1、Unit 2 Lets talk teensGrammar and usageTeresaA 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 make full use
2、 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 your early reply.Yo
3、urs sincerely,TeresaSentence elementsSubjectVerbObject 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.Im looking forward to your early re
4、ply.1452367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 structuresSentence structureslook 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 advice from our health experts and other forum users.Tee
5、nHealthWebTypes of sentencesExploring the rulesSimple 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 parents but she regretted.E.g.She argued with her parents when they were in disagreem
6、ent.(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 advice on your problem.(6)You can visit the“teen health”forum on our website instead.SVOAAttr
7、.AAOVSSVOOVSAttr.Simple sentences Exploring the rulesA simple sentence_ independent clauseExploring the rulesConclusion 1_ subject-verb combination(组合)oneone(5)It may not have been addressed before,but dont worry.(8)Users are encouraged to post their problems,and they will get advice from our health
8、 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 sentencetwo simple sentencestwo simple sentencesbutandsotwo simple sentencesCompound sentences Exploring the rules linking wordsA compound sentencecontains _ main clauses;u
9、ses _:and,but,so,or,for,nor,yet.Exploring the rulesConclusion 2two or morelinking wordsCoordinating conjunctions并列连词并列连词Coordinating conjunctionsFunctionsIt 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 sug
10、gest 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.Exploring 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
11、.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.Practice orfornorbut/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 yo
12、ur post,however,take a look at other users posts first.(10)It is likely that the matter has already been discussed on our 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 clausesComplex
13、 sentences Exploring the rulessubordinate clauses（从句）A complex sentencesubjectpredicativeobjectattributiveadverbialExploring the rulesConclusion 3one main clauseat least one subordinate clause(1)Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.(2)Teenagers physical c
14、hanges may result in such family tensions.(3)It can be a big headache to balance your developing 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)
15、The good news is that this stormy period will not last.(7)Everything will turn out all right in the end,and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood.Quick judgement4,61,2,3,57Simple sentenceCompound sentenceComplex sentenceApplying the rulesYour password should
16、 be more than eight letters or numbers.This makes it difficult to guess.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
17、 you think of our forum?Let us know.Applying the rulesSimple sentences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.ComplexCompound/Complex sentencesTiptr
18、y to find the logical relations between sentencesbecausereason 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.andCompoundDescribe your problems clearly.Other people c
19、an understand them easily.Describe your problems clearly _ other people can understand them easily.socompoundThe 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.Appl
20、ying the rulescomplexcomplexwhenonceas soon asdoApplying the rulesbecauseunlesswhythatbutifhowandTeresa 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.Teresaparen
21、tsfamilyLets talk teensTeresa:Hi Mum!Can we please talk?Mother:Sure,dear.Whats the matter?.Use simple,compound and complex sentences.Applying the rulesLETTERLETTERDear 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,HelenSimple sentnece Compound sentence Complex sentenceand Lets talk teens
