(共32张PPT)
Unit 7
Unit 7
Teenagers
should be allowed
to choose their
own clothes.
To read to learn about the disagreements between Liu Yu and his parents about his hobby
To learn the genre (体裁) and framework (框架) of the article, as well as the language features
To discuss about your dream job
fail the test
take the test
pass the test
be strict with sb.
考试不及格（失败）
参加考试
通过考试
对某人严格要求
1. What are your hobbies
2. Do your parents support your hobbies
3. Do your hobbies get in the way of your schoolwork
4. Do you succeed in dealing with the relationship between
your hobbies and your schoolwork
v. & n. 支持
挡……的路; 妨碍
Discuss the questions in your groups.
1. Are you allowed to make your own decisions at home
What kinds of decisions
2. Why should you be allowed to make your own decisions at home
3. When do you think someone is old enough to make his/her own decisions
What do you think the passage is mainly about, according to the title
What’s the boy in the picture doing
What decision does he want to make
First, look at the title of the passage. Answer “yes” or “no”. Find out how many in your group agree with you. Then read the passage. Does your answer change
The passage discusses whether teenagers should be allowed to make their own decisions.
Find the main idea of the passage.
When you learn any new language, actively use it in new sentences of your own.
LEARNING ACTIVELY
Name Liu Yu
Age
From
Hobby
Dream
Problem
15 years old
Shandong
running
to be a professional runner
His parents won’t allow him to train as much as he would like to.
Read the passage and complete the form.
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. What is Liu Yu’s hobby
2. What does Liu Yu want to be when he grows up
3. Why do Liu Yu’s parents not allow Liu Yu to practice his hobby at night
His hobby is running.
He wants to be a professional runner.
They believe that he should study hard in the evenings.
4. Do you think Liu Yu should be allowed to practice his hobby as much as he wants Why or why not
Yes, he has the potential to be a running star.
No, his parents know best. His dream may not be realistic and he may regret it in future if he does not study hard now.
other possible jobs
his homework
serious about
achieve his dream
Read the passage again and fill in the table.
本文是议论文。议论文是表明观点、立场、态度、看法和主张的一种文体。
议论文的三要素：论点(立
场、观点等)、论据(证明论点
的依据)和论证(用来证明论点
的方法)。
论证的方法有举例、对比、引用、比喻等。
本文主要采用举例和对比的论证方法。
该文体中常会用到表达观点的句型，如I think ... / I don't think ... / ... not really agree / ... still disagree(s)等。
在标题中提出问题, 即论题，用问题的方式吸引读者的阅读兴趣。
全文共五段，可分为两部分第一部分(Para. 1)：提出正反方的论点
第二部分(Para. 2—Para. 5)：论证正反方的论点
本文最后的落脚点落到Teenagers should be allowed to make their own decisions上
挡……的路；妨碍……
职业跑步运动员
成长；长大；成熟
实现他的梦想
支持他的每一次比赛
不反对某事
考虑其他可能的工作
最终成为……
我自己做决定
上大学
严肃/认真对待……
在他的家庭作业上多花点时间
关心；在意
有机会做某事
Complete the summary of the passage.
Sometimes hobbies can _______________ schoolwork. Do you agree
Liu Yu is a running star, and he has always wanted to be a professional runner. But his parents won’t _____ him _______ as much as he would like to. Though they want to see Liu Yu __________________, they also think their son needs to ____________________________. But Liu Yu doesn’t really agree with his parents. He thinks he should be allowed to ________ for himself. He often says, “I know my parents __________ me. But I _______________ running. I will _________ in the end.”
get in the way of
allow
to train
achieve his dreams
think about other possible jobs
decide
care about
am serious about
succeed
1. What advice can you give to Liu Yu and his parents
2. Do you have the same problem as Liu Yu How do you deal with it
Look in the passage for the words in blue. Then use them to complete sentences of your own.
1. My parents worry about _______________________.
2. My parents have always taught me how important it is to ________________________________.
3. I am serious about __________________.
4. I think it is unfair __________________________________ ____________________.
my school results
be honest in all situations
my part-time job
that I’m not allowed to hang out with my friends
5. I have always wanted to be ________________________.
6. My parents have nothing against ____________________.
7. I need to think about what will happen if
_____________________________________________.
8. I need to spend more time on ___________________.
an English teacher
makeup / my hobbies
I don’t get a place in the university of my choice
practicing the piano
Discuss the questions with a partner. Use the information in the passage to support your opinion.
What is your dream job
Do your parents support your dream
a teacher
a doctor
an actor
an athlete
a scientist
a writer
a deliverer
My dream job is to be …
a(n) …
a driver
挡……的路；妨碍……
a professional runner
成长；长大；成熟
实现他的梦想
support every one of his races
have nothing against sth.
考虑其他可能的工作
最终成为……
get in the way of ...
职业跑步运动员
grow up
achieve his dreams
支持他的每一次比赛
不反对某事
think about other possible jobs
end up as ...
我自己做决定
我自己做这个选择
上大学
严肃/认真对待……
spend more time on his homework
关心；在意
有机会做某事
make this choice myself
enter university
be serious about ...
decide for myself
在他的家庭作业上多花点时间
care about
have a chance to do sth.
Ⅰ. 根据语境及所给汉语提示，写出所缺内容，每空一词。
1. It's time for you to _______ _______ _______(做选择).
2. Judy is excited to _______ _______(考入大学) and start her journey towards becoming a doctor.
3. I don't think after-school activities _______ _______ _______ _______ _______(妨碍) my studies.
4. Emma's parents believe she'll be an excellent runner and they've _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______(支持她的每一次比赛).
make a choice
supported every one of her
races/
competitions
get in the
way of
enter university
1. 他们不反对尝试新事物。 (against)
2. Helen对学中文是认真的。 (serious)
3. Nina足够大了，可以自己做决定了。 (decide)
They have nothing against trying new things.
Ⅱ. 根据括号内所给提示语，将下列句子翻译成英语。
Helen is serious about learning / studying Chinese.
Nina is old enough to decide for herself.
4. Mr. Smith对他所有的学生总是很严格。 (strict)
5. Alan想知道他什么时候将会有机会去中国旅游。 (chance)
Mr. Smith is always very strict with all his students.
Alan wonders / wants to know when he will have a chance to travel to China.
How well can you do these things Very well OK Needs work
Read to learn about the disagreements between Liu Yu and his parents about his hobby Know the genre and framework of the article, and the language features Discuss about your dream job
Reflecting
Discuss with your classmates about your rules at home. Then try to persuade your parents to change the rule that you do not agree with most.
