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课件网) Integrated skills B1 Unit2 Let’s talk teens Giving advice on parent-child relationships StepⅠ Lead in Watch a video StepⅠ Lead in 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 Teenagers' problems: 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 StepⅡ Reading Cynthia the host of a radio programme called Teen Time Read part A on page 22 and answer the following question. What is the common topic of the three emails Conflicts between parents and teens. Reading Some teenagers write to Cynthia, the host of a radio programme called Teen Time, about their problems with their parents. Read the parts of their emails below and describe each problem in one sentence. Rebecca’s problem: _____ Simon’s problem: _____ Laura’s problem: _____ Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Reading How to summarize the main idea Read the paragraph once without highlighting or circling any of its text. This will give you a general idea of the subject and the author’s purpose without getting too caught up in details and descriptions. Pay attention to the author’s purpose for writing the paragraph. Re-read the paragraph while looking for key words and phrases, usually the words or phrases the author repeats. Underline the paragraph’s first sentence, which often contains the paragraph’s main idea. Write one sentence in your words, by connecting the key words you have circled. Avoid adding information or opinions that are not in the original paragraph. Rebecca’s problem: She wants her mother to pay attention to her . less grades Simon’s problem: He feels because his parents do not spend time with him. lonely much Laura’s problem: Her parents her too much. protect 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. 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. Listening B Cynthia is replying to Rebecca’s email on the radio programme. Listen and finish the exercises below. Listening Listen to Cynthia’s reply again and complete the notes below. Advice for Rebecca (1) your mother. Make sure she understands (2) _____. Reme ... ...
