students with competences for a future career. c. Yuri travelled to Germany, Lithuania, Latvia and Turkey. d. He learned about other students’ cultural habits. e. He met students from different nationalities. f. He believes the project will not change students’ lives.
4. Answer the following questions.
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a. Why is the project named Comenius? b. Which are the objectives of the Comenius project? c. Would you like to have an experience like Yuri’s? Explain. d. Which European country would you choose? Give reasons.
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets to express the future.
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a. You seem very confident. What ___________________ (you / do)? b. The projects always ___________________ (start) at the beginning of the term. c. One day I ___________________ (study) in the UK and start a career there. d. I ___________________ (have) a job interview tomorrow afternoon.
6. Complete the sentences with: dare, needn’t, could, have to. a. Comenius is the experience of a lifetime. Don’t you _____________ wasting this opportunity. b. I _____________ help you write the application form. c. I’m sure you had a great time in the exchange programme. You _____________ tell me all about it. d. My mother doesn’t approve of me going on that programme. I _____________ tell you why. It’s too expensive!
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Module 5.3 Teenagers’ culture Name No. Class Date
1. Read the text attentively. The negative side of Piercings and tattoos
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Piercings and tattoos have been around for centuries, and can have cultural significance for a person. Because teens are experimenting with their identities, they may be drawn to piercings or tattoos as a form of expression or rebellion. Unlike some forms of self-expression like hair coloring or clothing, however, piercings and tattoos leave permanent marks, and can have negative side effects. They can also be a sign of deviant behavior or mental health problems in teens. Sometimes piercings or tattoos are a form of self-injury or self-harm, resulting from teens trying to express their negative feelings or seeking attention or help. In many states, teens need their parents’ permission to legally get a tattoo or piercing. If a teen is going to get a piercing or tattoo, he /she should be certain they are doing it safely. The shop should be clean and the person doing the tattoo or piercing should know what they are doing and exercise proper sanitation.
Other precautions for teens getting piercings or tattoos include: The person treating you should wash their hands thoroughly first and should wear clean disposable gloves. 15 The needles and dyes should be brand new and sealed in their package, or should have been thoroughly sterilized before use with an autoclave.
Tattoos and piercings can have negative side effects such as: Pain during the procedure and while the tattoo or piercing is healing Allergic reactions Difficulty finding a job Removing tattoos can be expensive and painful, and usually does not leave the area looking completely healed. When piercings are removed they can leave scars and holes, and if they are accidentally ripped out the resulting injuries can cause deformities.
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http://www.teenhelp.com/teen-issues/piercings-and-tattoos.html (Abridged)
2. Read the first paragraph and find synonyms for the following words. a. importance
b. lasting
c. unusual
d. looking for
3. Read the second paragraph and say who or what the following words refer to. a. their (line 8)
b. he / she (line 9) c. it (line 9)
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4. Answer the questions about the text.
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a. Why do teens want to have a piercing or a tattoo? b. What’s the difference between having a tattoo and the other forms of teens’ selfexpression? c. How careful should teens be when making a piercing or a tattoo? d. From the negative effects mentioned, which do you consider the worst? Explain. e. Would you like to have a piercing or a tattoo? Why / why not?
5. Complete the sentences with the right tense (conditionals type 0, 1, 2 and 3).
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a. I _________________ (not do) a tattoo if I had known about the negative side effects. b. If I _________________ (be) you, I wouldn’t go to that studio downtown. c. If I have enough money, I _________________ (put) a piercing on my eyebrow. d. You can get an infection if the tattooist _________________ (not use) disposable needles.
6. For each situation write sentences using had better.
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a. Your friend’s tattoo doesn’t seem to be healing properly. What do you tell him? b. Your best friend has a piercing on her tongue but her parents don’t know. What do you tell her? c. There is a new tattoo studio in your city which doesn’t look very safe. What do you tell your friends? d. Your sister is applying for a job as a secretary and she has got a tattoo on her neck. What do you tell her?
7. Choose one of the following topics. Write about 100/120 words on it. TOPIC 1 Piercings and tattoos are no longer a cultural symbol. Instead they can be a form of self-expression, rebellion or the need to belong to a group. Write your opinion about the reasons why teens have tattoos or piercings done. TOPIC 2 Use the following information to write a short biography of Angelina Jolie. Date of birth
4 June 1975
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand
Career
Won the Oscar for her role in Girl, Interrupted (1999); achieved wide fame after her portrayal of video game heroine Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Spouses
Jonny Lee Miller (1996–1999), Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003) and Brad Pitt (2005–present).
