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Section A 3a-3d
UNIT 3
Growing up
Master high-frequency phrases for talking about problems and giving advice, such as be happy with, compare...with, get...across, Why don't you... , and How about... .
Understand the use of clauses with although, until, and so that.
01
Use appropriate expressions to ask about others' troubles, show sympathy, and offer practical suggestions in conversations.
02
Learn to express feelings and solve conflicts through effective communication.
03
Learning Objectives
Excited
Upset
Stressed
Nervous
Ok
Proud
How do you feel when you get your report card
"Well done! I'm proud of you."
"You can do better next time."
"Why didn't you get an A "
"As long as you tried your best."
What might your parents say
"Which one sounds familiar Do their words encourage you... or pressure you "
Kate A+
Kate
A+
This is Judy. Look at her face. Look at the report card. Look at the photo. Guess: What might be her problem
B+
Judy is upset because her parents are unhappy with her B+ grades. They compare her to her cousin Kate, who gets better grades (A+)
Pre-reading-let’s predict
1.Who will Judy talk to (A friend A teacher )
2.What might her friend advise her to do
3a Read the conversation. Mark down the reasons why Judy can’t communicate with her parents well.
Lily: What's wrong, Judy
Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate. She gets better grades, plays the piano well, often wins awards ...
Lily: I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure your parents just want you to do well, although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
Judy: I guess ... I know my parents love me, but sometimes I think they love Kate more. I'm afraid I'll cry if we talk.
Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
Judy: Oh, that's a good idea.Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
Judy: Thanks! Just talking to you makes me feel better already!
Do you think Judy and her parents communicate well
From her parents side
From Judy’s side
No, they don’t
Lily: What's wrong, Judy
Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate. She gets better grades, plays the piano well, often wins awards ...
Lily: I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure your parents just want you to do well, although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
Judy: I guess ... I know my parents love me, but sometimes I think they love Kate more. I'm afraid I'll cry if we talk.
Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
Judy: Oh, that's a good idea.Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
Judy: Thanks! Just talking to you makes me feel better already!
1.What is the main problem Judy is facing
Her parents are unhappy with her grades and often compare her with her cousin Kate, which makes her feel upset and stressed.
2.What suggestion does Lily give Judy to solve her problem
Lily suggests that Judy write a letter to her parents to express her feelings clearly.
How does Judy feel after talking to Lily
She feels better already, even just from talking to Lily.
Skim reading
Lily: What's wrong, Judy
Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate. She gets better grades, plays the piano well, often wins awards ...
Lily: I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure your parents just want you to do well, although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
Judy: I guess ... I know my parents love me, but sometimes I think they love Kate more. I'm afraid I'll cry if we talk.
Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
Judy: Oh, that's a good idea.Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
Judy: Thanks! Just talking to you makes me feel better already!
1.Why doesn’t Judy want to talk directly to her parents
She is afraid she will cry during the conversation, and she sometimes feels her parents love Kate more than her.
2.What does Lily think of Judy’s parents’ behavior
Lily thinks that Judy's parents have good intentions and care about her, though their way of expressing it makes Judy feel bad.
3.According to the conversation, what is the benefits of writing a letter
Writing a letter can help Judy get her message across clearly, and it can also make her feel better by putting her thoughts down on paper.
Detail reading
Lily: What's wrong, Judy
Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate. She gets better grades, plays the piano well, often wins awards ...
Lily: I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure your parents just want you to do well, although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
Judy: I guess ... I know my parents love me, but sometimes I think they love Kate more. I'm afraid I'll cry if we talk.
Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
Judy: Oh, that's a good idea.Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
Judy: Thanks! Just talking to you makes me feel better already!
How many parts can this conversation be divided
Lily: What's wrong, Judy
Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate. She gets better grades, plays the piano well, often wins awards ...
Lily: I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure your parents just want you to do well, although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
Judy: I guess ... I know my parents love me, but sometimes I think they love Kate more. I'm afraid I'll cry if we talk.
Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
Judy: Oh, that's a good idea.Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
Judy: Thanks! Just talking to you makes me feel better already!
3b Read the conversation again and complete the mind map.
standard
compare
do well
talk to them
write them a letter
Lily: What's wrong, Judy
Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate. She gets better grades, plays the piano well, often wins awards ...
Lily: I'm sorry to hear that. But I'm sure your parents just want you to do well, although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
Judy: I guess ... I know my parents love me, but sometimes I think they love Kate more. I'm afraid I'll cry if we talk.
Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
Judy: Oh, that's a good idea.Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
Judy: Thanks! Just talking to you makes me feel better already!
What can you learn from this passage
Start: Worried
Middle: conflicted(矛盾的)
End :Hopeful
Why does her feeling change What helps？
A good listener and a good solution
What should we do when we meet problems in life
Talk to someone you trust and find a good solution together
Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
What's wrong, Judy
3c Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it.
Really ...
3d Work in pairs. Imagine one of you is Judy and the other is her parent.Role-play a conversation after Judy's parents read the letter.
OK, Mum / Dad. I'm feeling a lot of pressure because ...
I'm sorry, Judy. I didn't realize you were so stressed. Would you like to talk about it
Useful Expressions：
For parents:
We realize now that we might have put too much pressure on you.
We want to apologize for comparing you with Kate. It wasn't fair.
Reading your letter helped us understand your feelings better.
We love you for who you are, not just for your grades.
Useful Expressions：
For Judy:
I feel pressure when you constantly compare me with others.
It makes me feel like I'm not good enough.
I worry that I'll disappoint you if I don't get top grades.
Sometimes I just need to know that you're on my side.
I felt really sad and alone when I thought you loved Kate more.
Language points
1. Judy: Well, my parents aren't happy with my grades.
短语：be happy with sth → 表示 “对…… 感到满意”。
3. Judy: Yeah, but my parents have very high standards. They often compare me with my cousin, Kate.
短语：have high standards → 表示 “有很高的标准 / 要求”。
句型：compare A with B → 固定搭配，意为 “把 A 和 B 作比较”。
4.Although they may not show it. Why don't you talk to them
Until you talk to them, they might not know how you feel.
2. Lily: Really Weren't they pretty good this term
句型：Weren't they... → 这是一个否定疑问句，用来表达惊讶或确认，意为 “它们（成绩）不是…… 吗？”
让步状语从句
时间状语从句
7. Lily: How about writing them a letter so that you can get your message across clearly
短语：get one's message across → 固定搭配，意为 “把自己的意思 / 信息传达清楚”。
目的状语从句：so that 引导目的状语从句，意为 “以便、为了”，从句中常用 can 来体现动作的目的。
目的状语从句
8. Lily: Writing things down can also make you feel better.
动名词作主语：Writing things down 是动名词短语作主语，谓语动词用单数形式 can make。
短语：write things down → 表示 “把事情写下来”；
make sb feel better → make 是使役动词，后面接省略 to 的不定式 feel。
Language points
For all
Vocabulary & Sentence Practice
Copy and memorize 8 key phrases from the dialogue, then make one original sentence for each.
Example: compare...with → My mom often compares me with my classmate.
For some
Writing Task
Write a short letter from Judy to her parents, using phrases from the lesson to explain her feelings and ask for understanding. (80–100 words)
Homework

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