(
课件网) Unit 2 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes. Section B (2a—Self Check) 话题 谈论是否允许自己做决定 重点 should be +allowed to do sth. 难点 only置于句首引起部分倒装 单词 support (v.&n.) 支持 enter (v.) 进来；进去 短语 get in the way of 挡住……的去路 end up as 以……结束 句式 Only then will have a chance to achieve my dream. What does she want to be She wants to be a singer. Many boys want to be a professional runner like Liu Xiang. 2a Discuss the questions in your groups. Are you allowed to make your own decisions at home What kinds of decisions 2b First, look at the title of the passage. Answer “yes” or “no”. Find out how many in your group agree with you. Then read the passage. Does your answer change Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. get in the way of 挡……的路；妨碍 Should I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr Liu, “And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up as a professional runner.” achieve one’s dream 实现某人的梦想 support v.支持；支撑 end up as 以……结束 Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,” he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.” His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don’t allow him to practice running at night. teach— taught—taught enter university 上大学 be serious about 对……热衷的; 对……是认真的 “Maybe he thinks it’s too strict or unfair,” says Mrs Liu. “But we think we’re doing the right thing. He needs to spend more time on his homework because it is difficult to become a professional sports star.” But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don’t succeed. But I will! I’m a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream.” care about 担心;关心 make a choice 做选择 have a chance to 有……的机会 句首有only then时，句子用 部分倒装 1. get in the way of 妨碍，阻碍 这个男孩的懒惰是他进步的障碍。 The boy’s laziness got in the way of ... ...
