1、Unit 4 Why dont you talk to your parents?Section B(1a-1e)Giving adviceIm a little bit shy.Im afraid of speaking in front of people.What should I do?You should be more confident.You should play sports with your friends after class.I left my homework at home.You should tell it to your teacher.You coul
2、d call your parents and ask them to bring it to school.Whats wrong with the girl?Shes too stressed out.Lead inWhy not hang out with her friends?She could play sports.She could play computer games.She should listen to music and read some books.What activities do you like to do to help lower your stre
3、ss?Order them 1-8 with 1 being the most favorite thing you do to lower stress.1a_ play sports_ hang out with friends_ talk to parents or other family members _ spend time alone_ play computer games_ read books_ watch movies _ other:_Tell your partner about your answers in 1a.I always hang out with m
4、y friends to lower stress.I like to listen to music to lower stress best.Id like to play sports when Im stressed out.1b探究点一探究点一 TalkingJenny is the most active member in our group.珍妮是我们小组最活跃的成员。珍妮是我们小组最活跃的成员。1.member n.成员；分子成员；分子探究点二探究点二 New words2.pressure n.压力压力（不可数名词）（不可数名词）Never give her a lot o
5、f pressure about school,just encouragement.不要给她太多的学习压力，多一些鼓励。不要给她太多的学习压力，多一些鼓励。pete v.竞争；对抗竞争；对抗compete with 与与进行竞争进行竞争We cant hope to compete with such a experienced team.我们没有希望与如此经验丰富的队竞争。我们没有希望与如此经验丰富的队竞争。Listen and check the problems Wei Ming talks about.1c_ My parents give me a lot of pressure
6、about school._ I dont get enough sleep._ I dont have enough free time._ I had a fight with my parents._ I have to compete with my classmates at school.探究点三探究点三 Listening1.Although you may be _ with your parents,you should talk to them.Ask them why they give you so much _.1dListen again.What advice d
7、oes Alice give to Wei Ming?Fill in the blanks.pressureunhappy2.Life shouldnt just be about _.Free time activities like _ and hanging out with friends are important,too.3.You shouldnt _ with your classmates to get better grades.You should all be _ each other to improve.gradessportscompetehelpingWhat
8、is your advice for Wei Ming?Tell your partner and say why.1eI think Wei Ming should have more free time to play sports after class.Why?Health is more important than grades.Grades isnt everything after all.SummaryTalk about how to give advice and use the new words:pressure,compete with.Section B(2a-2
9、e)1.What kinds of after-school classes or activities do you have?2.What do you often do on weekends?Lead inTomSchedule TimeActivitiesOn Saturday morningPractice singingOn Saturday afternoon Take dance lessonsOn Saturday eveningHave English classOn Sunday morningPractice dancingOn Sunday afternoonRec
10、ord their songsThe tired Tom dont get home until 8:00 p.m.on Sunday.So he is under too much pressure.Check the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do._ do homework _ use the Internet _ have after-school lessons _ hang out with friends _ watch movies _ play sports or exercise Acti
11、vity2aWhat after-school activities do you usually do?have piano lessonsstudy math探究点一探究点一 Reading What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?Scan the first paragraph and find the answer.)2bRead the article and answer the question.These days,Chinese children are sometimes.Because th
12、ey have to take.Many of them are learning.so that.and later.Others are.so that.and win.However,this doesnt only.What is life like in Cathy Taylors family?(Read Paragraph 2 and find the answer.)Who gives their opinions about the problem?(Scan the last two paragraphs and underline the answer.)1.typica
13、l adj.典型典型的的be typical of 是是.的特点的特点Its typical of him to be outgoing.他一向都是这么外向。他一向都是这么外向。探究点二探究点二 New words2.skill (n.)技能技能;技巧技巧;技艺技艺阅读和写作是不同的技能。阅读和写作是不同的技能。Reading and writing are different skills.3.cut out 删除删除;删去删去 删除前两段删除前两段 cut out the first two paragraphs4.opinion(n.)观点、看法观点、看法（可数名词）（可数名词）在我看来
14、在我看来;我认为我认为 in my opinion 4.push(v.)推推;强逼强逼;强迫强迫 我推开窗户。我推开窗户。别催我，你让我很紧张。别催我，你让我很紧张。I pushed the window open.Dont push me,you are making me nervous.push sb.hard 给某人施加压力给某人施加压力 My parents never push me too hard.我父母从不给我施加很大压力。我父母从不给我施加很大压力。5.cause (v.)引起引起.;导致导致.(n.)原因原因是什么导致了火灾的发生？是什么导致了火灾的发生？他的死因是什么？
15、他的死因是什么？What caused the fire?动词动词What caused his death?动词动词What was the cause of the fire?名词名词What was the cause of his death?名词名词6.usual (adj.)通常的通常的;寻常的寻常的 反义词反义词 unusual这是非同寻常的一天。这是非同寻常的一天。usually (adv.)通常通常Its an unusual day.当你有苦恼的时候通常向谁求助？当你有苦恼的时候通常向谁求助？Who do you usually go to for help when yo
16、u have problems?1.Keeps on happening _2.Physical exercise and practice of skills _3.Worries about things at home,school or work _continue trainingstress2c Look at the words in bold in the article.Can you guess their meanings?Try to match them with the meanings below.4.Usual or common _5.Try to be th
17、e best or the first to finish something _6.Getting better or bigger _7.Looking for differences and similarities between things _ typicaldevelopmentcompetecomparing 1.Does Cathy Taylor think its important for kids to join after-school activities?2.Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy?Whats her opinion?
