1、M1U1 Teenage Life Reading for Writing What problems could you come across in your daily life？ smoking alcohol drinking addiction to online games/phones school bullying great pressure from heavy school work . . Who will you turn to for help if you have problems？ Susan Luo, an adviser for teenagers, h
2、as received a letter asking for some advice. Skim her reply and get the organization of the letter.letteran adviser for teenagersl Find out the organization of the letter.l Mark the parts of the letter that match the following points. A. I know what the problem is. B. I understand how you feel. C. T
3、his is my advice and reason. D. I think my advice will help.OrganizationDateGreetingProblem Advice CloseSignatureBody Body the body of the letter 1. What is Worried Friends problem?2. How many suggestions does Susan make? What are these suggestions? Worried Friend is very worried about his or her fr
4、iend, Chen Lei, who plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.talk to his/her friend about his behavior.What did Susan think of his behavior?He is _ to computer games.addicted(what might happen if his/her friend continued doing so?)10 September 2018Dear Worried Friend,You wrote
5、that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenager
6、s of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you s
7、hould encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.All the best,Susan Luothe harm of his behavior Why does Susan mention the harm of his behavior here? the body of the letter 1. What is Worried Friends p
8、roblem?2. How many suggestions does Ms Luo make? What are these suggestions? Worried Friend is very worried about his or her friend, Chen Lei, who plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.talk to his/her friend about the harm of his behavior.encourage his/her friend to try new
9、hobbies. .discuss the problem together. the body of the letter .talk to.encourage. .discuss. gives adviceWhat expressions did Susan use to make suggestions?the body of the letter Expressions that Susan used to make suggestions.I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. I think you
10、 should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.Which way of making suggestions is better? Give your reasons I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour.I think you should encourage
11、 your friend to try new hobbies.Why not discuss the problem together? You must talk to your friend about his behaviour.You must encourage your friend to try new hobbies.You must discuss the problem together?the body of the letter .talk to.encourage. .discuss. gives adviceI recommend.I think. Why not
12、.shows politenessthe body of the letter You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.I recommend that you talk to your friend a
13、bout his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot co
14、ncentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.What did Susan write at the beginning to show she had read Worried Friends letter? the body of the let
15、ter You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behavior. It is not unusual
16、 for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life.
17、I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.To show her _. Why did she write so?concern, care, comfort, -the body of the letter You wrote that you are very worried about your friend,
18、Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to compu
19、ter games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbie
20、s. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.the body of the letter .talk to.encourage. .discuss. gives adviceI recommend.I think. Why not.shows politenessI understand quite.It is not unusual. I am forts his feelingsWould Worried Friend liste
21、n to Susans advice? Give your reasons?Group discussionWork in groups of four. Choose one of the three situations and discuss his/ her problem. List two possible suggestions and reasons.Writing task Write a letter with no less than 100 words to help him/her to solve the problem. Follow the model lett
22、er on P18 and try to use proper expressions to give suggestionsAre all the parts of a letter included and organized in good order?Does the writer give reasons for the advice?Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions?Does the writer use commas and stops correctly?Is the handwriting e
23、asy to read?ChecklistAssignment:1. Exchange your writing with your partner. 2. Use the checklist on page 19 to give feedback on your partners writing.10 June 2020Dear Xu Ting,You wrote that you alway feel lonely after school because your parents work in another city. I understand how you feel. It is
24、 common for teenagers to feel lonely when they live away from their parents.I think you might as well participate in after-class activities or clubs, which will help you live a busy and active life and make more friends. Moreover, Joining a volunteer group is a good option for you. Because its a gol
25、den oppotunity to experience life and you will realize many people around us are also in trouble and need your help. So you are not alone. Helping other people makes us feel better. Furthermore, you had better keep in touch with your parents through Internet, such as Wechat. You can talk with your parents face to face online , so you will not feel lonely. Im sure that youll make new friends and lead a more active and optimistic life. I do hope these methods will help drive away your loneliness.Best wishes,Susan LuoSample Writing
