译林版（2019）必修 第一册Unit 2 Let's talk teens学案（含答案）
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Unit 2 Let's talk teens
Section 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading
1. Have a good understanding of the text with the reading strategy: using mind maps for understanding the structure and main idea of the magazine article(see A1 on page 18);
2. Retell the text in your own words.
Lead in 话题导入
Parents often give their children unconditional love. Read the poem on page 15 and answer the following questions.
1. How would you describe Mother Bird's feelings in the poem
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2. How do you think your parents feel about you？How can you tell
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First reading—Read for main idea and structure
一读，读大意和结构
1. Read the article and find the topic sentence of each paragraph.
Para.1: __________________________________________________________
Para.2: __________________________________________________________
Para.3: __________________________________________________________
Para.4: ___________________________________________________________
Para.5: ___________________________________________________________
2. What is the text mainly about
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Second reading—Read for details 二读，读细节
1. Choose the best answers to the following questions according to the text.
(1) What is common between teenagers and their parents according to the text
A. Having dinner happily together.
B. Having open conversations together.
C. Having cold silences at times.
D. Having the same ideas at times.
(2) What usually leads to family tensions
A. Teenagers' physical changes. B. Teenagers' changing voice.
C. Teenagers' weight problems. D. Teenagers' shooting up in height.
(3) What does the writer think of the parent child tension
A. It's strange. B. It's quite normal.
C. It's very disappointing. D. It's very useful.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
(1) What physical changes may teenagers worry about
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(2) What kinds of mental needs may teenagers have
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(3) Why does the author think parents forget that growing up is a rough ride
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(4) What is the proper way for parents and children to improve relationships between them
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Third reading—Read for further thinking 三读，深入思考
1. What's the meaning of the title “Strangers under the same roof”？
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2. For what purpose did the author write this article
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Summary 课文概要
In the family, heated arguments and cold silences 1. ________(be) very common between 2. _______ (teenager) and parents. Such family tensions 3. _______ (cause) by teenagers' physical changes, such as 4. _______ (change) voice and weight problems. Besides, it can be 5. _______ big headache to balance teenagers' developing mental needs. However, teenagers can take action 6. _______ (improve) the situation. For example, they can communicate with their parents 7. _______ (regular) and honestly. Through such healthy communication, teenagers can learn 8. _______ to back down and when to ask parents to relax their control. In fact, 9. _______ is quite normal to struggle with the stress that parent child tensions create. The stormy period will not last long and everything 10. _______ (turn) out all right in the end.
1. Finish B1 on page 19 of the textbook.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 1820 on Exercise book.
Section 2 Language focus on Reading
Strangers under the same roof
Master the usage of some important words, phrases and sentence patterns.
Quick check and review 复习
The text is mainly about the conflicts between teenagers and their parents, which 1. _______ physical changes, emotional struggles, and conflicting desires for independence and support. Teens often 2. _______ when parents treat them as children yet expect adult behaviour from them.
From the text, we may learn that honest communication, mutual understanding, and compromise can 3. _______ . While disagreements are normal, working together helps rebuild trust. The challenges of adolescence, though difficult, prepare teens for 4. _______ , and this stormy phase will eventually pass.
Core vocabulary breakthrough 核心词汇突破
Ⅰ 词条讲解
1. argument n. 争吵，争论；论点
【原句】Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.(page 16, lines 56) 青少年和父母之间常常会出现激烈的争吵和冰冷的沉默。
【拓展】
argument n．→argumentative adj. 好辩的；好争论的；论辩式的
→argue vi. & vt. 争论，争辩；辩论
get into an argument with sb 与某人发生争论
arguments for/against … 支持/反对……的论据
argue with sb about sth 与某人争辩某事
【即学即练】单句填空
①His strongest _______ (argue) was that the policy would harm the economy.
②The article is written in an _______ (argue) style, presenting strong evidence.
2. anxious adj. 忧虑的，担心的；令人焦虑的；渴望的
【原句】You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends …(page 16, lines 89) 你可能会因为自己发育的速度和朋友们不同而感到焦虑……
【拓展】
anxious adj.→anxiety n. 焦虑，担心；渴望
be anxious about 担心，对……忧心忡忡
be anxious for doing sth/to do sth 渴望做某事
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①He suffered from (anxious) after taking on too many projects at work.
②自从公司开始裁员，他一直提心吊胆怕失业。
He ______________________ his job security since the layoffs began.
③这些难民越境逃亡多日已精疲力竭，他们极度渴望食物和药品。
The refugees, exhausted after days of fleeing across the border, _________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. desire n. & vt. 渴望，希望
【原句】You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents' love and support.(page 17, lines 1617) 你既对独立充满新的渴望，又对父母的爱与支持抱有不断的需求。
【拓展】
desire n. & vt. →desirable adj. 可取的；值得拥有的
It is desirable that … (should) do …/be done. ……是可取的。
It is desirable for sb to do sth. 某人想做某事。
desire to do sth 渴望做某事
【即学即练】完成句子
①希望所有申请者周五前提交文档。
It is that all applicants submit their documents by Friday.
②如今许多年轻人一心想当网红。
Many young people desire _______________________influencers nowadays.
4. struggle vi. & n. 奋斗；斗争；搏斗
【原句】On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient …(page 17, lines 2021) 另一方面，当你努力想控制自己的情感时，你希望他们能更加体贴，更有耐心……
【拓展】
struggle for breath 艰难地喘着气
struggle up the hill 吃力地爬上山
struggle against/with cancer 与癌症抗争
It is a struggle for sb to do sth. 某事对某人来说确非易事。
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①The startup (struggle) to survive the economic downturn right now.
②戒掉夜宵对我来说太难了。
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midnight snacks.
5. concern n. 担心，忧虑；关心 vt. 涉及；让(某人)担忧
【原句】After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns. (page 17, lines 3031) 在你全面考虑之后，冷静地解释你的行为和感受，仔细倾听，并设法消除他们的顾虑。
【拓展】
concern n. & vt. →concerning prep. 关于
→concerned adj. 担心的，忧虑的；关注的
be concerned about 担心，担忧；关注
as far as I'm concerned 就我而言
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①The teacher's _______ (concern) expression showed she knew about the bullying.
②The email contained important information _______ (concern) the schedule change.
③在我看来，在线学习和传统课堂一样有效。
______________________________________________,online learning is equally effective as traditional classes.
6. stress n. 精神压力，紧张；强调 vt. 强调，着重
【原句】Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent child tensions create … (page 17, lines 3334) 只要记住，无法轻松应对亲子关系紧张带来的压力是完全正常的……
【拓展】
stress n．& vt.→stressed adj. 焦虑不安的；重读的
→stressful adj. 压力重的；紧张的
a stressful job 造成沉重压力的工作
be stressed out 焦虑不安
lay stress on … 强调……
emotional stress 感情负担
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①Balancing academic and extracurricular activities can be highly _______ (stress) for teenagers.
②When people feel _______ (stress), their bodies produce cortisol(皮质醇), a hormone(激素) linked to many health problems.
③现代教育体系应着力培养创造力。
Modern education systems should ______________________________________
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Ⅱ 短语讲解
1. see eye to eye with sb (on sth) (在某事上)与某人看法一致
【原句】Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything (page 16, lines 34) 你是否觉得和他们简直在任何事情上都看法不一致？
【即学即练】完成句子
①虽然我们是好朋友，但我们并非在所有事情上都看法一致。
Although we are good friends, we ______________________________________
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②涉及职业选择时，我父母和我很少意见一致。
My parents and I rarely______________________________________________
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2. shoot up 快速长高，蹿个儿
【原句】You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind.(page 16, lines 810) 你可能会因为自己发育的速度和朋友们不同而感到焦虑——要么突然猛长个子，要么远远落后于同龄人。
【语境理解】
a. Their kids have shot up since I last saw them. 蹿个儿
b. Ticket prices shot up last year. 猛涨
【即学即练】完成句子
①公司宣布创纪录的利润后，股价飙升。
The stock prices _______ after the company announced record profits.
②我们开始定期浇水后，这些植物迅速长高了。
The plants _______ once we started watering them regularly.
3. think sth through 充分考虑，全盘考虑，想透
【原句】After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns.(page 17, lines 3031) 在你全面考虑之后，冷静地解释你的行为和感受，仔细倾听，并设法消除他们的顾虑。
【拓展】
think about/of … 替……着想，关心
think ahead 预先考虑
think for oneself 独立思考
think of … as … 把……看作……；把……视为……
【即学即练】 单句填空/完成句子
①Unlike many others, he doesn't think of money _______ the most important thing in life.
②你应该提前考虑，为紧急情况做好准备。
You should always _________________ and prepare for emergencies.
③优秀的领导者不会盲目跟风，而是独立思考并做出大胆决策。
A good leader doesn't just follow trends; they ____________________ and make
bold decisions.
4. back down 承认错误，认输
【原句】Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control.(page 17, lines 3132) 通过这种健康的沟通方式，你会学会何时该让步，何时可以恳请父母放宽管束。
【拓展】
back away (from sb/sth) 退避；避免
back off 退缩
back to back 背靠背；连续
be on sb's back 缠磨，烦扰
【即学即练】用上面短语的适当形式填空
①He ________ from the argument to avoid further conflict.
