(
课件网) Giving advice on parent-child relationships Integrated skills A quiz about your relationship with parents Do you and your parents take part in some activities together A. Frequently B. Sometimes C. Never 2. How often do you talk to your parents about your studies and personal feelings A. Always B. Once in a month C. Never 3. If you want to make a decision, will you ask for your parents’ opinions A. often B. sometimes C. Seldom 4. Have you ever quarreled with your parents A. Never B. sometimes C. many times 5. Do you give your mother or father a present on their birthday A. always B. sometimes C. never (1).More than 14: Congratulations! You did well in the relationship! (2). Between 9 and 14: You need to improve it! (3). below 9: You have to try a lot to change it! Let’s see your results Guess the job of the lady Hints： She works for a radio station. She offers encouragement and advice for teens . She is a host of a radio program called Teen Time. Rebecca Simon Laura The three teenagers write to Cynthia, the host of a radio program called Teen Time, about their problems with their parents. Rebecca's problem: She wants her mother to pay less attention to her _____. grades Reading Simon's problem: His parents are too busy to show any _____ for him. concern Reading Laura's problem: Her parents are too _____(protect) of her. protective Reading A letter of asking for advice should ... State the problem clearly; Give necessary information; Use modal verbs to be polite. How to write a letter of asking for advice Thinking Listening Listening Advice for Rebecca ※ (1)_____ your mother. Make sure she understands (2)_____. Remeber 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 ” 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. Talk to your feelings a good time do well at school meet in the middle your interests enjoy music Put yourself go out with your friends Speaking Pair work: Role-play a short conversation between Laura and Cynthia. Try to ask for and give advice. （Laura's problem: Her parents are too protective of her.） state the problem ask for advice offer advice What would you say when asking for advice I am asking for some advice/ guidance on ... I have some problems at home that ... What can/shall I do What do you think I should do How can/should I ... Should I ... Do you think that I should ... Do you have any ideas/ suggestions (on ...) P24 What expressions can we use when giving advice I think you should/could/need to/must … I suggest you should … You'd better … You are supposed to … It i ... ...
