1、Dear Running,My problem is that I cant get on with my family.Relations between my parents have become difficult.They fight a lot,and I really dont like it.Its the only communication they have.I dont know if I should say anything to them about this.When they argue,its like a big,black cloud hanging o
2、ver our home.Also,my elder brother is not very nice to me.He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show.Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night.I dont think this is fair.At home I always feel lonely and nervous.Is that normal?What can I do?Sad and ThirteenReading StrategyRea
3、ding Strategy 1:1:(阅读策略阅读策略)You can get some information You can get some information from some from some hints(hints(提示提示).Task 1 Skimming(略读略读)Whats his problem about?A Friends B Teachers C Family D Study Read and answer:My problem is that I cant get on with my family.Reading StrategyReading Strat
4、egy 2:2:(阅读策略阅读策略)The first sentenceThe first sentence is usually is usually topic sentencetopic sentence(主题句主题句).).Task 2 Scanning(查读查读)Read and answer：How many problems are there?What are they?Problem1.2.His parents fight a lot.His elder brother refuses him to watch his favorite TV show.I always f
5、eel lonely and nervous.A happy B surprised C worried Reading StrategyReading Strategy 3:3:(阅读策略阅读策略)You can guess the meaning You can guess the meaning of a new word from the of a new word from the context(context(上下文上下文).1 nervous2 get on with3 argue/:rgju:/4 elder5 communicationbe good with each o
6、therfightbe worriedthe activity of talkingbe older than/n:rvs/kmju:nketn/Read carefully and match:Task 3 Careful reading(细读细读)Discuss the problems and give advice.What should he do?He shouldTask 4 Task 5 Skimming(略读略读)What is Runnings view(观点观点)abouthis problems?A keep quiet B talkC fightRead carefu
7、lly and find out the advice.Task 6 Careful reading(细读细读)1._2._3._ About parents About brother1._2._ Dear Sad and Thirteen,Its not easy being your age,and its normal to have these feelings.Why dont you talk about these feelings with your family?If your parents are having problems,you should offer to
8、help.Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication.Secondly,why dont you sit down and communicate with your brother?You should explain that you dont mind him watching TV all the time.However,he should let you watch your favorite show.I hope things
9、 will be better for you soon.RunningWhy dont youReading StrategyReading Strategy 4:4:(阅读策略阅读策略)Key wordsKey words can help you find can help you find out the answers quickly.out the answers quickly.Read carefully and find out the advice.Task 6 Careful reading(细读细读)1._2._3._ About parents About broth
10、eroffer to helpdo more jobstalk about these feelings1._2._sit down and communicateexplainmakeclear1234I love cartoons very much.But my parents cant understand my interest.They always say it wastes my time to study.I feel lonely.I cant find a true friend who can listen to me and share my secrets.I wa
11、nt to get good grades.I have too much stress about my study.My Chinese teacher is very strict with me.Im afraid of speaking in front of her.You can do.1_2_3_4_.friendsteachersfamilystudy和而不同和而不同Homework Choose Choose anotheranother problemproblem of of the the four studentsfour students and and write an e-mailwrite an e-mail to to give your advicegive your advice.
