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Unit2 Teenage problems
Integration A-C
Lead in
Play a game: Teenage Trouble Walls
◆Before class, give each student a sticky note and ask them to write down their small troubles without names.
◆Then collect the sticky notes and paste them on the blackboard's 'Teenage Troubles Wall'.
◆Randomly select 3-5 notes to read aloud, and have the whole class categorize the troubles together:
Body Changes / Friend Conflicts / Study Pressure.
We have so many similar worries. The passage mainly introduces two widespread teenage troubles—let’s find them out together.
Daniel is reading a magazine article about common teenage problems. Read it with him and answer the questions below.
Teenage years are a stage of change and growth. Every day, teenagers are dealing with all kinds of stresses and problems. Two common problems are body changes and friendship troubles.
Teenagers' bodies change greatly during this stage. It is common for them to grow taller and for their bodies to experience rapid changes in shape. Many teenagers suffer from skin problems, which make them feel ugly. And changes in mood are very common. Sometimes,it is hard for them to deal with all these changes.
Most teenagers also run into trouble with some of their friends.Sometimes your friends may want you to do things that you probably do not want to do, but it might be hard for you to say no. After all,you do not want to risk losing the friendship.
It is important for teenagers to understand that they are not alone and that almost everyone goes through these problems. If you are feeling bad during your teenage years, first try talking to your friends or an adult who can give you advice.
1.What are the common teenage problems talked about in the article?
2.What changes do teenagers’ bodies go through during teenage years?
3.What trouble may teenagers meet with their friends?
The two common teenage problems are body changes and friendship troubles.
They grow taller, their shapes change rapidly, they may have skin problems and they often experience mood changes.
Sometimes their friends ask them to do things they don’t want to do, and they are afraid to say no for fear of losing the friendship.
4.Why is it hard for teenagers to say no to their friends?
5.Why does the writer say teenagers are not alone with these problems?
6.What advice does the writer give to teenagers who feel bad?
Because they do not want to risk losing the friendship.
Because almost everyone goes through these teenage problems, so teenagers are not the only ones with such worries.
They should try talking to their friends or an adult who can give them advice.
Daniel
is asking his psychology teacher Ms Wang for some advice.
Listen to their conversation and complete the table below.
Predict
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Listen to their conversation and complete the table below.
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Nora is asking Ms Wang for some advice.
Listen to their conversation and tick the correct boxes below.
Daniel is reading an article about how to deal with teenage problems.
Complete the article with the information in Parts B1 and B2.
How to deal with teenage problems
Are you finding teenage life difficult? You're not alone. Teenage life can be full of problems. The two most common ones are body changes and friendship troubles. Here are some ways to deal with these two problems.
Let's start with body changes. Putting on weight, for example, can make you feel like a stranger in your own body and even make you feel ugly.Just remember: change is normal for teens during this time. However, it's important to make sure you stay healthy. To do this, you should always eat well and (1)________ often. It's also (2) __________to grow quickly during this stage. But everyone is different; some teenagers grow faster or slower than others. The best advice: try not to (3)__________about it too much.
Now let's talk about teenage friendships. These aren't always easy. Sometimes, your friends may (4)___________you to do things for them. If you're uncomfortable about doing these things, you shouldn't do them.Also, your friends should never say (5)__________things to you.
If you're in a situation like this, consider spending more time with(6)____________.
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Daniel and Millie are talking about their problems and offering each other advice.
Daniel: What's wrong, Millie? You look worried.
Millie: I am! I'm so nervous about my midterm exams. Just thinking about
it makes my throat feel tight. Do you have any advice?
Daniel: Why not try some breathing exercises? Those always help me
relax before exams. Here, let me show you.
(Daniel teaches Millie how to do breathing exercises.)
Millie: Oh, that makes me feel a bit better! Thanks. What about you? You
don't look happy either.
Daniel: To be honest, I often feel lonely lately.
Millie: I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe you could spend more time with
friends.Would you like to go to the library with me after school?
Daniel: Great! I'd love to.
Read the conversation and complete the table.
Problems Advice
Millie
Daniel
She is so nervous about
___________________
her midterm exams.
It makes ___________
_________.
her throat
feel tight
try some breathing
exercises
He often ____________
lately.
feels lonely
spend more time with friends.
go to the library with Millie
after school
◆Why not try some breathing exercises?
◆Maybe you could spend more time with friends.
◆Would you like to go to the library with me after school?
The three sentences are for giving suggestions sentences.
We give suggestions politely using structures such as:
Why not _____…?
Why don’t you _____…?
What/How about ______…?
Shall we _____…?
Let’s _____…
Perhaps you should ____…
You had better ______...
do
do
doing
do
do
do
do
Translate the sentences.
1. 为什么不寻求老师的帮助?
2. 你为什么不听听音乐放松一下呢?
3. 这个周末看场电影怎么样?
4. 让我们换换口味去饭馆吃饭吧!
5. 我们在校门口碰头好吗?
Why not ask your teacher for help?
Why don’t you listen to music to relax yourself?
What/ How about watching a film this weekend?
Let’s go to a restaurant for a change.
Shall we meet at the school gate?
Work in pairs to discuss your problems and give advice to each other. Use the conversation as a model.
Tom: You seem upset, Lucy. What’s bothering you?
Lucy: I really am. I can’t……. Could you give me some suggestions?
Tom: You’d better …….
Lucy: Thank you so much. You also look down these days, ……
Tom: Honestly, I …… I feel really upset and lonely.
Lucy: That sounds terrible. Why not……
Tom: That’s a wonderful idea! I’ll take your advice and try it.
Homework
1.Ask about your problems and give suggestions to each other.
2.Preview Integration D.
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