1、Lets talk teensGrammar and usagesimple,compound and complex sentencesform a compound or complex sentence from simple sentenceschoose the proper types of sentences to express yourself231distinguish simple,compound and complex sentences Being a child is happy.Being a teenager is happy.Being a teenager
2、 can be difficult.a subject-verb Being a child is happy.Being a child is happy but being a teenager can be difficult.I find being a teenager difficult when my parents cant understand me.SSSSSVVVVVPPPa subjecta verba subject-verba subject-verba subject-verbA compound sentenceA simple sentenceA comple
3、x sentenceTypes of sentencesExploring the rulesSimple sentences Complex sentences Compound sentencesE.g.Being a child is happy.E.g.Being a child is happy but being a teenager is difficult.E.g.I find being a teenager difficult when my parents cant understand me.(2)So,we have designed TeenHealthWeb to
4、 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.simple sentencesSVVSSVVSa subjecta verba simple sen
5、tenceRule 1:(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 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 simpl
6、e sentencesbuta linking wordandsoa linking worda linking wordtwo simple sentencesCompound sentences Exploring the rulesA compound sentencecontains two or more main clauses;uses linking words:and,but,for,so,or,nor.Rule 2:and,but,or,so,for,nor1.Lucy is anxious,_ she failed maths exam again.2.She didnt
7、 return my calls,_ did she respond to any of my texts.3.Lucy finished second in the examination _ her parents is not satisfied with her performance.4.I love watching English movies at weekends _ my parents think of it as a waste of time.Practicefor/sowhile/butbutnor (1)We know that being a teenager
8、is sometimes difficult.(7)We are proud to say this forum is the heart of our website.(9)Before you write your 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 he
9、alth experts will be glad to tell you what steps you can take to improve your situation.subordinateclausesComplex sentences Exploring the rules main clausesthatRule 3:A complex sentenceone main clause;at least one subordinate clause symbols:that/what/which/who/if.when/where/why.if/because/unless/alt
10、hough.I am under a lot of stress.My parents are always comparing me with my friends.They are never satisfied.I do better than all her friendsin schoolwork,in hobbies,in everything.I am under a lot of stress!My parents are always comparing me with my friends.They are never satisfied unless I do bette
11、r than all my friendsin schoolwork,in hobbies,in everything.I am under a lot of stress.My parents are always comparing me with my friends.They are never satisfied.I do better than all my friendsin schoolwork,in hobbies,in everything.becauseunlessmyFind out morelook through many articles about.to fin
12、d advice on your problem;visit the“teen health”forum and post the problem and get advice from our health experts and other forum users.How to Tell Your Parents About a Bad Test GradeIf youve gotten a bad grade on a test,your parents may not be too pleased about it.Youd better spend a little time pre
13、paring yourself to break the news.Here are some tips for you to follow.1._Before you tell your parents,it might be helpful to meet with your teacher.Ask your teacher where you have gone wrong with the examination paper and if there is any way to improve your score.2._Tell your parents sooner rather
14、than later.3._.Try to get it out of the way within a few days of getting the news.Getting it off your mind will make you feel better,too.Pick good moment.4._,theyll be less likely to react well.Try a calm,family time when your parents arent disturbed by other concerns.Such as during or immediately f
15、ollowing dinner or when youre out on a dog walk or have just parked the car.If you approach them when theyre already stressed or angryTalk to your teacher.He can help you decide what to do and guide you on the right path for the future.It will look like youre being dishonest or trying to cover up yo
16、ur grade if you wait two weeks to tell them about your grade.TeresaIm under a lot of stress these days(1)_ my parents are always comparing me with my friends.Theyre never satisfied(2)_ I do better than all my friendsin schoolwork,in hobbies,in everything.2020.9.10 20:32JackThats terrible.I can see(3
17、)_ you are anxious.You should tell your parents(4)_ you are trying your best.Theres no point in comparing you with others all the time.Everyone is unique.2020.9.10 21:15TeresaI know,(5)_ my parents dont seem to understand that.(6)_ they continue like this,Ill lose my confidence in myself.2020.9.10 2
18、1:29becauseunlesswhythatbutIfJackI think your parents are too strict with you.Dont take a passive role in the relationship.Talk to them.Let them know(7)_ you feel.Sometimes,competition can push you to do better.Right now,its just making you anxious and having a bad influence on your performance.2020
19、.9.10 21:54TeresaThank you.Ill try talking to my parents.2020.9.10 22:03JackCheer up.Theyll understand(8)_ everything will turn out all right.2020.9.10 22:10howand Supposing you are a health expert,what professional advice would you like to give toTeresa.Write down your advice on your workshit,using simple,compound and complex sentences.