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Children
Adopted – Maddox (Cambodian) , Zahara (Ethiopian) and Pax (Vietnamese) Biological – Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne (twins)
Humanitarian Work
She has been on field missions in more than 30 countries as an Ambassador of Goodwill for UNHCR.
Tattoos
She has more than a dozen tattoos with different meanings. She has removed or covered some.
Global test Name No. Class Date
PART 1 – Listening comprehension 1. Listen to a documentary with Dr. Nina Moadel about «Eating disorders» and complete it with the missing words. Audio 19 - Part 1 (till 00:39)
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Eating disorders can affect __a.__, from tweens and elementary school to __b.__ personalities, like Victoria Beckham and Elton John. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, as many as __c.__ Americans suffer from some __d.__ of eating disorder. Simply put, an eating disorder is a mental __e.__ characterized by an unhealthy obsession with __f.__ and food. Left untreated, these obsessions can cause great psychological and physical harm. Generally, eating disorders are broadly grouped into three categories: __g.__, __h.__ and eating disorder EDNOS.
2. Listen to the second part of the documentary and answer the questions. Audio 19 - Part 2 (from 00:40 till 2:08) Q: What are the two characteristics of anorexia? A: Extreme __a. __and a distorted ___b. ___. Q: How do anorectics seek thinness? A: By limiting their ___c. _____ with _d. _____. Q: How do bulimics behave? A: They overeat and then ____e. ___ to compensate the __f. __. Q: Which medicines do they overuse? A: They overuse ____g. ____. Q: Are bulimics thin? A: ________h. __________. Q: What are the common signs of EDNOS? A: The same signs you would look for in anorexia and bulimia nervosa: ______________i. _________.
PART 2 – Reading comprehension 1. Read the text attentively. Eating disorders Although society tends to stereotype eating disorder sufferers as adult females, these conditions affect all types of people. For example, the National Institute of Mental Health attests that men account for 5- to 15-percent of anorexics and up to 35-percent of those with binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders aren't just an adult issue, either. Among children and teenagers, as many as two in
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100 suffer from some sort of eating disorder. These figures are particularly scary when you consider the long-term-and often irreversible-effects of eating disorders. Externally, these illnesses can cause hair loss, tooth decay, bloating and, of course, extreme weight loss. And the internal effects of eating disorders are even more severe. Females with eating disorders are more likely to stop menstruating, and to become infertile. These illnesses can cause heart and circulatory problems ranging from anemia to cardiac arrest, and major organ problems, like painful kidney stones, and potentially deadly pancreas inflammation. A high percentage of people with eating disorders die without treatment, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. While this is disheartening, treatment options are both numerous and effective! Many people with these illnesses find relief from ongoing psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and medical supervision. If you believe that you or someone you care about is suffering from an eating disorder, PLEASE: Make an appointment with a doctor immediately! http://mental.healthguru.com/video/3-types-of-eating-disorders (Abridged, Accessed in May 2013)
2. Find synonyms in the first paragraph for the following words. a. label
b. victims
c. illnesses
d. problem
3. In note form, complete the table below with information from the text. External effects of eating disorders
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Internal effects of eating disorders
4. Answer the following questions on the text.
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4.1. What kind of people may be affected by eating disorders? 4.2. How can these illnesses be cured? 4.3 Can these illnesses be fatal? Quote from the text to support your answer. 4.4 According to your point of view, what can be done to prevent these illnesses?
PART 3 – Language function 1. Complete the sentences with a suitable prepositional verb. a. Parents ____________________________ their teens for not eating properly. b. Teenagers always ___________________ about their parents’ overprotection. c. Lots of people ________________________________ from eating disorders. d. It’s not easy to ___________________________________ with binge eating.
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2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets to express the Future.
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a. Mary ___________________ (have) an appointment with the psychiatrist tomorrow afternoon. The appointment ________________ (be) at 4 p.m. b. I believe the documentary on eating disorders ___________________ (clarify) some myths about these illnesses. c. Why is that dictionary on the desk? I _______________ (look up) the meaning of «binge».
3. Complete the sentences with a conditional clause type 0, 1, 2 and 3.
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a. If I had an eating disorder, my mother ___________ (understand) immediately. b. If you _________ (see) Ana, you would have understood what anorexia means. c. If parents don’t know about eating disorders, they ______ (not be able) to help. d. If we don’t feel ok, we _____________________________ (look) for help.
PART 4 – Written production Choose one of the following topics. Write about 100/120 words on it. TOPIC 1 “Stop comparing yourself to others. You’re your own person.” Comment the above statement relating it with the reasons why eating disorders affect so many people nowadays. TOPIC 2 Write a formal letter applying for work experience at the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa. Follow the guidelines of an application letter that you’ve learnt in class.
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