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UNIT 2 Let's talk teens
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①turn into sth.变成某事物
②battle ['bætl] n.& vt.& vi.
争论;战斗,搏斗;斗争
③see eye to eye with sb.(on sth.) (在某事上)与某人看法一致
④heated arguments激烈的争吵
argument ['ɑːɡjumənt] n.争吵,争论;论点
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⑤cold silence冷战
silence n.沉默,缄默,默不作声
in silence沉默地,静默地
⑥result in导致,造成
⑦family tension家庭的紧张关系
tension ['tenʃn] n.紧张关系;紧张;拉伸
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⑧anxious ['æŋkʃəs] adj.忧虑的,担心的;令人焦虑的;渴望的
⑨at a(n)...rate以……的速度/比率
rate [reIt] n.速度;率vi.& vt.
评价,评估
at any rate (强调事情的真实性)无论如何,不管怎样
at this/that rate照此情形,如此下去
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⑩shoot up快速长高,蹿个儿;激增
shoot [ʃuːt] vi.& vt.(shot,shot)(使朝某方向)冲,奔;射击;射杀;摄影
⑪spot [spɒt] n.粉刺;斑点;污渍;地点,场所
on the spot当场,当下;在现场
a tourist spot旅游景点
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⑫target ['tɑːɡIt] n.(攻击的)目标,对象;靶子 vt.把……作为攻击目标;面向
⑬anger ['æŋɡə(r)] n.怒气,怒火
in anger生气地,愤怒地
⑭headache ['hedeIk] n.令人头痛的人(或事、物),麻烦
⑮middle ground中间立场,中间地带
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⑯no longer不再
⑰adult ['ædʌlt] n.成年人
[近义词] grown-up n.大人,成人
⑱a desire for... 对……的渴望
desire [dI'zaIə(r)] n.& vt.
渴望,希望
⑲make a decision/decisions
做出决定
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⑳on one's own独立地;独自
㉑struggle to do sth. 努力做某事
struggle ['strʌɡl] vi.& n.奋斗;斗争;搏斗
㉒a rough ride艰难时期,艰难经历
rough [rʌf] adj.艰难的;粗糙的;不确切的
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㉓lead to导致,造成(后果)
㉔breakdown ['breIkdaʊn] n.
(关系)破裂;故障
㉕the key to (doing) sth.(做)某事的关键
㉖regular ['reɡjələ(r)] adj.频繁的;有规律的
regularly adv.定期地;有规律地
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㉗disagree with不同意
disagree with sb.about/on/over sth.和某人在某事上持不同意见
disagree vi.不同意,持不同意见,有分歧
disagreement n.意见不一;分歧;争论
㉘calm down平静,镇静,安静
calm [kɑːm] vt.使平静,使镇静
adj.镇静的;沉着的
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㉙from one's point of view从某人的角度、观点出发,在某人看来
view [vjuː] n.看法;视线;景色
vt.把……视为;观看
㉚think sth.through充分考虑,全盘考虑,想透
㉛address vt.设法解决,处理,对付
address oneself to sth.设法解决某事
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㉜concern [kən'sɜːn] n.担心,忧虑;关心vt.涉及;让(某人)担忧
㉝back down承认错误,认输
㉞normal ['nɔːml] adj.正常的,一般的 n.常态,通常标准
㉟stress [stres] n.精神压力,紧张;强调vt.强调,着重
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㊱a stormy period一段冲突不断的时期
㊲turn out结果是,证明是
it turns/turned out that...
结果……
㊳prepare sb.for...使某人为……做好准备
prepare vt.使做好准备,把……预备好
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Strangers under the same roof?
Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into① a battle②?Have your once warm and open conversations become cold and guarded?Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on③ anything? You are not alone.Heated arguments④ and cold silences⑤ are common between teenagers and their parents.
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Teenagers' physical changes may result in⑥ such family tensions⑦.You may feel anxious⑧ that you are developing at a different rate⑨ to your friends, [1]shooting up⑩ in height or getting left far behind. You might worry about your changing voice, weight problems or spots⑪. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets⑫ of your anger⑬.
