1、Section B(1a-Self Check)01詞匯樂園詞匯樂園02課課文講解文講解03作文點(diǎn)撥作文點(diǎn)撥01詞匯樂園詞匯樂園member英 memb(r) 美 membr n.成員;分子;membermembermemb(r)n.成員;分子You should talk to your parents or other family members.你應(yīng)該和你的父母或其他家庭成員談?wù)劇ords and ExpressionWords and Expressionpressure /prea(r)/n.壓力My parents give me a lot ofpressure about

2、school.優(yōu)學(xué)派Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionpressurepressure pre(r) n.壓力My parents give me a lot of pressure about school.我父母在學(xué)校給我很大的壓力。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressioncompetecompetekmpit V.競(jìng)爭(zhēng);對(duì)抗 I have to compete with my classmates at school.我必須在學(xué)校和同學(xué)們競(jìng)爭(zhēng)。Words and ExpressionWords and

3、Expressionopinionopinionpnjn n.意見;想法;看法This is my opinion.這是我的看法。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionskillskillskl n.技藝;技巧Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school.他們中的許多人正在學(xué)習(xí)考試技巧，以便能進(jìn)入一所好的高中。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressiontypicaltypicaltpkladj.典

4、型的The Taylors are a typical American family.泰勒一家是典型的美國(guó)家庭。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionfootballfootballftbl (美式)橄欖球;足球I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training.我?guī)蓚€(gè)男孩中的一個(gè)去練籃球，帶女兒去美式橄欖球訓(xùn)練。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressioncut outcut out刪除;刪去

5、Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities.也許我可以減去他們的一些活動(dòng)。Words and ExpressionWords and ExpressionquickquickkwIkadj.快的;迅速的;時(shí)間短暫的Be quick! The train leaves in 5 minutes!快點(diǎn)！火車5分鐘后開！Words and ExpressionWords and ExpressioncontinuecontinueV. 持續(xù);繼續(xù)存在In some families, competition starts very young an

6、d continues until the kids get older.在一些家庭，競(jìng)爭(zhēng)從很小的時(shí)候就開始了，一直持續(xù)到孩子長(zhǎng)大。Words and ExpressionWords and ExpressioncomparecompareV.比較 compare with 比較;對(duì)比They always compare them with other children.他們總是把他們和其他孩子比較。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressioncrazycrazyadj.不理智的;瘋狂的Look at that man! Hes crazy!看看那個(gè)人！他

7、瘋了！Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionpushpush pV.鞭策;督促;推動(dòng)People shouldnt push their kids so hard.人們不應(yīng)該太勉強(qiáng)孩子。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressiondevelopmentdevelopmentdvelpmntn.發(fā)展;發(fā)育;成長(zhǎng)Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a childs development.醫(yī)生說壓力太大對(duì)孩子發(fā)育不好。Words and ExpressionWord

8、s and Expressioncause cause kz V.造成;引起Its you who caused this!是你造成的！Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionusualusualjuul adj.通常的;尋常的Its usual for children to play with their friends.孩子們和朋友一起玩是很平常的事。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionin onein ones s opinion opinion依.看In my opinion, it is impor

9、tant for parents to talk with their children.在我看來，父母和他們的孩子交談是很重要的。Words and ExpressionWords and Expressionperhapsperhapsphpsadv.可能;大概;也許Perhaps you should help your parents around the house.也許你應(yīng)該在家里幫助你的父母。02課課文講解文講解_do homework_have after-school lessons_watch movies_use the Internet_hang out with fr

10、iends_play sports or exerciseCheck (Check () the after-school activities you) the after-school activities youand your classmates usually do.and your classmates usually do.Read the article and answer the questions.1. What is the common problem forChinese and American families?2. Who gives their opini

11、ons aboutthe problem?優(yōu)學(xué)派1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?2. Who gives their opinions about the problem?Read the article and answer the questions.Read the article and answer the questions.When reading something for the first time, do not worry about words you do not kno

12、w. Use the context to help you guess the meaning .Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! Guessing the MeaningGuessing the MeaningThese days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes. Many of them

13、 are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports, so that they can compete and win. However, this doesnt only happen in China.Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!也許你應(yīng)該學(xué)會(huì)放松! 近來,中國(guó)的孩子有時(shí)候在周末比在上學(xué)日

14、還忙。因?yàn)樗麄儾坏貌粎⒓尤绱硕嗟恼n外輔導(dǎo)班，他們中很多人正在學(xué)習(xí)應(yīng)試技巧以便能考入一所好高中,進(jìn)而升入一所好大學(xué)。其他孩子正在進(jìn)行體育訓(xùn)練以便能夠參與競(jìng)爭(zhēng)并取勝。然面,這不僅僅發(fā)生在中國(guó)。The Taylors are a typical American family.Life for Cathy Taylors three children is very busy. On most days after school, Cathy says, I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to footb