②The bully threatened him, but he refused ________ .
③She worked two shifts ________ and was exhausted.
④My boss is always ________ about deadlines.
Analysis and imitation of complex sentences
长难句分析和仿写
1. On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride.(page 17, lines 2022) 另一方面，当你努力想控制自己的情感时，你希望他们能更加体贴，更有耐心——有时候他们忘记了成长是一个艰难的过程。
【句式】句中wish后接从句，常常与虚拟语气结合使用。下表是wish后接虚拟语气的用法归纳。
时间场景 结构 例句
与现在 事实 相反 主语＋wish＋从句主语＋过去式/be动词用were I wish I were a bird. She wishes she had more free time.
与过去 事实 相反 主语＋wish＋从句主语＋过去完成时(had＋过去分词) He wishes he had studied harder last term. They wish they hadn't missed the train.
与将来 事实相 反或难 以实现 主语＋wish＋从句主语＋would/could＋动词原形 I wish it would stop raining tomorrow. She wishes she could travel to the moon one day.
【即学即练】完成句子
①Steven尴尬地低下头，真希望刚才没有口误。
Steven lowered his head with embarrassment,
______________________________________ that slip of tongue.
②孩子祈祷被遗弃的小狗能熬过今夜，尽管暴风雨仍在肆虐。
The child wished __________________________, though the storm raged on.
2. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control. (page 17, lines 3132 ) 通过这种健康的沟通方式，你会学会何时该让步，何时可以恳请父母放宽管束。
【句式】句中when＋to do具备名词词性，做宾语。同理，其他疑问词how/what/where等也是如此。
【即学即练】单句填空
①The dying astronaut finally knew what _______ (cherish)—not the distant Earth in the viewport, but the half eaten chocolate bar shared with his crew.
②They never learned _______ to apologize, so the cracked vase between them kept collecting dust for decades.
3. Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship.(page 17, lines 3335) 只要记住，无法轻松应对亲子关系紧张带来的压力是完全正常的，并且你和父母可以共同努力，改善关系。
【句式】and/yet/but连接两个that引导的宾语从句，第二个that不可省略。
【即学即练】仿写
①他发现失败不是终点，而是勇气生根发芽的土壤。
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②她记得萤火虫如星辰般闪烁，而奶奶的笑声乘着夏风回荡。
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Building your language 语言知识拓展
Learn parts B2 and B3 on page 19, and then finish the following exercises.
1. Read the examples in B2 and write down at least 3 words for each.
Parts of speech Suffixes Words
Adjectives ce
ty/ ity
Nouns hood
ship
Verbs ment
tion/ sion
th
2. Read the group of questions in the first paragraph of the magazine article and summarize the problems between parents and children.
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3. 【即学即练】阅读以下文本，归纳出它想要谈论的话题。
Now that ChatGPT can speedily access information and answer complex questions, why bother memorizing historical facts or quotations Shouldn't we instead teach kids to think critically and solve problems, leaving the boring work to computers
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Consolidation and feedback 巩固反馈
Ⅰ 单句填空
1. The general ordered his troops _______ (battle) despite the heavy snow.
2. After their bitter _______ (argue) over money, the couple avoided each other for days.
3. The _______ (tense) grew as soldiers gathered near the disputed area.
4. Her constant _______ (anxious) about job security made it hard for her to relax.
5. His pessimistic _______ (mental) made him give up, though success was possible.
6. Many immigrants struggle _______ (adapt) to the new culture, facing language barriers.
7. A peaceful resolution is far more _______ (desire) than continuing this pointless conflict.
8. Doctors are deeply _______ (concern) about the virus mutation.
9. Her _______ (regular) working hours made it difficult to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
10. Prices _______ (shoot) up suddenly, leaving many families unable to afford basic goods.
Ⅱ 句子翻译
1. 水手祈祷海浪平息，海洋却以咆哮回应。(wish)
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2. 他终于明白该珍惜什么——那些与年迈父亲共度的宁静清晨。(what to cherish)
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3. 回首过去，他发现自己选择了轻松的路，而那条路只通向空虚。(that引导宾语从句)
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4. 保持教室每日整洁是可取的。(desirable)
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5. 她注重保持工作与生活的平衡。(lay stress on)
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1. Try to remember these useful expressions learnt in this class.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 2124 on Exercise book.
Section 3 Grammar and usage
Simple, compound and complex sentences
1. Categorize the elements of a simple sentence, a compound sentence and a complex sentence；
2. Summarize the general rules of the three kinds of sentence structures；
3. Apply appropriate sentence structures in new situations.
Exploring the rules 规则探究
定义：
1. 简单句(Simple Sentence)：由一个主语(或并列主语)和一个谓语(或并列谓语)构成的句子。
2. 并列句(Compound Sentence)：由并列连词把两个或两个以上的简单句连在一起而构成的句子。
3. 复合句(Complex Sentence)：由一个主句和一个或一个以上的从句构成的句子。
Ⅰ 指出下列句子分别属于哪一种句式
1. That is where I disagree. ________
2. A plane is a machine that can fly. ________
3. John and Bob are both my devoted friends. ________
4. My uncle is tall and he is wearing glasses. ________
5. They were talking when the teacher came in. ________
6. You'd better take an umbrella, for it is going to rain. ________
7. Hearing the news, the pupils jumped and cheered with joy. ________
8. It is a long time before it is possible to test the medicine on human patients. ________
Ⅱ 选择恰当的连接词填空，以使下列并列句完整
1. I was glad to meet Jenny again, ________ I didn't want to spend all day with her.
2. Don't turn off the computer before closing all programmes, ________ you could have problems.
3. Some animals help carry seeds from one place to another, ________ plants can spread to new places much more easily.
4. At school, some students are active ________ some are shy, yet they can be good friends with one another.
5. Mike was usually so careful, ________ this time he made a small mistake.
Ⅲ 请用合适的连接词合并每组句子
1. Why did he make the decision I struggled to understand the reason.
→I struggled to understand the reason ________ he made the decision.
2. Word came. We had won the game.
→Word came ________ we had won the game.
3. He didn't come yesterday. He was ill.
→He didn't come yesterday ________ he was ill.
4. He has found out. She was late.
→He has found out ________ she was late.
5. I still remember the day. I first went to York on that day.
→I still remember the day ________ I first went to York.
6. He said something at the meeting. It is very important.
→________ he said at the meeting is very important.
7. We'll go to the Great Wall. It's fine tomorrow.
→We'll go to the Great Wall ________ it's fine tomorrow.
8. I grew older. I became more interested in poems.
→________ I grew older, I became more interested in poems.
Working out the rules 归纳总结
1. 并列句可以由并列关系连词 _______、both … and …、not only … but also …、as well as；转折关系连词 _______、_______ 、_______ 、rather than；选择关系连词 _______ 、or else、either … or …、neither … nor …、not … but …；因果关系连词 _______ 、_______ 或用分号等连接。
2. 复合句中的从句包括 _______ 从句、_______ 从句和_ ______ 从句。引导从句的连接词有_________________________等；主句为句子的_______ ；从句_______ 独立，可充当句子的_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语等。
Applying the rules 规则应用
Ⅰ 单句填空
1. The problem was _______ it was too valuable for everyday use.
2. The small children don't know _______ is in their stockings.
3. It may rain tomorrow, _______ we are going to her home anyway.
4. I hired a boat so _______ I could go fishing.
5. That's the hotel _______ we stayed last summer.
6. Always do to the others _______ you would be done by.
Ⅱ 根据要求改写句子
1. Mathematics is the base for other sciences. It is known to all of us.(改成that引导的主语从句)
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2. What do you think of our plan Please let me know.(改成宾语从句)
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3. The plan to build new offices should be carried out immediately. That is my idea.(改成表语从句)
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4. The man is my uncle. The man has an umbrella in his hand.(改成定语从句)
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5. She is somewhat thinner than desirable. She is in good health.(改成让步状语从句)
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Ⅲ 使用恰当的连接词填空以完成语篇
I never thought that a little help would turn out to be the most satisfying thing in my life. I once met a young man 1. _______ seemed tired and in pain on my way home. With a smile, he asked 2. _______ I could lend him some money. He was paralyzed(瘫痪的) in both legs 3. _______ was raising money for an operation. I asked him to show me his legs 4. _______ I was full of doubts. Then I gave him some money and left.
After a few days, he again arrived at my doorstep asking for more money. This time I was entirely convinced he was cheating me. 5. _______ I still gave him some money and said it was all 6. _______ I had.
Years later, one day I got a call from an unknown number. The man said, “It is because of your help that I'm now able to stand on my legs and have a good job.” 7. _______ he said next made me surprised. He said he wanted to return my money 8. _______ I wouldn't feel cheated and would continue to help people in need in the future.
1. 准确使用简单句、并列句和复合句，就如何与父母有效真诚沟通表达自己的观点。
Example：Talking with parents can be challenging, but good communication builds stronger relationships. Always speak honestly and respectfully, which may contribute to an effective conversation. Your parents may not agree with you at first, yet they'll respect your honesty. When you share your thoughts, speak clearly and listen carefully, because understanding goes both ways.
