1、allow v.wrong adj.Whats wrong?midnight n.look throughguess v.deal n.big dealwork out允許；準許允許；準許有毛病；錯誤的有毛??；錯誤的哪兒不舒服？哪兒不舒服？午夜；子夜午夜；子夜快速查看；瀏覽快速查看；瀏覽猜測；估計猜測；估計協議；交易協議；交易重要的事重要的事成功地發展；解決成功地發展；解決 Whats the matter with the boy? =Whats wrong with the boy?He has too much homework to do.Does he like playing fo

2、otball?Yes, he does. But he doesnt have any free time to do things he likes. 1. I have to study too much so I dont get enough sleep. 2. I have too much homework so I dont have any free time to do things I like.Look at these problems. Do you think they are serious or not? 1a4. I have too many after-s

3、chool classes.5. I got into a fight with my best friend. 3. My parents dont allow me to hang out with my friends.1. I have to study too much so I dont get enough sleep. Discuss these problems and give some advice.Why dont you go to sleep earlier this evening? 2. I have too much homework so I dont ha

4、ve any free time to do things I like.Why dont you go to a movie this evening?3. My parents dont allow me to hang out with my friends.Why not read some interesting books at home? 4. I have too many after-school classes.5. I got into a fight with my best friend. Why not talk about it with your parents

5、?Why not call him up? Listen and circle the problems you hear in 1a.1b1. I have to study too much so I dont get enough sleep. 2. I have too much homework so I dont have any free time to do things I like.3. My parents dont allow me to hang out with my friends.4. I have too many after-school classes.5

6、. I got into a fight with my best friend. A: You look really tired. Whats _?B: I studied _ midnight last night so I didnt _ enough sleep. A: _ go to sleep earlier tonight? You can start _ earlier.B: But I have two _today. So I can only start studying after dinner.A: _ you _ tell your parents that yo

7、u cant do _ things.Listen again and fill in the blanks.the matteruntilgetWhy dont youstudyingafter-school classesMaybe shouldso manyB: I did, but I they think its _ that I _ more after-school classes.A: Well, they probably want you to _ a good senior high school.B: Yes, I _ thats the reason.A: You _

8、 talk _ them again. _ to them that you _ get enough sleep to _.B: _. OK, Ill try to _ them again.importanttakeget intoguessshouldtoExplain need tostay healthyThats a good ideatalk to1cLook at the problems in 1a and make conversations.Whats wrong?Im really tried because I studied until midnight last

9、night.Why dont you go to sleep earlier this evening?Whats wrong?My parents dont allow me to hang out with my friends.Why not read some interesting books at home? Whats wrong?I have too many after-school classes.Why not talk about it with your parents? Listen. Peters friend is giving him advice. Fill

10、 in the blanks with could or should. 2a1. You _ write him a letter. ( )2. You _ call him up. ( )3. You _ talk to him so that you can say youre sorry. ( )4. You _ go to his house. ( )5. You _ take him to the ball game. ( )couldshouldshouldcouldcouldWhy Peter doesnt like the advicea. Its not easy.b. I

11、 dont want to wait that long.c. I dont want to surprise him. d. Im not good at writing letters.e. I dont want to talk about it on the phone.1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _deacListen again. Fill in the blanks. b2bBoy 2 had a _ with his best friend. He could _ him a letter. But he isnt good at writing letter

12、s. He _ call him _, but he doesnt want to talk about it on the _. He _ talk to him so that he can say hes sorry but its not _. He _ go to his house but he doesnt want to _ him. He could take him to the _, but he doesnt want to wait that long.Listen again. Fill in the blanks. fightshouldwriteupphonee

13、asycouldshouldsurpriseball gameRole-play a conversation between Peter and his friend.2cWhats the matter, Peter? Well, you should call him so that you can say youre sorry.I had a fight with my best friend. What should I do? Whats the matter, Peter? Well, you I had a fight with my best friend. What sh

14、ould I do? You look sad, Kim Whats wrong? Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs.Role-play the conversation.2dHmm thats not very nice. Did she give them back to you?Yes, but Im still angry with her. What should I do?Well, I guess you co

15、uld tell her to say sorry. But why dont you forget about it so that you can be friends again? Although shes wrong, its not a big deal. Youre right. Thanks for your advice.No problem. Hope things work out.get on withrelation muncationargue v.cloud n.elder adj.instead adv.whatever pron.和睦相處；關系良好和睦相處；關

