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Section 1 Reading
Unit 4 A better me
Think about the following questions.
Pre-reading
What problems have you faced
Have your friends ever faced similar problems
How did you / your friends feel about it
I (My friend) felt worried / angry / nervous / stressed / lonely / ...
Pre-reading
Here is a list of the common problems that teenagers around the world face today. Read the list and check the ones you or your friends have faced.
Pre-reading
What do you do when you have a problem Discuss in pairs.
When you face a problem, do you usually avoid it or try to deal with it
What can help us solve a problem
What do you do when you have a problem
I talk to my parents or friends. Sometimes I write emails to my teacher.
Besides the people around us, who else can we ask for help
Teen to Teen advice
Miss Unhappy
I’m in charge of collecting the homework in my class. Recently, one of my friends has started forgetting her homework. When I asked her about it, she begged me not to tell the teacher. I didn’t know what to do at first, and I didn’t want to get my friend into trouble. After giving it a lot of thought, I finally decided to tell the teacher. Now she doesn’t talk to me any more, and I feel awful whenever I see her. Did I do the wrong thing What should I do now
Skateboard P
I love cooking. Our school’s Food Festival starts next week, and I wanted to make some nice snacks for my classmates, but Mum told me, “School is more important! You should focus on your homework.” I also like to go skateboarding after school. However, Mum is angry with me because I don’t come home immediately after school. I feel really sad about this. How can I prove to her that having hobbies won’t affect my schoolwork
Braces567
I’ve just started wearing braces, but I hate them. I don’t see why l have to wear them. I feel really embarrassed when I smile or open my mouth. The braces hurt my teeth, and it’s difficult for me to eat. Why does my mother make me wear these ugly braces
Troubled_55
I have to share a room with my seven-year-old sister, and she’s driving me mad! She has a habit of playing the piano when I’m studying, and she always takes my things without telling me. I try to keep our room tidy, but she always messes it up. I love my sister, but sometimes she’s such a pain! What should I do
Dinoaur_boy
My parents and I have moved to a new house. I’ve already visited the town, but I haven’t started my new school yet. I’ve been so nervous about it because I’m quite shy. What if I don’t get on with my new classmates What if there is no one that I hit it off with I need some advice.
While-reading: Skim and predict
1. Who wrote these posts How can you tell
They are high school students. The title says “teen to teen advice”.
2. What are their posts about
The teenagers are describing their problems. They want advice.
3. Where can we find this type of writing
We can find this type of posts on websites for teenagers. Online newspapers and magazines also publish questions like these.
While-reading
Troubled_55’s younger sister
Braces567’s mother
Miss Unhappy
Skateboard P’s mother
Dinosaur_boy
While-reading
she told the teacher that her friend sometimes forgets her homework
spend time on his hobbies
cooking and skateboarding
school is more important
wearing braces
her sister is noisy,
always takes her things without telling her and messes up their room
nervous about going to a new school
he is shy
While-reading
1. How do you think Miss Unhappy felt when she told the teacher
She probably felt bad because she got her friend into trouble. Perhaps she was also worried about her friend.
2. What does her friend probably think of her now Why do you think so
Her friend doesn’t want to talk to her any more, so that probably means she is still angry with her. Maybe she thinks Miss Unhappy isn’t a real friend.
While-reading
1. Why do you think Skateboard P’s mum is so strict
Skateboard P’s mum probably wants him / her to do well in school. She might be worried that he / she won’t have time for schoolwork if he / she does hobbies or after-school activities.
2. Do you think she is acting in a reasonable way
(Students’ own answers)
While-reading
1. Why does Braces567 feel embarrassed about wearing braces
Braces567 thinks the braces make him / her look ugly. He / she is probably worried that her classmates will tease him / her.
2. Why does his / her mother make him / her wear braces
She probably wants him / her to have straight, healthy teeth in the future.
While-reading
Why do you think Trouble_55’s sister behaves the way she does
She probably wants more attention from her older sister. She is only seven, so she is still learning how to get along with others. Children usually think of themselves first. They haven’t learnt how to consider other people’s feelings yet.
While-reading
When you first met your best friend(s), did you hit it off immediately
(Students’ own answers)
Vocabulary practice
in charge of
awful
driving
mad
messed
hit if off
Vocabulary practice
in charge
messes
drive
mad
awful
hate
3 Complete the diary according to the Chinese in brackets.
Dear diary,
Today was not a good day. I failed my English test, and (1) _________（我感到很糟糕）! Tonight, I need to tell my parents about it. (2) ______________
_________________（我为要告诉父母这件事而感到紧张）.
I stayed up late studying last night, but I still made a lot of mistakes. I probably didn’t get enough sleep. When I saw the test result, I almost started crying. This grammar point is so difficult—(3) ________________（它几乎把我逼疯了）!
Anyway, I want to (4) _________________________________（向我的父母证明我可以做得更好）. Tomorrow, I will ask my teacher for help.
Hopefully, I will do better next time!
Vocabulary practice
I feel awful
I’m feeling really nervous about it
it’s driving me crazy
prove to my parents that I can improve
Post-reading
What type of problem does each of these teenagers face
Whether to help a friend or follow the rules
How to deal with one’s parents’ expectations
How to deal with things he / she doesn’t want to
How to get along with family members
How to fit in at a new school
Post-reading
1. What information should you include if you write to an advice column
We should describe the problem and then ask for advice.
