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课件网) Unit 2 Let’s talk teens Reading（1） Before you read the article think about the following questions: 1、What does the “under the same roof”means 3、What does “strangers under the same roof”means 2、Who usually live under the same roof 4、Can strangers live under the same roof in the same house family members strangers live in the same house maybe/not What do you think this passage is about How the writer introduces the topic What's the purpose By asking questions. When a group of questions are used to introduce a topic, they are usually not meant to be answered. Rather, the author intends to draw readers' attention to the topic and make them think about it and take an interest in it. Read the magazine article quickly and find the topic sentence of each paragraph Task 1 Pra.1 Pra.2&3 Pra.4 Pra.5 The main idea of each paragraph Structure of an argumentative essay the topic and focus of the essay the causes of parent-child tensions some solutions to this problem the conclusion and opinions about the topic Listen and read the magazine article again carefully and complete the chart below. Task 2 Solution _____ Cause 1 _____ Teenager’s physical growth may result in such family tensions Cause 2 _____ Teenager’s developing mental needs can also influence parent-child relationships Introduction It is common for teenagers to have difficult relationships with their parents. Teenagers should have regular and honest communication with their parents. Conclusion _____ Everything will turn out all right in the end. Read the magazine article again carefully and finish A2 . Task 3 1、What physical changes might teenagers worry about 2、What does“middle ground” in line 15 mean 3、What does “that” in “that makes you feel unhappy” in line 19 refer to 4、How can teenagers have a healthy discussion with their parents L 9 L 16 L 19 L 27 Read the magazine article again carefully and answer the following questions. 1 What physical changes might teenagers worry about Their changing voice, weight problems or spots. 2 What does ''middle ground'' in line 15 mean The state of being no longer a small child but not quite an adult. 3 What does “that” in “that makes you feel unhappy” in line 19 refer to Teenagers feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions on their own, but their parents do not always agree. Read the magazine article again carefully and answer the following questions. 4 How can teenagers have a healthy discussion with their parents When teenagers disagree with their parents, they should take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their parents' point of view. After they have thought it through, they should explain their actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully and address their parents' concerns. Cause 1 _____ height voice weight spots Para 2. Physical changes Cause 2 _____ Adulthood Childhood middle ground independence love/support be more ____ ... ...