16、系良好 關系；聯系；交往關系；聯系；交往n. 交流；溝通交流；溝通 爭吵；爭論爭吵；爭論 云；云朵云；云朵 年紀較長的年紀較長的 代替；反而；卻代替；反而；卻 任何；每一任何；每一nervous adj.offer per adj.secondly municate v.explain vclear adj. 焦慮的；擔憂的焦慮的；擔憂的 主動提出；自愿給予主動提出；自愿給予 正確的；恰當的正確的；恰當的 第二；其次第二；其次 交流；溝通交流；溝通 解釋；說明解釋；說明 清楚易懂的；晴朗的清楚易懂的；晴朗的1. I have to study too much so I dont g

17、et enough sleep. Why dont you go camping with your friends this weekend?2. I have too much homework so I dont have any free time to do things I like. Why dont you go to sleep earlier this evening?Problems and advice:4. I have too many after-school classes.5. I got into a fight with my best friend. 3

18、. My parents dont allow me to hang out with my friends.Why not read some interesting books at home? Why dont you talk about it with your parents?Why not call him up?You look sad, Kim. Whats wrong? Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs.

19、Hmm thats not very nice. Did she give them back to you?Yes, I can. My parents care for me and I like to talk with them.I think so. Though they argued sometimes, they get on well with each other most of the time.2. Are the relations between your parents good? 1. Can you get on well with your family?

20、Yes. I have a brother. We are not good with each other. We always get into fight. He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. I always talk to my best friend and ask her for help. 4. Who do you ask for help when you have problems?3. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Can you get on well

21、 with him/her?3aRead the article quickly and answer the questions. He cant get on with his family. He always feels lonely and nervous.2. How does he feel at home?1. Whats Sad and Thirteens problem?Read the article again and fill in the chart. ProblemsAdviceHis parents fight a lot, he really doesnt l

22、ike it.Talk about the feelings with his family. Do more jobs around the house. His brother isnt nice to him. He refuses to let him watch his favorite TV show.Sit down and communicate with his brother. Read the article again and fill in the blanks.1. Sad and Thirteen has some _. He cant _ his family.

23、 His parents _ a lot. Its the only _ they have. When they _, its like a big black cloud _ their home. He doesnt like it. get on withproblemsarguefightcommunicationhanging overHis brother always watches whatever he wants until midnight. He _ to let him watch his favorite TV show. So He always feels _

24、 and _ at home. refuseslonelynervous2. Robert Hunt thinks Sad and Thirteen should _ these feelings to his family. He should _ to help.offer talk aboutMaybe he _ jobs around the house so that they have more time_. Secondly, he could sit down and _ his brother. He could _ that he _ him watching TV all

25、 the time, however, he should let him watch his _. dont mindcould do morefor proper communicationcommunicate withexplainfavorite showDo you agree or disagree with Mr. Hunts advice? Why?1. I agree with his advice. Because more communication can make family members understand each other better and kno

26、w about the feelings they have. 3b2. I dont agree with his advice. I dont think their parents should fight any more. They should care more about their children and spend more time with them. Which words or phrases in the letters have the same or similar meanings as the following? Write a sentence us

27、ing each word or phrase. make sth. clear explain Can you explain to me how to do thismath problem? talk _ _ communicateThe two friends hasnt communicated with each other for two years.3cworried _ _ get along with _nervousHe was very nervous during his first job interview.get on withLinda cant get on

28、 well with her elder sister.not allow _ _The workers refused to work on weekends.refuse抄襲；模仿；復制；復印抄襲；模仿；復制；復印 歸還；回來返回歸還；回來返回 再也（不）；（不）再再也（不）；（不）再copy v.return v.anymore adv.1. make sth. clear (同義詞同義詞) _2. talk (同義詞同義詞) _3. not allow (同義詞同義詞) _4. worried (同義詞同義詞) _5. get along with (同義詞同義詞) _6. commu

29、nicate （名詞）（名詞）_7. old (比較級比較級) _一、按要求寫出下列詞匯或詞組一、按要求寫出下列詞匯或詞組get on withcommunicateexplainrefuse nervouscommunicationolder/ elderRead the article again and fill in the blanks.1. Sad and Thirteen has some _. He cant _ his family. His parents _ a lot. Its the only _ they have. When they _, its like a

30、big black cloud _ their home. He doesnt like it. get on withproblemsarguefightcommunicationhanging overHis brother always watches TV whatever he wants until midnight. He _ to let him watch his favorite TV show. So He always feels _ and _ at home. refuseslonelynervous2. Robert Hunt thinks Sad and Thi