2. What things can you mention when you describe the problem
We can mention things like:
what the problem is, when it started and why
what things are like now
how the problem is affecting us
3. Which expressions can you use when you describe the problem and ask for advice
Describing the problem:
I don’t know what to do ... / I don’t want to ... / I don’t see why I have to ... / I want to ..., but ... / I’d like to ..., but ... / It’s difficult for me to ...
He / she is begging me not to ... / He / she always makes me ... / He / she always messes up ... / He / she is driving me mad. / He / she always ... without telling me. / He / she is such a pain. / He / she doesn’t ... any more.
I feel awful / feel sad / feel embarrassed / feel hurt ... / I’m nervous about ... / I’m shy … / I hate ...
Asking for advice:
What should I do now / How can I ... / Why ... / Did I do the wrong thing / What if ... / I need some advice.
Post-reading
Problem:
Some subjects can be challenging
How this affects us:
make us feel stressed, hard to focus on ..., nervous about …
S1: Some subjects can be very challenging. This can cause a lot of pressure for students.
S2: Many students want to do well in school, and this can make them feel stressed too.
S3: When we are under a lot of pressure, it can be difficult to focus on our studies.
S4: Yes, and many students are also nervous about exams.
…
Work in groups. Choose a common teenage problem and create a vocabulary map for it. Then explain how the words are connected to the problem.
Post-reading
Yes, I also have to share a room with my younger sister. She often takes my things without asking first. It’s really annoying because ...
Post-reading
What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing in to advice columns How is it different from asking parents, friends or teachers for advice If you had a problem, would you write in to an advice column, or would you talk to someone around you Why
One big advantage of advice columns is that no one knows who you are, so you won’t feel embarrassed. ... If I had a problem, I’d probably ... first. If that doesn’t help, I would ...
Self-assessment

评价内容 评分 (1—5)
1. 我能获取语篇中五位青少年所面临问题的起因及结果。 1 2 3 4 5
2. 我能基于语篇内容进行推断，分析五位青少年所面临的问题，为解决问题做好准备。 1 2 3 4 5
3. 我能提炼并使用描述问题的结构化表达，描述自己遇到的问题。 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
基础作业
1. 模仿课文录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。
2. 用英语写一篇短文，描述自己遇到的问题并向他人征求建议。
拓展作业
上网搜索资料，了解全球青少年常见的困扰及求助途径。
How can I prove to her that having hobbies won’t affect my schoolwork
此句中“that having hobbies won’t affect my schoolwork”为宾语从句，充当动词prove 的宾语；而此从句使用动名词having hobbies 充当主语。本句意为：“我能怎样向她证明拥有爱好并不会影响我的学业呢？”
affect /R9fekt/ v. 影响
This decision is very important—it will affect your future.
What if I don’t get on with my new classmates What if there is no one that I hit it off with
这两个句子有着一样的框架结构，即“What if + 句子？”，表示“如果……会怎么样？”，用于提出假设、表达担忧、建议或探讨各种可能性。第二句中that I hit it off with 为定语从句，修饰no one。本句意为：“如果我无法与新同学融洽相处怎么办？如果没有一个能与我投缘的人怎么办？”
hit it off with somebody 和某人投缘
I hit it off with Shu Mei immediately.
get on (well) with somebody 和某人相处和谐
If you are kind and polite, it will be easier to get on well with others.
manage /9m nIdZ/ v. 明智地使用（金钱、时间、信息等）
We can use this computer program to help manage the data.
pressure /9preSR(r)/ n. 心理压力；紧张
Be nice to him—he’s under a lot of pressure at the moment.
addicted /R9dIktId/ adj. 上瘾的
Nowadays, many people seem to be addicted to social media.
get addicted to 对……上瘾；沉溺于……
Our teacher warned us that it is easy to get addicted to video games.
bullying /9bWliIN/ n. 霸凌；仗势作恶
Schools work very hard to prevent bullying.
offline /0Bf9laIn/ adj. 未联机的；未连线的；线下
Messaging apps are very useful, but they will never replace offline communication.
charge /tSA:dZ/ n. 职责；责任
Jane is in charge whenever the boss is away.
be in charge of 负责
I’m in charge of my life.
awful /9O:fl/ adj. 很坏的；极讨厌的
I forgot my friend’s birthday, and I felt awful afterwards.
focus /9fRWkRs/ v. 集中（注意力）
You’d better focus your efforts on solving
the problem.
focus on 集中（注意力）
She was still upset, and she found it hard to focus on her homework.
hate /heIt/ v. 厌恶；讨厌
I hate doing the dishes, so I usually offer to do other chores instead.
embarrassed /Im9b rRst/ adj. 窘迫的；尴尬的
After he made that silly mistake, he looked really embarrassed.
mad /m d/ adj. 很生气
Whenever my brother lost the game, he got mad.
drive somebody mad 使某人发狂
The noise from the building site is driving everyone mad.
mess /mes/ v. 弄脏；弄乱
Stop messing my hair!
mess something up 弄脏；弄乱
My younger brother always messes up the living room.
get somebody into trouble 使某人陷入麻烦中
My deskmate often gets me into trouble.
beg somebody (not) to do 乞求某人（不要）做某事
When Mum was about to leave for work, my little sister begged her not to go.
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