[1]此处为现在分词短语作状语。
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[2]It can be a big headache⑭ to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle ground⑮—no longer⑯ a small child but not quite an adult⑰.[3]You have both a new desire for⑱ independence and a continued need for your parents' love and support.You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions⑲ on
[2]本句中It作形式主语,真正的主语是动词不定式短语“to balance your developing mental needs”。
[3]本句中包含“both...and...”结构,连接两个并列的名词短语“a new desire for independence”和“a continued need...support”。
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your own⑳. [4]Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy.“Why can't they just let me go?” you may wonder.On the other hand, when you are struggling to control㉑ your feelings, you wish they could be more caring and patient—sometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride㉒.It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to㉓ a breakdown㉔ in your relationship.
[4]本句为and连接的并列句。第一个分句中not always意为“不总是……”,表示部分否定;第二个分句中“makes you feel unhappy”是“make+宾语+宾语补足语”结构。
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Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation.The key to㉕ keeping the peace is regular㉖ and honest communication.When you disagree with㉗ your parents, take a minute to calm down㉘ and try to understand the situation from their point of view㉙.Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you to go through the same pain.After you have thought it through㉚, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and address㉛ their concerns㉜. [5]Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down㉝ and when to ask your parents to relax their control.
[5]本句中“Through...discussion”是介词短语作状语;“when to back down”和“when to ask...control”是“特殊疑问词+to do”结构,在句中作learn的宾语。
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Just remember that it is completely normal㉞ to struggle with the stress㉟ that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship.[6]The good news is that this stormy period㊱ will not last.Everything will turn out㊲ all right in the end, and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for㊳ adulthood.
[6]本句中that引导表语从句。
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同一屋檐下的陌生人?
是不是你和父母的每一顿饭,似乎都会演变成一场争执?你们曾经暖心、坦诚的对话,是否已变得冷漠且谨慎?你是否觉得,你已经无法在任何事情上与他们意见一致?你并不是唯一的一个。激烈的争吵和冷战在青少年和他们的父母之间司空见惯。
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青少年的生理变化可能会导致这种紧张的家庭关系。你可能会感到焦虑,因为你发现自己的发育速度和朋友们不同:要么是个头猛蹿,要么是远远落在其他人后面。变声、体重问题或粉刺都可能会让你忧心忡忡。当这一切让你不堪重负时,父母通常会成为你发泄愤怒的首选目标。
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如何平衡日益发展的心理需求,也是个颇让人头疼的大问题。你进入了一个奇怪的中间地带——既不再是小孩子,也还不算是成年人。你既渴望独立,却又不断需要父母的关爱和支持。你感觉自己已经做好准备,可以肩负更多责任,可以独立做决定。可惜,你的父母并不总是认同这一点,这让你感到不快乐。你可能会想:“他们为什么就不能对我放手呢?”另一方面,当你努力控制自己的情绪时,你希望他们能更加体贴,更有耐心——有时候,他们会忘记成长是一个艰难的过程。当你的父母把你当作孩子来对待,却希望你表现得像个大人时,你的处境就会很艰难。所有这些都可能会导致亲子关系的破裂。
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虽然有时候一家人似乎根本无法和谐相处,但你还是可以采取行动改善这一局面。维持和睦关系的关键在于定期、坦诚的沟通。当你和父母意见相左时,花点时间让自己冷静下来,尝试从他们的角度了解情况。也许他们有过类似的经历,不希望你承受同样的痛苦。考虑周全后,你要心平气和地向他们解释你的行为和感受,仔细倾听,打消他们的顾虑。通过这种良性讨论,你会学会何时要做出让步,何时可以要求父母放松对你的控制。
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你只要记住,与亲子关系紧张带来的压力作斗争是完全正常的,而且你和你的父母可以共同努力,改善你们的关系。好消息是这段冲突不断的时期不会一直持续下去。到最后,一切都会好转,而你在青少年时期经历的变化和挑战会让你为成年时期做好准备。
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