Read the sentences using fall-rise intonation (  ). Then listen and compare. Practise saying them in pairs.

1. Shall we look for a part-time job to earn some pocket money?

2. Do you feel like doing a vegetarian cooking course?

3. Would you please give me some advice on how to set my goals?

4. Could you help me improve my communication skills?

Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.

Do American teenagers learn to become independent in the same way as Vietnamese teenagers? What are the similarities and differences?

Read the text below and complete the diagram. Use no more than THREE words for each gap.

American parents usually encourage independence in their teenage children, and it is normal for teens to want more responsibility and freedom for their choices.

American teenagers often start high school with a basic plan of classes they need to take to get a high school diploma. Some subjects like English, maths, science, or social studies are required, others can be selected. Schools also provide extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and bands. American teenagers who plan to go to college study hard to get good grades. They are highly motivated and very confident, and take responsibility for their learning.

Many American teenagers have part-time jobs as they want to gain work experience and learn how to manage their money. Many teens work at fast-food restaurants and stores, or do babysitting, and dog walking for neighbours. They also volunteer at local hospitals, food banks, and old people's homes, or take part in clean-up activities to improve their neighbourhood. This community service counts towards the volunteer hours that some schools require for university admission.

The teenage years form an important period of their development that influences adult life. The main goal of this period for most American teenagers is becoming independent, and they work hard both at school and outside school to achieve this goal.

Work in pairs. Use the models in 1 to make similar conversations for these situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you.

1. Student A is going to take an exam. Student B is expressing his/her wishes for Student A’s success.

2. Student B is not feeling well. Student A is expressing his/her wishes for Student B’s recovery.

Listen and complete the conversations with the expressions in the box. Then practise them in pairs.

A. Same to you

B. Have a great time

C. Happy New Year 

D. Thanks so much 

1.

Nam: Hey, I heard that you‘re going on a trip to Singapore tomorrow. (1) __________________!

Mike: Yep. (2) ________________.

2.

Kevin: Hi, Mai. (3) ________________! Wishing you a great year ahead!

Mai: Thanks, Kevin. (4) _______________! Hope all your dreams come true!

Write an article (150-180 words) about the pros and cons of self-study. Use the ideas in 1 and the outline with useful expressions below to help you.

Work in pairs. Read the following ideas and decide if they are pros or cons of self-study. Think of other pros and cons to add.

Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.

Which of the characteristics of independent learners do you think you have? Which one do you want to develop in the future?

Listen to the conversation again and answer each of the following questions using no more than THREE words or a number.

1. How many characteristics of independent learners does Mike find on the website?

2. What do independent learners take responsibility for?

3. What do they use to help them achieve their learning goals?

4. What are they not afraid of doing?

Listen to a conversation between Mai and Mike, and choose the correct answers A, B, or C.

1. What is the conversation mainly about?

A. What motivates independent learners.

B. Independent learners’ sense of responsibility.

C. What makes a successful independent learner.

2. What makes independent learners study hard?

A. Their motivation for learning.

B. Their learning goals.

C. The responsibility for their own learning.

3. What do independent learners do if the task they are working on is too difficult?

A. They give up and move on to something harder.

B. They make every effort to finish it.

C. They ask questions about it.

4. Which of the following descriptions of independent leamers is NOT mentioned?

A. They're self-motivated and responsible.

B. They‘re confident and highly organised.

C. They’re curious about the world and they don't give up.