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2. Finish the exercises on pages 2528 on Exercise book.
Section 4 Integrated skills
Giving advice on parent child relationships
1. Listen and catch key information about Cynthia's reply to Rebecca's email；
2. Learn to use the expressions on page 24；
3. Write a reply to an email by giving advice.
Reading 读
Read the text on page 22 and answer the following questions.
1. What is the common topic of the three emails
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2. What are the problems of these three teenagers respectively
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Listening 听
1. Listen to Cynthia's reply and finish the exercises in part B on page 23.
2. Listening tips: When listening, look through the sentences quickly and guess what words are missing.
Speaking 说
Group discussion: To deal with the conflicts, what advice can you give to teens and parents You can use the following expressions to help you.
Useful expressions
Asking for advice
What shall I do
What do you think I should do
Do you think that I should …？
Do you have any ideas/suggestions
Giving advice
I suggest that you (should) …
I think/feel you can try …
It might be a good idea to …
How about/What about …？
Writing 写
1. Learning about the text type and its format(格式).
2. When writing a letter of advice, you can follow the structure like this：
________________(称呼) I understand your feelings. Sometimes ________________________. But don't be unhappy. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. First, ________________. Second, ________________________________________________________________________. For example, ___________________________________________________________. I hope________________________. I wish you all the best. ________________(署名)
3. Having a practice.
假定你是李华，你的朋友Lily给你来信说她最近很烦恼，因为她妈妈在未征得她同意的情况下把她的照片发到网上。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 你的建议； 2. 你的理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
审题 步骤一：审题，明确体裁——________________ 步骤二：确定时态、人称——________________ 步骤三：布局文章框架 步骤四：列出核心要点 谋篇 Dear Lily， I'm terribly sorry to learn _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (具体讲述所遇到的困难). I understand your feelings and give my opinions as follows. Above all, ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________. For one thing, __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________. For another, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(给出建议，并说明理由). In conclusion, I do hope ____________________________________________(给朋友鼓励). Yours， Li Hua
4. Checking your writing.
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects：
Punctuation Spelling Grammar
Choice of words Style (formal/informal) Structure
1. Polish up your writing. 2. Try to remember the expressions from the text and the sentences of asking for advice and giving advice. 3. Finish the exercises on pages 2932 on Exercise book.
课后拓展：文体常识 一、 文体特点 建议信是对某事提出的建议和忠告。建议信可能是写给个人，也可能是写给某个组织或机构。建议信要目的明确、具有合理性和说服力。语气应恰当，以委婉和缓为宜。 具体写作步骤一般是“三段式”，通常以firstly、secondly、thirdly或to begin/start with、then、later、last but not least等依次陈述建议，具体结构为： 1. 表明写作意图，即说明写信背景(原因)和目的； 2. 提出具体的建议并给予相应的理由； 3. 希望采纳建议，指出采纳建议的好处(并期盼回复)。 二、 常用句式 1. I know you have trouble in … after reading your letter. I am writing to give you some suggestions/a hand. 在读了你的信后，我知道你在……上有困难。我写这封信的目的是给你一些建议/帮助。 2. You've asked me for advice regarding/with regard to … and I'll try to make some useful suggestions here. 关于……你向我征求建议，在此，我将尽力提出一些有用的建议。 3. When it comes to/As for … I would like to suggest/recommend … 关于……我想建议…… 4. In my opinion/Personally/As far as I'm concerned, it would be wise to take the following action. 在我看来，采取如下行动是明智的。 5. If I were you, I would … 如果我是你，我会…… 6. I feel it would be more beneficial if you could … 我想如果你能……可能会更有利。 7. I hope you will take my advice into consideration. If you have any questions or requirements, please do not hesitate to tell me./If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at any time. 我希望你会考虑我的建议。如果你有任何问题或要求，请毫不犹豫地告诉我。/如果你有任何问题，请随时问我。 8. I would be more than happy to see … 如能看到……我会非常开心的。 9. First, … Then, … Besides, …首先，……。其次，……。此外，……。
Section 5 Extended reading & Project
Mama and Her Bank Account
1. Have a good understanding of the main idea and the structure of the passage；
2. Learn and use some chunks and imitate sentences.
Reading comprehension 阅读理解
1. What is the text mainly about
A. The struggles of a family. B. A mother's love for her children.
C. The writer's bank account. D. The writer's dreams.
2. What are the four basic elements of the story
Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme
3. Read the essay carefully and summarize the story.
Whenever the family was (1) _______ need of money for (2) _______ (vary) purposes, the mum was always able to show (3) _______ they had the money. She made her children feel safe (4) _______ pretending that she had a bank account for the family. The children (5) _______ (grow) up happily (6) _______ the truth was not found out (7) _______ one day when the daughter (8) _______ (tell) that her mum had never been into a bank in all her life. To the children, “Mama's Bank Account” stands (9) _______ their mother's love and the (10) _______ (secure) she provided for them.
Core vocabulary breakthrough 核心词汇突破
Ⅰ 词条讲解
1. account n. 账户；描述；解释 vt. 认为是，视为
【原句】We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account.(page 25, line 9) 我们都为妈妈的银行账户感到骄傲。
【拓展】
account for … 说明(原因等)，做出解释；占……(比例)
open/close a bank account 开立/注销银行账户
on account of＝because of 由于，因为
on no account 决不
take … into account 把……考虑在内
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①Lucy could not account _______ her being late for the meeting.
②The manager had to step down _______ account of poor health.
③我决不会灰心丧气。
______________________________ will I lose heart.
2. secure adj. 安心的；可靠的；牢固的 [生义]vt. 获得，得到；使安全，保护
【原句】It gave us such a warm, secure feeling.(page 25, lines 910) 它让我们感觉那么温暖，那么有安全感。
【拓展】
secure adj. & vt.→insecure adj. 缺乏信心的；不安全的，不牢靠的
→security n. 保护措施，安全工作；保卫部门；担保，保证
【即学即练】单句填空
①The old bridge looks _______ (secure); don't walk on it!
②Children need a sense of _______ (secure) to develop healthily.
③The team managed _______ (secure) a place in the finals.3. gather vi. 聚集，集合 vt. 收拢；搜集，收集；聚集
【原句】Eagerly we gathered around the table.(page 25, line 13) 我们急切地围在餐桌边。
【拓展】
gather round/around 围拢
gather together/up 聚集；收拢
gather in 收割；收获
【即学即练】完成句子
①农民们正忙着收割地里的庄稼。
The farmers are busy _________________________ the crops in the field.
②人们围了一圈，好奇地想知道发生了什么事儿。
The people _______________________, curious to know what was happening.
4. emergency n. 突发事件，紧急情况
【原句】It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.(page 25, lines 1415) 它被用于突发的紧急情况，例如有次Christine摔断了手臂要去看医生。
【拓展】
medical emergency 医疗紧急情况
in case of emergency 如有紧急情况
【即学即练】完成句子
遇到医疗紧急情况请立即拨打120。
Please call 120 immediately ______________________.
5. volunteer vt. & vi. 主动建议(或告诉)；自愿做，义务做 n. 志愿者
【原句】 “I will work in Dillon's grocery after school，” Nels volunteered.(page 25, line 19)Nels自告奋勇说：“我放学后将去Dillon的杂货店打工。”
【拓展】
volunteer vt. & vi. & n．→voluntary adj. 自愿的，志愿的；主动的；无偿的，义务的；自发的
volunteer to do 志愿做
【即学即练】完成句子
他主动在节日后清理公园。
He volunteered _______ up the park after the festival.
6. figure n. 数字；人物；体形，身材 [生义]vt. 计算；认为；理解，弄懂
【原句】Then she wrote down another figure.(page 25, lines 2324) 然后她又写下另一个数字。
【拓展】
keep one's figure 保持某人的身材
figure in sth 将某事物包括在内，计算在内
figure out 弄清楚；计算出
figure that … 认为……
【即学即练】单句填空
The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to figure _______ its reality.
7. scene n. (戏剧等)场；场面，片段；地点，现场；景象，风光
【原句】Act 1, Scene 1 (page 27) 第一幕第一场
【拓展】
on _______the scene 在现场
behind the scenes 在幕后
【即学即练】单句填空
We don't often see what goes on the scenes in movie production.Ⅱ 短语讲解
draw sth out of sth 提取，支取
【原句】We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama's Bank Account.(page 26, lines 2729) 我们大家都深感欣慰，因为我们不用进城从妈妈的银行账户中取钱了。
【拓展】
draw back 移开，后退；退缩，撤销
draw up (车辆)到达某处停下；拟订，制订
【即学即练】完成句子
①我不得不再多取些钱给所有这些人发工资。
I shall have to _________________________________ to pay all these people.
②他们制订了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。
They ____________________ to reduce fuel consumption.
