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Learning objectives
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
1.list the main points and contents of the letter and reply.
2.develop a basic attitude to dealing with interpersonal problems and emotional management--"Think before we speak".
3.apply the language learned in this passage to describing the interpersonal relationships.
Lead in
What's the biggest problem you have been faced with during the first month of your new semester
the problem of how to get along with new classmates
Who will you turn to for help when you face this problem
Friends
Parents
Teachers
Online forums
no one – you prefer to keep things to yourself
Other:__________
Agony Aunt
Lead in
Prediction
Predict the main idea of the passage.
be struck in deep pain
Who’s Agony Aunt
An agony aunt is a British advice columnist（专栏作家） who gives advice to people who send in personal problems to the advice column of a newspaper or a magazine.
Skim and Check
Letters
Letter 1: Letter for_______
help
Letter 2: Letter of ________
suggestions
Activity 2
Look at the illustration and try to predict why these two letters are written.
The 1st letter may be written to ask for help.
The 2nd letter may be written to give suggestions.
Who is Agony Aunt
Activity 3-1
Read the 1st letter and figure out the structure.
Part 1: beginning (paragraph 1)
Ask for help directly.
Part 2: body (paragraph 2-3)
Describe the problem and his feelings.
Part 3: ending (paragraph 4)
Ask for help again.
Ben’s problems
1. What kind of problems is Ben facing
A. Disappointment in his teammate’s behavior.
B. His own bad performance in basketball match.
C. Conflict with his best friend.
D. Pressure to get along well with roommates.
E. Lack of concentration on life.
2. Who is to blame
Ben’s teammate
Ben’s best friend
Ben
Answer the questions:
Ben’s teammate
Ben’s best friend
Ben
I was disappointed with my teammate because I felt ______________________by him.
I told my best friend that my teammate was to blame, just _________________.
My best friend __________________________________. I don’t know what to do.
the team were let down
letting off steam really
went and told everyone else what I’d said
Careful reading
Find out the adjectives describing Ben’s feelings
mad
disappointed
angry
awkward
embarrassed
& ashamed
positive
negative
I am in a total mess!
The letter asking for help
Greet & aim
State the problems&feelings
Ask for help
Activity 4-1
Read the 2nd letter and answer the questions.
Part 1: beginning (paragraph 1-3)
Analyze Ben’s problem.
Part 2: body (paragraph 4-6)
Give suggestions.
Part 3: ending (paragraph 7-8)
Encouragement and good wishes.
What’s the structure of the letter
Read for details
Read para. 1 and choose the answer
What does “Loose lips sink ships” in Para.1 mean
Do you know any similar sayings in Chinese
A. Talking too much can lead to dangerous results.
B. Ships sink easily if they are not built properly.
C. Speaking confidently helps avoid problems.
D. Keeping secrets is always harmful.
Agony Aunt’s advice
apologize to your teammate
communicating with each other clearly
repeating what you said
making the situation worse
say too much
resolving conflicts
think first, speak later
To apologize
To communicate
To think twice
Ben’s teammate
Ben’s best friend
Ben
The letter of advice
Greet
Show understanding &Analyze the reasons
Give suggestions
Give encouragement
Logical words
“First, Then,Thirdly” .They are used to show relationships between advice.
Expressions like "To begin with/ However/ Besides/ Last but not least... " are suitable.
Post reading
Choose the best summary of the letters.
A. Ben said something bad about his best friend, and Agony Aunt told him to apologize to his friend.
B. Ben was angry that his team was let down by some members, and Agony Aunt told him to take it easy.
C. Ben didn’t play well in the match, and Agony Aunt advised him to apologize to his teammate.
D. Ben was in an awkward situation, and Agony Aunt gave him suggestions as to how to deal with his problems.
What other advice would you give to Ben
Think & share
Please work in pairs, and do a role paly.
Ben’s problems & feelings
Agony aunt’s analysis, suggestions and encouragements.
Useful expressions
There is an old Chinese saying...
The situation here is...
Treated this way, you’re sure to feel hurt...
I have to say that it’s partly your fault...
Here’s what you need to do. First... Then...Thirdly...
...
A lot of problems around us would disappear if we talk to each other instead of talking about
each other.
如果我们能够彼此交谈而不是谈论彼此，那么我们周围的很多问题就会消失。
Thank you!

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