(共17张PPT)
Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Integrated skills (1)
1. Describe each of the three teenagers’ problems in one sentence.
2. Listen to Cynthia’s reply and get the advice on how to solve her problem.
3. Role-play a talk between Simon/Laura and Cynthia, trying to ask for and give advice.
Read and answer: Do you think teenagers should be given their own choices Why
Everyone likes to have choices in the things they do. Some child care providers think they need to do all the planning. They forget that children need choices. There are some children who will just go along with whatever an adult tells them to do. Others will become angry because they aren’t given the chance to choose for themselves.
Because teens desire the need for independence. Being given choices helps them feel like they have some power and control over what they do. It’s part of growing up. Everything isn’t planned for them. Making good choices is a skill that they will use for the rest of their lives.
Rebecca’s problem
Simon’s problem
Laura’s problem
Task A: Read the parts of their emails on page 22 and describe each problem in one sentence.
She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades.
He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him.
Her parents protect her too much.
B1 Listen to Cynthia's reply and circle the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1. According to Cynthia, Rebecca feels unhappy because her mother does not understand her/value her effort.
Cynthia is replying to Rebecca's email on the radio programme. Listen and finish the exercises below.
2. Cynthia thinks that every parent has too much control over/high hopes for their children.
3. According to Cynthia, school and friendship/relaxation are both important.
4. Cynthia says Rebecca should be patient/calm enough to understand what her mother does.
5. Cynthia describes her senior high school life as exciting/tiring.
B2 Listen to Cynthia’s reply again and complete the notes below.
Advice for Rebecca
(1)______ your mother. Make sure she understands (2)____________.
Remember to choose (3)___________ and start the conversation politely.Example: “I know that you expect me to (4)_______________, but I’m struggling sometimes. Can we please talk
Talk to
do well at school
your feelings
a good time
Try to (5)________________. Let your mother know about (6)_______________and ask for more free time.
Example: Try to make a deal with your mother by explaining why you (7) __________ and how it helps you
(8) ___________ in your mother’s shoes and try to understand what she does.
Example: When your mother doesn’t let you (9) _____________________, think about why she does so.
enjoy music
meet in the middle
your interests
put yourself
go out with your friends
In pairs, role-play a conversation between Simon/Laura and Cynthia. Try to ask for and give advice. Use the following ideas and expressions to help you.
Asking for and giving advice
Asking for advice
What shall I do
What do you think I should do
Do you think that I should…
Do you have any ideas/suggestions
Expressions
Giving advice
I suggest that you (should)…
I think/feel you can try...
It might be a good idea to…
How about/What about…
Sample answer
Laura: Cynthia, my parents always want to know what
I’m doing and where I am every minute of the day.
It’s really upsetting because I want more freedom.
What do you think I should do
Cynthia: Laura, I understand that you’re unhappy. It’s
normal for someone your age to feel that way. But
it’s parents’ job to protect their child from harm.
I think you can try looking at things from their
point of view.
Laura: I see. Do you think that I should let them know I
understand they love me, but that there are side
effects of their overprotectiveness
Cynthia: Yes, I think So. I suggest that you show your
parents how responsible you can be. Tell them
not to worry about you when you’re out with
your friends. It might be a good idea for you and
your parents to agree on when you should be
home when you do go out.
Laura: OK, I’ll do that. Do you have any other suggestions
Cynthia: You should also assure them that you’ll let them
know when you need their help.
Laura: Thanks, Cynthia! I’Il let you know how it goes!
Discuss the parent-child relationships. Give some advice.
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Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Integrated skills (2)
1. Learn to write a letter of advice.
2. Learn about the structure and language about
a letter of advice.
Read and think: When living with unsupportive parents, what do you need to do
There are parents that aren’t supportive and ignore their children, even if they never do anything that could be called abuse. These parents’ behavior that doesn’t give their children emotional stability or the kind of affection and support every child needs. Unsupportive parents might choose to stay home and watch TV or play video games,
or go out with their own friends, instead of going to their children’s sporting events, music performances, help with homework, etc.
They might not schedule regular one-on-one time with a child - walking around the block, over a meal, during a drive, etc.
Possible answer:
Give up any efforts to change your parents, and quit hoping they’ll change. Make the decision that they’re the way they are and you cannot change them. Decide that you can and will change yourself.
Watch a video and then discuss how to improve the relationship with your mom and dad.
You must get into the habit of intentionally communicating with them.
Write a reply to Simon’s or Laura’s email. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
建议信(邮件)是书信的一种形式，属于应用文。建议信向收信人就某一问题提出看法、建议或忠告的信。也可能是写给某个组织或机构，就改进其服务等方面提出建议或忠告。
写作指导
建议信的格式和普通信件一样，通常包括信头、称呼、正文、结束语和签名五个部分。
建议信的正文部分可分为三部分：
第一部分：引出话题，说明写信目的，表达你对写信人
的理解；
第二部分：提出合理的建议并说明理由，内容可以包括
个人经历或经历过类似问题的人的故事；
第三部分：希望建议有帮助并表达祝愿。
注意：
★时态应以一般现在时为主。
★由于是给别人提出建议，所以人称应该以第二人称为主。
语言要委婉、精炼，同时要简洁，表达清楚。
【常用表达】be troubled by/ be upset by 受……困扰
argue with sb. over sth. 因为某事和某人争吵
lose temper 发脾气
go through 经历
physical and mental changes 身心变化
have communication with sb. 和某人交流
address one’s concerns 解决某人的担忧
calm sb. down 让某人冷静下来
turn out better 结果变好
建议信开头：
You have asked me for my advice on ... and I will try to make some suggestions.
Thanks for trusting me.
It’s my great pleasure to give you some suggestions / advice / tips on ...
I’m sorry to hear / learn that ... However, the situation is easy to change if you take my advice.
I’m sorry (that) you are having trouble / difficulty / problems in ... I think you can make it if you follow the advice below.
I’d like to offer you some advice.
表达建议:
I would like to suggest that ...
If I were you, I would ...
As far as I am concerned ... / In my opinion ...
It seems better that ...
Why not ... It would be a good idea if ...
For one thing ..., for another ...
In the first place / Firstly / First ... Secondly / Second ... Last but not least (最后但不是最不重要的) ...
建议信结尾:
These are only my personal suggestions / tips. I hope you will find them useful / helpful.
I would be ready to discuss this matter with you in further detail.
I’m willing to discuss this matter with you whenever ...
I will highly appreciate your consideration of my advice / suggestions / tips.
I hope ...
Dear Simon,
I understand your feelings. I suggest that you should talk with your parents about the importance of company. No matter how busy they are, they should make the best use of their time to stay with you. First, the love between children and adults will be improved by spending more time on their
children. Children could feel parents’ affection through the conversation and sharing their pleasure with them. Second,
children need the guidance from their parents. Parents should sit down and talk with them about what they should do and should not do. In addition, if parents often spend time in staying with their children, adults’ good behaviors will greatly influence their children.
On the other hand, children should have a good understanding of their parents. They are too busy to care about you enough, which is not what they mean. After all, as breadwinners, they spare no effort to provide for the family, tired and worn out.
Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. I wish you all the best.
Yours,
×××
Write your reply to Laura’s email.
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