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Let's talk teens
Unit
2
I don't know what “home” is, but unhappiness and worries melt away once there. ——Bing Xin
“家”是什么,我不知道,但烦闷―忧愁,都在此中融化消灭。 ——冰心
Simple, compound and complex sentences
To categorize the elements of a simple sentence, a compound sentence and a complex sentence.
To summarize the general rules of the three kinds of sentence structures.
To distinguish and choose the right sentence structure.
To apply appropriate sentence structures in new situations.
Read part A on page 20 and answer the following question.
How can teenagers get help from TeenHealthWeb
They can read certain articles about teenagers’ physical and mental health to find advice on their problems.
They can visit the “teen health” forum.
They can post their problems and get advice from health experts and other forum users.
Below is an introduction on the home page of a website for teenagers. Match each sentence with the correct type in the table below. Write down the numbers.
(1) We know that being a teenager is sometimes difficult. (2) So, we have designed TeenHealthWeb to help you along the journey to adulthood. (3) Our website has many articles about teenagers’ physical and mental health.
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Simple sentence
(4)You can look through these articles to find advice on your problem. (5) It may not have been addressed before, but don’t worry. (6)You can visit the "teen health" forum on our website instead. (7)We are proud to say this forum is the heart of our website. (8) Users are encouraged to post their problems, and they will get advice from our health experts and other forum users.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
(9) Before you write your post, however, take a look at other users’ posts first. (10) It is likely that the matter has already been discussed on our forum. (11) If your problem is a new one, write a post about it. (12) Our health experts will be glad to tell you what steps you can take to improve your situation. (13) There is a lot to see, so take some time to look around our website!
Complex sentence
Complex sentence
Complex sentence
Complex sentence
Compound sentence
Simple sentences
Compound sentences
Complex sentences
2, 3, 4, 6
5, 8, 13
1, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause which has one subject-verb combination.
A compound sentence contains two or more main clauses. We use linking words such as (1) ________, or, (2) _______, so or for to link the clauses.
and
but
A complex sentence contains one main clause and at least one subordinate clause. A subordinate clause can be the subject, predicative, object, attributive or adverbial of the sentence.
Read the following sentences and summarize the features.
1. I will have a chat with my friends to get some suggestions.
2. nowadays, websites are springing up, and I will turn to experts from relevant websites for help.
3. I will consult my teachers because they can give me useful and practical advice.
Sentence 1 contains a subject and a verb. It’s a simple sentence.
Sentence 2 contains two main clauses. It’s a compound sentence.
Sentence 3 contains one main clause and one subordinate clause. It’s a complex sentence.
A simple sentence is made up of one independent clause which has one subject-verb combination.
句子中只有一个主语(或并列主语)和一个谓语(或并列谓语),句子的各个成分都是由单词和短语充当。
e.g. My uncle works in a factory.
I enjoy playing football.
并列句是由两个或两个以上的简单句通过并列连词and, but, or, so等连接起来的较长句子。当用并列句表达思想时,要注意两个并列分句之间没有从属关系,它们是同等重要的独立分句。
A compound sentence contains two or more main clauses. We use linking words such as and, or, but, so or for to link the clauses.
并列分句还可用连接副词或分号来连接。
e.g. Most of the class went on the trip; however, Li Hua stayed at school.
The girls did the dishes; the boys swept the floor.
用并列连词(如and、but、so、yet等)
e.g. I enjoy playing tennis, but I hate playing basketball.
It started to rain suddenly, so we stopped planting our trees.
1. 表示并列关系的并列句,常见的连接词有:and, both ... and, not only ... but also, as well等;
2. 表示选择关系的并列句,常见的连接词有:or, either ... or, otherwise等;
3. 表示转折和对比关系的并列句,常见的连接词有:but, while, yet, still, however等;
4. 表示因果关系的并列句,常见的连接词有:for, thus, so, therefore等。
e.g. The Internet is useful and we use it a lot.
I have travelled to many places, but I still want to visit more.
Shall I send the book to you, or will you come to get it
They have different ideas, so they have solved the problem in different ways.
I cannot tell Mary’s appearance, for I have never seen her.
I. 请判断下列句子是简单句还是并列句。
1. He ran to the bookstore and bought the novel.
2. He gave it to me, and I gave it to John.
3. She doesn’t like the new house and wants to sell it.
4. My brother is the tallest among us, for he is older than us.
简单句
并列句
简单句
并列句
II. 请用合适的并列连词把每组句子合并为一个并列句。
He was tired, so he went to bed.
1. He was tired. He went to bed.
2. The child hid behind his mother's skirt. He was afraid of the dog.
3. He made a promise. He didn’t keep it.
He made a promise, but he didn’t keep it.
The child hid behind his mother's skirt, for he was afraid of the dog.
A complex sentence contains one main clause and at least one subordinate clause. A subordinate clause can be the subject, predicative, object, attributive or adverbial of the sentence.
由一个主句和一个或一个以上的从句构成。主句为主体,从句无法独立,可充当句子的主语、表语、宾语、定语、状语等。
e.g. I hope that high school will be more exciting.
(that引导宾语从句)
As I grew old, I became more interested in poems.
