Listen and circle what you hear: contracted or full forms. Then practise saying these conversations in pairs.

1. A: What's/What is the topic of today's discussion?

    B: We'll/We will talk about the generation gap.

2. A: Don't you/Do you not live with your grandparents?

    B: No, I don't/do not.

3. A: I'm not sure who'll/who will be the next presenter? Will you speak next?

   B: Yes. I'll/ I will.

Listen and read.

Ms Hoa: Good morning, class. Today, we'll talk about the generation gap. So, what is the generation gap?

Mark: Well, I think it's the difference in beliefs and behaviours between young and older people.

Ms Hoa: You're right, Mark. So, Is there a generation gap in your family?

Mark: Not really, Ms Hoa. I live in a nuclear family with my parents and brother. We understand each other quite well though we still argue over small things.

Ms Hoa: Right. We can't avoid daily arguments. What about you, Mai?

Mai: Well, I live with my extended family, and I have to learn to accept the differences between the generations.

Ms Hoa: That's a good point. Can you give us an example?

Mai: Well, my grandparents hold traditional views about male jobs and gender roles. For example, my grandfather wants my brother to be an engineer, but my brother hopes to become a musician. And my grandmother thinks women have to do all the housework.

Ms Hoa: How about your parents? Do they share your grandparents' views?

Mai: No, they don't. They think that we should follow our dreams. They give us advice, but never force us to follow in their footsteps.

Ms Hoa: Thank you, Mai, for sharing your experiences. You must respect your parents and grandparents, but you should also express your opinion. Now let's continue our discussion with...

Listen and pay attention to the fall-rise (  ) intonation in the following sentences. Then practise saying them in pairs.

1. Shall we now talk about other learning methods?

2. Could you please pay attention when I’m talking to you?

3. Why don't we use public transport to go to school?

4. Would you like to join our cooking course?

Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the falling () or rising () intonation in each of the following questions.

1. Did anyone go? 

2. Is academic education important nowadays? 

3. What are your plans for the future? 

4. When does the course start? 

Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the strong and weak forms of the auxiliary verbs. Then practise saying them.

Mark: Have you started working out again?

          /hǝv/

Nam: Yes, I have.

                 /hæv/

Mark: Was it your grandfather who taught you?

          /wəz/

Nam: Yes, it was.

                  /wɒz/

Listen and circle what you hear: contracted or full forms. Practise saying the conversations in pairs.

1. A: You (1) mustn't / must not be rude to your parents.

    B: Yes, Grandma. But my parents (2) don't / do not listen to me.

2. A: (3) It's / It is 11 o'clock. Have you done your homework yet?

    B: Yes, (4) I've / I have.

Listen and complete the conversation. Then underline the weak forms of the auxiliary verbs, circle the contracted forms, and mark the consonant-to-vowel linking with (‿). Practise saying the conversation in pairs.

A: What's it like living (1) _________ skyscraper?

B: (2) __________ great. I (3) __________ enjoy the best views (4) ___________ the city from my sofa.

A: (5) __________ have a balcony?

B: No, (6) ___________. (7) ___________ huge windows.

Example:

Listen and repeat the sentences. Mark the stress in the underlined words.

1. The flood victims are collecting their personal property.

2. Avoid dangerous places, such as windows or bookcases, during an earthquake.

3. There are numerous tropical storms in this area every year.

4. Some natural disasters, such as landslides, usually happen in mountainous areas.

5. She gave us practical tios about treating poisonous wastes.

Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the falling intonation () and level-rising intonation ( ) in the following sentences.

1. Our class is going on a field trip next week .

2. Put your rubbish in the bin! 

3. You can see beautiful caves , green valleys  and high mountains.