(共19张PPT)
Is it common for teenagers of your generation
to be addicted to computer games and the online world
What would you do if your best friend were addicted to it
10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
All the best,
Susan Luo
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10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
All the best,
Susan Luo
Basic Parts of the Letter
Date
Greeting
Body
Close
Signature
the body of the letter
1. What is Worried Friend's problem
2. How many suggestions does Susan make
What are these suggestions
Worried Friend is very worried about his or her friend, Chen Lei, who plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
...talk to his/her friend about his behavior.
What did Susan think of his behavior
10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
All the best,
Susan Luo
the harm of his behavior
the body of the letter
1. What is Worried Friend's problem
2. How many suggestions does Ms Luo make
What are these suggestions
Worried Friend is very worried about his or her friend, Chen Lei, who plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
...talk to his/her friend about the harm of his behavior.
...encourage his/her friend to try new hobbies.
...discuss the problem together.
the body of the letter
...talk to...
...encourage...
...discuss....
gives advice
What expressions did Susan use to make suggestions
the body of the letter
Expressions
that Susan used to make suggestions.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour... I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
Which way of making suggestions is better
Give your reasons
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour...
I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies.
Why not discuss the problem together
You must talk to your friend about his behaviour...
You must encourage your friend to try new hobbies.
You must discuss the problem together
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②
the body of the letter
...talk to...
...encourage...
...discuss....
gives advice
I recommend...
I think...
Why not...
shows politeness
the body of the letter
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
What did Susan write at the beinnning of the letter
Why did she write that
the body of the letter
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
the body of the letter
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that you friend plays conputer games too often and spends too much time online.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together I am sure he will listen to you since you are his good friend.
the body of the letter
...talk to...
...encourage...
...discuss....
gives advice
I recommend...
I think...
Why not...
shows politeness
I understand quite..
It is not unusual...
I am sure...
comforts his feelings
Would Worried Friend listen to Susan's advice Give your reasons
Li Hua, 14, Hangzhou
Group working:
Dicuss Li Hua's problem in group of 4 and list possible suggestions.
Writing task
Write a letter with no less than 100 words to help Li Hua to solve his/her problem.
10 June 2020
Dear Xu Ting,
You wrote that you alway feel lonely after school because your parents work in another city. I understand how you feel. It is common for teenagers to feel lonely when they live away from their parents.
I think you might as well participate in after-class activities or clubs, which will help you live a busy and active life and make more friends. Moreover, Joining a volunteer group is a good option for you. Because it's a golden oppotunity to experience life and you will realize many people around us are also in trouble and need your help. So you are not alone. Helping other people makes us feel better. Furthermore, you had better keep in touch with your parents through Internet, such as Wechat. You can talk with your parents face to face online , so you will not feel lonely. I'm sure that you'll make new friends and lead a more active and optimistic life. I do hope these methods will help drive away your loneliness.
Best wishes,
Susan Luo
Sample Writing
Homework:
Exchange your writing with your partner. Use the checklist on page 19 to give feedback on your partner's wrting.