1、Unit 2 Lets talk teens Integrated skills What problems do you have with your parents? Lead-in You feel annoyed when your parents . interfere too much in your life 干涉干涉 dont respect your privacy make decisions for you force you into doing things you dont want to dont trust you nag (at) you all day/ c
2、hatter (on) about study 唠叨唠叨 always compare you with others Giving advice on parent-child relationships Read the parts of some teenagers emails below and describe each problem in one sentence. My mum keeps a notebook of my grades in every exam. She asks my teachers how Im doing at school whenever sh
3、e can. It seems as if my grades are the most important thing in her life. When were at home, she keeps pressing me to study all the time. I do as she says, but she is never happy with my grades. Why cant she leave me alone? I want to take a break once in a while. I want to listen to music or go out
4、with my friends. Is that too much to ask for? - Rebecca A P22 Im eager for my parents love. Theyre always busy at work. I hardly ever see them during the week because they dont get home until late at night. I tell them that Im stressed about schoolwork, but neither of them show any concern. Sometime
5、s I feel quite lonely at home. When was the last time we had a family outing at the weekend? When was the last time we had a long talk? How can parents not care about their children? - Simon Read the parts of some teenagers emails below and describe each problem in one sentence. A Everyone says that
6、 youth is a time for adventure, but my parents disagree. I spend most of my spare time at home, because they hardly ever let me go out with my friends. When I do go out, they always ask, “Where are you going?”“Who are you going with?”What are you going to do?”“When will you be back?” Theyre always o
7、n my back about something. I understand that theyre trying to protect me from getting hurt. However, just as a baby kangroo must learn to protect itself when it leaves its mothers pocket, I will have to learn to protect myself when I grow up. I wish they could be more flexible so that I can make my
8、own choices about what to do in my spare time.- Laura Read the parts of some teenagers emails below and describe each problem in one sentence. A A letter of asking for advice should . l State the problem clearly; l Give necessary information; l Use modal verbs to be polite. How to write a letter of
9、asking for advice? Thinking Cynthia is replying to Rebeccas email on the radio program. Listen and circle the correct words to complete the sentences. 1. According to Cynthia, Rebecca feels unhappy because her mother does not understand her/value her effort. 2. Cynthia thinks that every parent has t
10、oo much control over/ high hopes for their children. 3. According to Cynthia, school and friendship/relaxation are both important. 4.Cynthia says Rebecca should be patient/calm enough to understand what her mother does. 5. Cynthia describes her senior high school life as exciting/tiring. B1 P23 Advi
11、ce for Rebecca _ your mother. Make sure she understands _. Choose _ and start the conversation politely. Example: I know that you expect me to _, but Im struggling sometimes. Can we please talk?” Try to _. Let your mother know about _ and ask for more free time. Example: Try to make a deal with your
12、 mother by explaining why you _ and how it helps you. _ in your mothers shoes and try to understand . Example: When your mother doesnt let you _ think about why she does so. Listen to Cynthias reply again and complete the notes. B2 Talk toyour feelings a good time do well at school Put yourself go o
13、ut with friends meet in the middle your interests enjoy it Rebeccas problem Her mum keeps a notebook of grades and pressing her to study. Simons problem He is eager for his parents love but they dont care about him. Lauras problem Her parents hardly ever let her go out with friends. Summary How to w
14、rite a letter of asking for advice? A letter of asking for advice should . l State the problem clearly; l Give necessary information; l Use modal verbs to be polite.What would you say when asking for advice? What would you say when asking for advice? I am asking for some advice/ guidance on . I have
15、 some problems at home that . What can/shall I do? What do you think I should do? How can/should I .? Should I .? Do you think that I should .? Do you have any ideas/ suggestions (on .)? P24 What expressions can we use when giving advice? I think you should/could/need to/must I suggest you should Yo
16、ud better You are supposed to It is good/useful for you to It might be a good idea to . Why dont you ? = Why not ? How/ What about ? If I were you, I would What expressions can we use when giving advice?P24 Dear _, As you know, recently we have been arguing about _ _ _. I think we can solve the prob
17、lem together. _ _ I hope that _ _ Love from, _ Write an email to your parent(s) to explain your problem and suggest a way that you think could sovle it? B3 P67 You feel annoyed when your parents . interfere too much in your life 干涉干涉 dont respect your privacy make decisions for you force you into do
18、ing things you dont want to dont trust you nag (at) you all day/ chatter (on) about study 唠叨唠叨 always compare you with others Write an email to your parents to slove the problem.B3 Write a reply to Simons or Lauras email. Use the ideas and expressions learnt above. D Simons problem He is eager for h
19、is parents love but they dont care about him. Lauras problem Her parents hardly ever let her go out with friends. How to write a good letter of giving advice? Writing The beginning paragraphs below were written in reply to Liu Zhen, a worried father whose son was rude to the family. Read and discuss
20、 which one is better and why. Planning your writing Dear Liu Zhen What kind of parent are you to allow your son to be so rude to his grandparents? You must be a terrible father! Shame on you! Dear Liu Zhen Many parents find that their children do not listen to them. This is a common problem that is
21、a result of growing pains. Be patient. Most children soon grow out of this time. A B How to write a good letter of giving advice? A letter of giving advice should . Fully understand the problem and show sympathy; Offer advice including personal experiences or stories; End with comfort and support. P
22、24 How to write a good letter of giving advice? Useful Expressions I understand your feelings. This is a common problem that is a result of . Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. I hope . I wish you all the best. Everyhing will turn out all right in the end, I promise. Write a reply to S
23、imons or Lauras email. Use the ideas and expressions learnt above. D Simons problem He is eager for his parents love but they dont care about him. Lauras problem Her parents hardly ever let her go out with friends. Writing Homework 1. Finish Exercise B3 on page 67; 2. Polish your reply to Simons or Lauras email.
