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Section B 2a-2e
Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?
状元成才路
状元成才路
Lead-in
Pressure
too much homework
too many after-school classes
compare me with other kids
can't get enough sleep
What do you usually do when you are under too much pressure?
play sports
hang out with friends
watch movies
play computer games
listen to music
spend time alone
talk to your best friends
Do you think only Chinese students are under too much pressure?
The Taylors
The Millers
typical American family
How about American students?
I. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
II. Detail reading: Read Para. 1 and do T or F
1. Only Chinese children are busier on weekends than weekdays.
2. Many of the students learn exam skills in order that they can get into
a good high school and later a good university.
3. Others are doing sports because they like that.
4. This not only happens in China but also in other countries.
so that they can compete and win.
F
T
T
F
(purpose)
III. Detail reading: Read Para. 2 and answer the questions.
1. How many children does Cathy have?
2. What do Cathy's children do after school?
3. What kind of people does Cathy want her children to be?
4. When does her children get home?
5. What do they do after they get home?
She has________children.
three
One boy goes to _________________, the other goes to have _________lessons.
And the girl goes to _______________.
basketball practice
football training
She wants her children to be ________________.
successful
They don't get home until ______________.
after 7:00 pm
They have a _____________and do _____________.
quick dinner
homework
piano
Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children's future. I really want them to be successful.”
2. Does Cathy Taylor think it’s important for kids to join after-school activities?
1. Does Cathy think children should have stress?
IV. Detail reading: Read Para.3 and complete the sentences.
1. Lind