Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents? Section A 3a-3c & Section B 1a-1d课件

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Unit 4
Why don't you talk to your parents
Section A 3a-3c & Section B 1a-1d
Language Goals: Talk about problems; Give advice
What’s the problem with them
Maybe they argue with each other.
Guess
Sad and Thirteen's parents
Maybe they fight.
lead-in
skim
Skim the two letters and find out who they are from.
Sad and Thirteen
School counselor: Robert Hunt
1st letter
2nd letter
Dear Mr. Hunt,
My problem is that I can't get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become dificult. They fight a lot, and I really don't like it. It's the only communication they have. I don't know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it's like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, myelder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favoriteTV show. Instead he watches whatever he wantsuntil late at night. I don't think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal
What can I do
Sad and Thirteen
3a
Read the first letter and answer the following questions.
He can’t get on with his family. And his elder brother is not nice to him.
He always feels lonely and nervous.
1. What’s Sad and Thirteen’s problem
2. How does he feel at home
Dear Sad and Thirteen,
It's not easy being your age, and it's normal to have these feelings. Why don't you talk about these feelings with your family If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication. Secondly why don't you sit down and communicate with
your brother You should explain that you don't mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope things will be better for you soon.
Robert Hunt
3b
Read the second letter and answer the following questions.
First, talk about these feelings with his family and do more jobs around the house.
Secondly, sit down and communicate with his brother.
I agree with his advice. Because more communication can make family members understand each other better and know about the feelings they have.
1. What is Mr. Hunt’s advice
2. Do you agree or diasgree with Mr. Hunt’s advice Why
Which words have the same or similar meanings as the following Find out the sentences in the passage and write them down.
get along with--________
_____________________________________________
not allow -- __________
_____________________________________________
worried-- ________
_____________________________________________
talk -- _________
_____________________________________________
make sth. clear -- _________
_____________________________________________
3c
get on with
refuse
nervous
communicate
explain
My problem is that I can’t get on with my family.
He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show.
At home I always feel lonely and nervous.
Why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother
You should explain that you don’t mind him watching TV all the time.
communication (un.)
Sad and Thirteen’s problem
Read the first letter again and fill in the blanks.
He can’s ___________ his faimly.
His brother isn’t _________ him. He _____ the boy ________ his favorite TV show. _______ he watches whatever he wants.
He doesn’t think this is _____, and he always feels _____and ______.
_______ between his parents are difficult.
They _____ a lot. When they argue, it’s like a big black cloud ____________ his home.
get on with
get along (well) with
Relations
fight
hanging over
nice to
refused
to watch
Instead
fair
lonely nervous
have a fight with each other
Retell the passage.
Read the second letter again and summarize Mr. Hunt’s statements.
1. For the little boy, It’s not easy ______________, so it’s _______ , so it’s normal to have these feelings.
2. The boy should do more housework so that his parents have more
________________________.
3. The boy’s borther shouldn’t sit down and ________________ his brother so that he can watch his favorite TV show.
being his age
common
time for proper communication
communicate with
Retell the passage.
Discussion
Do you argee or disagree with Mr. Hunt Why
I agree with his advice because ...
Read the passage again and try to find out the following phrases.
1. 和某人和睦相处
2. 拒绝做某事
3. 相反，他却可以看
他想看的任何节目
4. 感到孤独
5. 主动提供帮助
6. 和某人沟通
7. 介意他总是看电视
1. get on/along with sb.
2. refuse to do
3. Instead he watched whatever he wants
4. feel lonely
5. offer to help
6. communicate with sb.
7. mind him/his watching TV
(adv.)
instead of + n. / pron. / V-ing
Instead of going to Qingdao I’m going
to Dalian this year.
Summary
What activities do you like to do to help lower your stress Order them [1-8] with 1 being the most favorite thing you do to lower stress.
_____ play sports
_____ hang out with friends
_____ talk to parents or other family members
_____ spend time alone
_____ play computer games
_____ read books
_____ watch movies
_____ other: _______________
lead-in
Section B
1a
Listen and check the problems Wei Ming talks about.
___ My parents give me a lot of pressure about school.
___ I don’t get enough sleep.
___ I don’t have enough free time.
___ I had a fight with my parents.
___ I have to compete with my classmates at school.
Listening
1c
1. Although you may be _________ with your parents, you should talk to them. Ask them why they give you so much _________.
Listen again. What advice does Alice give to Wei Ming Fill in the blanks.
pressure
unhappy
2. Life shouldn’t just be about ________. Free time activities like _______ and hanging out with friends are important, too.
3. You shouldn’t _________ with your classmates to get better grades. You should all be _________ each other to improve.
grades
sports
compete
helping
1d
Listening Scripts
Wei Ming: Alice, help me! My parents are giving me too much pressure about school!
Alice: Hey, Wei Ming. Although you may be unhappy with your parents, you should talk to them. Ask them why they give you so much pressure.
Wei Ming: It's because they want me to get good grades.
Alice: But life shouldn’t just be about grades. Free time activities like sports and hanging out with friends are important, too.
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Wei Ming: I totally agree. I need more free time to do activities I enjoy. This can help me relax and be healthier.
Alice: Yes, you won’t get good grades if you’re stressed out all the time.
Wei Ming: I also keep worrying about getting better grades than my classmates.
Alice: Oh, you shouldn't compete with your classmates to get better grades. You should all be helping each other to improve.
Wei Ming: You’re right. Thanks for all the good advice, Alice.