31、rteen should _ these feelings to his family. He should _ to help. Maybe he _ _ jobs around the house so that they have more time _ . Second, he could sit down and _ _ his brother. offer talk aboutcould dofor proper communicationcommunicate withmore He could _ that he _ him watching TV all the time,

32、however, he should let him watch his _. dont mindexplainfavorite show4aFill in the blanks with although, so that or until.1. A: Whats wrong? B: My sister borrows my clothes without asking. What should I do? A: Well, you could tell her that this makes you angry _ shell ask you next time.so that點撥：點撥：

33、so that 意為意為“因此因此”，引導目的狀語從引導目的狀語從句句，表示前一句所表述的動作的目的。，表示前一句所表述的動作的目的。在從句中常使用在從句中常使用can /could / will/ may/ should等詞。等詞。拓展拓展：so that 意為意為“如此如此以至于以至于”，常用于結果狀語從句常用于結果狀語從句，表示上文動作所產，表示上文動作所產生生 結果。結果。e.g. When the fans saw Beckham, they were so excited that they cried out. 當球迷們看到貝克漢姆時，他們如此當球迷們看到貝克漢姆時，他們如此激動

34、，以至于都哭了出來。激動，以至于都哭了出來。2. A: I dont have any friends at my new school. What should I do? B: _ you dont have any now, youll soon make some. Although點撥：點撥：although 意為意為“盡管盡管但是但是”，不能說，不能說，thoughbut。句意。句意“盡管你盡管你現在沒有朋友，但不久你就會有朋友現在沒有朋友，但不久你就會有朋友的。的。”3. A: Im worried about my school grades. Whats your advic

35、e? B: You shouldnt wait _ the last minute to study for a test. until點撥：點撥：until 用于否定句中，表示句子的用于否定句中，表示句子的動作直到動作直到until短語所表示的時間才開始短語所表示的時間才開始發生，即表示動作的起點發生，即表示動作的起點。一般譯為。一般譯為“直到直到才才” 。拓展拓展：until 用在肯定句中，用在肯定句中，表示句子的動作一直持續到表示句子的動作一直持續到until短語所表短語所表示的時間為止，即表示動作的終點示的時間為止，即表示動作的終點。一般。一般可譯為可譯為“直到直到時時(為止為止)”或

36、或“在在以以前前”。在這種用法中，。在這種用法中，句子的謂語動詞必句子的謂語動詞必須是持續動詞須是持續動詞(非瞬間動詞非瞬間動詞)，e.g. She was a bank clerk until the war, when she trained as a nurse. 她戰前是個銀行職員，戰時受訓當了護她戰前是個銀行職員，戰時受訓當了護 士。士。4. A: Mike is my best friend, but he always copies my homework. What should I do? B: _ hes your best friend, you should still

37、 tell him that copying others homework is wrong. Although點撥點撥：句意：句意“盡管盡管他是你的最好的朋友，他是你的最好的朋友，但你還是應當告訴他，抄襲別人的作業是但你還是應當告訴他，抄襲別人的作業是不對的。不對的。”，可知空格處應用，可知空格處應用although。4bWrite one piece of advice for each problem. Then compare your advice with your partners and decide whether the advice is good or bad.1.

38、Im very shy. Advice: _ _Why dont you talk loudly in front of your classmates for many times? 2. My sister and I fight all the time. Advice: _ _ _Maybe you should think about what you always fight about and try to have a talk with her about it. 3. My sister spends all evening on the phone. Advice: _

39、_4. My cousin borrows my things without returning them. Advice: _ _You could tell her you need a good rest to study well at school tomorrow. Maybe hes forgetful. You could call him and tell him you need them recently.5. My parents wont be let me have a pet. Advice: _ _When you get a good grade at sc

40、hool, you could talk about it with her. Choose one of the problems and ask your classmates for advice. Decide which classmate has the best advice. ProblemsYou left your homework at home.Your best friend is more popular than you.You are afraid of speaking in front of people.Your best friend does not

41、trust you any more.You parents always argue.4cMy best friend is more popular than me. I want to be like him. What should I do?You could try to be friendlier.You should just be yourself. What problems do you have?at schooltoo much homeworktoo many examinationscant get good gradeshave to go to school