Analysis and imitation of complex sentences
长难句分析和仿写
1. It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.(page 25, lines 1415) 它被用于突发的紧急情况，例如有次Christine摔断了手臂要去看医生。
【句式】be used for被动句。
【即学即练】仿写
房子后面那块空地将被用作花园。
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2. Mama reached across the table and touched Papa's arm.(page 25, line 23) 妈妈将手伸到餐桌对面，碰了下爸爸的胳膊。
【句式】reach … and touch，用and连接的动作链描写。
【即学即练】仿写
①John坐在窗边，目光紧盯着一本书。
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②他抬眼向窗外望去。
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3. Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.(page 26, lines 3234) 无论发生什么事，我们总是知道我们还有“银行”可以依靠。
【句式】whatever意为“无论什么”，引导让步状语从句。
【即学即练】完成句子/仿写
①无论你喜欢哪一个，喜欢什么，都会有一个适合你的主题公园！
_______________________________________________________ you like,
there is a theme park for you!
②无论发生什么事，我们都爱你。
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4. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama's and put it in her lap.(page 26, lines 3637) 支票来了，我赶紧跑到妈妈那儿，把它放在她的腿上。
【句式】hurry over to生动的动作描写。
【即学即练】仿写
他们都跳起身来，急忙过去看是什么东西。
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Summary 课文概要
Mama always sat at the kitchen table and divided the money that Papa brought home into various 1. ________ (pile). Each pile had 2. ________ different aim. For example, the big silver pieces were for the landlord(房东). In their 3. ________ (day) life, Mama tried her best not to draw money out 4. ________ her Bank Account, however hard the life was. When Nels wanted to go on to high school, all the family did 5. ________ best to earn or save money instead of 6. ________ (go) to the Bank. To get enough money, Nels 7. ________ (volunteer) to work in Dillon's store after school, Papa decided 8. ________ (give) up smoking and Katrin planned to look after the Elvington children every Friday night with Christine. However, when Katrin asked Mama to put the check of her first story in the Bank Account, Mama had to 9. ________ (admit) that there was no account in the Bank at all. 10. ________ (actual), Mama's Bank Account just made the children feel proud and secure.
1. Try to remember these useful expressions learnt in this class.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 3335 on Exercise book.
Section 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading
Activity 1
1. Mother Bird has mixed feelings about her baby. On the one hand, she is very protective of her baby. On the other hand, she understands that when her baby has grown up she will have to give it more freedom. However, she will always be there for her baby.
2. My parents give me unconditional love. They love me for who I am. They always have confidence in me. They never lose their temper with me, even when I do not perform well at school. They only tell me that I have let them down, and offer me some advice.
Activity 2
1. Para.1: Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
Para.2: Teenagers' physical changes may result in such family tensions.
Para.3: It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too.
Para.4: You can take action to improve the situation.
Para.5: Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle … your relationship.
2. Teenagers' relationships with their parents.
Activity 3
1. (1)—(3) CAB
2. (1) They may worry about their changing voice, weight problems or spots.
(2) They may have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for their parents' love and support.
(3) Because parents treat teenagers like children but expect them to act like adults.
(4) Regular and honest communication.
Activity 4
1. I think it means that parents and teenagers feel as if they do not know each other very well any more even though they have lived together in the same house for many years. This often happens when children become teenagers because the way they look, think and do things changes. Parents sometimes do not understand or accept these changes easily and teens become angry with their parents.
2. He wanted to help teenagers realize that parent child tensions are normal and inform them of possible causes and solutions so as to have teenagers mentally prepared to go through adolescence as smoothly as possible.
Activity 5
1. are 2. teenagers 3. are caused 4. changing
5. a 6. to improve 7. regularly 8. when
9. it 10. will turn
Section 2 Language focus on Reading
Activity 1
1. result from/are caused by 2. feel struggling
3. improve the relationship 4. adulthood
Activity 2
Ⅰ 1. ①argument ②argumentative
2. ①anxiety ②has been anxious about ③are deeply anxious for food and medical supplies
3. ①desirable ②to become
4. ①is struggling ②It's a real struggle for me to resist
5. ①concerned ②concerning ③As far as I'm
concerned
6. ①stressful ②stressed ③lay stress on developing creativity
Ⅱ 1. ①don't see eye to eye on everything ②see eye to eye when it comes to career choices
2. ①shot up ② shot up
3. ①as ②think ahead ③think for themselves
4. ①backed away ②to back off ③back to back ④on my back
Activity 3
1. ①wishing he hadn't made
②the abandoned puppy would survive tonight
2. ①to cherish ②how
3. ①He discovered (that) failure wasn't an ending, but that it was the soil where courage took root.
②She remembered (that) the fireflies lit up like stars, and that Grandma's laughter echoed with the summer wind.
Activity 4
1. ce: significance/absence/presence
ty/ ity: safety/diversity/security
hood: neighbourhood/childhood/manhood
ship: championship/friendship/leadership
ment: commitment/adjustment/development
tion/ sion: adoption/composition/decision
th: warmth/breath/death
2. The conflicts between teenagers and their parents.
3. We should teach kids to think critically and solve problems, and let computers do the boring tasks.
Activity 5
Ⅰ 1. to battle 2. argument 3. tension
4. anxiety 5. mentality 6. to adapt
7. desirable 8. concerned 9. irregular 10. shot
Ⅱ 1. The sailor wished the waves would calm, but the ocean answered with a roar.
2. He finally understood what to cherish—the silent mornings that he shared with his aging father.
3. Looking back, he saw (that) he had chosen the easy path, and that it led only to emptiness.
4. It is desirable that we (should) keep our classroom clean every day.
5. She lays stress on maintaining a work life balance.
Section 3 Grammar and usage
Activity 1
Ⅰ 1. 复合句 2. 复合句 3. 简单句 4. 并列句 5. 复合句 6. 并列句 7. 简单句
8. 复合句
Ⅱ 1. but 2. or 3. so 4. while 5. yet
Ⅲ 1. why 2. that 3. because/as/since/for 4. that 5. when 6. What 7. if 8. As
Activity 2
1. and; but; while; yet; or; so; for
2. 定语； 状语； 名词性； where、that、when、if、as、before、what、why、because; 主体部分； 无法； 主； 表； 宾； 同位； 定； 状
Activity 3
Ⅰ 1. that 2. what 3. but 4. that 5. where
6. as
Ⅱ 1. That mathematics is the base for other sciences is known to all of us.
2. Please let me know what you think of our plan.
3. My idea is that the plan to build new offices should be carried out immediately.
4. The man that/who has an umbrella in his hand is my uncle.
5. Although she is somewhat thinner than desirable, she is in good health.
Ⅲ 1. who/that 2. whether/if 3. and
4. because/as/since/for 5. But 6. that 7. What 8. so
Assignment
1. Honest communication with parents is essential for a strong relationship. You should talk to your parents calmly and express your feelings and needs openly. If you're upset, wait until you calm down before talking. Listen to what they say and try to put yourself in your parents' shoes. Even if they get angry at first, don't argue; instead, explain your feelings patiently because they care about you.
Section 4 Integrated skills
Activity 1
1. Conflicts between parents and teens.
2. Rebecca's problem: She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades.
Simon's problem: He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him.
Laura's problem: Her parents protect her too much.
Activity 2 略
Activity 3
Advice to teens: express gratitude to parents; develop good characters; communicate with parents like friends; keep a balance between relaxation and study; put ourselves in our parents' shoes
Advice to parents: show concerns for teenagers; live in harmony with teenagers; understand teenagers; don't push teenagers hard; don't expect too much; show respect for teenagers' privacy
Activity 4
3. 建议信； 一般现在时为主，第一、二人称为主
One possible version：
Dear_Lily，
I'm_terribly_sorry_to_learn that you feel upset because your mother is always posting your photos online without your permission. I_understand_your_feelings_and_give_my_opinions_as_follows.
Above_all,_it is wise to have a face to face communication with your mother and tell her about your true feelings. For_one_thing,_if your photos are often shared online, your privacy will be exposed in public, which will have a bad effect on your growth in the long run. For_another,_your mother will tend to be more and more sensitive to those likes and comments of the photos.
In_conclusion,_I_do_hope what is mentioned above will be of great use to you. Looking forward to your good news.
Yours，
Li_Hua
Section 5 Extended Reading & Project
Activity 1
1. B
2. Setting: A family living in the US in the early 1900s
Characters: Mama, Papa, Nels, Katrin, Christine, Dagmar
Plot: In Katrin's childhood, her family worked hard and supported each other so that they never needed to get money from Mama's bank account. When she was older, Katrin found out that the bank account did not exist. Mama made up the bank account to make the children feel secure.
Theme: A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them.
3. (1) in (2) various (3) that (4) by
(5) grew (6) and (7) until
(8) was told (9) for (10) security
Activity 2
Ⅰ 1. ①for ②on ③On no account
2. ①insecure ②security ③to secure
3. ①gathering in ②gathered round/around
4. in case of a medical emergency
5. to clean 6. out 7. behind
Ⅱ ①draw some more money ②drew up a plan
Activity 3
1. The open area behind the house will be used for a garden.
2. ①John sat beside the window and fixed his eyes on a book.
② He raised his eyes and looked out of the window.
3. ①Whichever and whatever
②We shall love you whatever happens.
4. They all jumped up and hurried over to see what it was.
Activity 4
1. piles 2. a 3. daily 4. of 5. their
6. going 7. volunteered 8. to give 9. admit
10. Actually
Section 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading
1. Have a good understanding of the text with the reading strategy: using mind maps for understanding the structure and main idea of the magazine article(see A1 on page 18);
2. Retell the text in your own words.
Lead in 话题导入
Parents often give their children unconditional love. Read the poem on page 15 and answer the following questions.
