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Unit 2
Teenage problems
Integration
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Learning aims
通过听读活动,了解青少年在身体变化和友谊上遇到的问题及解决办法
能谈论自身遇到的问题并寻求合理建议
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Activity 1
Know two common teenage problems
Daniel is reading a magazine article about common teenage problems. Read it with him and answer the questions below.
Two common teenage problems
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.
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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 Have you had any of the problems discussed in the article?
How did you deal with the problems?
The two common teenage problems discussed are:
Body changes (including rapid changes in shape, skin problems, and mood changes).
Friendship troubles (specifically, feeling pressured by friends to do things you don't want to do and finding it hard to say no).
B1 Daniel is asking his psychology teacher Ms Wang for some advice. Listen to their conversation and complete the table below.
Daniel’s problems Ms Wang’s advice
• He is the (1) ___________ in his class.
• He is not sure if he can (2) ___________. • Understand that everyone is different.
• Keep a (3) ___________.
• (4) ___________ often.
• Don’t (5) ___________ about it too much.
shortest
grow
healthy diet
Exercise
worry
B2 Nora is asking Ms Wang for some advice. Listen to their conversation and tick the correct boxes below.
1 Nora is having trouble with her ______________.
friend mother
2 Nora has tried ______________.
talking to this person avoiding this person
3 When Nora tries to fix the problem, this person ______________.
stops talking to Nora says mean things to Nora
4 Ms Wang’s advice is to ______________.
spend more time with other friends
talk about the problem with more people
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B3 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) ______________.
exercise
normal
worry
ask
mean
other friends
Activity 2
Talk about your problems and seek for solutions
Person Problem / Feeling Advice / Solution
Millie Feels lonely A. Do breathing exercises
Daniel Feels nervous /
throat tight B. Spend more time with friends
Listen to the conversation and match.
Complete the sentences below using words or phrases from the dialogue. One word per blank.
Millie looks __________ because she is worried about her exams.
She says her __________ feels tight when she thinks about the tests.
Daniel suggests doing __________ exercises to help her relax.
Daniel admits that he has been feeling __________ recently.
Millie invites Daniel to go to the __________ with her after class.
worried
throat
breathing
lonely
library
Role play
Daniel and Millie are talking about their problems and offering each other advice. Work in pairs to discuss your problems and give advice to each other.
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.
Summary
◆重点词汇
◆重点句式
stage,experience,rapid,ugly,mood,risk ,risk sth/doing sth,go through,adult,mean,stranger,uncomfortable
I’m so nervous about my midterm exams.
Just thinking about it makes my throat feel tight.
Why not try some breathing exercises?
To be honest, I often feel lonely lately.
Maybe you could spend more time with friends.
Exercise
我对期中考试感到非常紧张。
I'm so __________ about my midterm exams.
2.光是想到考试就让我喉咙发紧。
Just thinking about it makes my __________ feel tight.
3.为什么不试试一些呼吸练习呢?
Why not try some __________ exercises?
4.说实话,我最近经常感到孤独。
To be __________, I often feel lonely lately.
5.放学后你愿意和我一起去图书馆吗?
Would you like to go to the __________ with me after school?
根据中文意思填空。
nervous
throat
breathing
honest
library
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Homework
1 Write the new words and phrases five times each
2 Write about your problems and how you solve them.
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