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Unit4
Why don't you talk to your parents?
Section B 2a-2e
1
Learn to look for some detailed information in the passage.
2
Learn how to guess the meaning of a word from the context.
3
Think about how to balance work and relaxation.
Aims
Warming up
pressure
can't get enough sleep
compare me with other kids
too much homework
too many after-school classes
Lead in
What do you usually do when you are under too much pressure?
hang out with friends
play computer games
spend time alone
play sports
watch movies
talk to your best friends
listen to music
Lead in
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 exercise
What about you?
Reading
Watch a video and answer these questions.
1. What do they usually do on weekends?
2. Do they have much pressure?
3. Where's the pressure from?
Reading
1.What is the common problem for Chinese and
American families?
2. Who gives their opinions about the problem?
Skim(略读) the article and answer the questions.
A. They have too much homework.
B. They can`t get on well with their parents.
C. They have to learn more skills and get great pressure.
Cathy Taylor (a mother with three children)
Linda Miller (a mother with three children)
Linda Miller (a mother with three children)
Reading
Match the main idea with the proper paragraph.
A. The life for Taylors in America isn't easy.
B. Doctors advise giving children more time to relax.
C. Parents push kids into learning more skills which places pressure on kids.
D. Linda doesn't agree to push kids too hard.
Skills: Look through the passage without reading every word.Focus on the beginning and the ending .
Reading
Read para.1 carefully and answer the questions.
1.Why do students have busy lives which place great pressure on them these days?
2. They believe it helps their kids to better compete in life.
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