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精品文档，仅供学习与交流，如有侵权请联系网站删除Unit 4 Why dont you talk to your parents?Words and Expressionsallow /la/v. 允许；准许wrong /r/, /r/adj. 有毛病的；错误的guess /ges/v. 猜测；估计deal/dil/n. 协议；交易relation /rlen/n. 关系；联系；交往communication /k,mjunken/n. 交流；沟通argue /(r)gju/v. 争吵；争论cloud /klad/n. 云；云朵elder /eld(r)/adj. 年纪较长的instead/nsted/adv. 代替；反而；却 whatever /wtev/, /wa:tevr/pron. & conj. 任何；每一 nervous /n(r)vs/adj. 焦虑的；担忧的offer /f/, /:fr/v. 主动提供；自愿给予proper /prp/, /pr:pr/adj. 正确的；恰当的secondly /sekndli/adv. 第二；其次 communicate /kmjunket/v. 交流；沟通 explain /ksplen/v. 解释；说明clear /kl/, /klr/adj. 清楚易懂的；晴朗的copy /kpi/, /kapi/v. 抄袭；模仿；复制；复印return /rt(r)n/v. 归还；回来；返回anymore /,enim(r)/adv. （常用于否定句和疑问句句末）再也（不）；（不）再member /memb(r)/n. 成员；分子pressure /pre(r)/n. 压力compete /kmpit/v. 竞争；对抗opinion /pnjn/n. 意见；想法；看法skill /skl/n. 技艺；技巧typical /tpkl/adj. 典型的football /ftbl/n. 足球，（美式）橄榄球continue /kntnju/v. 持续；继续存在compare /kmpe/v. 比较【精品文档】第 10 页crazy /krezi/adj. 不理智的；疯狂的push /p/v. 鞭策；督促；推动 development /dvelpmnt/n. 发展；发育；成长 cause /kz/v. 造成；引起usual /jul/adj. 通常的；寻常的perhaps /p(r)hps/adv. 可能；大概；也许Cathy /ki/凯茜（女名）Taylor /tel(r)/泰勒（姓）Section A2d Role-play the conversation.Dave: You look sad, Kim. Whats wrong?Kim: Well, I found my sister looking through my things yesterday. She took some of my new magazines and CDs.Dave: Hmmthats not very nice. Did she give them back to you?Kim: Yes, but Im still angry with her. What should I do?Dave: Well, I guess you could tell her to say sorry. But why dont you forget about it so that you can be friends again? Although shes wrong, its not a big deal.Kim: Youre right. Thanks for your advice.Dave: No problem. Hope things work out.3aLook at this letter to a magazine and the reply from Robert Hunt, a school counselor. Complete the chart.Dear Mr. Hunt,My problem is that I cant get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really dont like it. Its the only communication they have. I dont know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, its like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I dont think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous. Is that normal? What can I do?Sad and ThirteenDear Sad and Thirteen,Its not easy being your age, and its normal to have these feelings. Why dont you talk about these feelings with your family? If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you could do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication. Secondly, why dont you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you dont mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope youll feel better about yourself in future.Robert HuntProblemsAdvice3cWhich words or phrases in the letters have the same or similar meanings as the following? Write a sentence using each word or phrase.Grammar FocusYou look tired. Whats the matter?I studied until midnight last night so I didnt get enough sleep.What should I do?Why dont you forget about it? Although shes wrong, its not a big deal.What should he do?He should talk to his friend so that he can say hes sorry.Maybe you could go to his house.I guess I could, but I dont want to surprise him.语法小结：一、Why dont you do sth? 为什么不？与 Why not do sth?是同义句，表示提建议。Why dont you (tell) him to do something quiet?Thats a good idea. / Sounds good.二、连词 until, although 和 so that 引导的状语从句1. until 引导 状语从句，“直到为止” She often works until its dark.notuntil “直才去做”We didnt go home until its dark.2. although 引导 状语从句，“尽管；虽然” Although you are tall, I am not afraid of you.3. so that 引导 状语从句。“以便”，表目的，不是事实。You must go now so that you wont be late.so that 引导 状语从句。“以至于”，表结果，是事实。He studied hard so that he passed the exam.4aFill in the blanks with although, so that or until.1. A: Whats wrong?B: My sister borrows my clothes without asking. What should I do?A: Well, you could tell her that this makes you angry shell ask you next time.2. A: I dont have any friends at my new school. What should I do? B: you dont have any now, you will soon make some.3. A: Im worried about my school grades. Whats your advice?B: You shouldnt wait the last minute to study for a test.4. A: Mike is my best friend, but he always copies my homework. What should I do?B:hes your best friend, you should still tell him that copying others homework is wrong.4bWrite one piece of advice for each problem. Then compare your advice with your partners and decide whether the advice is good or bad.1. Im very shy.Advice: 2. My sister and I fight all the time.Advice: 3. My sister spends all evening on the phone.Advice: 4. My cousin borrows my things without returning them.Advice: 5. My parents wont let me have a pet.Advice: Section B2b Read the article and answer the questions.1. Whats is the common problem for Chinese and American families?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.2. Who gives their opinions about the problem?