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Unit 2 Let's talk teens
Integrated skills
Giving advice on parent-child relationships
Lead in
Conflicts
between parents and teens
Part A
Rebecca
Laura
Simon
Part A
Cynthia
Teen Time
Task 1 Read and Describe
Group work
Read the emails, describe the problems, and exchange your ideas with your group members.
Group 1 -- Rebecca
Group 2 -- Simon
Group 3 -- Laura
Task 1 Read and Describe
Rebecca's problem:
She _______ hard as her _______ wishes, but her mother pays too much _______ to her ______.
studies
mother
attention
grades
Task 1 Read and Describe
Simon's problem:
He is _____ and ______ for parents' love, but they are always ______ and spend _____ time with him.
lonely
eager
busy
little
Task 1 Read and Describe
Laura's problem:
She desires ________, but her parents ______ her too much.
adventure
protect
Task 1 Read and Describe
independence
love and patience
disagreement
ignorance
conflicts
Task 2 Listen and check
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.
Task 2 Listen and check
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 I’m
struggling sometimes. Can we please talk ”
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 mother’s shoes and try to understand what she does.
Example: When your mother doesn’t let you (9) _______________________,
think about why she does so.
Talk to
your feelings
a good time
do well at school
meet in the middle
your interests
enjoy music
Put yourself
go out with your friends
Task 3 Discuss and speak up
Talk about the advice you can give to teens and parents.
Advice to parents:
Advice to teens:
express gratitude to parents;
communicate with parents like friends;
balance relaxation and study...
understand teenagers;
show respect for teenagers’ privacy；
don’t expect too much...
Task 3 Discuss and speak up
Parents and children,
is the best gift to each other.
P

To help solve a problem
By offering advice
What’s the purpose of writing the letter
How can Cynthia help them solve the problems
01
Learning about the text type
A letter of advice is written to someone who has a problem and does not know how to solve it. In a letter of advice, you try to help solve the problem by offering useful advice.
02
Learning about the structure
Structure
Opening
Body
Ending
Show your ____________ .
Offer several pieces of ______ to help solve the problem. You can include personal experiences or stories about someone who has had a similar problem.
End the letter with a ______ message to cheer up the person you are writing to.
understanding
advice
positive
01
Learning about the text type
02
Learning about the structure
03
Learning about the language
Opening
I understand your feelings/how you feel.
You're right to be upset about that.
I am sorry to hear that you ...
Language
Why not... If you do this, you are likely to...
I feel that it would be helpful if...
If I were you, I would...
Body
Language
I hope these suggestions will be of help to you.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck!
I wish you all the best. / Best wishes!...
Ending
Language
firstly, secondly, thirdly
besides, in addition，what’s more
finally, eventually...
Linking words and phrases
Language
Write a letter of advice in response to Simon’s or Laura’s problem following the instructions:
Z
Mind the structure and language.
Requirements
Use the ideas from the conversation between you and your partner.
Z
Write a letter of advice to Simon or Laura in the name of Cynthia.
Thank you !

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