Unit 1. The generation gap. Lesson 4. Speaking_13462158_20221110_052515

welcome to our class! 
What conflicts do you often get into with your parents? 
conflicts 
 clothes 
 friends 
schoolwork 
 love 
appearance 
housework 
Unit 1: THE GENERATION GAP 
 Speaking: 
What are the conflicts about ? 
Complaints & Giving opinions and advice 
a. Parents may not like when their teenage children go out with their friends late at night. 
b. Parents may complain 
about their children’s untidiness. 
c. Parents may not like their children’s appearance. 
1. Activity 1: Discuss the situations in the pictures and guess what conflicts each one may lead to. 
1. I'm not happy that my parents set a time for me to come home in the evening. They expect me to be home at 9 p.m.! I wish they allowed me to stay out later, say 9.30 or 10 p.m., so I can spend more time with my friends. I have asked them many times, but they don't want to change their mind. What should I do? 
2. My parents don't like some of my friends just because of their appearance. They have their hair dyed in different colours and have pierced noses. However, these friends of mine are excellent students, and have always been very helpful and kind to me and other classmates. I wish my parents didn't judge them by their appearance, but got to know them better. What should I do?  
3. My parents often complain that I don't help enough around the house. They think that I'm not responsible. I really try my best whenever I have a chance. But when I'm too busy with a lot of homework and many extracurricular activities, it's difficult for me to find time for anything else. What should I do? 
Activity 1: 
Match them with the problems a, b, or c 
a. Doing more housework 
b. Missing curfews 
c. Parents' disapproval of friends 
1b 
2c 
3a 
 Activity 3 : Tell your partner what you and your parents complain about. Give advice on how to solve the problem.   
Activity 3 : Practise this dialogue 
Tell your partner what you and your parents complain about. Give advice on how to solve the problem. 
A : What kind of conflicts do you get into with your parents ? 
B: Well, I don’t like the way my mum keeps telling me what to do all the time. What should I do ? 
A : I think you should talk to her and explain how you feel . You should also show her that you are responsible and mature 
B : Thanks. I’ll try. How about you and your parents ? 
A : My dad is always comparing me with Lan, the girl living next door. He says that Lan is more studious than me and helps her parents with the household chores. 
B: Perhaps you should make friends with Lan if your parents like her. 
Activity 3 : Tell your partner what you and your parents complain about. Give advice on how to solve the problem in pairs. 
A : What kind of conflicts do you get into with your parents ? 
B: Well, I don’t like the way my ../ (My always .. ... ) What should I do ? 
A : I think you should 
You should also .. 
B : Thanks. I’ll try. How about you and your parents ? 
A : My .always . 
 .......................................................................... 
B: Perhaps you should 
Activity 4: Report what they have talked about their real conflicts with their parents and solutions. 
Example 1: Student A 
 I get into conflict with my mum. I don’t like the way my mum keeps telling me what to do all the time. I think I should talk to her and explain how I feel. I should also show her that I am responsible and mature. 
Example 2: Student B 
 I get into conflict with my dad. He is always comparing me with Lan, the girl living next door. He believes that Lan is more studious than me and helps her parents with the household chores. I think I should make friends with Lan in order to learn new things from her. 
Activity 4: Report what they have talked about their real conflicts with their parents and solutions. 
 	I get into conflict with my . . I don’t like the way my .. keep(s) .. . ... 
 I think I should talk to her/him / them and explain how I feel. I should also show her/ him/ them that I and . 
OR 
 	 I get into conflict with my . . He /She / They always ... 
 I think I should . 
Activity 4: Report what they have talked about their real conflicts with their parents and solutions. 
 I get into conflict with my sister. She is always criticizing my appearance. She believes that I dress badly and have ugly hairstyles. I had better talk to her and explain how I feel. I should also show her that I am young and fashionable( hợp thời trang)/ stylish ( hợp thời trang) 
Activity 5: Consolidation and homework: 
- What have we learnt today? 
- Write a paragraph (about 100 – 120 words) about some common conflicts between generation in your family. 
Thank you for your attention