1、Unit 2 Lets talk teens1.Describe each of the three teenagers problems in one sentence.2.Listen to Cynthias reply and get the advice on how to solve her problem.3.Role-play a talk between Simon/Laura and Cynthia,trying to ask for and give advice.Read and answer:Do you think teenagers should be given
2、their own choices?Why?Everyone likes to have choices in the things they do.Some child care providers think they need to do all the planning.They forget that children need choices.There are some children who will just go along with whatever an adult tells them to do.Others will become angry because t
3、hey arent given the chance to choose for themselves.Because teens desire the need for independence.Being given choices helps them feel like they have some power and control over what they do.Its part of growing up.Everything isnt planned for them.Making good choices is a skill that they will use for
4、 the rest of their lives.Rebeccas problemSimons problem Lauras problem Task A:Read the parts of their emails on page 22 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 p
5、rotect her too much.B1 Listen to Cynthias 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 Rebeccas email on the radio programme.Listen and finish the exe
6、rcises below.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 hi
7、gh school life as exciting/tiring.B2 Listen to Cynthias 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 Im struggling sometimes.Can we pl
8、ease talk?Talk todo 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 mothers shoes and try to understand what she does.Example:When your
9、 mother doesnt let you(9)_,think about why she does so.enjoy musicmeet in the middleyour interestsput yourself go out with your friendsIn pairs,role-play a conversation between Simon/Laura and Cynthia.Try to ask for and give advice.Use the following ideas and expressions to help you.Asking for and g
10、iving advice Asking for advice What shall I do?What do you think I should do?Do you think that I should?Do you have any ideas/suggestions?Giving adviceI suggest that you(should)I think/feel you can try.It might be a good idea toHow about/What about?Sample answerLaura:Cynthia,my parents always want t
11、o know what Im doing and where I am every minute of the day.Its really upsetting because I want more freedom.What do you think I should do?Cynthia:Laura,I understand that youre unhappy.Its normal for someone your age to feel that way.But its parents job to protect their child from harm.I think you c
12、an try looking at things from their point of view.Laura:I see.Do you think that I should let them know I understand they love me,but that there are side effects of their overprotectiveness?Cynthia:Yes,I think So.I suggest that you show your parents how responsible you can be.Tell them not to worry a
13、bout you when youre out with your friends.It might be a good idea for you and your parents to agree on when you should be home when you do go out.Laura:OK,Ill do that.Do you have any other suggestions?Cynthia:You should also assure them that youll let them know when you need their help.Laura:Thanks,Cynthia!IIl let you know how it goes!Discuss the parent-child relationships.Give some advice.