15、all training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons.Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! 泰勒一家是典型的美國(guó)家庭。對(duì)于饑茜.泰勒的三個(gè)孩子來說,生活非常忙碌?！按蠖鄶?shù)放學(xué)后的日子里?！眲P茜說，“我?guī)е鴥蓚€(gè)兒子中的一個(gè)去練習(xí)籃球。帶我的女兒去進(jìn)行足球調(diào)練。然后我得帶著另一個(gè)兒子去上鋼琴課。Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!Maybe I

16、 could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my childrens future. I really want them to be successful.However, the tired children dont get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then its time for homework. 或許我可以減掉他們幾個(gè)活動(dòng),但我相信這些活動(dòng)對(duì)我的孩子們的未

17、來很重要。我真的很希望他們成功。”然面,疲憊不堪的孩子們到晚上七點(diǎn)之后才回家。他們匆匆地吃了晚飯,接著又到了做作業(yè)的時(shí)間了。Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. In some families,competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older, she says. Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes.And they are always compa

18、ring them with other children. Its crazy. | dont think thats fair.Why dont they just let their kids be kids? People shouldnt push their kids so hard.Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!Maybe You Should Learn to Relax! 琳達(dá).米勒是三個(gè)孩子的母親。了解這一切壓力。“在一些家庭中,競(jìng)爭(zhēng)從孩子很小的時(shí)候就開始了,然后一直持續(xù)到孩子們長(zhǎng)大.她說.”媽媽們把她們的小孩送到各種各樣的輔導(dǎo)班里。而且她

19、們總是拿自己的孩子與別人家的孩子進(jìn)行比較。這很瘋狂。我覺得這不公平。她們?yōu)槭裁淳筒蛔屪约旱暮⒆訂渭兊刈龊⒆幽?人們不該對(duì)自己的孩子逼得太緊?！盌octors say too much pressure is not good for a childs development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too.Although its norma

20、l to want successful children, its even more important to have happy children. 醫(yī)生們說壓力太大對(duì)孩子的成長(zhǎng)不利。艾麗斯.格林醫(yī)生說所有的這些活動(dòng)都會(huì)給孩子們帶來很多壓力?！昂⒆觽円矐?yīng)該有時(shí)間放松并且想想自己的事情。盡管想讓孩子們成功很正常,但讓孩子們快樂更重要。”1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?Children have to take so many after-school classes.2. Who gives

21、their opinions about the problem?Cathy Taylor, Linda Miller and Dr. Alice Green give their opinions.Read the article and answer the questions.Read the article and answer the questions.1. Keeps on happening continues2. Physical exercise and practice of skills training3. Worries about things at home,

22、school or work stress4. Usual or common typical5. Try to be the best or the first to finish something compete6. Getting better or bigger development7. Looking for differences and similarities between things comparingLook at the words in bold in the article. Can you guess their Look at the words in b

23、old in the article. Can you guess their meanings? Try to match them with the meanings below.meanings? Try to match them with the meanings below.1. Does Cathy Taylor think its important for kids to join after-school activities?Yes, she does.2. Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy? Whats her opinion?No,

24、 she doesnt. Her opinion is that their people shouldnt push their kids so hard, and they should let their kids be kids. Read the article again and answer the questions. Read the article again and answer the questions.3. Does Dr. Green agree with Cathy or Linda? What does she say?She agrees with Lind

25、a. She says that after- school activities can cause a lot of stress for children. She also says that kids should to have time to relax and think for themselves and that its more important to have happy than successful children. Read the article again and answer the questions. Read the article again

26、and answer the questions.03作文點(diǎn)撥作文點(diǎn)撥Why should children take after- Why should children take after- Your opinions Your opinionsschool classes?school classes? 1. After-school classes can help Agree:kids get into a good university.2. I want my child to be a successful Disagree:person.3. Its good for ch

27、ildren to startlearning from a young age. A magazine interviewed some parents about after-A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.make notes on yo

28、ur own opinions.Agree:1. After-school classes are good for the childrens future. They can help children get into good schools and universities.2. Some of these classes help children get better grades at school, better grades help children feel good about themselves.disagree:1. After-school classes t

29、ake away the childrens free time. Children have no time to relax.2.These classes cause the children to be stressed.A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on

30、 your own children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.opinions.Try to write two paragraphs.Try to write two paragraphs.First, say if you agree or First, say if you agree or disagree.disagree.Dear.I dont really agree with . because .Although some parents are right about .，I thinkchildren should .Then, explain why.Then, explain why.In my opinion, it is important for children / parents to .I believe it is better if children /parents . So that .Perhaps children/ parents could .If children .，they will.Write a letter to the magazine to expre