(
课件网) 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，但烦闷―忧愁，都在此中融化消灭。 ———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. e ... ...
