1、Unit 4 Why dont you talk to your parents?,Section B 2 3a-Self check,Revision,1. 一個典型的美國家庭,Review the expressions and sentences.,a typical American family,3. 刪除,2. 足球訓(xùn)練,4. 比較；對比,football training,cut out,compare with,5. 逼得太緊,6. 一個兒童的成長,push so hard,a kids development,7. 疲憊的孩子們直到晚上七點(diǎn)鐘后才到家。 _ _ 8. 他們總是

2、將自己的孩子與其他的孩子相比 較。_ _ 9. 他們?yōu)槭裁床蛔尯⒆觽冺樒渥匀荒兀?_ 10. 所有這些活動會給孩子們導(dǎo)致很大的壓 力。_ _,The tired children dont get home until after 7:00 p.m.,They always compare their children with other children.,All these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.,Why dont they let their kids be kids?,Talking,1. “After-s

3、chool classes can help kids get into a good university.”,A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.,3a,Why should children take after-school classes?,I agree. Its still important to get into a good univers

4、ity in China. We can learn exam skills so that we can get into a good high school and later a good university.,Your opinions:,I disagree. Many factors may influenced in ones life. Even though one goes to a good university, he may still cant be successful.,2. “I want my child to be a successful perso

5、n.”,Your opinions:,Why should children take after-school classes?,I agree. Many great people learn things from a very young age. If the child is gifted in some area, its helpful to learn it from a young age.,3. “Its good for children to start learning from a young age.”,Why should children take afte

6、r-school classes?,Your opinions:,名人,I disagree. People shouldnt push their kids so hard. Parents shouldnt send their small kids to all kinds of classes. They shouldnt always compare their children with other children. I believe its better to let the kids be kids.,If youre Linda Miller. Tell us your

7、opinion about after-school classes.,If you are Tyler Swift. Tell us your opinion about after-school classes.,I disagree. In my opinion, all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. Kids should have time to relax and have fun. If theres too much pressure, it will be bad for a childs d

8、evelopment. I think its normal to want successful children, its even better to have happy children.,3b,Write a letter to the magazine to express your opinions on after-school classes for children. Use the following expressions to help you.,Try to write two paragraphs.,Dear , I dont really agree with

9、 because Although some parents are right about , I think children should ,First, say if you agree or disagree.,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 should / could If children , they

10、 will ,_ _ _ _ _ _ _,My opinion about sending kids to all kinds of after-school classes.,1. 本文為自己對課后輔導(dǎo)班的看法，故應(yīng)為議論文。 2. 人稱為第一人稱；時態(tài)應(yīng)用一般現(xiàn)在時。 3. 首先，應(yīng)開門見山地描述課后輔導(dǎo)班這一 社會現(xiàn)象。 4. 然后，明確表明自己的看法，是支持還是 不支持。 5. 接下來再用表格中所給的句型結(jié)構(gòu)，列舉 自己的想法或原因。,寫作指導(dǎo),_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,One possible version,Dear Sir or Madam,I dont agree wit

11、h the idea of sending kids to after-school classes. Because all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. Its not good for a childs development. In my opinion, kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too.,_ _ _ _ _ _ _,I think its better that parents shouldnt compare

12、their children with other children. Its crazy and not fair. Perhaps parents should let their kids be kids. Although its normal to want successful children, its even more important to have happy children.,3. A: Im worried about my school grades. Whats your advice? B: You shouldnt wait _ the last minu

13、te to study for a test.,until,點(diǎn)撥：until 用于否定句中，即not.until表示主句的動作直到until短語所表示的時間才開始發(fā)生，即表示動作的起點(diǎn)。一般譯為“直到才” 。,拓展：until 用在肯定句中， 表示句子的動作一直持續(xù)到until短語所表示的時間為止，即表示動作的終點(diǎn)。一般可譯為“直到時(為止)”或“在以前”。 e.g. She often works until Saturday 她常常工作到星期六 Last night my sister studied until 10 Oclock. 昨晚我姐姐學(xué)習(xí)到10點(diǎn)鐘,2. A: I dont h

14、ave any friends at my new school. What should I do? B: _ you dont have any now, youll soon make some.,Although,點(diǎn)撥：although=though 意為“雖然/盡管但是”，在英語里，although/though和but不能同時使用。句意“盡管你現(xiàn)在沒有朋友，但不久你就會交到一些朋友的?！?4a,Practice,Fill in the blanks with although, so that or until.,1. A: Whats wrong? B: My sister bo

15、rrows my clothes without asking. What should I do? A: Well, you could tell her that this makes you angry _ shell ask you next time.,so that,1. You should eat more now _ you wont be hungry later. 2. _ you may not like to do chores, you should help your parents around the house. 3. You could save more

16、 money _ you can buy a gift for your friends birthday.,Self check,so that,1. Fill in the blanks using until, so that or although.,until,Although,4. Kids shouldnt play computer games _ late at night. They should rest early. 5. _ many people like to eat junk food, they should really eat more fruit and

17、 vegetables _ they can be healthy.,so that,Although,until,1. My best friend and I had a fight, and now she wont speak to me.,2. For each problem, choose the advice you agree with more. Then write your own advice.,A: You should keep trying to talk to her until she talks to you. B: Why dont you wait a

18、 few more days before talking to her? My advice: _ _,Why dont you call him up and say youre sorry.,2. My friend wants me to go to a party on the weekend, but I want to study for my exams next week. A: Why dont you just go to the party? Itll help you to relax. B: You should study for the exams becaus

19、e theyre more important than a party. My advice: _ _,You should study for the exams because you can go to many parties later.,3. My brother watches television while Im trying to study. A: Why dont you tell him to do something quiet when youre studying? B: You could tell him to turn down the TV.,My a

20、dvice: _ _,Why dont you tell him that you are studying and he should be quiet.,Language points,1. In my opinion, it is important for children / parents to in ones opinion 依看。用來表 達(dá)某人的想法。 e.g. In my opinion, its important for us to protect the earth. 我認(rèn)為, 對我們來說保護(hù)地球很重要。,2. Perhaps children / parents perhaps adv. 大概；也許 perhaps在句中位于實(shí)義動詞前，助動詞 、系動詞 、情態(tài)動詞后。也可用于句首或句尾, 可指有禮貌地提出請求或幫助等。,e.g. Perhapshe is just waiting in the station. 也許他正在車站等侯。,1. 你怎么了？Whats _ with you? 2. 我父母不允許我與朋友外出閑逛。 My