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play sports Hang out with friends Talk to parents Talk to friends Talk to teacher Listen to music Play computer games Read books Watch movies _ play sports _hang out with friends _talk to parents or other family members _ spend time alone _ play computer games _ read books_ watch movies1a What activities do you like to do to help lower your stress?Order them 1-8 with 1 being the most favorite thing you do to lower stress.12345671c.Listen and check()the problems Wei Ming talks about._ My parents give me a lot of pressure about school._ I dont get enough sleep._ I dont have enough free time._ I had a fight with my parents._ I have to compete with my classmates at school.1d.Listen again.What advice does Alice give to Wei Ming?Fill in the blanks.1.Although you may be_ with your parents,you should talk to them.Ask them why they give you so much_.2.Life shouldnt just be about _.Free time activities like_ and hanging out with friends are important,too.3.You shouldnt_ with your classmates to get better grades.You should all be _each other to improve.unhappy pressure gradessportscompletehelping 1e.What is your advice for Wei Ming?Tell your partner and say why.A:I think Wei Ming should.B:Why?A:Because.2a.Check()the after-school activities you and your classmates usually do._ do homework_ have after-school lessons_ watch movies_ use the Internet _ hang out with friends _ play sports or exercise2b.Read the article and answer the questions.1.What is the common problem for Chinese and American families?2.Who gives their opinions about the problem?Guessing the MeaningWhen reading something for the first time,do not worry about words you do not know.Use the context to help you guess the meaning.Maybe You Should Learn to Relax!These days,Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes.Many of them 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.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 football training.Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons.Maybe I 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,thetired children dont get home until after 7:00 p.m.They have a quick dinner,and then its time for homework.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 comparing them with other children.Its crazy.I dont think thatsfair.Why dont they just let their kids be kids?People shouldnt push their kids so hardDoctors 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 normal to want successful children,its even more important to have happy children.”2c Look at the words in bold in the article.Can you guess their meanings?Try to match them with the meanings below.1.Keeps on happening _2.Physical exercise and practice of skills_3.Worries about things at home,school or work_4.Usual or common _continuetrainingstresstypical5.Try to be the best or the first to finish something _6.Getting better or bigger _7.Looking for differences and similarities between things _completedevelopmentcomparing2d Read the article again and answer the questions.1.Does Cathy Taylor think its important for kids to join after-school activities?2.Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy?Whats her opinion?3.Does Dr.Green agree with Cathy or Linda?What does she say?1.What do you think of after-school activities?2.What should you do to relax?2e.Discuss the questions with your partner.3a.A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children.Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.In my opinion,I agree Why should children take after-school classes?Your opinions1.“after-school classes can help kids get into a good university.”2.“I want my child to be a successful person.”3.“Its good for children to start learning from a young age.”Agree:Disagree:Pair work3b.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 paragraphsFirst,say if you agree or disagree.Dear,I dont really agree with.because.Although some parents are right about.I think children should.Try to write paragraphsThen,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 will.Language points1.Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities,but 此处此处cut out 是一个短语动词，表示是一个短语动词，表示“删除；剪下删除；剪下或是或是“停止；戒除停止；戒除”等。再如：等。再如：Dont cut your parents out of your lives.不要把父母从你的生活中赶出去。不要把父母从你的生活中赶出去。If you cut out the drinking,youd feel much healthier.如果你戒酒，就会觉得身体好很多。如果你戒酒，就会觉得身体好很多。2.People shouldnt push their kids so hard.人们不该对自己的孩子逼得太紧。人们不该对自己的孩子逼得太紧。动词动词push 有有“推；推动推；推动”，例如：例如：Dont push this poor,you have to pull it open.别推这扇门，你的把它拉开才行。别推这扇门，你的把它拉开才行。本单元中，本单元中，push 表示表示“使（某人）努力；鞭使（某人）努力；鞭 策；督促策；督促”，其后宾语可以是别人或自己。，其后宾语可以是别人或自己。e.g.The math teacher really pushes his students.Thats why they dont like him that much.那位数学老师确实对学生鞭策太多了，这就是那位数学老师确实对学生鞭策太多了，这就是 他们不那么喜欢他的原因。他们不那么喜欢他的原因。.Translate(翻译翻译)1.人们不该对自己的孩子逼得太紧。人们不该对自己的孩子逼得太紧。People shouldnt push their kids so hard.2.你为什么不买一块手表呢？你为什么不买一块手表呢？Why dont you buy a watch?3.不要把父母从你的生活中赶出去。不要把父母从你的生活中赶出去。Dont cut your parents out of your lives.4.你喜欢和朋友一起闲逛吗？你喜欢和朋友一起闲逛吗？Would you like to hang out with friends?.Correct(改错改错)1.People shouldnt push their kids so hardly.(hard)2.Why not talking to your parents?(talk)3.-How about a book?-Sound good.(Sounds)4.How about leave him a note?(leaving)problemsIm very cold.I have too much homework.My clothes are out of style.I have a day-off.suggestionsWhy not buy some new clothes?How about doing it quickly?What about going out to play?Why dont you close the door?.MatchHomework Do you think its important for kids to join after-school activities?Why or why not?Discuss with your partner.
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