1、Unit 1 Absolute agony!Our Agony Aunt answers your questions.What problems may you face What problems may you face at school?at school?bad performance in a subject pressure to look good conflict with classmatesdifficulties fitting in with others Now think about who you turn to for help when you face
2、a problem.p friendsp parentsp teachersp online forums论坛论坛p no one-you prefer to keep things to yourselfp other _Look at two pictures and the title,predict the relationship between two letters.ask for helpoffer adviceWho is Agony Aunt?An agony aunt is a person who writes a column in a newspaper or ma
3、gazine in which they reply to readers who have written to them for advice on their personal problems.Read the letters and finish the questions by yourself1Which of the following statements is fit for this passage?ABen is now in trouble.BBen doesnt work well with his teammate.CAgony Aunt talks to Ben
4、 face to face.DAgony Aunt supports Bens action.2Why does Ben feel let down by his teammate?ABen doesnt know his teammate.BHis teammate performs badly on the court.CBen doesnt like to work with him.DHis teammate has much experience of basketball.3How did he let off steam when Ben was very angry with
5、the point guard?A.He told his best friend about the performance of the point guard.B.He told everyone else his team lost the last match.C.He asked his friend to tell everyone what he said.D.He had a chat with the point guard.4.What should you do when you are angry according to Agony Aunt?A.Speak to
6、people who you dont know very well.B.Think before you speak.C.Say anything that comes to your mind.D.Speak out what you think directly.5What does this passage mainly tell us?AHow to deal with conflicts between teammates.BAgony Aunt explains the causes of problems.C“Loose lips sink ships”means causin
7、g all kinds of trouble.DAgony Aunt helps Ben to resolve some problems.Choose the best summary of the letters.1.Ben said something bad about his best friend,and Agony Aunt told him to apologize to his friend.2.Ben was angry that his team was let down by some members,and Agony Aunt told him to take it
8、 easy.3.Ben didnt play well in the match,and Agony Aunt advised him to apologize to his teammate.4.Ben was in an awkward situation,and Agony Aunt gave him suggestions as to how to deal with his problems.Bens problemDear Agony Aunt,1Im in a total mess herehope you can help me out!2Im 17,and a member
9、of our school basketball team.Im crazy about basketball,and pretty good at it too,which is probably why I was so mad when we lost our last match.知心阿姨一团糟帮一把be crazy about对着迷We played well,but I felt the team were let down by one member,our point guard.The point guard is a key player,but it was like h
10、e wasnt even on the court！Disappointed by his behaviour,I said all this to my best friend.I was just letting off steam really,because I was so angry,but then my friend went and told everyone else what Id said.使失望使失望宣泄情绪 3This is so totally awkward.Im really angry with my friendwhat should I say to h
11、im?And should I say anything at all to my teammate?4Embarrassed and ashamed,I cant concentrate on anything.Please help!Ben完全地令人尴尬的生的气难堪的，尴尬的羞耻的，惭愧的be ashamed of 为感到羞耻/惭愧集中注意力于Agony Aunts advice.Dear Ben，1There is an old American saying,“Loose lips sink ships.”This means that if you speak too much ab
12、out something,especially to people who you dont know so well,itll cause all kinds of trouble.谚语尤其，特别各种各样的口风不紧船舰沉祸从口出 2The situation here is so much worse because the“loose lips”were your best friends.Treated this way,youre sure to feel hurtwe should always be able to trust those closest to us,and it
13、 hurts even more when we find we cant.3But I have to say that its partly your fault,isnt it?You admit that you were“letting off steam”.It is understandable in that situation,but we should always think before we speak.对待be sure to do sth.一定会做某事(感情上)受伤害的，痛苦的close to跟亲密；靠近部分地过错承认可以理解的 4Heres what you n
14、eed to do.First,apologise to your teammate.If you ever want to win any more basketball games(and Im sure you do!),you need to work together,and that means communicating with each other clearly and resolving conflicts.So have a chat with your teammate.Tell him directly and honestly that you were talk
15、ing without thinking.道歉mean doing sth.意味着做某事mean to do sth.打算做某事冲突直接地 5Then,talk to your friend.Friendship should be one of the greatest things in the world,but sometimes it can be difficult.Again,your strategy is clear communication.Tell your friend youre angry with him for repeating what you said
16、and making the situation worse,but that you want to move on.Approached in this way,your friendship will soon be repaired.策略处理补救 6Thirdly,and perhaps most importantly,think about your own behaviour.Dont say too much when youre angry!Filled with anger you tend to say whatever comes to your mind.This g
17、ives people the wrong signal.Take a deep breath,calm down,and always remember:think first,speak later.If you feel one of your teammates isnt pulling their weight,then raise your concerns in a professional way with your team coach.可能tend to do sth.倾向于做某事信号深吸一口气平静下来做好分内事提出某人的担忧 7If you think about oth
18、er peoples feelings as well as your own,youll soon find everything works out.8Good luck!Agony Aunt跟一样解决What is the style of the two letters？Dear Agony Aunt,.Ben 1.写信目的(writing purpose):求助(ask for help)2.请求帮助的具体内容3.希望得到帮助。(注意语气委婉、真诚，并要向收信人表示感谢)para.1para.2&3para.4What is the style of the two letters？
19、Dear Ben,.Agony Aunt 1.写信背景+目的2.针对具体情况的具体建议3.真诚的祝福para.1-3para.4-7para.8Heres what you need to do.First,apologise to your teammate.Then,talk to your friend.Thirdly,think about your own behaviour.Bens problem I was disappointed with my teammate because I felt 1_ by him.I told my best friend that my t
20、eammate was to blame,just 2_.My best friend 3_.I dont know what to do.the team were let down let off steamtold everyone else what Id saidSummarySummaryAgony Aunts suggestions You should 4_.You need to work together,and that means 5_ _ and 6 _.Tell your best friend youre angry with him for 7_ and 8_,
21、but that you want to move on.Dont 9_ when youre angry.Always remember:10_.apologize to your teammateresolving conflictsrepeating what you saidmaking the situation worsesay too muchthink first,speak latercommunicating with each other clearlyWhat do you think about Agony Aunts advice?What other advice would you give to Ben?Its not a good idea to criticise someone in front of others.This can cause embarrassment.Dont always complain about people.Try to look on the bright side.Thank you
