III. Complete the dialogue with the phrases below. There is one extra phrase that you do not need. Practise the dialogue with a partner.
A. learning how to set and obtain a goal is necessary life skills
B. the dinner table is a good place to practise this skill
C. What are the benefits of this skill, miss?
D. Cleaning one’s room is another chore.
E. And we should be patient and positive.
F. a kid should know how to use a first aid kit
Ms. Hoa: In order to live independently, teenagers should have some basic life skills. First, it’s basic first aid.
Lan: I think 1 ________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Hoa: Right. And it consists of knowing how to handle an emergency, and it’s important to practise through role-playing.
Lan: What is the second skill, Ms Hoa?
Ms. Hoa: It’s cleaning and chores. The key to perform tasks that are age appropriate. How to do laundry, for example, is one of the top things to learn. That includes using the washing machine and dryer, as well as properly folding clothes.
Lan: 2 _____________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Hoa: You can follow me well, Lan. Next, it’s conversation skills: It is very important to develop relationships. Unfortunately, a lot of children text, and don’t have many face- to-face conversations.
Lan: In my opinion, 3 __________________________________________________________________
Ms. Hoa: We come to one of the most difficult skills - problem-solving skills: These are skills that adults also struggle with. The key is to learn the skills at an early age, try to have critical thinking.
Lan: 4 ______________________________________________________________________________
Anything else, miss?
Ms. Hoa: Finally, it’s the skill to cope with failure. It can be hard to deal with, but it is part of life. Be open to advice and corrections from parents and teachers.
Lan: 5 _____________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Hoa: A child with this skill is more much more emotionally, mentally and socially prepared for adulthood.
Lan: Thank you so much for your information and advice.
8. UNIT 8. Becoming independent
