1、应用文写作M1U1 Workbook: an advice letter The Face-Down GenerationWhat are the teenagers doing in the picture? What do you think they are doing with their phones?When your parents see you using the cellphone, what will they say and how will they react?The conflicts between teenagers and their parents ove
2、r excessive use of cellphones.distract.from.be addicted to.The Face-Down GenerationMain idea:The article is about the face-down generation, including what they are like and what the adults are worried about.The oh-ohs in peoples eyes1. young, creative, connected, global, smart, good-looking1. Are to
3、days teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life?2. Todays youth are spoilt by helicopter parents and dont want to face the challenges of adult life. Writers opinionAdults worries零零后Cultural noteshelicopter parents:Some parents are called “helicopter parents” beca
4、use they constantly “hover” over their children and try to manage their childrens life. The oh-ohs in peoples eyesI think/ suppose/ believe/ am convinced that.The reasons are as follows.First. Second. Finally.For example./ for instance./ such as.optimistic and confident about the oh-ohs1. young, cre
5、ative, connected, global, smart, good-looking1. Are todays teenagers too busy texting and taking selfies to become successful in real life?2. Todays youth are spoilt by helicopter parents and dont want to face the challenges of adult life. 2. better educated and more creative3. enthusiastic and will
6、ing to become leaders4. more volunteers5. brave young peopleWriters opinionAdults worriesYour opinionvAbout excessive use of the cellphone I feel distracted when I have my cellphone with me. And it damages my relationship with parents because we quarrel a lot over it. I believe every generation has
7、their own issues and challenges to face. Its unimaginable that our generation should know nothing about the new technology like the Internet and smart phones. So maybe we just need to learn to strike a balance and set the boundaries.vAbout helicopter parents I am grateful that my helicopter parents
8、have enriched my life with all the colorful extra-curricular activities and experiences, through which I get to explore my interest and passion. I think many Chinese parents are typical helicopter parents. They think that what they do are good for their children, but in fact it is bad in the long ru
9、n. Helicopter parents are very selfless and devoted indeed. But they need to learn to let go because it is only through trial and error that we learn to grow up and be independent. Talking Teens:a column in the magazine that provides advice for parents.Dear Talking Teens, My daughter has just starte
10、d senior high school. As she enters adolescence, she grows more and more distant from us and spends a lot of time on her cellphone. I am concerned if she is addicted to the online-games. On weekends, she is busy checking phone messages and taking selfies, which I suppose will definitely distract her
11、 from study. Whenever I complain about it, our talk will end up in quarrel or cold war. Am I being paranoid about the cell-phone addiction? What should I do? Please help! Yours truly, Concerned MumDear Talking Teens, My son is 16, presently studying in a key high school. Brought up as the only child
12、, he is surrounded with love. As the competition is very fierce nowadays, we always tell him that study is his top priority and that there is no need to bother about the chores at home. Ever since he was a child, I have meticulously arranged everything for himextra homework, extra-curricular activit
13、ies, yearly trips, etc. We grant almost all of his wishes and demands, as long as they are affordable. However, recently I read an article about “helicopter parents”, saying such a parenting style will spoil and ruin the child. I have to admit that my boy is not mature compared to me when I was his
14、age. So I am wondering if I am wrong. Looking forward to your advice. Yours truly, Confused Mumproblem + suggestionsDear Talking Teens, My daughter has just started senior high school. As she enters adolescence, she grows more and more distant from us and spends a lot of time on her cellphone. I am
15、concerned if she is addicted to the online-games. On weekends, she is busy checking phone messages and taking selfies, which I suppose will definitely distract her from study. Whenever I complain about it, our talk will end up in quarrel or cold war. Am I being paranoid about the cell-phone addictio
16、n? What should I do? Please help! Yours truly, Concerned MumProblem: cellphone addiction distracted from study bad relationship paranoid?suggestions: a sincere talk allow your daughter to use it but set a limit to the phone use use the phone together with your daughter sometimes .Problem: Is the hel
17、icopter parenting style totally bad?Suggestions: It is not good for children in the long run. Housework is as important as homework. Give your child space to make mistakes and grow up. .Dear Talking Teens, My son is 16, presently studying in a key high school. Brought up as the only child, he is sur
18、rounded with love. As the competition is very fierce nowadays, we always tell him that study is his top priority and that there is no need to bother about the chores at home. Ever since he was a child, I have meticulously arranged everything for himextra homework, extra-curricular activities, yearly
19、 trips, etc. We grant almost all of his wishes and demands, as long as they are affordable. However, recently I read an article about “helicopter parents”, saying such a parenting style will spoil and ruin the child. I have to admit that my boy is not mature compared to me when I was his age. So I a
20、m wondering if I am wrong. Looking forward to your advice. Yours truly, Confused Mum Structure for advice lettervIdentify the problem.vShow empathy.vOffer advice and explain the reasons.vShare your belief that the advice will be effective.Showing understanding and concern will make it easier for the
21、 reader to accept your advice.Show understanding & give comfort Im sorry you are having trouble. Its common. It happens to everyone. I know how it feels to. I know you didnt mean to.Expressions for giving advice: Youd better. Why not/Why dont you.? How about.? If I were you, I would. In this way. It
22、 might be a good idea to.LanguageTone: polite, understanding, sincere.Which of the 3 sentences are appropriate in giving suggestions in this letter?A. You are supposed to sit down and talk with your daughter about phone use.B. If I were you, I would sit down and talk with my daughter about phone use
23、. In this way, I can judge whether my worries are necessary or not.C. Why not sit down and talk with your daughter about phone use?WritingDear_,_Identify the problemShow empathyOffer advice and explain the reasonsShare your belief that the advice will be effectiveHomeworkvPolish your article accordi
24、ng to the following self-check list.Self-Check List I have offered empathy before giving suggestions. I have followed the “golden three” principle and have given three suggestions. My suggestions are supported with persuasive reasons. My suggestions are not repeated points but given from different perspectives. My tone is polite and understanding. I have used the expressions learnt in this class. There are no major spelling and grammar mistakes. Thanks for watching！
