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Unit 2
Let's talk teens
Unit
2
I don't know what “home” is, but unhappiness and worries melt away once there. ——Bing Xin
“家”是什么，我不知道，但煩悶―憂愁，都在此中融化消滅。 ——冰心
Giving advice on parent-child relationships
1
To identify the problems they have with their parents and seek solutions.
To analyse and summarize the features of a formal advice email.
Teenagers’ problems:
□ blaming parents
□ quarrelling with parents and using some improper expressions
□ being impatient when talking with parents
□ spending more time in front of the computer than with parents
□ turning a deaf ear to what parents say
□ losing temper because of heavy academic pressure
Tick the possible problems between teenagers and their parents.
Parents’ problems:
□ trying to control everything related to their children
□ forcing their children to study all the time
□ being eager to know what’s on their children’s mind
□ making decisions for their children
□ attaching too much importance to academic performance
□ ignoring their children’s inner thoughts
What is the common topic of the three emails
Conflicts between parents and teens.
Some teenagers write to Cynthia, the host of a radio programme called Teen Time, about their problems with their parents. Read the emails and answer the question.
A
Rebecca’s problem
Simon’s problem
Laura’s problem
Read the parts of their emails and describe each problem in one sentence.
She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades.
He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him.
Her parents protect her too much.
B1 Listen to Cynthia's reply and circle the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1. According to Cynthia, Rebecca feels unhappy because her mother does not understand her/value her effort.
Cynthia is replying to Rebecca's email on the radio programme. Listen and finish the exercises below.
B
2. Cynthia thinks that every parent has too much control over/high hopes for their children.
3. According to Cynthia, school and friendship/ relaxation are both important.
4. Cynthia says Rebecca should be patient/calm enough to understand what her mother does.
5. Cynthia describes her senior high school life as exciting/ tiring.
B2 Listen to Cynthia’s reply again and complete the notes below.
Advice for Rebecca
(1)________________ your mother. Make sure she understands (2)________________.
Remember to choose (3)_____________ and start the conversation politely.
Example: “I know that you expect me to (4)
_______________, but I’m struggling sometimes. Can we please talk
Talk to
do well at school
your feelings
a good time
Try to (5)_________________. Let your mother know about (6)_______________ and ask for more free time.
Example: Try to make a deal with your mother by
explaining why you (7) __________ and how it helps you.
(8) ___________ in your mother’s shoes and try to understand what she does.
Example: When your mother doesn’t let you (9) _____________________, think about why she does so.
enjoy music
meet in the middle
your interests
Put yourself
go out with your friends
How can Rebecca get along well with her mother
She can talk to her mother about her interest and the reasons for it. She should also put herself in her mother’s shoes.
Talk about the advice you can give to teens and parents.
Advice to teens Advice to parents
express gratitude to parents
develop good characters
communicate with parents like friends
keep a balance between relaxation and study
show concern for teenagers
live in harmony with teenagers/ understand teenagers
don’t push teenagers hard/don’t expect too much
show respect for teenagers’ privacy
How can the problems be solved
By putting ourselves in our parents’ shoes.
the features of
a letter of advice
It should start by showing your understanding.a
It offers several pieces of advice to help solve the problem.
The end of the letter should have a positive message which will cheer up the person you are writing to.
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What are the features of a letter of advice
In pairs, role-play a conversation between Simon/Laura and Cynthia. Try to ask for and give advice. Use the following ideas and expressions to help you.
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 …
C
Laura: Cynthia, my parents always want to know what I’m doing and where I am every minute of the day. It’s really upsetting because I want more freedom. What do you think I should do
Cynthia: Laura, I understand that you’re unhappy. It’s normal for someone your age to feel that way. But it’s parents’ job to protect their child from harm. I think you can try looking at things from their point of view.
Laura: I see. Do you think that I should let them know I understand they love me, but that there are side effects of their overprotectiveness
Cynthia: Yes, I think So. I suggest that you show your parents how responsible you can be. Tell them not to worry
about you when you’re out with your friends. It might be a good idea for you and your parents to agree on when you should be home when you do go out.
Laura: OK, I’ll do that. Do you have any other suggestions
Cynthia: I do! You should also assure them that you’ll let them know when you need their help.
Laura: Thanks Cynthia! I’Il let you know how it goes!
