(共19张PPT)
Unit2 Let’s talk teens
Integrated skills
Giving advice on parent-child relationships
Free talk
What problems do teenagers usually have with their parents
●blaming parents
●quarrelling with parents and using some improper expressions
●being impatient when talking with parents
●spending more time in front of the computer than with parents
●turning a deaf ear to(对......充耳不闻) what parents say
●losing temper(发脾气) because of heavy academic pressure
......
Teenagers'problems
Parents'problems
●trying to control everything related to(与......有关的) their children
●pressing their children to study all the time
●being eager to know what's on their children's mind
●making decisions for their children
●attaching too much importance to academic performance
●ignoring(忽视) their children's inner thoughts
......
Part A
Rebecca
Laura
Simon
Task 1 Read and Describe
Rebecca's problem:
She _______ hard as her _______ wishes, but her mother pays too much _______ to her ______.
studies
mother
attention
grades
Task 1 Read and Describe
Simon's problem:
He is _____ because his parents are always ______ and spend _____ time with him.
lonely
busy
little
Task 1 Read and Describe
Laura's problem:
Her parents protect her too much.
Her parents are too protective (爱护的)of her.
Task 1 Read and Describe
independence
love and patience
disagreement
ignorance(忽视)
b______/f______/s_______
attle
ight
truggle
conflict(冲突)
Part A
Cynthia
Teen Time
1. According to Cynthia, Rebecca feels unhappy because her mother does not understand her/value her effort.
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.
Task 2 Listen and check
Task 2 Listen and check
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 ”
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.
Talk to
your feelings
a good time
do well at school
meet in the middle
your interests
enjoy music
Put yourself
go out with your friends
折中,各退一步
处于某人的境地,设身处地
Task 3 Discuss and speak up
1.Talk about the advice after school you can give to teens and parents.
Advice to parents:
Advice to teens:
Pair work:
Role-play a short conversation between Simon and Cynthia or one between Laura and Cynthia. Try to ask for and give advice.
state the problem
ask for advice
offer advice
Task 3 Discuss and speak up
Group 1&2&3&4Simon:......Cynthia:...........
Group 5&6&7&8&9Laura:......Cynthia:............
Simon’s Problems
Eager for parents’ love
Hardly see them during the week
Feel stressed about schoolwork
Feel lonely at home
Want a family outing
Want a long talk
What shall I do
What do you think I should do
Do you think that I should …
Do you have any ideas/suggestions
Expressions for asking
for advice
Laura’s Problems
Is not allowed to go out with friends
Want to make her own choices about what to do in her spare time
Task 3 Discuss and speak up
Have a talk
Stop complaining
Tell them your loneliness
Put yourself into their shoes
Understand them
Make a deal with them
Have a family outing
Ask them to help you with your
schoolwork
Have a talk
Tell them your feelings
Make a deal with them
I suggest that you …
I think/feel you can try …
It might be a good idea to …
How about/What about …
Advice for Laura
Expressions for
giving advice
Advice for Simon
Show time
Task 3 Discuss and speak up
Parents and children,
is the best gift to each other.
Write a letter of advice in response to Simon’s or Laura’s problem .
homework
Thank you !