1、Unit 2 Lets talk teensWelcome to the unit&Reading 刘妮瑄刘妮瑄益阳市沅江玉潭学校In the family,heated arguments and cold silences(1)_(be)very common between(2)_(teenager)and parents.Such family tensions are often caused by teenagers(3)_(pain)physical changes,such as(4)_(change)voice and weight problems.Besides,it c
2、an be(5)_ big headache to balance teenagers developing mental needs.However,teenagers can take some action(6)_(improve)the situation.For example,they can communicate with their parents(7)_(regular)and honestly.Through such healthy communication,teenagers can learn(8)_ to back down and when to ask pa
3、rents to relax their control.In fact,(9)_ is quite normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create.The stormy period will not last long and everything(10)_(turn)out all right in the end.teenagerspainfularechangingato improveregularlyitwill turnwhenWho do you think“strangers”in t
4、he title refer to?What might be discussed in this article?What is the function of questioning in the title?Prediction1.Who are the targeted readers of this article?Teenagers2.What are the two forms of common parent-child tensions?3.What does the sentence“You are not alone”mean?Parent-child tensions
5、are common among teenagers and their parents.cannot see eye to eye with parents cold and guarded conversationson anything heated arguments cold silencesPart 1What physical changes might teenagers worry about in para 2?Part 2 cause 1changing voiceweight problemsspotsshooting up in height getting left
6、 far behindYou are developing at a different rate to your friends.How do these physical changes result in family tensions?Part 2 cause 1According to para.3,what does“a strange middle ground”mean?Part 2 cause 2It means the state of being no longer a small child but not quite an adult.Part 2 cause 2fa
7、ilureA breakdown in the relationship Part 2 cause 2Part 2 cause 2Read para.4 carefully and loudly and then find out the authors ways to solve the problem.Part 3 solutionThe key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication.Part 4 conclusionPlease think about the following questions on you
8、r own.1.For what purpose does the author write this article?2.What is the tone of this article?Why does the author write in such a way to address parent-child tensions?Further thinkingThe author wants to help teenagers realize that parent-child tensions are normal and inform them ofpossible causes a
9、nd solutions so as to have them mentally prepared to go through adolescence smoothly.The tone of this article is casual and easy.In this way it is easier for the author to convince us not to panic when facing parent-child tensions.ApplicationPractical Writing 应用文写作an advice letter假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack来信
10、向你诉说和父母之间的矛盾，并求助你如何与父母建立良好的亲子关系。请根据以下提示，给他写一封回信，内容应包括:(1)青春期的亲子矛盾是正常的;(2)如何改善亲子关系(至少2点)。要求:约80字。How to improve your writing:to the point and well organized;add some transitions(衔接词),vary your expressions and sentence patterns;do pay attention to your handwriting!One possible version:Dear Jack,Knowin
11、g that you have difficulty getting along with your parents,Im writing to tell you it is a very common problem,which almost every teenager may experience.To improve parent-child relationship,both your parents and you should work together to have regular and honest communication,which is the key to ke
12、eping the peace.For one thing,you are supposed to talk to your parents calmly,express gratitude and bear responsibilities instead of showing dissatisfaction.For another,your parents should give you more encouragement rather than complaints.Only by joint efforts can you improve your relationship.I sincerely hope you can ease the parent-child tensions and get along well with your parents.Yours,Li Hua
