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Unit 1 Teenage Life
Reading for Writing
While we are growing up, we all experience some growing pains. What are your problems
Warming -up
Suppose one of your best friends is in trouble and writes to you, how would you give him/her some advice
Warming -up
Pre-writing: the organisation of the letter of advice
Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
A. I know what the problem is.
B. I understand how you feel.
C. This is my advice and reason(s).
D. I think my advice will help.
All the best
Good luck
Best wishes for you
Looking forward to your early reply... ...
What is Worried Friend’s problem
His or her friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
How many suggestions can you find in the letter What are they
Three.-----talk, encourage new hobbies and discuss the problem
What expressions does Ms. Luo use to make suggestions Can you find more expressions of giving advice
I recommend that…
I think you should…
Why not…
Do you agree with all of them
Pre-writing: the language features of the letter of advice
Pre-writing: the language features of the letter of advice
I think you should speak to ... and tell him…
Why don’t you speak to ... and tell him…
You could speak to ... and tell him…
Perhaps you could speak to ... and tell him…
How about speaking with ... and telling him…
1. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games.
It is not unusual for sb to do sth. 某人做某事很正常
be attracted to... 被……所吸引;喜爱
attract one’s attention 引起某人的注意力
attractive adj. 有吸引力的;吸引人的
a tourist attraction 旅游景点
have no/much attraction for sb. 对某人没有/ 很有吸引力
Language Points
【语境应用】用attract的适当形式填空。
The main __________ of the place is the nightlife
I find men look more __________ as they age.
3) The television has little __________ for me.
4) She finds herself increasingly __________ to their lifestyle.
5) What attracted me most __________ the job was the chance to travel.
attraction
attractive
attraction
attracted
to
Language Points
2. Some students even become addicted to the Internet…有些学生甚至上网成瘾…
become addicted to 某人做某事很正常
addict vt.使某人上瘾;n. 上瘾者
addictive adj. 使人上瘾的,使人入迷的
addiction n. 瘾,入迷,嗜好,与介词to搭配
【注意】
addicted/addiction连用的to是介词,后面要跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语。
Language Points
【语境应用】根据提示补全句子1) John is only 9 years old but already a heavy computer game ______ (addiction).2) Barbara _______ ________ _______ (addict) TV soap operas and never wanted to work.3) Morris addicted himself _______ rock music.4) Cigarettes are highly ________ (addict).5) Some students are addicted to ________ (play) computer games and some often cheat in the exams.addictbecame addicted totoaddictiveplayingLanguage Points3. But spending too much time online…makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life.
focus on 集中(注意力、精力等)于
make it difficult to do sth 使做某事有困难
【语境应用】单句填空
1) He needs to focus more ______ his career.
2) He made ______ clear that he objected.他明确表示反对。
3) She made it ______ (know) that she was the mayor's wife.
on
it
known
Language Points
My parents won't listen.
I always feel lonely.
There is a girl I like in my class.
Before-writing
Suggestion
Reason
Try listening to your parents.
Invite them to eat out.
That they aren’t listening to you is perhaps because you don’t listen to them.
This will give you a chance to speak to them without distractions(不分心地;专心致志地)
Before-writing
Suggestion
Reason
Join a volunteer group.
Connect with your parents online.
This will give you a chance to be around other people,and help you realise that other people have problems,too.
The Internet is a great way to connect with people.
Before-writing
Suggestion
Reason
Ask a mutual friend to introduce you to her.
Find chances to get together in groups where she is a group member.
Your friend will be able to help you break the ice (破冰) with her and provide encouragement to you.
If you are in a group,it takes all the pressure off, and you can interact with her in a relaxing setting.
Before-writing
While-writing
Activity 2: Draft your letter according to the outline below.
Write the date and greet the reader.
Show the reader that you know what the problem is.
Tell the reader that you understand how he/she feels.
Explain your reason(s).
Tell the reader what you hope will happen.
Close and sign the letter.
One possible version
8 August 2022
Dear Xu Ting,
You wrote that you feel lonely after school because your parents work in another city. I understand how you feel. It is common for teenagers to feel lonely when living away from their parents.
I think you can try joining a volunteer group that helps other people. This will give you a chance to meet and be around others. It will also help you realise that you are not alone in having problems and that many other people have problems, too. Helping other people also makes us feel better.
You can also connect with your parents online. Just because your parents are far away doesn’t mean you can’t talk to them. I am sure that you’ll make new friends and get a chance to speak to your parents more often. This will help drive away your loneliness.
Best wishes,
While-writing
Activity 3: Exchange drafts. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
Share the draft
√ Are all the parts of a letter included and organised in a good order
√ Does the writer give reasons for the advice
√ Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions
√ Does the writer use commas and stops correctly
√ Is the handwriting easy to read
Post-writing
Homework
Prompt
A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at school. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend you understand the problem
explain what happened to you in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
One Possible Version
Dear Sandy,
I was sorry to hear that you aren’t getting along in your new school. I understand what you’re going through. Back when I entered a new school, I experienced the same thing. Let me tell you a little about it.
When I first started studying a new school, I really struggled to get along with my classmates. They all seemed to gather in little cliques and it was hard to communicate with them because they didn’t seem interested in talking to me. I wouldn’t have minded, but it was affecting my study.
In the end, I made sure that study was what really counts. Then, I made greater efforts to reach out to my fellow students. I asked them questions to make them feel appreciated and spent some time with one or two of them to build a social connection. Finally, I really made it!
Hopefully, these tips will be of any help to you, too. Let me know how it goes.
David
This letter is addressed to a friend and so it should be written in a somewhat informal tone. It is about work, so perhaps semi-formal would also be acceptable, but you can see that I have chosen to use mostly informal language here. I have structured my letter casually but logically to fit the requirements of the task, giving a story about my own experiences. I have avoided the obvious language of “You should…” because it is a little direct. That is fine, but in this case I have given my advice more subtly by explaining my story and then saying “Perhaps these things can help you, too.”
The Author's Notes
Homework
Prompt
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
say they would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for them
suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
One Possible Version
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for your recent letter. I’m glad to hear that you are doing well, and I think that it’s great that you have so many options for your future. You’re really lucky to have such a choice to make, but let me tell you why I think you should get a job rather than go to college.
Nowadays, everyone seems to be going to college. It’s become such a common thing that degrees and diplomas are actually being devalued and it’s the people who go out into the world and get a job that are succeeding. Aside from that, I know that you really hated school and could never seem to sit still long enough to get much value from a class. I just don’t see you really getting much out of college and so maybe you’d function better in a regular job.
You were great in all of our practical classes like woodwork, so why don’t you look into getting an apprenticeship as a carpenter or something like that These people are making a lot of money nowadays and so it’s a useful skill to have. By the time everyone graduates from college and are fighting over the same jobs, you’ll be an experienced professional earning a great salary.
Think about it and let me know. I’ll support you whatever you choose to do.
Best,
David
One Possible Version
This letter is written to a friend, so it is possible to use an informal tone, but because it is dealing with a serious matter it is probably better to use a semi-formal tone. Here, I have used some elements of informal language but overall there is a lot of neutral language. It is discursive and informative, giving advice in a careful way. Being too informal here might be inappropriate because it could potentially offend the recipient to hear that they are not right for higher education.
The main piece of advice is presented here, with a question:
why don’t you look into getting an apprenticeship as a carpenter or something like that
The show of support at the end is quite important after giving advice and would mean a lot as a kind gesture between friends.
The Author's Notes
Thank you!
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