1. How would you describe Mother Bird's feelings in the poem
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2. How do you think your parents feel about you？How can you tell
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First reading—Read for main idea and structure
一读，读大意和结构
1. Read the article and find the topic sentence of each paragraph.
Para.1: __________________________________________________________
Para.2: __________________________________________________________
Para.3: __________________________________________________________
Para.4: ___________________________________________________________
Para.5: ___________________________________________________________
2. What is the text mainly about
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Second reading—Read for details 二读，读细节
1. Choose the best answers to the following questions according to the text.
(1) What is common between teenagers and their parents according to the text
A. Having dinner happily together.
B. Having open conversations together.
C. Having cold silences at times.
D. Having the same ideas at times.
(2) What usually leads to family tensions
A. Teenagers' physical changes. B. Teenagers' changing voice.
C. Teenagers' weight problems. D. Teenagers' shooting up in height.
(3) What does the writer think of the parent child tension
A. It's strange. B. It's quite normal.
C. It's very disappointing. D. It's very useful.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
(1) What physical changes may teenagers worry about
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(2) What kinds of mental needs may teenagers have
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(3) Why does the author think parents forget that growing up is a rough ride
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(4) What is the proper way for parents and children to improve relationships between them
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Third reading—Read for further thinking 三读，深入思考
1. What's the meaning of the title “Strangers under the same roof”？
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2. For what purpose did the author write this article
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Summary 课文概要
In the family, heated arguments and cold silences 1. ________(be) very common between 2. _______ (teenager) and parents. Such family tensions 3. _______ (cause) by teenagers' physical changes, such as 4. _______ (change) voice and weight problems. Besides, it can be 5. _______ big headache to balance teenagers' developing mental needs. However, teenagers can take action 6. _______ (improve) the situation. For example, they can communicate with their parents 7. _______ (regular) and honestly. Through such healthy communication, teenagers can learn 8. _______ to back down and when to ask parents to relax their control. In fact, 9. _______ is quite normal to struggle with the stress that parent child tensions create. The stormy period will not last long and everything 10. _______ (turn) out all right in the end.
1. Finish B1 on page 19 of the textbook.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 1820 on Exercise book.
Section 2 Language focus on Reading
Strangers under the same roof
Master the usage of some important words, phrases and sentence patterns.
Quick check and review 复习
The text is mainly about the conflicts between teenagers and their parents, which 1. _______ physical changes, emotional struggles, and conflicting desires for independence and support. Teens often 2. _______ when parents treat them as children yet expect adult behaviour from them.
From the text, we may learn that honest communication, mutual understanding, and compromise can 3. _______ . While disagreements are normal, working together helps rebuild trust. The challenges of adolescence, though difficult, prepare teens for 4. _______ , and this stormy phase will eventually pass.
Core vocabulary breakthrough 核心词汇突破
Ⅰ 词条讲解
1. argument n. 争吵，争论；论点
【原句】Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.(page 16, lines 56) 青少年和父母之间常常会出现激烈的争吵和冰冷的沉默。
【拓展】
argument n．→argumentative adj. 好辩的；好争论的；论辩式的
→argue vi. & vt. 争论，争辩；辩论
get into an argument with sb 与某人发生争论
arguments for/against … 支持/反对……的论据
argue with sb about sth 与某人争辩某事
【即学即练】单句填空
①His strongest _______ (argue) was that the policy would harm the economy.
②The article is written in an _______ (argue) style, presenting strong evidence.
2. anxious adj. 忧虑的，担心的；令人焦虑的；渴望的
【原句】You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends …(page 16, lines 89) 你可能会因为自己发育的速度和朋友们不同而感到焦虑……
【拓展】
anxious adj.→anxiety n. 焦虑，担心；渴望
be anxious about 担心，对……忧心忡忡
be anxious for doing sth/to do sth 渴望做某事
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①He suffered from (anxious) after taking on too many projects at work.
②自从公司开始裁员，他一直提心吊胆怕失业。
He ______________________ his job security since the layoffs began.
③这些难民越境逃亡多日已精疲力竭，他们极度渴望食物和药品。
The refugees, exhausted after days of fleeing across the border, _________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. desire n. & vt. 渴望，希望
【原句】You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your parents' love and support.(page 17, lines 1617) 你既对独立充满新的渴望，又对父母的爱与支持抱有不断的需求。
【拓展】
desire n. & vt. →desirable adj. 可取的；值得拥有的
It is desirable that … (should) do …/be done. ……是可取的。
It is desirable for sb to do sth. 某人想做某事。
desire to do sth 渴望做某事
【即学即练】完成句子
①希望所有申请者周五前提交文档。
It is that all applicants submit their documents by Friday.
②如今许多年轻人一心想当网红。
Many young people desire _______________________influencers nowadays.
4. struggle vi. & n. 奋斗；斗争；搏斗
【原句】On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient …(page 17, lines 2021) 另一方面，当你努力想控制自己的情感时，你希望他们能更加体贴，更有耐心……
【拓展】
struggle for breath 艰难地喘着气
struggle up the hill 吃力地爬上山
struggle against/with cancer 与癌症抗争
It is a struggle for sb to do sth. 某事对某人来说确非易事。
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①The startup (struggle) to survive the economic downturn right now.
②戒掉夜宵对我来说太难了。
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midnight snacks.
5. concern n. 担心，忧虑；关心 vt. 涉及；让(某人)担忧
【原句】After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns. (page 17, lines 3031) 在你全面考虑之后，冷静地解释你的行为和感受，仔细倾听，并设法消除他们的顾虑。
【拓展】
concern n. & vt. →concerning prep. 关于
→concerned adj. 担心的，忧虑的；关注的
be concerned about 担心，担忧；关注
as far as I'm concerned 就我而言
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①The teacher's _______ (concern) expression showed she knew about the bullying.
②The email contained important information _______ (concern) the schedule change.
③在我看来，在线学习和传统课堂一样有效。
______________________________________________,online learning is equally effective as traditional classes.
6. stress n. 精神压力，紧张；强调 vt. 强调，着重
【原句】Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent child tensions create … (page 17, lines 3334) 只要记住，无法轻松应对亲子关系紧张带来的压力是完全正常的……
【拓展】
stress n．& vt.→stressed adj. 焦虑不安的；重读的
→stressful adj. 压力重的；紧张的
a stressful job 造成沉重压力的工作
be stressed out 焦虑不安
lay stress on … 强调……
emotional stress 感情负担
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①Balancing academic and extracurricular activities can be highly _______ (stress) for teenagers.
②When people feel _______ (stress), their bodies produce cortisol(皮质醇), a hormone(激素) linked to many health problems.
③现代教育体系应着力培养创造力。
Modern education systems should ______________________________________
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Ⅱ 短语讲解
1. see eye to eye with sb (on sth) (在某事上)与某人看法一致
【原句】Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything (page 16, lines 34) 你是否觉得和他们简直在任何事情上都看法不一致？
【即学即练】完成句子
①虽然我们是好朋友，但我们并非在所有事情上都看法一致。
Although we are good friends, we ______________________________________
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②涉及职业选择时，我父母和我很少意见一致。
My parents and I rarely______________________________________________
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2. shoot up 快速长高，蹿个儿
【原句】You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind.(page 16, lines 810) 你可能会因为自己发育的速度和朋友们不同而感到焦虑——要么突然猛长个子，要么远远落后于同龄人。
【语境理解】
a. Their kids have shot up since I last saw them. 蹿个儿
b. Ticket prices shot up last year. 猛涨
【即学即练】完成句子
①公司宣布创纪录的利润后，股价飙升。
The stock prices _______ after the company announced record profits.
②我们开始定期浇水后，这些植物迅速长高了。
The plants _______ once we started watering them regularly.
3. think sth through 充分考虑，全盘考虑，想透
【原句】After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address their concerns.(page 17, lines 3031) 在你全面考虑之后，冷静地解释你的行为和感受，仔细倾听，并设法消除他们的顾虑。
【拓展】
think about/of … 替……着想，关心
think ahead 预先考虑
think for oneself 独立思考
think of … as … 把……看作……；把……视为……
【即学即练】 单句填空/完成句子
①Unlike many others, he doesn't think of money _______ the most important thing in life.
②你应该提前考虑，为紧急情况做好准备。
You should always _________________ and prepare for emergencies.
③优秀的领导者不会盲目跟风，而是独立思考并做出大胆决策。
A good leader doesn't just follow trends; they ____________________ and make
bold decisions.
4. back down 承认错误，认输
【原句】Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control.(page 17, lines 3132) 通过这种健康的沟通方式，你会学会何时该让步，何时可以恳请父母放宽管束。
【拓展】
back away (from sb/sth) 退避；避免
back off 退缩
back to back 背靠背；连续
be on sb's back 缠磨，烦扰
【即学即练】用上面短语的适当形式填空
①He ________ from the argument to avoid further conflict.
②The bully threatened him, but he refused ________ .
③She worked two shifts ________ and was exhausted.
④My boss is always ________ about deadlines.