42、earlyhave to wear the school uniformtoo many rules to obey at schoolat homehave to get up too earlyhave no enough moneyhave no time to watch TVargument between parentsA: Whats the matter?B: What should I do?A: Why dont youGive advice to your partners problems and make conversations.discuss with teac

43、hers to have fewer examstry to do things quickly and go to bed earlytry to spend less moneywork harder at schoolUnit 4Why don t you talk to your parents?member n.pressure pete v.opinion n.skill n.typical adj.football n. 成員；分子成員；分子 壓力壓力 競爭；對抗競爭；對抗 意見；想法；看法意見；想法；看法技藝；技巧技藝；技巧 典型的典型的 （美式）橄欖球；足球（美式）橄欖球；足

44、球cut outquick adj.continue pare parewithcrazy adj.push v. 刪除；刪去刪除；刪去 快的；迅速的；時間短暫的快的；迅速的；時間短暫的 持續；繼續存在持續；繼續存在 比較比較 比較；對比比較；對比 不理智的；瘋狂的不理智的；瘋狂的 鞭策；督促；推動鞭策；督促；推動development n.cause v.usual adj.in ones opinionperhaps adv.cathy taylor 發展；發育；成長發展；發育；成長 造成；引起造成；引起 通常的；尋常的通常的；尋常的 依?？匆??？?可能；大概；也許可能；大概；也許凱西（女

45、名）凱西（女名）泰勒（姓）泰勒（姓）play sports Hang out with friends Talk to parents Talk to friends Talk to teacher Listen to music Play computer games Read books Watch movies _ play sports _hang out with friends _talk to parents or other family members _ spend time alone _ play computer games _ read books_ watch m

46、ovies1a What activities do you like to do to help lower your stress? Order them 1-8 with 1 being the most favorite thing you do to lower stress.12345671c. Listen and check () the problems Wei Ming talks about._ My parents give me a lot of pressure about school._ I dont get enough sleep._ I dont have

47、 enough free time._ I had a fight with my parents._ I have to compete with my classmates at school.1d. Listen again. What advice does Alice give to Wei Ming? Fill in the blanks.1. Although you may be_ with your parents, you should talk to them. Ask them why they give you so much_.2. Life shouldnt ju

48、st be about _. Free time activities like_ and hanging out with friends are important, too.3. You shouldnt_ with your classmates to get better grades. You should all be _each other to improve.unhappy pressure gradessportscompetehelping 1e. What is your advice for Wei Ming? Tell your partner and say w

49、hy.A: I think Wei Ming should . B: Why?A: Because .2a. Check () the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do._ do homework_ have after-school lessons_ watch movies_ use the Internet _ hang out with friends _ play sports or exercise2b. Read the article and answer the questions.1. Wh

50、at is the common problem for Chinese and American families ?2. Who gives their opinions about the problem?Guessing the MeaningWhen reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not know. Use the context to help you guess the meaning.Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days,

51、 Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. Howe

52、ver, this doesnt only happen in China.The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylors three children is very busy. “On most days after school,” Cathy says, “I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to pi

53、ano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my childrens future. I really want them to be successful.” However, thetired children dont get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then its time for homework. Linda Mil

54、ler, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families,competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them with other children. Its crazy. I dont think thatsfair. W

55、hy dont they just let their kids be kids? People shouldnt push their kids so hardDoctors say too much pressure is not good for a childs development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Althou

56、gh its normal to want successful children, its even more important to have happy children.”2c Look at the words in bold in the article.Can you guess their meanings? Try to match them with the meanings below.1. Keeps on happening _2. Physical exercise and practice of skills_3. Worries about things at

57、 home, school or work_4. Usual or common _continuetrainingstresstypical5. Try to be the best or the first to finish something _6. Getting better or bigger _7. Looking for differences and similarities between things _completedevelopmentcomparing2d Read the article again and answer the questions.1. Do

58、es Cathy Taylor think its important for kids to join after-school activities?2. Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy? Whats her opinion?3. Does Dr. Green agree with Cathy or Linda? What does she say?1. What do you think of after-school activities?2. What should you do to relax?2e. Discuss the question

59、s with your partner.3a. A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.In my opinion, I agree Why should children take after-school classes?Your opinions1. “ after-school classes can help kids get into a good u

60、niversity.”2. “I want my child to be a successful person.”3. “Its good for children to start learning from a young age.”Agree:Disagree:Pair work3b. Write a letter to the magazine to express your opinions on after-school classes for children. Use the following expressions to help you.Try to write par