内容正文:
Unit 7 Teenagers should
be allowed to choose their own clothes.
(Section B 2a-2e)
学习目标
1.掌握文章中的重点单词、短语。
2.培养自己的快读、细读能力。
3.培养自己的翻译能力。
Free talk
What are your hobbies?
Are you allowed to practice your hobbies as much as you want (by parents)?
Warming-up
Are you allowed to make your own decisions at home?
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What kinds of decisions?
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Pre-reading
2a Discuss the questions in your groups.
Work in pairs. Ask and answer when the things in the picture in 1b were invented. And change roles and practice again.
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Should I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?
What's your answer to this question?
Yes No
First, look at the title of the passage. Answer “yes” or “no”. Find out how many in your group agree with you. Then read the passage. Does your answer change?
Pre-reading
2b
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Should I Be Allowed to Make My Own Decisions?
Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree?
get in the way of 挡……的路;妨碍
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Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong, is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won’t allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running.
achieve v.取得;获得;实现
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My wife and I have supported every one of his races. We have nothing against running! But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He’s getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn’t end up as a professional runner.”
support v. & n. 支持
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Liu Yu doesn’t really agree. “Well, I think I
should be allowed to decide for myself,” he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I’m serious about running. It’s the