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Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Reading
What happened in the video?
Lead-in
What does the passage talk about according to the two photos?
A.teenagers’ relationships with their parents.
B. teenagers’ relationships with strangers.
C. strangers’ problems with others.
Pre-reading
Why are family members called “strangers” by the author?
Pre-reading
They may have different opinions on the same matter. They lack honest and peaceful communication.
A1 Read the magaine artile and complete A1 on Page 18
Pay attention to the topic sentence!
Fast reading
Teenagers' physical changes may result in such family tensions.
Teenagers' developing mental needs can also influence parent-child relationships.
Teenagers should have regular and honest communication with their parents.
Everything will turn out all right in the end.
1.What are the two forms of parents-child tensions?
Detailed reading-Para 1
cannot see eye to eye with parents on anything
cold and guarded conversations
①Heated arguments
②Cold silences
2. What does “You are not alone.” mean?
Arguments and silences are ___________.
common
1.What physical changes might teenagers worry about?
height
voice
weight
spots
Detailed reading-Para 2
Cause 1
____________________
Physical changes
2.How do these physical changes result in family tensions?
anxious and worried
consider your parents as the target for your emotions
Detailed reading-Para 2
Cause 2
____________________
Adulthood
Childhood
independence
love/support
Mental needs
a middle ground
Detailed reading-Para 3
1. What does “middle ground” in line 15 mean?
no longer a small child
not quite an adult
have a _________ for
______________
be more ____________
make decisions_____________
need continued ____________
wish parents to be more________________
treat you like___________
always _________and that makes you feel _________
expect you to act like __________
desire
independence
on your own
love and support
caring and patient
a child
disagree
unhappy
an adult
responsi