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Unit 9 Social Issues Page 100 Getting Started A Social Awareness Club Meeting Activity 1 Listen and Read
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Hi, everyone.
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Last time our club met, we decided to start an awareness campaign to draw attention to a pressing social issue.
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So, have you thought about any issues that we could focus on?
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Yes.
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I think we should promote issues that affect a lot of people in our city, such as crime and overpopulation.
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I like your ideas, Mai, but I think we should plan our campaign around social issues that directly affect teenagers like us.
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Can you give us some examples?
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Well, bullying, peer pressure and body shaming, for instance, are major problems among teenagers today, although many people don't feel comfortable talking about them.
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I agree with you.
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Hmm.
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So, Mark, what do you think?
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Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue or one affecting mainly teens?
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Hmm, I think this time we should focus on a problem teens struggle with every day because this won't be a big campaign.
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However, we'll try to use your ideas for another project, Mai.
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Sounds good.
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Now let's decide on a social issue.
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Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure, body shaming or bullying?
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I think it's bullying because it's very common today and...
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Unit 9, Social Issues,
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Page 101, Language, Pronunciation, Intonation in Choice Questions.
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Activity 1, Listen and repeat.
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Pay attention to the intonation.
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Practice saying the questions in pairs.
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Should we focus our campaign on a general social issue or one affecting mainly teens?
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Is the top problem facing teens today peer pressure, body shaming or bullying?
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Unit 9.
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Social issues.
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Page 101.
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Language.
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Pronunciation.
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Intonation in choice questions.
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Activity 2.
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Mark the intonation in these questions.
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Then listen and check.
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Practice saying them in pairs.
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Is peer pressure good or bad?
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Is this a social or environmental issue?
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Should our campaign focus on crime, overpopulation or climate change?
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Do you talk to your parents, share problems with your friends or ask your teachers for advice?
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Track 9
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Unit 9 Social Issues Language
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vocabulary activity one violent poverty alcohol campaign bully
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Thank you.
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Unit 9 Social Issues Page 105 Listening Types of Bullying
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Activity 2 Listen to a conversation between two students and match the pictures with the types of bullying.
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So, at our club meeting last time, we decided to plan our campaign around bullying among teenagers.
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We also thought that it would be useful to do some research on the topic before this meeting.
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So, what have you found out, Mark?
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Well, I've learned that there are three main types of bullying – physical, verbal and social bullying.
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I guess physical bullying involves violent behaviour such as hitting, kicking or pushing people.
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That's right.
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And verbal bullying means using words to attack others, such as shouting at or saying something offensive to them.
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What about social bullying?
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Well, it happens when people keep telling lies or bad things about someone behind their back or making them feel ashamed in public.
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That's very mean.
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As we use more technology, bullying is also becoming more common on social media.
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That's cyberbullying, which takes place over digital devices, such as mobile phones and computers.
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People sometimes tell lies or post offensive comments about someone else on social media.
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My friend was the victim of cyberbullying.
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Some people kept posting very rude comments about her weight on social media.
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She became very upset and cried a lot.
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I'm sorry for your friend.
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Body shaming is now one of the most common forms of cyberbullying.
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I agree.
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So let's meet next week and start planning our campaign.
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Unit 9 Social Issues Page 107 www.feyyaz.tv
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I'm afraid I can't go to the cinema with you, Andy.
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What a pity.
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I really wanted you to watch the film.
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Maybe another time.
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My brother is going to see a doctor tomorrow and I promise to go with him.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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What's wrong with him?
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He's been bullied at school.
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We think he's suffering from depression and needs help.
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I can sympathise.
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I was also the victim of bullying and had a very painful experience.
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I hope he'll be fine.
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Thank you for your sympathy, Andy.
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Thank you.
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and check then practice saying them one should we report bullying to
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teachers or speak to our parents first two is this social
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awareness campaign about poverty or crime three have Have you ever experienced any physical, verbal or social bullying?
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Do you worry about peer pressure, body shaming or bullying?
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About This Lesson

In this lesson from Unit 9, you will explore important social issues that affect teenagers today. Through engaging discussions in a Social Awareness Club meeting, you will delve into topics such as bullying, peer pressure, and body shaming. This lesson not only boosts your understanding of relevant vocabulary but also enhances your speaking skills as you articulate your thoughts and opinions. Engaging with these pressing issues will help you build confidence in your English speaking practice, allowing you to express your ideas clearly and effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Social issue - A problem that affects many people in society.
  • Bullying - Intimidating or harming someone, often through repeated actions.
  • Peer pressure - The influence to conform to the expectations of friends or peers.
  • Body shaming - Criticizing someone based on their physical appearance.
  • Awareness campaign - An organized effort to inform people about a particular issue.
  • Intonation - The rise and fall in the pitch of the voice when speaking.
  • Overpopulation - A situation in which the number of people exceeds the resources available in an area.
  • Crime - An act committed in violation of law.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of your English speaking practice, consider utilizing the shadow speech technique while working with the transcript. Listen to the audio of the meeting and mimic the speakers' intonation and rhythm. This method, known as shadowspeak, is particularly helpful when addressing complex topics like social issues, as it allows you to internalize the natural flow of conversation.

Since the dialogue is conversational and relatable, you can practice at a comfortable speed. Repeat key phrases and questions such as, “Is peer pressure good or bad?”, paying special attention to the intonation. For effective pronunciation improvement, record yourself using a shadowing app and compare your speech with the original audio. This feedback can be invaluable in refining your accent and clarity.

By consistently practicing these techniques, you'll not only refine your pronunciation but also enhance your ability to discuss vital social topics with confidence. As you engage more with the material and converse in English, you will see significant improvements in both your speaking abilities and social awareness.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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