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课件网) Unit 2 Let's talk teens Integrated Skills 第二课时 Lead-in Look at the picture. Can you give her some advice I have had acne spots on my face. Every time I look at myself in the mirror, I get depressed. What should I do to look better Lead-in How to deal with acne spot Healthy diet medical products Mental stress Lead-in Advice 1: Advice 2: Advice 3: Advice 4: If I were you, I wouldn't worry so much. That's quite normal during adolescence. You had better avoid fatty food. Why don't you try some natural types of soup You should do something to release your pressure. C 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. Role-play Role-play What advice does Cynthia may give Talk to your parents and express your needs for concern. Make friends to enlarge social circle. ... Simon's problem: I feel lonely because my parents do not spend much time with him. Role-play What advice does Cynthia may give Let your parents know about the importance of self-protection. Introduce your friends to parents and let them know your friends are reliable. ... Laura's problem: My parents protect me too much. Role-play Role-play Present your conversations to the class. D Write a reply to Simon’s or Laura’s email. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you. Learning about the text type A letter of advice is written to someone who has a problem and does not know how to solve it. In a letter of advice, you try to help solve the problem by offering useful advice. Planning Learning about the structure When you write a letter of advice, you can follow the structure below: Start by showing your understanding. Offer several pieces of advice to help solve the problem. You can include personal experiences or stories about someone who has had a similar problem. End the letter with a positive message. It is a good idea to try to cheer up the person you are writing to. Planning Learning about the language The following expressions might be helpful when you write a letter of advice: I understand your feelings. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. I hope ... I wish you all the best. Planning Dear _____, I understand your feelings. _____ Introduction Writing Writing OPENING REMARKS: Formal - Thank you for your letter requesting ... - I am writing in reply to your letter asking for advice about ... - I understand how you feel and .... Informal - I just got your letters and I think I can help you. - I was sorry to hear about your problem. Here's what I think you should do. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. _____ Main body Writing Formal I strongly recommend that …… I believe the best course of action is …… If I were you I would …… It would be a good idea to …… The best advice I can give you is …… Informal - Why don't you ... - It would be a good idea to .. ... ...
