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(共18张PPT)
Giving advice
on parent-child relationships
B1U2 Integrated skills
Writing
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Lead-in
My new friend, Cynthia, is the host of a radio program called Teen Time.
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Now, let ’s enjoy Cynthia’s program!
Lead-in
My mum keeps a notebook of my grades in every exam. She asks my teachers how I’m doing at school whenever she can. It seems as if my grades are the most important thing in her life. When we’re at home, she keeps pressing me to study all the time. I do as she says, but she is never happy with my grades. Why can’t she leave me alone I want to take a break once in a while. I want to listen to music or go out with my friends. Is that too much to ask for
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My mum keeps a notebook of my grades in every exam. She asks my teachers how I’m doing at school whenever she can. It seems as if my grades are the most important thing in her life. When we’re at home, she keeps pressing me to study all the time. I do as she says, but she is never happy with my grades. Why can’t she leave me alone I want to take a break once in a while. I want to listen to music or go out with my friends. Is that too much to ask for
Read and summarize
Rebecca's problem:
She _______ hard as her _______ wishes, but her mother pays too much _______ to her ______.
studies
mother
attention
grades
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Simon's problem:
He is _____ and ______ for parents' love, but they are always ______ and spend _____ time with him.
lonely
eager
busy
little
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I’m eager for my parents’ love. They’re always busy at work. I hardly ever see them during the week because they do not get home until late at night. I tell them that I’m stressed about schoolwork, but neither of them show any concern. Sometimes I feel quite lonely at home. When was the last time we had a family outing at the weekend When was the last time we had a long talk How can parents not care about their children？
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Laura's problem:
adventure
protect
She desires ________, but her parents ______ her too much.
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Everyone says that youth is a time for adventure, but my parents disagree. I spend most of my spare time at home, because they hardly ever let me go out with my friends. When I do go out, they always ask, “Where are you going ” “Who are you going with ” “What are you going to do ” “When will you be back ” They are always on my back about something.
I understand that they’re trying to protect me from getting hurt. However, just as a baby kangaroo must learn to protect itself when it leaves its mother’s pocket, I will have to learn to protect myself when I grow up. I wish they could be more flexible so that I can make my own choices about what to do in my spare time.
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Rebecca
Simon
Laura
Teen Time
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Read Cynthia’s reply to Rebecca and summarize what suggestions are mentioned in Cynthia’s reply.
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Hi, Rebecca，
This is Cynthia. I understand your feelings. From your email, it sounds like 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 following these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship.
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 ” 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 When I was your age, I thought senior high school was tiring too. I couldn't understand why my parents were so strict with me. However, when I grew up, I realized that they just wanted me to have the best possible future. After that, I became so much closer to my mum and dad.
Everything will turn out all right, I promise.
Opening
Showing her understanding
Body
Advice for Rebecca
Ending
Expressing her wishes
Cynthia’s reply
1.Regular and honest communication
2.Explain your actions and feelings calmly
3.Understand the situation from parents’ point of view
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Understanding and writing purpose
positive
advice
Beginning
Body
Ending
linking words
firstly, secondly, thirdly
above all, besides, finally
to begin with, in addition, eventually
in the first place, what’s more, furthermore
Part 1 Show your ___________________
Part 2 Offer your _________ on the problem
Part 3 End the letter with a _________ message
The structure(结构) of advice letters
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Group discussion
Discuss and give Simon at least 2-3 suggestions.
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Advice for Simon
Tell them
your loneliness
Have a talk
Put yourself
into their shoes
Make a deal
with them
Stop complaining(v.抱怨)
Have a family
outing
Understand them
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建议
It is highly recommended/advised/ suggested that sb should do...强烈建议.......
If I were you/ Were I you, I would...如果我是你，我会......
You should/ought to/are supposed to…
You’d better do sth. 你最好......
Why not… Why don’t you… 为什么不......
It’s a good idea to...... .....是个好主意。
I believe it is important that you (should) do sth. / I believe it is of great importance that you (should) do sth.我相信......很重要。
Writing-useful expressions
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2.过渡语
首先：initially/ first of all /to begin with/at first/ first and foremost/ What should be mentioned first is that…
其次：in addition, besides, what’s more, furthermore, moreover…
最后：finally/eventually/last but not least…
3.建议理由
具体建议。+Only in this way can you ….（只有这样你才能…）
具体建议。+Not only can it +理由1，but also it can +理由2
具体建议，which will …(理由)
具体建议，which is an effective way to ...
具体建议 so that......
Writing-useful expressions
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Simon最近时常感觉自己很孤独，因为他的父母工作太忙没有时间陪伴他，不知所措的他向Teen Time寻求帮助，请你以Cynthia的身份给Simon回信。
内容包括：1.表示你的安慰；2.提出两到三点建议并说明理由；3.表达祝福。
要求：行文逻辑连贯，全文字数不少于80字。
Writing
Assignment : write a reply letter to Simon's email.
Dear Simon,
I’m sorry to hear that your parents are too busy to spend more time on parent-child relationship and you are having trouble in addressing the concern, I am writing to share with you some suggestions/tips/advice.
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I would be more than delighted/glad/thrilled if you could take my suggestions into account/consideration. Looking forward to your good news.
Yours,
Cynthia
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Check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner. Pay attention to the following aspects:
Assessment
Criteria评分标准： Criteria (Full score: 15’) Your score
key points: complete Content: 6’
structure: clear Structure: 3’
language: concise, rich Language: 4’
hand-writing: clean Handwriting: 2’
Presentation
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Summary
Near or far, parents are always there.
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Homework:
1. Polish up your writing to Simon.
2. Use AI to make an interactive video to communicate with Laura.
Homework
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