Analysis and imitation of complex sentences
长难句分析和仿写
1. On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride.(page 17, lines 2022) 另一方面，当你努力想控制自己的情感时，你希望他们能更加体贴，更有耐心——有时候他们忘记了成长是一个艰难的过程。
【句式】句中wish后接从句，常常与虚拟语气结合使用。下表是wish后接虚拟语气的用法归纳。
时间场景 结构 例句
与现在 事实 相反 主语＋wish＋从句主语＋过去式/be动词用were I wish I were a bird. She wishes she had more free time.
与过去 事实 相反 主语＋wish＋从句主语＋过去完成时(had＋过去分词) He wishes he had studied harder last term. They wish they hadn't missed the train.
与将来 事实相 反或难 以实现 主语＋wish＋从句主语＋would/could＋动词原形 I wish it would stop raining tomorrow. She wishes she could travel to the moon one day.
【即学即练】完成句子
①Steven尴尬地低下头，真希望刚才没有口误。
Steven lowered his head with embarrassment,
______________________________________ that slip of tongue.
②孩子祈祷被遗弃的小狗能熬过今夜，尽管暴风雨仍在肆虐。
The child wished __________________________, though the storm raged on.
2. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their control. (page 17, lines 3132 ) 通过这种健康的沟通方式，你会学会何时该让步，何时可以恳请父母放宽管束。
【句式】句中when＋to do具备名词词性，做宾语。同理，其他疑问词how/what/where等也是如此。
【即学即练】单句填空
①The dying astronaut finally knew what _______ (cherish)—not the distant Earth in the viewport, but the half eaten chocolate bar shared with his crew.
②They never learned _______ to apologize, so the cracked vase between them kept collecting dust for decades.
3. Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship.(page 17, lines 3335) 只要记住，无法轻松应对亲子关系紧张带来的压力是完全正常的，并且你和父母可以共同努力，改善关系。
【句式】and/yet/but连接两个that引导的宾语从句，第二个that不可省略。
【即学即练】仿写
①他发现失败不是终点，而是勇气生根发芽的土壤。
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②她记得萤火虫如星辰般闪烁，而奶奶的笑声乘着夏风回荡。
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Building your language 语言知识拓展
Learn parts B2 and B3 on page 19, and then finish the following exercises.
1. Read the examples in B2 and write down at least 3 words for each.
Parts of speech Suffixes Words
Adjectives ce
ty/ ity
Nouns hood
ship
Verbs ment
tion/ sion
th
2. Read the group of questions in the first paragraph of the magazine article and summarize the problems between parents and children.
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3. 【即学即练】阅读以下文本，归纳出它想要谈论的话题。
Now that ChatGPT can speedily access information and answer complex questions, why bother memorizing historical facts or quotations Shouldn't we instead teach kids to think critically and solve problems, leaving the boring work to computers
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Consolidation and feedback 巩固反馈
Ⅰ 单句填空
1. The general ordered his troops _______ (battle) despite the heavy snow.
2. After their bitter _______ (argue) over money, the couple avoided each other for days.
3. The _______ (tense) grew as soldiers gathered near the disputed area.
4. Her constant _______ (anxious) about job security made it hard for her to relax.
5. His pessimistic _______ (mental) made him give up, though success was possible.
6. Many immigrants struggle _______ (adapt) to the new culture, facing language barriers.
7. A peaceful resolution is far more _______ (desire) than continuing this pointless conflict.
8. Doctors are deeply _______ (concern) about the virus mutation.
9. Her _______ (regular) working hours made it difficult to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
10. Prices _______ (shoot) up suddenly, leaving many families unable to afford basic goods.
Ⅱ 句子翻译
1. 水手祈祷海浪平息，海洋却以咆哮回应。(wish)
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2. 他终于明白该珍惜什么——那些与年迈父亲共度的宁静清晨。(what to cherish)
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3. 回首过去，他发现自己选择了轻松的路，而那条路只通向空虚。(that引导宾语从句)
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4. 保持教室每日整洁是可取的。(desirable)
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5. 她注重保持工作与生活的平衡。(lay stress on)
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1. Try to remember these useful expressions learnt in this class.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 2124 on Exercise book.
Section 3 Grammar and usage
Simple, compound and complex sentences
1. Categorize the elements of a simple sentence, a compound sentence and a complex sentence；
2. Summarize the general rules of the three kinds of sentence structures；
3. Apply appropriate sentence structures in new situations.
Exploring the rules 规则探究
定义：
1. 简单句(Simple Sentence)：由一个主语(或并列主语)和一个谓语(或并列谓语)构成的句子。
2. 并列句(Compound Sentence)：由并列连词把两个或两个以上的简单句连在一起而构成的句子。
3. 复合句(Complex Sentence)：由一个主句和一个或一个以上的从句构成的句子。
Ⅰ 指出下列句子分别属于哪一种句式
1. That is where I disagree. ________
2. A plane is a machine that can fly. ________
3. John and Bob are both my devoted friends. ________
4. My uncle is tall and he is wearing glasses. ________
5. They were talking when the teacher came in. ________
6. You'd better take an umbrella, for it is going to rain. ________
7. Hearing the news, the pupils jumped and cheered with joy. ________
8. It is a long time before it is possible to test the medicine on human patients. ________
Ⅱ 选择恰当的连接词填空，以使下列并列句完整
1. I was glad to meet Jenny again, ________ I didn't want to spend all day with her.
2. Don't turn off the computer before closing all programmes, ________ you could have problems.
3. Some animals help carry seeds from one place to another, ________ plants can spread to new places much more easily.
4. At school, some students are active ________ some are shy, yet they can be good friends with one another.
5. Mike was usually so careful, ________ this time he made a small mistake.
Ⅲ 请用合适的连接词合并每组句子
1. Why did he make the decision I struggled to understand the reason.
→I struggled to understand the reason ________ he made the decision.
2. Word came. We had won the game.
→Word came ________ we had won the game.
3. He didn't come yesterday. He was ill.
→He didn't come yesterday ________ he was ill.
4. He has found out. She was late.
→He has found out ________ she was late.
5. I still remember the day. I first went to York on that day.
→I still remember the day ________ I first went to York.
6. He said something at the meeting. It is very important.
→________ he said at the meeting is very important.
7. We'll go to the Great Wall. It's fine tomorrow.
→We'll go to the Great Wall ________ it's fine tomorrow.
8. I grew older. I became more interested in poems.
→________ I grew older, I became more interested in poems.
Working out the rules 归纳总结
1. 并列句可以由并列关系连词 _______、both … and …、not only … but also …、as well as；转折关系连词 _______、_______ 、_______ 、rather than；选择关系连词 _______ 、or else、either … or …、neither … nor …、not … but …；因果关系连词 _______ 、_______ 或用分号等连接。
2. 复合句中的从句包括 _______ 从句、_______ 从句和_ ______ 从句。引导从句的连接词有_________________________等；主句为句子的_______ ；从句_______ 独立，可充当句子的_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语、_______ 语等。
Applying the rules 规则应用
Ⅰ 单句填空
1. The problem was _______ it was too valuable for everyday use.
2. The small children don't know _______ is in their stockings.
3. It may rain tomorrow, _______ we are going to her home anyway.
4. I hired a boat so _______ I could go fishing.
5. That's the hotel _______ we stayed last summer.
6. Always do to the others _______ you would be done by.
Ⅱ 根据要求改写句子
1. Mathematics is the base for other sciences. It is known to all of us.(改成that引导的主语从句)
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2. What do you think of our plan Please let me know.(改成宾语从句)
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3. The plan to build new offices should be carried out immediately. That is my idea.(改成表语从句)
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4. The man is my uncle. The man has an umbrella in his hand.(改成定语从句)
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5. She is somewhat thinner than desirable. She is in good health.(改成让步状语从句)
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Ⅲ 使用恰当的连接词填空以完成语篇
I never thought that a little help would turn out to be the most satisfying thing in my life. I once met a young man 1. _______ seemed tired and in pain on my way home. With a smile, he asked 2. _______ I could lend him some money. He was paralyzed(瘫痪的) in both legs 3. _______ was raising money for an operation. I asked him to show me his legs 4. _______ I was full of doubts. Then I gave him some money and left.
After a few days, he again arrived at my doorstep asking for more money. This time I was entirely convinced he was cheating me. 5. _______ I still gave him some money and said it was all 6. _______ I had.
Years later, one day I got a call from an unknown number. The man said, “It is because of your help that I'm now able to stand on my legs and have a good job.” 7. _______ he said next made me surprised. He said he wanted to return my money 8. _______ I wouldn't feel cheated and would continue to help people in need in the future.
1. 准确使用简单句、并列句和复合句，就如何与父母有效真诚沟通表达自己的观点。
Example：Talking with parents can be challenging, but good communication builds stronger relationships. Always speak honestly and respectfully, which may contribute to an effective conversation. Your parents may not agree with you at first, yet they'll respect your honesty. When you share your thoughts, speak clearly and listen carefully, because understanding goes both ways.
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2. Finish the exercises on pages 2528 on Exercise book.
Section 4 Integrated skills
Giving advice on parent child relationships
1. Listen and catch key information about Cynthia's reply to Rebecca's email；
2. Learn to use the expressions on page 24；
3. Write a reply to an email by giving advice.
Reading 读
Read the text on page 22 and answer the following questions.
