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(共27張PPT)
Unit 1
Teenage Life
Reading for writing
What are the common problems you may face (interaction 2 min)
Bullying
Peer-Pressure
Cyber Addiction
Lack of support from family
Depression
Academic burden
What do you usually do when you are in trouble
turn to an on-line friend
send instant messages to a classmate
seek help from parents or relatives, teachers or advisors
listen to music for relaxation
get close to nature
work out, hit the road, keep jogging
Write a letter
of Advice
Reading for writing
Task 1.
Read and discuss.
Susan Luo, an advisor for teenagers, has received a letter asking for some advice. Read her reply and answer the questions
Date
10th September 2018
Dear worried friend,
All the best,
Susan Luo
Greeting
Body
Close
Signature
Task 1.
Read and discuss.
1. What is Worried friend's problem
2. What is Ms Luo’s advice
His friend Chen Lei plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
1) talk to Chen Lei about his behavior
2) encourage him to try new hobbies
3）discuss the problem together
Task 1.
Read and discuss.
3. Do you think Ms. Luo’s advice useful
Why or Why not
1. The advice is useful because communication between friends is of great benefit, which shows the power of friendship or mutual help between each other.
2. The advice is NOT useful because just talking, encouraging and discussing are far from municating between each other is only the first step. They should take other practical, effective and direct methods to deal with this issue.
4.What other kinds of advice would you give
I would tell Chen Lei that he should spend his time more productively. For example, computer programming, E-commerce, etc.
I would take him to engage in some extra-curricular activities or join some clubs or camps for a thorough relaxation and relief, which can transfer/shift his attention from the Internet or computer games to real family and school life
Task 2.
Study the Organization and Language Features.
1. Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
A. I know what the problem is.
B. I understand how you feel.
C. This is my advice and reason(s).
D. I think my advice will help.
Task 2.
Study the Organisation and Language Features.
1. Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
A. I know what the problem is.
You wrote that you're very worried about your friend, Chen Lei.……You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spend too much time online.
Task 2.
Study the Organisation and Language Features.
1. Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible.
B. I understand how you feel.
Task 2.
Study the Organization and Language Features.
1. Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
Advice: 1) Talk to your friend about his behavior.
2) Encourage him to try new hobbies.
3）discuss the problem together
Reasons:
1) It’s common to be attracted to computer games and the online world.
2) Spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life.
3) Some students even become addicted and cannot
concentrate on school and family life.
C. This is my advice and reason(s).
Task 2.
Study the Organisation and Language Features.
1. Find and mark the parts of the letter that match the following points.
I am sure he will listen to you, since you are his good friend.
D. I think my advice will help.
Task 2.
Study the Organization and Language Features.
2. What expressions does Ms. Luo use to make suggestions. Circle them in the letter.
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behavior. It's not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together
Task 3.
Group-working: Use what you have learnt to think of the key points of an advice letter.
1. List possible suggestions and reasons.
Xu Ting, 14, Hangzhou
Eric, 15, Chicago
Min Ho,15 Seoul
Teenager Problem Suggestions Reasons
Eric, 15, Chicago His parents won’t listen to him and can’t understand him
Write a letter to them, telling them you are not a little kid any longer and that you need their respect and understanding.
Hold a family meeting, discuss with them and air your true feelings to them.
Put yourself in their shoes and try to listen to your parents and understand them.
It’s an effective way to communicate with them heart to heart. Let them to know your true feelings.
Create a formal atmosphere so that you can communicate with your parents seriously and sincerely.
Your parents need to be respected and understood too.
Teenager Problem Suggestions Reasons
Xu Ting, 14, Hangzhou She always feels lonely after school because her parents work in another city.
Engage in after-class activities and get close to nature.
Join a volunteer club.
Keep in touch with your parents through the Internet, such as Wechat.
It will help you live a busy and active life and make more friends.
It will make you realize some people are also in trouble and need your help. You are not alone. You are needed.
Through the Internet, you can talk with your parents face to face so as to make your trouble known to them.
Focus on the Chinese girl.
2 min
Teenager Problem Suggestions Reasons
Min Ho, 15, Seoul There is a girl he likes in his class but he is too shy to talk to her. Ask a mutual friend to introduce you to her. Your friend will help you break the ice and offer courage to you
Take part in the same club or activities and look for proper chances to talk with her. You can interact with her in a more relaxing atmosphere.
Write a letter to her and tell her you want to make friends with her. It’s an indirect way to communicate with the girl heart to heart. And let her know your true feelings.
Task 4.
Learn about two major forms of letters.
__________________
Dear_________,
You wrote that____________________________.
I understand that________________________.
I think________because____________________. I'm sure that ______________________.
Best wishes,
_____________.
1. Full Block Form齊頭式
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Task 5.
Learnt to write a letter of advice.
2. Organize the content of your letter accroding to the outline below.
__________________
Dear_________,
You wrote that____________________________.
I understand that________________________.
I think________because____________________. I'm sure that ______________________.
Best wishes,
_____________.
Write the date and greet the reader.
Close and sign the letter.
Show the reader that you know what the problem is.
Tell the reader that you understand how he/she feels.
Tell the reader what you think he/she should do.
Explain your reason(s).
Tell the reader what you think will happen.
Important sentences
1. I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behavior.
I recommend that ….
It's not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world.
It is not unusual for sb. to do sth.
3. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life.
Doing sth. is unhealthy and makes it difficult to do sth.
4. Why not discuss the problem together
Why not do sth.
Useful structures
You’d better…
How about…
Why don’t you…
It might be a good idea to…
I strongly recommend that…
giving suggestions
I’m (terribly) sorry to hear/know that…
It happens to everyone.
I know how it feels to …
I know you didn’t mean to…
Everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong.
showing understanding
Useful structures
It is not unusual for sb. to do…
Reasons are as follows
It is common for…when…
listing reasons
first of all, first and foremost
moreover, additionally, in addition, furthermore
last but not least
However, nevertheless
Thus, therefore…
adding transition words
Useful structures
I expect my advice will help you out of trouble.
I believe you will find my suggestions helpful/ beneficial/ workable.
I think my advice will help
Dear Xu Ting,
You wrote that you always feel lonely after school because your parents work in another city. I understand how you feel. It is common for teenagers to feel lonely when they live away from their parents.
First of all, I think you might engage in after-class activities or sign up for clubs, which will help you live a busy and active life. Moreover, joining a volunteer club is a good option for you. Because it’s a golden chance to experience life and you will realize many people around us are also in trouble and need your help. So you are not alone. Helping other people makes us feel better. Last but not least, you’d better strengthen the tie with your parents through the Internet, such as Wechat. You can launch a face-to-face talk online, so you will not feel lonely. I am sure that you’ll make new friends and lead a more optimistic and productive life.
Hopefully, these methods will serve to drive away your loneliness.
Yours,
Ms Yang

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