(as引导状语从句)
Work in groups to analyze the sentence structures given.
1. Have your once warm and open conversations become cold and guarded
2. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, …
3. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your anger.
simple
complex
complex
4. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy.
5. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult.
6. It is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create.
compound
complex
complex
1. Your password should be at least eight characters long. This makes it difficult to guess.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Your password should be at least eight characters long because this makes it difficult to guess.
Below are some tips on how to use TeenHealthWeb. Join each pair of sentences to form a compound or complex sentence.
2. Posts should not give out personal information. They should not include advertisements.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Posts should not give out personal information and they should not include advertisements.
3. Describe your problems clearly. Other people can understand them easily.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe your problems clearly so other people can understand them easily.
4. The experts will reply to you. They see your posts.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What do you think of our forum Let us know.
__________________________________________________
The experts will reply to you as soon as/when/once they see your posts.
Let us know what you think of our forum.
Teresa is talking to her friend Jack about her plete the conversation with the correct linking words in the box below.
and because but how if that unless why
Teresa: I'm under a lot of stress these days (1) ________ my parents are always comparing me with my friends. They’re never satisfied (2) ________ I do better than all my friends — in schoolwork, in hobbies, in everything!
because
unless
Jack: That’s terrible. I can see ( 3) ______ you’re anxious. You should tell your parents (4) _____ you're trying your best. There's no point in comparing you with others all the time. Everyone is unique.
Teresa: I know, (5) ______ my parents don't seem to understand that. (6) ______ they continue like this, I'll lose confidence in myself.
why
that
but
If
and because but how if that unless why
Jack: I think your parents are too strict with you. Don’t take a passive role in the relationship. Talk to them. Let them know (7) _______ you feel. Sometimes, competition can push you to do better. Right now, it's just making you anxious and having a bad influence on your performance.
Teresa: Thank you, Jack. I'll try talking to my parents.
Jack: Cheer up, Teresa. They'll understand (8) ______ everything will turn out all right!
how
and
and because but how if that unless why
1. What’s Teresa’s problem
Her parents always comparing her with her friends and it
makes her anxious.
2. What’s Jack’s advice
He suggests that Teresa should talk with her parents and let them know her feelings.
Read part B2 on page 21 and answer the following questions.
In pairs or groups, role-play a conversation between Teresa and her parent(s) using simple, compound and complex sentences. The beginning has been given.
Teresa: Hi Mum! Can we please talk
Mother: Sure, dear. What’s the matter
…
Teresa: Hi Mum! Can we please talk
Mother: Sure, dear. What's the matter
Teresa: Mum, I’m not happy.
Mother: Why, tell me what is bothering you and we can fix it together.
Teresa: Well, you and Dad always compare me to my friends and feel that I'm not good enough. I try very hard to make you both proud of me, but it seems like the harder I try, the more you expect from me.
Mother: Oh my dear! I'm so sorry! We didn't know that you feel this way. Your dad and I want you to be successful so that you can have a bright future. However, if you feel anxious, we will try to be less demanding.
Teresa: That sounds great, Mum! I think we should chat with Dad when he gets home and together we can work out a plan that we will all be happy with. What do you think
Mother: You are a very smart girl, Teresa. I'm proud of you for speaking to me about your problem and I agree with your suggestion. I love you.
Teresa: I love you too, Mum.
1. So, we have designed TeenHealthWeb to help you along the journey to adulthood.
design vt. to decide how something will look, work, etc., by drawing plans, making computer models, etc. 设计
to think of and plan a system, a way of doing something, etc., usually for a particular purpose or use 制订
design n. the general arrangement of the different parts of something that is made, such as a building, book, machine, etc. 设计
the art or process of deciding how something will look, work, etc 设计艺术
be designed as/ for/ to do (为某种特定目的)计划;设计
by design= on purpose 故意地
a badly designed kitchen 设计很糟糕的厨房
design a car/ a dress/ an office 设计汽车/ 连衣裙/办公室
e.g. The method is specifically designed for use in small groups.
a course in art and design
a design studio
【语境应用】单句语法填空。
1) The route was designed __________ (relieve) the heavy traffic.
2) This building designed__________ weddings and other celebrations is beautiful.
3) This course is designed __________ an introduction to the subject.
to relieve
for
as
2. There’s no point in comparing you with others all the time.
There is no point in doing sth. 做……没有用/没有意义。
e.g. There’s no point in complaining without taking action.
There’s no point in pushing them unless they really enjoy it.
There be结构的常用句型
There is no sense in doing sth. 做某事没有意义。
There is no need (for sb.) to do sth. (某人)没有必要做某事。
There is (no) difficulty/ trouble in doing sth. 做某事(没有)困难。
【注意】
It is no use doing sth. 做……没用。
It’s useless doing sth. 做……没用。
It’s no good doing sth. 做……没有益处
It’s not good to do sth. 做……没有益处
【语境应用】单句语法填空。
1) There’s no point in __________ (argue) about it – we’re going and that’s that.
2) My mother always tells us it is no use __________ (cry) over spilt milk
arguing
crying
1. Review Grammar.
2. Finish Part C on page 64.