1. What is the common topic of the three emails
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2. What are the problems of these three teenagers respectively
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Listening 听
1. Listen to Cynthia's reply and finish the exercises in part B on page 23.
2. Listening tips: When listening, look through the sentences quickly and guess what words are missing.
Speaking 说
Group discussion: To deal with the conflicts, what advice can you give to teens and parents You can use the following expressions to help you.
Useful expressions
Asking for advice
What shall I do
What do you think I should do
Do you think that I should …？
Do you have any ideas/suggestions
Giving advice
I suggest that you (should) …
I think/feel you can try …
It might be a good idea to …
How about/What about …？
Writing 写
1. Learning about the text type and its format(格式).
2. When writing a letter of advice, you can follow the structure like this：
________________(称呼) I understand your feelings. Sometimes ________________________. But don't be unhappy. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. First, ________________. Second, ________________________________________________________________________. For example, ___________________________________________________________. I hope________________________. I wish you all the best. ________________(署名)
3. Having a practice.
假定你是李华，你的朋友Lily给你来信说她最近很烦恼，因为她妈妈在未征得她同意的情况下把她的照片发到网上。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 你的建议； 2. 你的理由。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
审题 步骤一：审题，明确体裁——________________ 步骤二：确定时态、人称——________________ 步骤三：布局文章框架 步骤四：列出核心要点 谋篇 Dear Lily， I'm terribly sorry to learn _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (具体讲述所遇到的困难). I understand your feelings and give my opinions as follows. Above all, ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________. For one thing, __________________________ ___________________________________________________________________. For another, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(给出建议，并说明理由). In conclusion, I do hope ____________________________________________(给朋友鼓励). Yours， Li Hua
4. Checking your writing.
Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects：
Punctuation Spelling Grammar
Choice of words Style (formal/informal) Structure
1. Polish up your writing. 2. Try to remember the expressions from the text and the sentences of asking for advice and giving advice. 3. Finish the exercises on pages 2932 on Exercise book.
课后拓展：文体常识 一、 文体特点 建议信是对某事提出的建议和忠告。建议信可能是写给个人，也可能是写给某个组织或机构。建议信要目的明确、具有合理性和说服力。语气应恰当，以委婉和缓为宜。 具体写作步骤一般是“三段式”，通常以firstly、secondly、thirdly或to begin/start with、then、later、last but not least等依次陈述建议，具体结构为： 1. 表明写作意图，即说明写信背景(原因)和目的； 2. 提出具体的建议并给予相应的理由； 3. 希望采纳建议，指出采纳建议的好处(并期盼回复)。 二、 常用句式 1. I know you have trouble in … after reading your letter. I am writing to give you some suggestions/a hand. 在读了你的信后，我知道你在……上有困难。我写这封信的目的是给你一些建议/帮助。 2. You've asked me for advice regarding/with regard to … and I'll try to make some useful suggestions here. 关于……你向我征求建议，在此，我将尽力提出一些有用的建议。 3. When it comes to/As for … I would like to suggest/recommend … 关于……我想建议…… 4. In my opinion/Personally/As far as I'm concerned, it would be wise to take the following action. 在我看来，采取如下行动是明智的。 5. If I were you, I would … 如果我是你，我会…… 6. I feel it would be more beneficial if you could … 我想如果你能……可能会更有利。 7. I hope you will take my advice into consideration. If you have any questions or requirements, please do not hesitate to tell me./If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at any time. 我希望你会考虑我的建议。如果你有任何问题或要求，请毫不犹豫地告诉我。/如果你有任何问题，请随时问我。 8. I would be more than happy to see … 如能看到……我会非常开心的。 9. First, … Then, … Besides, …首先，……。其次，……。此外，……。
Section 5 Extended reading & Project
Mama and Her Bank Account
1. Have a good understanding of the main idea and the structure of the passage；
2. Learn and use some chunks and imitate sentences.
Reading comprehension 阅读理解
1. What is the text mainly about
A. The struggles of a family. B. A mother's love for her children.
C. The writer's bank account. D. The writer's dreams.
2. What are the four basic elements of the story
Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme
3. Read the essay carefully and summarize the story.
Whenever the family was (1) _______ need of money for (2) _______ (vary) purposes, the mum was always able to show (3) _______ they had the money. She made her children feel safe (4) _______ pretending that she had a bank account for the family. The children (5) _______ (grow) up happily (6) _______ the truth was not found out (7) _______ one day when the daughter (8) _______ (tell) that her mum had never been into a bank in all her life. To the children, “Mama's Bank Account” stands (9) _______ their mother's love and the (10) _______ (secure) she provided for them.
Core vocabulary breakthrough 核心词汇突破
Ⅰ 词条讲解
1. account n. 账户；描述；解释 vt. 认为是，视为
【原句】We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account.(page 25, line 9) 我们都为妈妈的银行账户感到骄傲。
【拓展】
account for … 说明(原因等)，做出解释；占……(比例)
open/close a bank account 开立/注销银行账户
on account of＝because of 由于，因为
on no account 决不
take … into account 把……考虑在内
【即学即练】单句填空/完成句子
①Lucy could not account _______ her being late for the meeting.
②The manager had to step down _______ account of poor health.
③我决不会灰心丧气。
______________________________ will I lose heart.
2. secure adj. 安心的；可靠的；牢固的 [生义]vt. 获得，得到；使安全，保护
【原句】It gave us such a warm, secure feeling.(page 25, lines 910) 它让我们感觉那么温暖，那么有安全感。
【拓展】
secure adj. & vt.→insecure adj. 缺乏信心的；不安全的，不牢靠的
→security n. 保护措施，安全工作；保卫部门；担保，保证
【即学即练】单句填空
①The old bridge looks _______ (secure); don't walk on it!
②Children need a sense of _______ (secure) to develop healthily.
③The team managed _______ (secure) a place in the finals.3. gather vi. 聚集，集合 vt. 收拢；搜集，收集；聚集
【原句】Eagerly we gathered around the table.(page 25, line 13) 我们急切地围在餐桌边。
【拓展】
gather round/around 围拢
gather together/up 聚集；收拢
gather in 收割；收获
【即学即练】完成句子
①农民们正忙着收割地里的庄稼。
The farmers are busy _________________________ the crops in the field.
②人们围了一圈，好奇地想知道发生了什么事儿。
The people _______________________, curious to know what was happening.
4. emergency n. 突发事件，紧急情况
【原句】It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.(page 25, lines 1415) 它被用于突发的紧急情况，例如有次Christine摔断了手臂要去看医生。
【拓展】
medical emergency 医疗紧急情况
in case of emergency 如有紧急情况
【即学即练】完成句子
遇到医疗紧急情况请立即拨打120。
Please call 120 immediately ______________________.
5. volunteer vt. & vi. 主动建议(或告诉)；自愿做，义务做 n. 志愿者
【原句】 “I will work in Dillon's grocery after school，” Nels volunteered.(page 25, line 19)Nels自告奋勇说：“我放学后将去Dillon的杂货店打工。”
【拓展】
volunteer vt. & vi. & n．→voluntary adj. 自愿的，志愿的；主动的；无偿的，义务的；自发的
volunteer to do 志愿做
【即学即练】完成句子
他主动在节日后清理公园。
He volunteered _______ up the park after the festival.
6. figure n. 数字；人物；体形，身材 [生义]vt. 计算；认为；理解，弄懂
【原句】Then she wrote down another figure.(page 25, lines 2324) 然后她又写下另一个数字。
【拓展】
keep one's figure 保持某人的身材
figure in sth 将某事物包括在内，计算在内
figure out 弄清楚；计算出
figure that … 认为……
【即学即练】单句填空
The present situation is very complex, so I think it will take me some time to figure _______ its reality.
7. scene n. (戏剧等)场；场面，片段；地点，现场；景象，风光
【原句】Act 1, Scene 1 (page 27) 第一幕第一场
【拓展】
on _______the scene 在现场
behind the scenes 在幕后
【即学即练】单句填空
We don't often see what goes on the scenes in movie production.Ⅱ 短语讲解
draw sth out of sth 提取，支取
【原句】We all felt very good because we did not have to go downtown and draw money out of Mama's Bank Account.(page 26, lines 2729) 我们大家都深感欣慰，因为我们不用进城从妈妈的银行账户中取钱了。
【拓展】
draw back 移开，后退；退缩，撤销
draw up (车辆)到达某处停下；拟订，制订
【即学即练】完成句子
①我不得不再多取些钱给所有这些人发工资。
I shall have to _________________________________ to pay all these people.
②他们制订了一项降低燃料消耗的计划。
They ____________________ to reduce fuel consumption.
