3.1. Study the lexical units you are going to hear in the recording.
to be tough to do – трудно что-либо сделать
to get in the way of other things – мешать другим вещам
sacrifice - жертва
focused – сосредоточенный, сконцентрированный
to hang out – зд. проводить время, общаться
sober – трезвый
3.2. After listening to the dialogue for the first time choose the correct alternative.
Tom has quitted drinking. Now he drinks only…
a) beer.
b) wine with dinner.
c) non-alcoholic drinks.
2. Tom gave up drinking because he realized that…
a) drinking was getting in the way of other things he wanted to do in his life.
b) his best friend had quitted drinking.
c) strong drinks affected his health.
3. Now Tom feels…
a) a bit depressed and irritated.
b) much healthier and more focused.
c) proud of himself.
3.3. Listen to the recording once again and complete Tom’s ideas. While reporting them in class transform them into indirect speech.
1. I'm not against drinking ….
2. I'm a social drinker. I only drink… .
3. I look at the balance and the sacrifice and for me... .
4. I feel much more focused. My thinking is … .
5. I love leaving a bar when I'm still ... .
Section 4. Follow up activity
4.1. Luckily Tom has managed to quit drinking quite easily, many people can’t do that. What helped him to get rid of this harmful habit? Is drinking a habit or a real disease?
4.2. What measures should be taken at school to prevent children from drinking alcohol? What alcohol facts would you mention if you talked with your pupils / students and tried to convince them how destructive this habit can be?
UNIT
7
Taking Drugs
Section 1. Warming-up
1.1. A drug is any natural or artificially made chemical which is used as a medicine or taken for pleasure to improve someone's performance of an activity, or because a person cannot stop using it. There are various kinds of drugs, but all of them can be classified into three groups. Match the names of the drug groups and their descriptions.
Depressants
Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Section 2. Listening
2.1. Study the words which may cause difficulties in understanding.
marijuana – марихуана
cocaine – кокаин
to smoke weed – (разг.) курить марихуану
medications – лекарства
glue – клей
crack – крэк, кристаллическая форма кокаина, сильнодействующий наркотик
2.2. Listen to the first part of the recording and clarify the difference between “substance abuse” and “addiction”. Be ready to answer the questions.
How does addiction begin?
What things can people be addicted to?
What drugs are especially addictive?
What kinds of addiction are mentioned in the text?
2.3. Now listen to the second part of the recording and fill in the gaps with the words or expressions you hear in the text.
Signs of Addiction
The most obvious sign of an addiction is the need (…1…). However, many other signs can suggest a possible addiction, such as (…2…) or weight loss or gain. (These also are signs of other conditions, too, though, such as (…3…) or eating disorders.) Signs that you or someone you know may have a drug or alcohol addiction include:
Psychological signals:
use of drugs or alcohol as a way (…4…) or to relax;
withdrawal or keeping (…5…) from family and friends;
(….6…) in activities that used to be important;
problems with schoolwork, such as slipping grades or (…7…);
changes in friendships, such as hanging out only with (…8…) who use drugs;
spending a lot of time figuring out how (…9…);
stealing or selling belongings to be able (…10…);
failed attempts to stop taking drugs or drinking;
anxiety, anger, or (…11…);
mood swings.
Physical signals:
changes in (…12…);
feeling shaky or sick when trying to stop;
needing to take more of the substance (…13…);
changes in eating habits, including (…14…).
Section 3. Reading