Engleski jezik 1 - Advanced Learning - My world

1 Who would say it?

Look at the phrases and decide whether they are things that teenagers would say for themselves or things that grown ups would say about them:

2 Describe yourself

Describe yourself using the phrases from the previous exercise in the slides below. If you have learned new personality adjectives, write them down in your notebook.

3 Read and compare

Read an article about five teenagers and their ideas.

Compare your ideas from exercise 1 with the text.
Choose the right sentence.

Are teenagers really that bad?

A recent survey shows that teenagers are not the only ones to blame for their bad mood and lack of sleep. When we reach puberty our body clock changes and we can stay up longer at night, but we also need enough sleep so it would be perfect if the school would start at around 9 or 10 in the morning. Being moody and grumpy because of lack of sleep is only one of the problems most teenagers and parents state when being asked what teenagers are really like. Some parents also say that teenagers are obsessed with their mobile phones and spend too much time chatting online or playing games than studying or helping with housework.

What do teenagers say about themselves?

Mike

I don't agree with the survey results and I think that the majority of teenagers are very hard- working, helpful and loyal. Yes, we can sometimes be grumpy, but that is only because we have so much work to do! We are also interesting, brave, generous, and not to forget, very modest!

Lauren

It’s my social life and my family! I love spending time with my friends, either at school or somewhere else. We don't spend our time texting, we like going for walks together and talking in person. I also like helping my mum at home, I am an excellent cook and my family loves my food.

Sam

I usually have to get up very early every morning, at about 6 o’clock, so I have to go to bed early, at about ten o’clock, otherwise I don't get enough sleep. After school I only have time to eat something and relax for a short time, then I need to do my homework and study. I don't meet friends during the week, we usually spend some time together on Saturday or Sunday. We go out or play football at the park.

Luna

I don't agree with the saying that all teenagers are the same, that is simply not true! I know that some of us are lazy and spend all free time chatting or playing games, but I’m not like that. I like spending time outdoors, going swimming or going for a run. I also adore listening to music and I don't leave the house without my mobile where I have all my favourite songs. I am into rock music, but my friends listen to different types of music.

Ian

I really care about the people I live with and my dream is to travel the world and meet new people and learn about their cultures. I am very much interested in what is going on in the world and my friends are all like that. So I don't agree that teenagers are not interested in the world and dull, quite the opposite!

4 Who thinks that?

Read the article one more time and select the correct name. Who thinks that?

5 Opposite adjectives

Select the opposite adjective.

6 Complete the sentences

Complete the sentences with the adjectives from exercise 5:

1. I don't like people who always avoid taking risks and play it safe. I find them .

2. A good friend is someone who is always there for you when you need help. Friends like that are .

3. People who think that they know everything are very .

4. I find people if we can talk about different things and have a lot in common.

5. When my sister doesn't get enough sleep, she walks around the house all day long.

6. My grandpa is very . He always buys cheap presents.

7 A typical teenager

Think about a typical teenager in your country. Make notes in your notebook about his/her personality, likes and dislikes and then record your thoughts by using your mobile phone. Play your recording to your partner and talk to each other about your recordings.