Analysis and imitation of complex sentences
长难句分析和仿写
1. It was used for sudden emergencies, such as the time when Christine broke her arm and had to be taken to a doctor.(page 25, lines 1415) 它被用于突发的紧急情况，例如有次Christine摔断了手臂要去看医生。
【句式】be used for被动句。
【即学即练】仿写
房子后面那块空地将被用作花园。
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2. Mama reached across the table and touched Papa's arm.(page 25, line 23) 妈妈将手伸到餐桌对面，碰了下爸爸的胳膊。
【句式】reach … and touch，用and连接的动作链描写。
【即学即练】仿写
①John坐在窗边，目光紧盯着一本书。
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②他抬眼向窗外望去。
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3. Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.(page 26, lines 3234) 无论发生什么事，我们总是知道我们还有“银行”可以依靠。
【句式】whatever意为“无论什么”，引导让步状语从句。
【即学即练】完成句子/仿写
①无论你喜欢哪一个，喜欢什么，都会有一个适合你的主题公园！
_______________________________________________________ you like,
there is a theme park for you!
②无论发生什么事，我们都爱你。
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4. When the check came, I hurried over to Mama's and put it in her lap.(page 26, lines 3637) 支票来了，我赶紧跑到妈妈那儿，把它放在她的腿上。
【句式】hurry over to生动的动作描写。
【即学即练】仿写
他们都跳起身来，急忙过去看是什么东西。
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Summary 课文概要
Mama always sat at the kitchen table and divided the money that Papa brought home into various 1. ________ (pile). Each pile had 2. ________ different aim. For example, the big silver pieces were for the landlord(房东). In their 3. ________ (day) life, Mama tried her best not to draw money out 4. ________ her Bank Account, however hard the life was. When Nels wanted to go on to high school, all the family did 5. ________ best to earn or save money instead of 6. ________ (go) to the Bank. To get enough money, Nels 7. ________ (volunteer) to work in Dillon's store after school, Papa decided 8. ________ (give) up smoking and Katrin planned to look after the Elvington children every Friday night with Christine. However, when Katrin asked Mama to put the check of her first story in the Bank Account, Mama had to 9. ________ (admit) that there was no account in the Bank at all. 10. ________ (actual), Mama's Bank Account just made the children feel proud and secure.
1. Try to remember these useful expressions learnt in this class.
2. Finish the exercises on pages 3335 on Exercise book.
Section 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading
Activity 1
1. Mother Bird has mixed feelings about her baby. On the one hand, she is very protective of her baby. On the other hand, she understands that when her baby has grown up she will have to give it more freedom. However, she will always be there for her baby.
2. My parents give me unconditional love. They love me for who I am. They always have confidence in me. They never lose their temper with me, even when I do not perform well at school. They only tell me that I have let them down, and offer me some advice.
Activity 2
1. Para.1: Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
Para.2: Teenagers' physical changes may result in such family tensions.
Para.3: It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too.
Para.4: You can take action to improve the situation.
Para.5: Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle … your relationship.
2. Teenagers' relationships with their parents.
Activity 3
1. (1)—(3) CAB
2. (1) They may worry about their changing voice, weight problems or spots.
(2) They may have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for their parents' love and support.
(3) Because parents treat teenagers like children but expect them to act like adults.
(4) Regular and honest communication.
Activity 4
1. I think it means that parents and teenagers feel as if they do not know each other very well any more even though they have lived together in the same house for many years. This often happens when children become teenagers because the way they look, think and do things changes. Parents sometimes do not understand or accept these changes easily and teens become angry with their parents.
2. He wanted to help teenagers realize that parent child tensions are normal and inform them of possible causes and solutions so as to have teenagers mentally prepared to go through adolescence as smoothly as possible.
Activity 5
1. are 2. teenagers 3. are caused 4. changing
5. a 6. to improve 7. regularly 8. when
9. it 10. will turn
Section 2 Language focus on Reading
Activity 1
1. result from/are caused by 2. feel struggling
3. improve the relationship 4. adulthood
Activity 2
Ⅰ 1. ①argument ②argumentative
2. ①anxiety ②has been anxious about ③are deeply anxious for food and medical supplies
3. ①desirable ②to become
4. ①is struggling ②It's a real struggle for me to resist
5. ①concerned ②concerning ③As far as I'm
concerned
6. ①stressful ②stressed ③lay stress on developing creativity
Ⅱ 1. ①don't see eye to eye on everything ②see eye to eye when it comes to career choices
2. ①shot up ② shot up
3. ①as ②think ahead ③think for themselves
4. ①backed away ②to back off ③back to back ④on my back
Activity 3
1. ①wishing he hadn't made
②the abandoned puppy would survive tonight
2. ①to cherish ②how
3. ①He discovered (that) failure wasn't an ending, but that it was the soil where courage took root.
②She remembered (that) the fireflies lit up like stars, and that Grandma's laughter echoed with the summer wind.
Activity 4
1. ce: significance/absence/presence
ty/ ity: safety/diversity/security
hood: neighbourhood/childhood/manhood
ship: championship/friendship/leadership
ment: commitment/adjustment/development
tion/ sion: adoption/composition/decision
th: warmth/breath/death
2. The conflicts between teenagers and their parents.
3. We should teach kids to think critically and solve problems, and let computers do the boring tasks.
Activity 5
Ⅰ 1. to battle 2. argument 3. tension
4. anxiety 5. mentality 6. to adapt
7. desirable 8. concerned 9. irregular 10. shot
Ⅱ 1. The sailor wished the waves would calm, but the ocean answered with a roar.
2. He finally understood what to cherish—the silent mornings that he shared with his aging father.
3. Looking back, he saw (that) he had chosen the easy path, and that it led only to emptiness.
4. It is desirable that we (should) keep our classroom clean every day.
5. She lays stress on maintaining a work life balance.
Section 3 Grammar and usage
Activity 1
Ⅰ 1. 复合句 2. 复合句 3. 简单句 4. 并列句 5. 复合句 6. 并列句 7. 简单句
8. 复合句
Ⅱ 1. but 2. or 3. so 4. while 5. yet
Ⅲ 1. why 2. that 3. because/as/since/for 4. that 5. when 6. What 7. if 8. As
Activity 2
1. and; but; while; yet; or; so; for
2. 定语； 状语； 名词性； where、that、when、if、as、before、what、why、because; 主体部分； 无法； 主； 表； 宾； 同位； 定； 状
Activity 3
Ⅰ 1. that 2. what 3. but 4. that 5. where
6. as
Ⅱ 1. That mathematics is the base for other sciences is known to all of us.
2. Please let me know what you think of our plan.
3. My idea is that the plan to build new offices should be carried out immediately.
4. The man that/who has an umbrella in his hand is my uncle.
5. Although she is somewhat thinner than desirable, she is in good health.
Ⅲ 1. who/that 2. whether/if 3. and
4. because/as/since/for 5. But 6. that 7. What 8. so
Assignment
1. Honest communication with parents is essential for a strong relationship. You should talk to your parents calmly and express your feelings and needs openly. If you're upset, wait until you calm down before talking. Listen to what they say and try to put yourself in your parents' shoes. Even if they get angry at first, don't argue; instead, explain your feelings patiently because they care about you.
Section 4 Integrated skills
Activity 1
1. Conflicts between parents and teens.
2. Rebecca's problem: She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades.
Simon's problem: He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him.
Laura's problem: Her parents protect her too much.
Activity 2 略
Activity 3
Advice to teens: express gratitude to parents; develop good characters; communicate with parents like friends; keep a balance between relaxation and study; put ourselves in our parents' shoes
Advice to parents: show concerns for teenagers; live in harmony with teenagers; understand teenagers; don't push teenagers hard; don't expect too much; show respect for teenagers' privacy
Activity 4
3. 建议信； 一般现在时为主，第一、二人称为主
One possible version：
Dear_Lily，
I'm_terribly_sorry_to_learn that you feel upset because your mother is always posting your photos online without your permission. I_understand_your_feelings_and_give_my_opinions_as_follows.
Above_all,_it is wise to have a face to face communication with your mother and tell her about your true feelings. For_one_thing,_if your photos are often shared online, your privacy will be exposed in public, which will have a bad effect on your growth in the long run. For_another,_your mother will tend to be more and more sensitive to those likes and comments of the photos.
In_conclusion,_I_do_hope what is mentioned above will be of great use to you. Looking forward to your good news.
Yours，
Li_Hua
Section 5 Extended Reading & Project
Activity 1
1. B
2. Setting: A family living in the US in the early 1900s
Characters: Mama, Papa, Nels, Katrin, Christine, Dagmar
Plot: In Katrin's childhood, her family worked hard and supported each other so that they never needed to get money from Mama's bank account. When she was older, Katrin found out that the bank account did not exist. Mama made up the bank account to make the children feel secure.
Theme: A mother has deep love for her children and does whatever she can to protect them.
3. (1) in (2) various (3) that (4) by
(5) grew (6) and (7) until
(8) was told (9) for (10) security
Activity 2
Ⅰ 1. ①for ②on ③On no account
2. ①insecure ②security ③to secure
3. ①gathering in ②gathered round/around
4. in case of a medical emergency
5. to clean 6. out 7. behind
Ⅱ ①draw some more money ②drew up a plan
Activity 3
1. The open area behind the house will be used for a garden.
2. ①John sat beside the window and fixed his eyes on a book.
② He raised his eyes and looked out of the window.
3. ①Whichever and whatever
②We shall love you whatever happens.
4. They all jumped up and hurried over to see what it was.
Activity 4
1. piles 2. a 3. daily 4. of 5. their
6. going 7. volunteered 8. to give 9. admit
10. Actually