1、Fill in the blankSituationProblemsSuggestions123take others help for grantednever listen to othersask impolite questions in faceappreciatelend a handlisten before speakingask proper questionsLook at the problems you may face at school. Discuss whichyou think is the most difficult to overcome and why
2、.bad performance in a subjectpressure to look goodconflict with classmatesdifficulties fitting in with others Now think about who you turn to for help when you face a problem.friends parentsteachersonline forumsno one you prefer to keep things to yourselfother _ Who is Agony Aunt? An agony aunt is a
3、 person who writes a column in a newspaper or magazine in which they reply to readers who have written to them for advice on their personal problems.1. Ben said something bad about his best friend, and Agony Aunt told him to apologize to his friend.2. Ben was angry that his team was let down by some
4、 members, and Agony Aunt told him to take it easy.3. Ben didnt play well in the match, and Agony Aunt advised him to apologize to his teammate.4. Ben was in an awkward situation, and Agony Aunt gave him suggestions as to how to deal with his problems. Choose the best summary of the letters.NoImage_R
5、ead Bens letter carefully. Find out the adjectives describing Bens feelings and the reasons why he felt so.mad_Read Bens letter carefully. Find out the adjectives describing Bens feelings and the reasons why he felt so.maddisappointed_Read Bens letter carefully. Find out the adjectives describing Be
6、ns feelings and the reasons why he felt so.maddisappointedangry_Read Bens letter carefully. Find out the adjectives describing Bens feelings and the reasons why he felt so.maddisappointedangryembarrassedashamed1.What does Loose lips sink ships mean?2.According to Agony Aunt, who is to be blame for L
7、oose lips sink ships in this case？ Read para 1 3 of Agony Aunts letter and answer following questions.What does Loose lips sink ships mean?Dear Ben，There is an old American saying, “Loose lips sink ships.” This means that if you speak too much about something, especially to people who you dont know
8、so well, itll cause all kinds of trouble.According to Agony Aunt, who is to be blame for Loose lips sink ships in this case？ The situation here is so much worse because the “loose lips” were your best friends. Treated this way, youre sure to feel hurt we should always be able to trust those closest
9、to us, and it hurts even more when we find we cant. But I have to say that its partly your fault, isnt it? You admit that you were “letting off steam”. It is understandable in that situation, but we should always think before we speak.Read para 4 6 of Agony Aunts letter and complete the chart.Sugges
10、tionsBehaviorsReasonsapologize to your teammateHave a chatTell him directly and honestly Work togetherCommunicate resolve conflictstalk to your friendTell your friend youre angry with him for repeating.Friendship should be.Your strategy is .think about your own behaviorsThink first, speak laterFille
11、d with anger, you tend to say.Bens problems I was disappointed with my teammate because I felt 1. _by him. I told my best friend that my teammate was to blame, just 2. _.the team were let downto let off steam My best friend 3. _ _.I dont know what to do. went and told everyone else what Id saidAunt
12、Agonys suggestionsYou should 4. _. You need to work together, and that means 5._ and 6. _.Tell your best friend youre angry with him for 7._ and 8._, but that you want to move on.Dont 9. _ when youre angry. Always remember: 10. _. apologise to your teammatecommunicating with each other clearlyresolv
13、ing conflictsrepeating what you saidmaking the situation worsesay too muchthink first, speak laterMatch Agony Aunts suggestions to Bens problemsProblem 1 Suggestion 1 Problem 2 Suggestion 2 Problem 3 Suggestion 3Think and share What do you think about Agony Aunts advice? What other advice would you give to Ben? Do you have problems? Do you want to write to Agony Aunt for help? Write an article about 120 words.Homework
