1、Unit 2 Lets talk teens Grammar and usage TeresaA letter from Dear Helen, How are you? I am Teresa. Recently, I have quarreled with my parents several times, which makes me very annoyed. Im writing to ask you for help. My parents are always comparing me with my friends. They require that I should mak
2、e full use of every minute to work on my lessons. However, I think I can relax myself after a weeks hard work. I know it is wrong to argue with them and I regret deeply now, but I dont know how to develop a good relationship with them. Would you please offer me some advice? Im looking forward to you
3、r early reply. Yours sincerely, Teresa Sentence elements Subject Verb Object Complement 谓语 宾语 补语 Adverbial状语 Predicative表语 主语 Attributive 定语 I quarreled with my parents. I quarreled with my parents. It makes me very annoyed. It makes me very annoyed. I regret deeply. It is wrong to argue with them.
4、Im looking forward to your early reply. 1 4 5 2 3 6 7 主谓主谓 主系表主系表 主谓宾主谓宾 主谓宾宾主谓宾宾 主谓宾补主谓宾补 主谓状主谓状 主谓宾状主谓宾状 Sentence structures Sentence structures look through many about teenagers physical and mental health to find advice on your problem; visit the “teen health” forum and post the problem and get a
5、dvice from our health experts and other forum users. TeenHealthWeb Types of sentences Exploring the rules Simple sentences(简单句简单句) Complex sentences (主从复合句主从复合句) Compound sentences(并列句并列句) (2, 3, 4, 6) (5, 8, 13) (1, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) E.g. She argued with her parents. E.g. She argued with her parent
6、s but she regretted. E.g. She argued with her parents when they were in disagreement. (2) So, we have designed TeenHealthWeb to help you along the journey to adulthood. (3) Our website has many articles about teenagers physical and mental health. (4) You can look through these articles to find advic
7、e on your problem. (6) You can visit the “teen health” forum on our website instead. SVOA Attr. A A O VS S VO OVS Attr. Simple sentences Exploring the rules A simple sentence _ independent clause Exploring the rules Conclusion 1 _ subject-verb combination(组合) one one (5) It may not have been address
8、ed before, but dont worry. (8) Users are encouraged to post their problems, and they will get advice from our health experts and other forum users. (13) There is a lot to see, so take some time to look around our website! a simple sentencea simple sentence two simple sentences two simple sentences b
9、ut and so two simple sentences Compound sentences Exploring the rules linking words A compound sentence contains _ main clauses; uses _: and, but, so,or, for, nor,yet . Exploring the rules Conclusion 2 two or more linking words Coordinating conjunctions 并列连词并列连词 Coordinating conjunctionsFunctions It
10、 is used for two similar items, or to connect a series of events. They are generally used to show a contrast between two clauses. It is used to suggest an option or alternative. They are used to show the reason or result of something. It is used for two similar items but in the negative sense. Explo
11、ring the rules 并列并列 转折转折 选择选择 因果因果 否定否定 1. Shall I follow my parents words, _ shall I follow my heart? 2.They couldnt understand me, _ they were not in my shoes. 3.He didnt return my calls, _ did he respond to any of my texts. 4. I know it is wrong to argue with them, _ I just cant control my temper
12、. Practice or for nor but/yet (1) We know that being a teenager is sometimes difficult. (7) We are proud to say this forum is the heart of our website. (9) Before you write your post, however, take a look at other users posts first. (10) It is likely that the matter has already been discussed on our
13、 forum. (11) If your problem is a new one, write a post about it. (12) Our health experts will be glad to tell you what steps you can take to improve your situation. main clauses Complex sentences Exploring the rules subordinate clauses （从句） A complex sentence subject predicative object attributive
14、adverbial Exploring the rules Conclusion 3 one main clause at least one subordinate clause (1) Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents. (2) Teenagers physical changes may result in such family tensions. (3) It can be a big headache to balance your developing
15、 mental needs too. (4) Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. (5) The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. (6) The good news is that this stormy period will not last. (7) Everything will turn out all
16、right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. Quick judgement 4, 6 1, 2, 3, 5 7 Simple sentence Compound sentence Complex sentence Applying the rules Your password should be more than eight letters or numbers. This makes it difficult to guess.
17、 on how to use Posts should not give out personal information. They should not include advertisements. Describe your problems clearly. Other people can understand them easily. The experts will reply to you. They see your posts. What do you think of our forum? Let us know. Applying the rules Simple s
18、entences 添 加 标 题 Your password should be more than eight letters or numbers. This makes it difficult to guess. Your password should be more than eight letters or numbers _ this makes it difficult to guess. Complex Compound /Complex sentences Tiptry to find the logical relations between sentences bec
19、ause reason result Posts should not give out personal information. They should not include advertisements. Posts should not give out personal information _ they should not include advertisements. and Compound Describe your problems clearly. Other people can understand them easily. Describe your prob
20、lems clearly _ other people can understand them easily. so compound The experts will reply to you. They see your posts. The experts will reply to you _they see your posts. What do you think of our forum? Let us know. Let us know what do you think of our forum. Applying the rules complex complex when
21、 once as soon as do Applying the rules because unless why that but if how and Teresa is supposed to convey her ideas to her parents clearly and sincerely. parents should listen attentively and show respect. Both of them need to better understand what the other side wants. Teresa parents family Lets
22、talk teens Teresa: Hi Mum! Can we please talk? Mother: Sure, dear. Whats the matter? . Use simple, compound and complex sentences. Applying the rules LETTERLETTER Dear Teresa, Im sorry to hear that you have some problems with your parents. I would like to offer you some suggestions, so I am writing to you. _ _ _ _ I hope my suggestions will be helpful to you. Dont worry. Everything will be fine! Yours sincerely, Helen Simple sentnece Compound sentence Complex sentence and Lets talk teens