18、2d Read the article again and answer the questions.Yes,she does.No,she doesnt.She thinks people should just let their kids be kids and shouldnt push their kids so hard.3.Does Dr.Green agree with Cathy or Linda?What does she say?She agrees with Linda.Dr.Green says all these activities can cause a lot
19、 of stress for children.Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves,too.Although its normal to want successful children,its even more important to have happy children.1.What do you think of after-school activities?2.What should you do to relax?探究点三探究点三 Discussion1.The Taylors are a typic
20、al American family.泰勒一家是个典型的美国家庭。泰勒一家是个典型的美国家庭。定冠词定冠词the和复数姓氏连用，表示夫妇二人或和复数姓氏连用，表示夫妇二人或一家人。用作句子主语，谓语动词用复数。一家人。用作句子主语，谓语动词用复数。The Smiths are having dinner.史密斯一家正在吃晚饭。史密斯一家正在吃晚饭。探究点四探究点四 Language points2.continue(v.)持续、继续存在持续、继续存在我将再继续学习一年我将再继续学习一年continue+(n.)当我跟他说话时他仍然继续阅读。当我跟他说话时他仍然继续阅读。continue to
21、do sth./doing sth.天气持续寒冷。天气持续寒冷。continue+to be+(adj.)I will continue my study for another year.He continued reading/to read when I spoke to him.The weather continued to be pare(v.)比较比较;对比对比比较这两幅图片并找出不同。比较这两幅图片并找出不同。compare.with.把把.与与.作比较作比较 把我与他作比较是不公平的。把我与他作比较是不公平的。Compare the two pictures and find
22、 out the differences.Its unfair to compare me with him.4.development (n.)发展发展;发达发达;成长成长 develop+ment develop (v.)发展、成长、发育发展、成长、发育发展中国家发展中国家发达国家发达国家developing countriesdeveloped countriesSummaryIn this class we have learned a passage about pressure.In it there are some important things to learn.You s
23、hould retell it after class.Section B(3a-Self Check)1.一个典型的美国家庭一个典型的美国家庭 a typical American family3.删除删除2.足球训练足球训练4.比较；对比比较；对比 football trainingcut outcompare with5.逼得太紧逼得太紧6.一个儿童的成长一个儿童的成长push so harda kids development7.疲惫的孩子们直到晚上七点钟后才到家。疲惫的孩子们直到晚上七点钟后才到家。_ _8.他们总是将自己的孩子与其他的孩子相比他们总是将自己的孩子与其他的孩子相比 较
24、。较。_ _ 9.他们为什么不让孩子们顺其自然呢？他们为什么不让孩子们顺其自然呢？_10.所有这些活动会给孩子们导致很大的压所有这些活动会给孩子们导致很大的压 力。力。_ _The tired children dont get home until 7:00 p.m.They always compare their children with other children.All these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.Why dont they let their kids be kids?Lead inWhat d
25、o you think of the after-school classes for children?Disagree:Agree:探究点一探究点一 SpeakingI agree.Its still important to get into a good university in China.I disagree.Many factors may influence ones life.Even though one goes to a good university,he may still cant be successful.I disagree.People shouldnt
26、 push their kids so hard.Write a letter to the magazine to express your opinions on after-school classes for children.Use the following expressions to help you.Try to write two paragraphs.探究点二探究点二 Writing _ _ _ _ _ _ _My opinion about sending kids to all kinds of after-school classes.Dear,I dont rea
27、lly agree with because Although some parents are right about,I think children should In my opinion,it is important for children/parents to I believe it is better if children/parents so that Perhaps children/parents should/could If children,they will First,say if you agree or disagree.Then,explain wh
28、y.Dear Sir or Madam,Although some people agree with the idea,I dont agree with the idea of sending kids to after-school classes because all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.Its not good for a childs development.In my opinion,kids should have time to relax and think for themsel
29、ves,too.I think its better that parents shouldnt compare their children with other children.Its crazy and not fair.Perhaps parents should let their kids be kids.1.In my opinion,it is important for children/parents to in ones opinion 依依看。看。用来表用来表 达某人的想法。达某人的想法。e.g.In my opinion,its important for us t
30、o protect the eart 我认为我认为,对我们来说保护地球很重要。对我们来说保护地球很重要。探究点三探究点三 Language points2.Perhaps children/parents perhaps adv.大概；也许大概；也许 perhaps在句中位于实义动词前，助在句中位于实义动词前，助动动词词、系、系动词动词、情态动词后。也可用于句首、情态动词后。也可用于句首或句尾或句尾,可指有礼貌地提出请求或帮助等。可指有礼貌地提出请求或帮助等。e.g.Perhaps he is just waiting in station.也许他正在车站等候。也许他正在车站等候。Summar
31、yLearn how to express your opinions and remember the new words in the unit.1.You should eat more now _ you wont be hungry later.so that.Fill in the blanks using until,so that or although.Quiz2._ you may not like to do chores,you should help your parents around the house.3.You could save more money _
32、 you can buy a gift for your friends birthday.Althoughuntil4.Kids shouldnt play computer games _ late at night.They should rest early.5._ many people like to eat junk food,they should really eat more fruit and vegetables _ they can be healthy.so thatAlthoughuntil1.My best friend and I had a fight,an
33、d now she wont speak to me.For each problem,choose the advice you agree with more.Then write your own advice.You should keep trying to talk to her until she talks to you.Why dont you wait a few more days before talking to her?My advice:_Why dont you call him up and say youre sorry?2.My friend wants
34、me to go to a party on the weekend,but I want to study for my exams next week.Why dont you just go to the party?Itll help you to relax.You should study for the exams because theyre more important than a party.My advice:_ You should study for the exams because you can go to many parties later.3.My brother watches television while Im trying to study.Why dont you tell him to do something quiet when youre studying?You could tell him to turn down the TV.My advice:_ Why dont you tell him that you are studying and he should be quiet?
