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课件网) Unit 2 Let’s talk teens Integrated skills You feel unhappy when your parents ... interfere/ nt f (r)/(干涉) too much in your life don't respect your privacy/ pr v si/ (隐私) make decisions for you force you into doing soething you don't want to don't trust you always compare you with others Rebecca Simon Laura The three teenagers write to Cynthia, the host of a radio program called Teen Time, about their problems with their parents. Read and summarize Rebecca's problem: She _____ hard as her _____ wishes, but her mother pays too much _____ to her _____. studies mother attention grades Read and summarize Read and summarize Simon's problem: He is _____ and _____ for parents' love, but they are always _____ and spend _____ time with him. lonely eager busy little Read and summarize Laura's problem: She desires _____, but her parents _____ her too much. adventure protect Rebecca’s problem: She wants her mother to pay less attention to her grades. Simon’s problem: He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him. Laura’s problem: Her parents protect her too much. 1.Which problem is the most difficult one to deal with Why 2. Did you have any suggestions to Rebecca Questions Discuss and share Circle some keywords Pre-listening While-listening Pre-listening v. n. n. v. v. n. v. v. v. Talk to your feelings a good time do well at school meet in the middle your interests enjoy it Put yourself go out with your friends While-listening Dear Rebecca, I understand your feelings. As you mentioned in the email, you put a lot of effort into your schoolwork. If your mother doesn’t value that, of course you’re going to be unhappy. But remember: every parent has high hopes for their children. Your mother wants you to be successful but she probably fails to see how you struggle. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship. What are the features of a letter of advice Post-listening Show her _____ understanding Show her _____ attitude First, talk to your mother. Make sure she understands your feelings. Choose a good time and start the conversation politely. You can begin with something like, “I know that you expect me to do well at school, but I’m struggling sometimes. Can we please talk ” you should also try to meet in the middle when talking to your mother. Of course, school matters, but relaxation is good for you too. Tell your mother about your interests and ask for more free time to spend on them. For example, if you like listening to music, explain why you enjoy it and how it helps you. Why don’t you make a deal that you are both satisfied with What are the features of a letter of advice Post-listening Offer _____ on how to improve the relationship advice Second, put yourself in your mother’s shoes and try to understand what she does. I know it isn’t easy, but you must be patient. When your mother keeps pressing you to study all the time, thi ... ...