1. It seems as if my grades are the most important thing in her life.
as if：仿佛，好像，在此句中引導表語從句，從句用了陳述語氣，說明從句表示的情況是事實或具有很大的可能性。
as if引導的從句
(1) 語法功能：既可以引導表語從句，又可以引導方式狀語從句。
(2) 從句語氣：從句表示的情況是事實或具有很大的可能性，用陳述語氣；從句表示的情況與事實不符，用虛擬語氣。
從句謂語形式
與現在事實不符 過去式(be用were)
與過去事實不符 had +過去分詞
與將來事實不符 would/ could/ might/ should+ 動詞原形
e.g. It seems as if my luggage is overweight. (陳述語氣)
It appears as if she were junior to me by several years, but in fact, she is three years older than me. (與現在事實不符)
The lady conducted herself with dignity as if nothing had happened. (與過去事實不符)
It seems as if the meeting would never end. (與將來事實不符)
(3) 省略形式：as if+ 不定式/ 分詞/形容詞/ 介詞短語。
e.g. The girl stood at the door as if waiting for someone.
【語境應用】單句語法填空。
1) Don’t handle the vase as if it __________ (be) made of steel.
2) Mary’s description of the party was so vivid that I felt as if I __________ (be) there.
3) Eliza remembers everything exactly as if it __________ (happen) yesterday.
4) Tom raised his hand as if __________ (say) something.
5) It seems as if our teacher __________ (look) for something in the classroom.
were
had been
happened
to say
is looking
2. When we’re at home, she keeps pressing me to study all the time.
press vt. & vi. to try hard to persuade someone to do something, especially by asking them many times 摧促，逼迫
to push something firmly against a surface 按，壓
to push something closely against something; to be pushed in this way 擠，推
press n. newspapers and magazines 報章雜志，報刊
(the press) the journalists and photographers who work for newspapers and magazines 新聞工作者，新聞界
press sth. on sb. 把(想法等)強加于某人；勉強某人接受
press … against… 把……壓/貼在……上
pressure n. 壓力
under pressure 在壓力下；承受壓力
put pressure on sb. 給某人施加壓力
e.g. I didn’t want to take the money but he pressed it on me.
She pressed her face against the window.
He pressed a handkerchief to his nose.
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial.
He told the press that there had been ‘further progress’.
【注意】
(1) press表示“新聞界”“報界”時，其前通常要用定冠詞；用作主語時，謂語動詞可用單數或復數。
(2) 表示按開關或按電扭時，press與push用法相同，?？苫Q。但是注意，兩者習慣上均不能用于按鈴，此時要用動詞ring。
【語境應用】單句語法填空。
1) He refused to give the document up, even under _______ (press).
2) This will put pressure _______ the country to maintain exports and keep oil prices stable.
pressure
on
3. I’m eager for my parents’ love.
eager adj. very interested and excited by something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do; showing this 熱切的，渴望的，渴求的
be eager for sth. 渴望得到某物
be eager to do sth. 渴望做某事
e.g. The little girl is eager for knowledge and eager to make progress.
be anxious for sth. 渴望得到某物
be anxious about / for sb. 為某人擔心
be anxious to do sth. 急切地做某事
long/ desire to do sth. 渴望做某事
eagerly adv. 渴望地，熱切地
【語境應用】單句語法填空。
1) A greedy man is always eager _______ (get) what he wants.
2) The citizens crowded around the representative, eager _______ any news.
to get
for
4. They’re always on my back about something.
be on sb.’s back about sth. 纏磨，煩擾
behind sb.’s back 背著某人；背地里；私下
turn your back on sb./ sth. 轉身背對某人/某物；背棄，拋棄
get/ put sb.’s back up 惹惱某人
bring back to 拿回來；使……恢復；使……回憶起來
back down 承認錯誤，認輸，退讓
【語境應用】單句語法填空。
1) His parents are always ________ his back about something.
2) Have you been talking about me ________ my back
3) That sort of attitude really gets my back ________!
4) We could see that she would back ________ if we stood firm.
on
behind
up
down
5. When I do go out, they always ask, “Where are you going ”
此句為強調句。需要強調謂語時，用“助動詞do/ does/ did+ 動詞原形”。
e.g. He did write to you last week.
If you have a job, do devote yourself to it and finally you’ll succeed.
To be honest, we must acknowledge that she did deserve to win the game.
強調除謂語動詞以外的其他句子成分時要用強調句型。
基本句型結構為：It is/ was + 被強調部分 + that/ who +其他成分.
可用來強調句子的主語、賓語、狀語、表語等成分。
e.g. It is my parents that / who often help me get out of trouble.
【語境應用】將下列句子變為強調謂語的強調句。
1) She works hard at her English.
________________________________________________
2) Jane told us a lot of interesting stories in class yesterday.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
She does work hard at her English.
Jane did tell us a lot of interesting stories in class yesterday.
1. Polish up your conversation.
2. Prepare for the writing task in the next period.

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