1、M1U1 Teenage Life Reading for Writing Free talk As a teenager, what problems do you have in your daily life? generation gap with parents puppy love being addicted to the Internet/computer games great pressure from heavy school work feeling lonely and homesick interpersonal relationship with classmat
2、es high expectation from parents and teachers . . Free talk Facing these problems, how will you seek for help? 1 communicating sincerely face to face with the person concerned 2 turning to trustworthy friends for help 3 asking for advice on social media 4 writing a letter to a professional adviser 5
3、 ringing help hotlines . Reading What is Worried Friends problem? What suggestions does Susan Luo give to Worried Friend? Besides suggestions, what else does Susan Luo say in her letter? She understands Worried Friends feeling and talks about the negative effects of computer addiction. Thinking Why
4、does Susan Luo show her understanding and talk about the negative effects of computer addiction? To make her suggestions more acceptable and persuasive. Do you think Susan Luos advice is useful? Why or why not? What other kinds of advice would you give? Find out the organization of the letter. Mark
5、the parts of the letter that match the following points. A. I know what the problem is. B. I understand how you feel. C. This is my advice and reason. D. I think my advice will help. Organization Date Greeting Problem Advice Close Signature Body Language Features What expressions does Susan Luo use
6、to make suggestions? Circle them in the letter. Can you think of more expressions of making suggestions? What expressions does Susan Luo use to show her understanding? Can you think of other ways to express understanding? More Expressions Making suggestions 1. Why dont you .? 2. It couldnt be better
7、 if you could . 3. I think it would be beneficial if you could . 4. Id like to propose(建议建议) that you should . 5. Its advisable/ recommended to do . 6. You may/ might as well(不妨不妨) do . 7. You may consider doing. 8. From my point of view(依我看来依我看来), it would be wise(明智的明智的)/ reasonable/ a good idea t
8、o do . More Expressions Showing understanding 1. I feel terribly sorry to hear/ know/ learn that . 2. I know well how it feels to . 3. I know you didnt mean to . 4. I know you have trouble in doing. 5. It happens to everyone. 6. Such problem is normal. 7. Everyone will have one of those periods when
9、 things seem to be going wrong. 8. Take it easy and things will be better. Group discussion Work in groups. Choose one of the three situations and discuss his/ her problem. List possible suggestions and reasons. Welcome Unit 一课一练一课一练1 七选五七选五 Some people think only school children do not agree with t
10、heir parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If its hard for you to communicate with your parents, dont worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap(消除代沟消除代沟) Dont argue with your parents. Dont get to your parent
11、s when you are angry. Your parents possibly wont consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you cant express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Try to reach a compromise(和解和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and
12、 try your best to accept each other. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong. Talk about your values(价值观价值观). The values of your parents are p
13、robably different from those of yours. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try. 应试版应试版 writing Dear _, I feel sorry to
14、 learn that you have trouble in doing _. Such problem is quite normal. Perhaps the following suggestions will be of some help. Id like to suggest that. You are supposed to do, . If I were you, I would. because _. Hopefully, you will find my suggestions useful/ constructive. Best wishes! Yours Li Hua
15、 I understand how you feel. This is my advice and reasons. I know what the problem is. I hope my advice will help. Close and sign the letter One possible version Dear Eric, I feel sorry to learn that you have trouble in communicating with your parents. Such problem is quite normal for we teenagers.
16、Perhaps the following suggestions will be of some help. Youre supposed to know that your parents possibly wont consider your ideas if you are shouting at them or if you fail to express yourself well. Therefore, be calm and patient to clearly make yourself understood. Besides, you can exchange your v
17、alues to better understand what you care about and why, which will help to bridge your generation gap. (缩小代沟) Hopefully, you will find my suggestions constructive. Yours, Li Hua After-class assignment 假定你是李华， 你的英国朋友Tom将在暑 假期间来中国交流学习。他学了两年中文，但 仍然担心中文交流时遇到困难，写信向你求助。 请你用英语给Tom回信，要点如下： 1.宽慰对方；2.提出建议；3.期
18、待收获。 词数要求：80词左右。 One possible version 20 July 2020 Dear Tom, I feel sorry to learn that you are concerned about communicating in Chinese, so Im writing to offer you some suggestions. Youre supposed to know that speaking a foreign language requires courage, so take it easy and never shy away from you
19、r confusion. Besides, appropriate gestures allow a smoother interaction, which can generally reveal your ideas together with what you say. I hope these help and I believe youll pocket abundant harvest during your exchange study in China. Best wishes, Li Hua Comments 20 July 2020 Dear Tom, I feel sor
20、ry to learn that you are concerned about communicating in Chinese, so Im writing to offer you some suggestions. Youre supposed to know that speaking a foreign language requires courage, so take it easy and never shy away from your confusion. Besides, appropriate gestures allow a smoother interaction
21、, which can generally reveal your ideas together with what you say. I hope these help and I believe youll pocket abundant harvest during your exchange study in China. Best wishes, Li Hua Date Greeting Body Close Signature I know what the problem is and I understand how you feel. These are my suggest
22、ions and reasons. I think my suggestions will help. Exchanging ideas Are all the parts of a letter included and organized in good order? Does the writer give reasons for the advice? Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions? Does the writer use commas and stops correctly? Is the han
23、dwriting easy to read? Use the checklist to give feedback on your partners draft. Checklist Revising and sharing Get your draft back and revise it. Recommend one group member to share his/ her letter of advice. Select the “Best Adviser of the Class”. Those who havent shared in class put up the letters onto the “Advice Corner” in the classroom. Goodbye
