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Unit 2 Let’s talk teens
Reading II
Lead-in
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Presentation
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Practice
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Summary
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CONTENTS
Free talk
Do you ever argue with your parents?
What is it about?
How did it work out?
Word study: argument
argument
P16 Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenagers and their parents.
(1)a conversation in which people disagree with each other angrily or noisily
n.[C,U]争吵,争论,辩论
have an argument with sb.( about/ over sth.)
We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.
She got into an argument with her friend.
(2)a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct
n.[C]论据,理由,论点
an argument for/ against sth.
Her argument for the trip is that it can broaden our horizons.
His argument against the plan sounds reasonable.
argue with sb. about/ over sth.
和某人争论某事
argue for/ against doing sth
为支持/反对某事而争论
argue sb. into/ out of doing sth
劝某人做/不做某事
argue vi.争吵,争论 vi.&vt.论证
P16 You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind.
Word study: anxious
(1) If you are anxious, you are nervous or worried about something
a. 忧虑的,担心的
Are you anxious and restless if you are separated from your mobile phone? (山东高考例句)
She is anxious about traveling on her own.
anxious adj.
(2) If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
adj. 渴望的
People all over the world are anxious for peace.
The girl is anxious to learn new knowledge.
P16 …, shooting up in height or getting left far behind.
Word study: shoot up
If something shoots up, it grows or increases very quickly.
Their kids have shot up since I last saw them.
Sales shot up by 9% last month.
1. The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them.
2. He shot from midfield and still managed to score.
3. He'd love to shoot his film in Cuba.
4.They had almost reached the boat when a figure shot past them.
开枪,射击,射杀
射门,投篮
拍摄
猛冲
1. 去年票价猛涨。
Ticket prices shot up last year.
2. The movie was shot in black and white.
那部电影拍成了黑白片。
3. 抢劫过程中有三人被开枪打死。
Three people were shot dead during the robbery.
4. He suddenly shot from the halfway line.
他突然在中线上射门。
Translate the following sentences.
Word study: struggle
3. On the other hand, when you are struggling to
control your feelings, you wish they could be more
caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. (para. 3)
to try very hard to do sth when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
struggle
for
against/with
to do
E.g. She’s struggling to bring up a family alone.
struggle against/ with
struggle for
struggle to do sth
struggle to one’s feet
和...作斗争
为…奋斗
努力做某事
挣扎着站起来
In spite of his serious injury, the old man struggled to his feet and walked towards his home.
Word study: view
Your views on something are the beliefs or opinions that you have about it.
n.[C](个人的)看法,意见,见解,态度
What’s your view on this plan?
In view of the weather, the event will be held indoors.
In my view, being admitted to a good university is my dream and I hope I can be a person who makes contributions to my country.
in one' s view(= in one' s opinion) 在某人看来
from one' s point of view 从某人的角度/观点出发
one’s view(s) on/ about sth. 某人关于某事的看法
take the view that… 持有……的观点
In view of the fact that Hobson was not a trained economist his achievements were remarkable.
鉴于霍布森非科班出身的经济学家这一事实,他的成就是很了不起的。
While climbing the mountain, we enjoyed the warm sunshine and a beautiful view.
The plane soon went out of view.
The lake came into view as we turned the corner.
Stand on the top of the building, and you will have a really good view of the whole city.
景色
视线
视线
看到
Word study: calm
P17 When you disagree with your parents, take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view.
(1)vt. 使平静,使镇静
He took a deep breath to calm himself down.
After I calmed down, I played football better.
(2)adj.镇静的,沉着的
He can always keep calm whatever happens.
The sky is blue, and the sea is calm.
熟词生义-(天气)无风的;(海洋)风平浪静的
常见搭配:keep/stay/remain calm
易混词 区别
calm 平静的,镇静的,指天气”无风”,指海洋”风平浪静”;指人的情绪镇静、平静。
quiet 平静的,安静的,指没有吵闹声、嘈杂声或内心不烦躁。
still 静止的,寂静的,指人时侧重指某人一动不动地保持一种姿势;指物时表示完全没有声音,突出静止不动
silent 沉默的,不说话的,无声的,指人时强调沉默不语,指环境时表示不喧闹的,无声的。
Everything was __________ except that the heavy rain struck the window. Then the mudslide(泥石流) happened but the frightened people stood there __________ not knowing what to do. He remained __________ in the face of danger and led all the people to a safe place. Later he kept __________on his brave behavior.
calm/quiet/still/ silent
quiet
still
calm
silent
Word study: concern
(1)A concern is a fact or situation that worries you.
n.[C/U] 令人担忧的事
His concern was that people would know that he was responsible.
(2)Concern for someone is a feeling that you want them to be happy, safe, and well.
n. [U] 关心
Without her care and concern, he had no chance of survival at all.
(3)If something concerns you, it worries you.
The growing number of people seeking refuge in Thailand is beginning to concern Western aid agencies.
(4)If something such as a book or a piece of information concerns a particular subject, it is about that subject.
This book concerns Sandy's two middle-aged children.
Word formation
The article uses some abstract nouns. Note the following suffixes and think of more abstract nouns formed with them. Then fill in the tablebelow with as many words as you can.
Parts of speech Suffixes Words
Adjectives -ce
-ty/ity
independence, silence, absence, significance, patience, confidence, evidence, intelligence, distance, importance
honesty, safety, certainty, difficulty,
loyalty, cruelty, naughty, sincerity,
majority, ability
Parts of speech Suffixes Words
Nouns -hood
-ship
adulthood, childhood, likelihood,
boyhood, brotherhood, manhood,
neighborhood
relationship, friendship, partnership,
hardship, ownership, scholarship
Verbs -ment
-tion/sion
-th
Parts of speech Suffixes Words
argument, movement, punishment,
achievement, development,
improvement, treatment, judgment,
agreement
communication, decision, conclusion, action, solution, devotion, education, description, education, discussion
growth, breath
struggle
anxious
normal
concern
argument
stress
calmed down
go through
argument
anxious
shoot up
struggle
view
calm
concern
Summary
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