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, the tired 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 thats fair. Why dont they just let their kids be kids? People shouldnt push their kids so hard.”Doctors 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 5. Try to be the best or the first to finish something 6. Getting better or bigger 7. Look for differences and similarities between things 2dRead 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?Try to write two paragraphs.First, say if you agree or disagree. Dear ,Idontreallyagreewith because Althoughsomeparentsareright about , I think children should 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 will 3bWrite a letter to the magazine to express your opinions on after-school classes for children. Use the following expressions to help you.Exercises一、词汇1. I cant go out with you because my mother doesnt a me to go out.2. I didnt agree with him. So I a with him last night.3. Mr. Brown was ill. He didnt go to the meeting. I went, i .4. I was very n before the exam. I couldnt get to sleep.5. My mother says that she will r home in two days.6. Yesterday he o to help me carry the box. I said thanks to him.7. With the d of science, we can enjoy life better.8. Lisa is my (old) sister and she is two years older than me.9. Please explain the matter (clear).10. We need to learn how to dress (proper).11. The telephone is an important invention. It is a popular way of (communicate).12. I dont see any (relate) between the two problems.13. I had an (usual) experience last night. I didnt believe it at all.14. Firstly, I dont have enough money. (second), I dont have free time.15. Dont give me too much (press). Im stressed out.16. 1000 children entered the English (compete).17. The government did a lot for the countrys (develop).18. The man is a (skill) worker and we should learn from him.二、单选()19. My sister is having a chat with her friend the phone.A. byB. withC. throughD. on ()20. Shes never got on well _ her classmates.A. forB. atC. inD. with ()21. My parents dont allow me TV at night.A. watchB. watchingC. watchedD. to watch ()22. Why does Jack look unhappy?Because he with his best friend just now.A. talkedB. arguedC. playedD. helped ()23. Why dont you an English club to practice English?A. to join; to speakB. join; speakingC. join; to speakD. to join; speaking ()24. I have homework to do. I feel tired.A. too much; too muchB. much too; much tooC. too much; much tooD. much too; too much ()25. I go to bed _ my mother returned home.A. dont; untilB. dont; whenC. didnt; untilD. didnt; when ()26. How will she deal with the work?She doesnt want to do it by herself. She wants to ask someone else to do it,A. yetB. insteadC. tooD. either三、翻译27. 我希望你能解决这个问题。I hope you can the problem.28. 周末我经常和朋友闲逛。I often with my friends on weekends.29. 昨天我哥哥和 Tony 打了一架。Yesterday my brother with Tony.30. 我妈妈现在正在浏览报纸。My mother is the newspaper at the moment.31. 我弟弟拒绝和我一起玩，我很生气。My brother with me, and I was angry.32. 那个男孩直到妈妈回来才上床睡觉。The boy to bed his mother came back.33. 我妈妈允许我做我喜欢的事情。My mother allows the things .34. 老师让我删去第一段。(asked, cut)35. 我妈妈总是拿我和 Lisa 作比较。(always, comparing)36. 他努力学习，为的是能通过考试。(studies, so that)37. 我们应该互相帮助。(should)四、按要求完成句子38. She does well in singing and dancing. (改为同义句) She is singing and dancing.39. Why dont you join the English club? (改为同义句) join the English club?40. I think your idea is great. (改为否定句) I your idea is great.41. She had a map in order not to get lost. (改为同义句)She had a map she wouldnt get lost.42. The old man lives a simple life although he is rich. (改为同义句) The old man is rich, he lives a simple life.【参考答案】Reading 1表格答案：（仅供参考）Problems: Sad and Thirteens problem is that he/she cant get on with his/her family. His/Her parents fight a lot and his/her elder brother is not very nice to him/her. He/She always feels lonely and nervous.Advice: He/She can talk about these feelings with his/her family. Maybe he/she could do more jobs around the house so that his/her parents have more time for proper communication. Secondly, to his/her brother, he/she should explain that he/she doesnt mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let him/her watch his/her favorite show.3c：communicateParents often find it difficult to communicate with their children. refuseHe refused to take my advice.nervousShe felt a bit nervous when she spoke.get on withThe new teacher is getting on with his students.Grammar Focus 语法小结：一、tell二、1. 时间2. 让步3. 目的；结果4a：1. so that2. Although3. until4. Although4b：1. You should practice speaking in front of the class.2. You should talk to your sister so that you can say youre sorry.3. You should explain that you dont mind her phoning all evening. However, she should let you give your friend a call.4. You should tell him that this makes you unhappy so that he will return them soon next time.5. You should communicate with them.Reading 2 2b：1. The common problem is that children have to take so many after-school classes.2. Cathy Taylor, Linda Miller and Dr. Alice Green give their opinions.2c:1. continues (继续；继续存在)2. training (训练；锻炼)3. stress (压力；忧虑)4. typical (典型的；有代表性的)5. compete (竞争)6. development (发展；发育；成长)7. comparing (比较)2d:1. Yes, she does.2. No, she doesnt. Her opinion is that people shouldnt push their kids so hard, and they should let their kids be kids.3. She agrees with Linda. She says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. She also says that kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, and that its more important to have happy children than successful children.Exercises一、1. allow2. argued3. instead4. nervous5. return6. offered7. development8. elder9. clearly10. properly11. communication12. relation17. development13. unusual18. skillful14. Secondly15. pressure16. competition二、1920：DD2126：DBBCCB三、27. work out28. hang out29. had a fight30. looking through31. refused to play32. didnt go; until33. me to do; I like/love34. The teacher asked me to cut out the first paragraph.35. My mother is always comparing me with Lisa.36. He studies hard so that he can pass the exam.37. We should help each other.四、38. good at39. Why not40. dont think41. so that42. but
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