Starting Off

Look at the photo and answer this questions

1. What is your typical daily routine on a school day?
2. What responsibilities do you have at home or school?
3. How do you prioritize your tasks and manage your time throughout the day?

Listening

1. Listen to this long conversation and answer the questions.

2. Answer the following questions based on the conversation.

Speaking

1. Discuss the following questions with your partner. Take turns answering. For each question, state your opinion and give a reason.

1. Do you think waking up early is important? 
2. Should high school students have part-time jobs? 
3. Is it better to plan your day or go with the flow? 
4. Do you think helping parents with household chores is necessary? 
5. Should students spend their free time studying or relaxing?

2. Look at the pictures below and discuss them with your partner. Describe what you see and share your opinion about the situation. Remember to give a reason for your opinion.

1. Do you think waking up early helps students be more productive? 
2. Do you think teenagers should help with household chores? 
3. Do you think studying late at night is better than studying in the morning? 

3. Work in pairs. Choose one of the role-play scenarios below. Act out the conversation and share your opinions with reasons.

1. Scenario 1:
   • Student A: You think students should have a strict daily routine to manage their responsibilities.
   • Student B: You think students should have a flexible routine to adapt to unexpected situations.
2. Scenario 2:
   • Student A: You think students should help their parents cook and clean every day.
   • Student B: You think students should focus more on their studies and hobbies.
3. Scenario 3:
   • Student A: You think using a planner to organize daily tasks is very helpful.
   • Student B: You think it’s better to remember tasks without writing them down.
4. Scenario 4:
   • Student A: You think waking up early is the best way to have a productive day.
   • Student B: You think staying up late and working at night is better for productivity.
5. Scenario 5:
   • Student A: You believe students should spend their weekends helping with family responsibilities.
   • Student B: You believe weekends should be a time to relax and enjoy hobbies.

4. Form groups of 3-4 students. Discuss the following question together. Each group member must share their opinion and reason.

Question:
Do you think students should have more time for hobbies and extracurricular activities or focus more on their responsibilities at home and school?