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Unit 1
Teenage Life
Reading for writing
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Lead-in
If you want to write a letter of advice to her, how would you write it?
Dear Susan Luo,
I have a problem. My best friend Chen Lei has become a game lover recently. He is addicted to computer games. Every weekend, when I ask him to go for a walk outdoors, he always rejected me as to stay at home to play computer games. Sometimes, I think he may even forget to have meals or sleep in order to stay online all day long. What should I do to help him get out of the situation? I’m very concerned about him.
Looking forward to your early reply. Thank you in advance.
Yours sincerely,
Steven
Internet addiction
What is the boy’s problem?
Date
Greeting
Body
Close
Signature
View & Think
A. I know what the problem is.
C. This is my advice and reason (s).
D. I hope my advice will help.
B. I understand how you feel.
Reading for structure
Content analysis
__________
Who has a problem?
Who gives advice?
__________
Chen Lei
Internet Addiction
Susan Luo
talk to your friend
try new hobbies
discuss the problem together
Problem
Advice
What’s the problem?
What’s the advice?
1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
_____________
________________
What other kinds of advice would you give?
10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
Why does Susan repeat the problem at the beginning ?
To tell him that:
She has read the letter carefully.
She knows what the problem is.
She treats your problem seriously.
concerned, confused
upset, disappointed, annoyed
lonely, helpless, tired, depressed...
Reading for language
Emotional resonance
情感共鸣
Background
曦玥 (曦) - words used to describe the person in trouble
10 September 2018
Dear Worried Friend,
You wrote that you are very worried about your friend, Chen Lei. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible. You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.
Expressions used to show the writer’s understanding:
I'm sorry to hear/know/learn that...
It happens to everyone that...
I know how it feels...
I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you,since you are his good friend.
All the best,
Expressions used to give advice:
I'd like to suggest that...
Why don’t you...?
It might be a good idea...
How about...?
You may consider doing...
I think you’d better...
Were I you, I would...
You may as well...
Compare 2 pieces of advice below:
Advice A
Why not discuss the problem together?
Advice B
Why not discuss the problem together?
reason → convincing
He will listen to you since you are his good friend.
Eg. ...(suggestion), thus enabling you to... / which is benefical...
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I recommend that you talk to your friend about his behaviour. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world. But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult to focus on other things in life. Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life. I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies. Why not discuss the problem together? I am sure he will listen to you,since you are his good friend.
All the best,
Expressions used to show the writer’s hope:
Hopefully, you will take my suggestions into consideration.
I hope you will find my advice helpful.
It’s my sincere hope that my suggestions will work out.
Summary
Dear______,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice. I am writing to offer some advice on how to _________________(引出对方需要建议的主题).
First/To begin with , it is important to ______________. Then, it also helps to ___________. Besides, it should be a good idea to __________. You can also ___________.(部分建议可适当扩充以说明提出建议的理由或采纳建议的益处)
I hope ____________(表达愿望).
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
Dear Tom, Yours, Li Hua
三段式
第二段:多用关联词
基础·自主学习
核心·互动探究
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Dear Worried Friend,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school. I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel helpless.
It is quite normal because many freshmen are on the same boat., and it takes time to change the situation. I’d like to suggest that you actively communicate with your classmates as much as possible. In this way, you will understand each other better. Additionally, it is a good idea to take part in more activities, such as the volunteer club, which will help you make more new friends. Last but not least, you might consider asking your teachers for help, who always genuinely cares about you.
I hope you will find these suggestions practical.
Yours sincerely,
建议信注意事项:
第三段:避免笼统的期待和祝愿
第二段:建议的内容要具体,同时要注意内在的逻辑。
(1)说明建议的内容(what); 提出具体建议的原因(why)/ 指出采纳建议的益处(how);
(2)建议一般为2-3个,要注意不同建议之间的衔接。
第一段:弄清对方问题,顾及对方感受(语气诚恳有礼貌)
建议信一般以_____________ 人称为主,时态主要为_________________
第一、二
一般现在时(+将来时)
基础·自主学习
核心·互动探究
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Checklist
Evaluation scores
Form Are all the parts of a letter included and organized in good order?
(Date, Greeting, Body, Close, Signature)
Content Does the writer show the understanding of the question and feelings of the worried teenager?
Does the writer give reasons for the advice?
Does the writer use proper expressions to give suggestions?
Handwriting Is the handwriting easy to read?
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Writing Practice
Now it’s time to give Eric a helping hand. Don’t forget to follow those rules when you write.
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Writing Practice
Advice Reason
...
• Try listening to your parents.
• That they aren’t listening to you is perhaps because you don’t listen to them.
• Invite them out for something to eat.
• This will give you a chance to speak to them more casually, thus having a heart-to-heart talk.
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THANKS
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