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Unit 1
Growing up
Question:What is a coming-of-age ceremony
What is a coming-of-age ceremony
A coming-of-age ceremony is an event that marks the time when a young person moves from __________ to ___________.
childhood
adulthood
What do you expect to do at 18
Think about it:at what age you are allowed to do the following things in China?
Get a credit card.
Get a driver's licence.
Get a full-time job.
Get the right to vote.
Get a bank loan.
Get an apartment.
Get a credit card.
Get a driver's licence.
Get a full-time job.
Get the right to vote.
Get a bank loan.
Get an apartment.
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P2
We are allowed to get a full-time job and rent an apartment at sixteen.
In addition, we are allowed to do these things at eighteen in China.
The age of majority means the moment when you turn ____ years old, which is a milestone marking the start of ___________.
Read the passage and find out the meaning of “the age of majority”.
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P2
Preview: Fast reading
adulthood
18
Reading for main idea
2. Read the passage again and find out what “the age of majority” means.
In most countries, turning 18 marks the start of adulthood. But what does reaching this milestone, the age of majority, really mean Will you be completely in charge of your own life and able to express yourself in new and exciting ways What responsibilities will this freedom bring
Understanding ideas
The Age of Majority
Reading
Possible functions of a title
predicting the main idea
showing key information
reflecting the author’s attitude
catching reader’s interest
1. Eighteen — the Age of Indecision
2. Teenagers' Hope for the Future
3. The Right to Vote — Your Views
4. Turning Eighteen — What Does It Mean
Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
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P4
Reading for main idea
1. Read the passage and get the main idea.
In most countries, turning 18 marks the start of adulthood. But what does reaching this milestone, the age of majority, really mean Will you be completely in charge of your own life and able to express yourself in new and exciting ways What new responsibilities will this freedom bring Here, three young people tell us what turning 18 means, or meant, to them.
Topic sentence
Careful reading: detailed information
Paragraph1
Decide whether the following statements are True or False:
( )1. Bethany is looking forward to 18.
( )2. In Australia, a working person
under 18 has the right to vote.
( )3. Bethany’s mother thinks the legal
age for getting a driving license
should be 21.
T
T
F
Paragraph2
Fill in the blanks in the chart.
Name Nationality Opinions on the age of majority Examples
Lin Ning 1__________ *Apart from being more aware of others, I have begun to develop a stronger sense of 2________________. *The way that 3_________ viewed me changed. *I signed an 4_________________
agreement without asking my parents.
*A bank contacted me to offer me a 5_____________.
Chinese
social
responsbility
society
organ donation
credit card
Paragraph3
Morgan, a 20-year-old boy from the US, used to believe he would become more 1_____________ after turning 18,
but 2__________________ means
he will still be living at home with his parents to save money. He believes some responsibilities are more about 3_______ than 4_____.
Fill in the blanks:
independent
his librarian's salary
attitude
age
We have different responsibilities at different ages. However, whether we are 18 or not, we should have a positive attitude to the responsibility.
In order to improve yourself constantly,
please make some future plans for your 18-year-old self.
*study hard and realize my dream
*develop good qualities: kindness, honesty, integrity, confidence, patience, perseverance, positive attitude...
*be helpful to, be grateful to, care for...
*devote oneself to, contribute to...
It is time to set sail when you are 18. You are old enough to take responsibility for yourself, your family and the society. Please remember you have rights. At the same time, you should also take the responsibilities of adults.
Write a short passage about your understanding towards turning 18.