内容正文:
Unit 4
Why don’t you talk to your parents?
Section B 2a--2e
Brainstorm
Do you have any pressure in your life?
at school
too much schoolwork
too many examinations
can’t get good grades
can’t choose subjects we like
have to go to school early
have to wear the school uniform
often fail in the exams
too many rules at school
have to compete with classmates
pressure=stress(n.压力)
compete with(和...竞争)
at home
have to get up too early
don’t have enough money
have no time to watch TV
argument between parents
have an argument with friends
have so many after-school classes
parents always compare us with others
…
compare ... with(把...和...相比)
_____ My parents give me a lot of pressure about school.
_____ I don’t get enough sleep.
_____ I don’t have enough free time.
_____ I had a fight with my parents.
_____ I have to compete with my classmates at school.
parents
health
free time
parents
c&s
health
parents
......
free time
schoolwork
Who
classmates
What
Let's match.
......
have after-school lessons
use the Internet
do homework
hang out with friends
play sports or exercise
watch movies
What after-school activities do you usually do?
Warm up
What do you think of your after-school activities?
Why do kids take so many after-school classes?
In China, _________ starts very young.
competition
二、新课讲解
Check(√) the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do.
2a
____ do homework
____ use the Internet
____ have after-school lessons
____ hang out with friends
____ watch movies
____ play sports or exercise
二、新课讲解
2b
Read the article and answer the questions.
1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?
The common problem for Chinese and American families is that children have too many after-school activities which cause them to be stressed.
2. Who gives their opinions about the problems?
Cathy Taylor (a mother with three children), Linda Miller (a mother with three children) and Dr. Alice Green (a doctor) give their opinions about the problem.
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