1.　　　 Explain that the words in the box at the top of Page 44 are synonyms of the verb “to get” below the pictures, and can be used to replace “get” in each picture.

4.　　　 For stronger classes, ask students to add what they consider to be the biggest problems teenagers face to the list if these are different to those on the list.

Vocabulary

Part A

3.　　　 Tell students to complete Part B on their own. You may want to give the exercise as homework, as students may feel comfortable writing about their problems in private. You could ask volunteers to give their answers but do not force students. If there are no volunteers, do not go over the answers to this exercise with the class. Keep the students’ answers confidential.

2.　　　 Explain that part B is different from the previous exercise, as students have to rank how big these problems are in their lives.

Explain to students that number 5 means that this is a big problem for them while number 1 means it is a small problem.

1.　　　 tell students you want to do a survey of the problems that students in the class have. Write the following headings on the board:

Not enough sleep

Not enough time to do homework

Too noisy to study

Lonely

Argue with cousin/classmate/parent

Parents are always busy

Read out each problem in turn, and ask students to raise their hands if they have this problem. Make a tally of the problems that students have. This will reinforce a group feeling. Finally, make a note of the biggest problem the class has. Write the following on the board:

“The biggest problem Class …Grade　 ... has is …”

4.　　　 Ask students to work in pairs to complete Part A on Page 39. Once all students have finished, ask one student at a time to read out what they have written. Listen for mistakes and mispronunciation.

Part B

3.　　　 Show the students pictures about problems. Ask individuals to speak out which problem it is. If one has spoken out, he or she can ask his or her best friend to speak out next problem.

2.　　　 Ask students work in groups. Discuss their problems and write on the paper. The teacher call some groups to speak out the problems and help them how to solve them.

1.　　　 Explain that most teenagers have problems. Tell students that if they ever need to talk about their problems, they should talk to their teachers, friends or family. Tell students that having a problem is nothing to be ashamed if ----everyone has worries from time to time.

4.　　　 To use the verb “to get” when talking about problems

l　　　 Language function and focus

I’ve got a problem.=I have a problem.　　　　

Eating too much makes you unhealthy.　　　 Get too many tests and exams

Quarrel with sb.　　　　　 Family members

Get a bus=take a bus　　　 get angry=become angry

I don’t have much time to revise for tests.

l　　　 Teaching methods

Listening/ writing/ speaking/discussing

l　　　 Teaching procedures

Part A