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So, such, too, enough and teenage problems

Lessons 17 · 1 lessons · F. Rashidova, N. Tillayeva, Z. Karimova. Pupil’s Book (English), Grade 10, 1st edition. “O‘zbekiston” NMIU, Tashkent, 2017
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Teenage problems (A)

Textbook: pp. 74–77
GoalThe rules of so, such, too, enough; teenage problems; reading and speaking about bullying.
New words
bullying · zo‘ravonlik, bezori munosabatpressure · bosimloneliness · yolg‘izlikto support · qo‘llab-quvvatlamoq
Explanation

So goes with an adjective or adverb: She was so nervous. Such goes with (a/an) + adjective + noun: It was such a difficult day. Both can introduce a result with that: He was so tired that he fell asleep; It was such a loud noise that everyone looked up. Too means “more than is good”, and the result is usually negative: too + adjective (+ to + verb): The problem is too serious to ignore. Enough comes after an adjective: old enough to vote; and before a noun: enough time. Many teenage problems are exam pressure, quarrels with friends, loneliness and bullying. Bullying is repeatedly hurting or humiliating someone with words or actions. If it happens, do not stay silent: tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, school counsellor). It is never the victim’s fault.

Worked examples
The news was so shocking that nobody spoke. It was such a shocking piece of news that nobody spoke.
He is too shy to ask for help, but he is brave enough to tell his teacher the truth.
Class activity

“Advice panel”: groups choose a teenage problem and give three pieces of advice, including at least one so/such/too/enough sentence.

Practice
1
Choose: It was ___ a cold day that we stayed inside. (so / such)
2
Complete: She isn’t tall ___ to reach the shelf. (enough / too)
3
Combine with so ... that: The task was difficult. Nobody finished it.
4
Why is it important to tell a trusted adult about bullying?