II. Language

Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the intonation. Practise saying the questions in pairs.

1. Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue  or one affecting mainly teens ?

2. Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure , body shaming, or bullying ?

Mark the intonation in these questions. Then listen and check. Practise saying them in pairs.

1. Is peer pressure good or bad?

2. Is this a social or environmental issue?

3. Should our campaign focus on crime, overpopulation, or climate change?

4. Do you talk to your parents, share problems with your friends, or ask your teachers for advice? 

Find five words in the word search and write them next to the correct definition. Use the glossary (page 130) to help you.

1. ___________ (adj): using force to hurt or kill someone

2. ___________ (n): the state of being poor

3. ____________ (n): drinks such as beer and wine that can make people drunk

4. ____________ (n): planned activities to achieve social or political aims

5. ____________ (v): to frighten or hurt a weaker person

Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in 1.

1. People mustn't drive after drinking _____________. It’s dangerous!

2. The boy does not want to go to school because he is afraid of being _____________.

3. Many children live in ______________. They often stop going to school so that they can work.

4. Many parents compiain about the number of ____________ TV programmes for children.

5. We are going to start a ______________ to raise awareness of animal rights.

Connect these sentences, using linking words or phrases.

1. Some people cannot control their anger when drinking alcohol. ____________, they become violent.

2. Body shaming is a very common issue. ____________, many people are not aware of it.

3. Alcohol can affect people’s mind and behaviour. ___________, they can cause other health problems.

4. The government has promised to solve our environmental issues. ____________, little has been achieved so far.

Work in pairs. Add more sentences to each item. Use different linking words and / or phrases.

1. Some children play too many violent computer games.

______________________________________________

2. Many people live in poverty.

_______________________________

3. Awareness campaigns help to draw people’s attention to social issues.

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