1、必修一Unit 2 Lets talk teens (Revision) 1. Why did David write a letter to me? 2. What problem is David faced with? Dear Miss Liu, I have been struggling to get along with my parents recently and Im writing to ask for your advice . Yesterday we had an argument again and this time it was about my grades
2、 in the final examination. I think I have been working really hard this semester and my studies have improved a lot. However, they are not satisfied with my performance and put more stress on me by saying that I am not trying hard enough and that they are concerned about my future. They are expectin
3、g too much of me and I am really upset about it . I dont want to go through the same pain again. What should I do? Best wishes, David 1. What problem is David faced with? 2. Why did David write a letter to me? He is asking for advice on how to improve the relationship with his parents. David isnt ge
4、tting along well with his parents. 1.My parents are too busy with their work to communicate with me r_. 2. My parents hardly let me go out with my friends to protect me from getting hurt. I wish they could be more _(灵活的) so that I can make my own choices about what to do in my spare time. 3. I d_（渴望
5、） more independence and want to make decisions on my own, but my parents are too _(concern) about me and often disagree. adj._regular flexibility n./v._ prep._ concern concerning regularly flexiblen._ desire concerned ant._irregular 4. My parents are always comparing me with my friends and not satis
6、fied with my _ (表现）. I am under a lot of s_ (压力). I want them to know that everyone is u_. 5. As I grow up, there are more a_ between my parents and me, which often results in family _ (tense). 6. Sometimes I feel _(anxiety) that I am developing at a different _（速度） to my friends and my parents beco
7、me the first _(目标） of my _(angry). adj._ stressed/ stressful n._uniqueness v._argue argue/have an argument with sb about/over sth v._perform stress unique arguments tensions anxious rate targetanger performance at a(n) alarming/ different/ average/ frightening . rate 7. I want to have some extra mon
8、ey with me for _(紧急情 况）, but my parents dont allow that. 8. Whenever I go out for an _（冒险），my parents will forbid me from doing so. in case of emergency emergencies adventureadj:_adventurous Several factors _ _/_ _(导致) such family tensions /the _ _ (家庭关系破裂). During adolescence, teenagers _ _(经历) gre
9、at mental and physical changes. _ _(窜个儿) at a different rate to others, _ _ _(落后、被 拉下), changing voices or spots on face make them _ _ (忧虑的）themselves. When it gets too much, parents become their targets to let out their anger. lead to result in family breakdown go through Shooting up getting left b
10、ehind anxious about During this period, teenagers enter a _ _(中间地 带、过渡期) and its a headache to balance their mental needs. On the one hand, teenagers feel they are mature enough to make decisions and they _ _ _ _ _ (渴望独立) and wish their parents to _ them_(放手). Therefore, they often wonder why their
11、parents treat them like a child. _ _ _ _(另一方面）, teenagers find themselves struggling to control their feelings and desire their parents to _ _ (关心) for them. Unfortunately, parents often forget that growing up is a _ _(艰难时期）. Instead, they expect too much from their kids and even _ too much _ _(对-施加
12、压力) their kids all the time. have a desire for independence let On the other hand show concern put pressure go middle ground rough ride on While it seems impossible to _ _(相处) well with parents, teenagers can still _ _(采取行动) to improve the situation._ _ _(-的关键)keeping the peace is regular and honest
13、 communication. To begin with, teenagers should try to see the situation _ _ _ _ _(从父母的角度) for they might have had similar experiences and wish their kids not to _ _(经历) the same pain. In the meantime, when an argument _ _ _(可能） happen, teenagers are supposed to _ _(冷静下来), _ the whole thing _(想透、充分
14、考虑), explain feelings to parents calmly and _ _ _ (消除顾虑). Last but not least, its a must for teenagers to learn when to _ _(认输、承认错误) and when to make parents_ _ _ (放松控制). is likely to go through from parents point of view The key to take action get along/on think calm downthrough address their conce
15、rns back down relax their control regular and honest communication parent-child relationship peaceful and harmonious relationship 3. Try to look at the problem_(从父 母的观点看）, and then you are _(可能）understand why they expect so much of you. 4. Try to put yourself in your parents shoes, and _(可能) you wil
16、l understand them better. 1. When you and your parents dont _ （与某人观点一致）each other, it is essential that you have honest communication with them. 2._（不论发生什么）, have an honest talk with your parents_(而不是） arguing with them. it is likely that Whatever happens instead of from your parents point of view l
17、ikely to see eye to eye with 7. Show your progress to your parents and they will know you have been working really hard. 5. Be confident about yourself and everything will _(结果是）right in time. 6. If you try your best, you are sure to _ (取得更大进步）. 8. It is a good idea to _(向老师求助）. Hopefully, they will
18、 tell your parents about your performance at school. turn out make greater progress turn to teachers for help 1. When you and your parents dont see eye to eye with each other, it is essential that you have honest communication with them. 2.Whatever happens, have an honest talk with your parents inst
19、ead of arguing with them. 3. Try to look at the problem from your parents point of view, and then you are likely to understand why they expect so much of you. 4. Try to put yourself in your parents shoes, and it is likely that you will understand them better. 5. Be confident about yourself and every
20、thing will turn out right in time. 6. If you try your best, you are sure to make greater progress. 7. Show your progress to your parents and they will know you have been working really hard. 8. It is a good idea to turn to teachers for help. Hopefully, they will tell your parents about your performa
21、nce at school. Talk to your parents. Look at the problem from your parents point of view. Trust in your ability to do better. Show your parents how hard you have been working. . Advice to David Dear David, I am sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time at the moment. The truth is that a n
22、umber of students are under stress when entering senior high school, so there is no need for you to feel alone. Here Id like to offer you some useful suggestions. First of all, try to put yourself in your parents shoes, and then you are likely to understand why they expect so much of you-maybe they
23、see a bright future for you. Second, think through the breakdown of the relationship between you and your parents, calm down and communicate your feelings to your parents in a friendly way, which will help you reduce your stress. Last but not least, be confident about yourself and everything will tu
24、rn out right in time. I hope you can free yourself from your stress soon and improve your relationship with your parents. Best wishes, Miss Liu Dear David, I am sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time at the moment. The truth is that a number of students are under stress when entering s
25、enior high school, so there is no need for you to feel alone. Here Id like to offer you some useful suggestions. Para 1: First of all, try to put yourself in your parents shoes, and then you are likely to understand why they expect so much of you-maybe they see a bright future for you. Second, think
26、 through the breakdown of the relationship between you and your parents, calm down and communicate your feelings to your parents in a friendly way, which will help you reduce your stress. Last but not least, be confident about yourself and everything will turn out right in time. Para 2: Trust in you
27、r ability to do better. I hope you can free yourself from your stress soon and improve your relationship with your parents. Para 3: I hope/ wish. show your understanding offer advice on. express your wishes How to write a letter of adviceHow to write a letter of advice 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对高 中生活不太适应，给你写
28、信向你寻求建议。请 你给他写一封建议信。 注意：词数100左右；可适当增加细节， 使行文连贯。 Useful expressions for reference get along turn out result in go through depend on /upon in response to think sth through see eye to eye with sb calm down under stress from ones point of view be on ones back about sth. . Sb be likely to do . There is no point in doing . Whatever happens, . . Structure for reference Para 1: show your understanding Para 2: offer advice on. Para 3: express your wishes THANK YOU
