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Module 6 Problems
Unit 2 If you tell him the truth now,
you will show that you are honest.
Problems around us
much homework
unadaptable dormitory life
learning difficulty
study pressure
bad relationship
If you have some problems, who will you ask for help?
parents
friends
teachers
yourself
1. know what the “advice column” is;
2. find out Steve’s problem and Diana’s suggestion;
By the end of the class, we will be able to:
Learning objectives
Where does the letter come from?
a) A report b) A magazine
c) A story d) A play
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Advice Columns(专栏)
Advice columns have been used since the eighteenth century.
In the past, advice columns could mainly be found in magazines or
newspapers. Readers could send letters to the columnist to get expert (专家) advice.
Advice Columns(专栏)
Nowadays, websites and blogs online are much more popular. People can post their questions or problems online and get answers quickly, with various topics such as travel, lifestyle, money, health, relationships and parenting.
Read the letter from Steve.
Choose the best summary of Steve’s problem
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cause
process
result
for help
when: last week
where: Steve’s home
who: Steve
Steve’s problem
Para.1
come round 顺便拜访
e.g. Why don’t you come round for a meal this Sunday?
这个星期天你为什么不到我家来吃顿饭呢?
visit (for purposes) (for a period time)
e.g. she went to visit relatives in Wales. 她去威尔士拜访亲戚了。
drop by / round 顺便拜访
drop in on sb. 顺便拜访某人
drop into + 地点 顺便拜访某地
reason <n>原因,理由
e.g. She gave no reason for her decision.
她没有解释自己为什么做出这个决定。
For some reason, we all have to come in early tomorrow.
出于某种原因,我们大家明天都不得不早点来
for personal reason 出于个人原因
That is the reason why he was so angry. 那就是他如此生气的原因了。
<v>推理
e.g. The ability to reason 推理能力
Para.2
try out “试用”
e.g. I want to try the boat out at the weekend.
周末我想试下这条船。
They are trying out a new computer.
他们正试用一台新电脑。
try to do sth. “努力做某事 ”
try doing st