1、Unit 2 Lets talk teens Integrated skills () Free talkFree talk Did you ever have problems with your parents? How did you deal with them? Did your friends ever complain about their relationship with their parents? What advice did you give to them? Task 1 Read and summarizeTask 1 Read and summarize Re
2、ad the first email of Part A and try to summarize its main idea in one sentence. Rebeccas problem: _ She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades. Step 1: Read the paragraph once without highlighting or circling any of its text. This will give you a general idea of the subject and the au
3、thors purpose without getting too caught up in details and descriptions. Pay attention to the authors purpose for writing the paragraph. Steps for summarizingSteps for summarizing Step 2: Re-read the paragraph while looking for key words and phrases, usually the words or phrases the author repeats.
4、Steps for summarizingSteps for summarizing Step 3: Underline the paragraphs first sentence, which often contains the paragraphs main idea. Step 4: Write one sentence in your words, by connecting the key words you have circled. Avoid adding information or opinions that are not in the original paragra
5、ph. Steps for summarizingSteps for summarizing Task 2 Practise and discussTask 2 Practise and discuss He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him. Simons problem: _ _ Lauras problem: _ Her parents protect her too much. Task 3 Discuss and shareTask 3 Discuss and share Rebeccas
6、 problem: She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades. Simons problem: He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him. Lauras problem: Her parents protect her too much. 1. Which problem is the most difficult one to deal with? Why? 2. Did you have any suggestions to
7、Rebecca? Task 4 Underline and predictTask 4 Underline and predict (1) _ you mother. Make sure she understands (2) _. start the conversation politely let your mother know . and ask for more free time (8) _ in your mothers shoes and try to understand what she does. try to understand what she does thin
8、k about why she does so Task 5 Listen and checkTask 5 Listen and check Talking to your feelings a good time do well at school meet in the middle your interests enjoy music Put yourself go out with your friends Task 6 Group workTask 6 Group work Advice press sb too much push sb too far be hard on sb
9、be strict with sb protect sb against sth spoil sb be overprotective show no concern neglect/ignore be indifferent to sb not care for make yourself understood talk to them communicate with them exchange ideas understand your parents try to meet in the middle put yourself in your parents shoes be independent of sb do sth on your own Task Task 7 Homework7 Homework Search on the Internet for more expressions of asking advice and giving advice.
