八年级下册2013年人教版英语Unit4_Section_B_1重点.ppt

* * 7. crazy adj. 不理智的；疯狂的 6. cut out 删除；删去 The editor cut out the last paragraph. 编辑将最后一段删掉了。 You must be crazy to ride a bike without brakes. 你骑一辆没闸的车，一定是疯了吧。 8. cause v. 造成；引起 A bad tooth can cause pain. 一颗蛀牙可以引起疼痛。 What did you do after school? Do you have stress in your life? How do you relax yourself? 2b. Task 1.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 Meaning When 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, the tired children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s 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. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids be kids? People shouldnt push their kids so hard Doctors say too mu