牛津高中英语必修一unit2Task.ppt

Entries Main Points The third diary entry The fourth diary entry I failed the Maths test! I’m so upset. All that worrying was for nothing. I’m very happy today! 1. Read and answer the questions. 1) Who wrote this letter? 2) To whom is the letter written? Why is the letter written? Liu Zhen Dr Fang, the editor of an advice column in a magazine. It’s written to ask for some guidance. Step 2: Reading a letter asking for advice 1.What is Liu Zhen’s main point in Para1? 2.How do the boy’s parents and grandparents treat him? Read again and answer. His 15-year-old son refuses to do what he and his wife ask him to do. His parents treat him very well, and his grandparents buy him many things. 3.What is Liu Zhen’s main point in Para 2? 4.Why does Liu Zhen tolerate his son so far? His son is wasting valuable time during this important period in his life. He wants to prevent upsetting the boy’s mother with an argument. 5. What is Liu Zhen afraid that his son will do? 6. What is the main piece of advice that Liu Zhen is looking for? He is afraid that his son will fail at school, or worse. He wants to know how he can help his son without harming their relationship. Paragraph Main point Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 His son refuses to do what his parents ask him to do His son is wasting valuable time during this important period in his life He is worried about his son and wants to know what he can do When you receive a letter asking for advice, can you explain what should you do or should not do in such a letter? What should we pay attention on? Suggestions: Find the main points of the letter asking for advice Answer each of these points directly Do not give advice for points not discussed in the letter Offer comfort and support. Do not find fault with the person you are writing to Use modal verbs such as should or must, phrases such as make sure, or imperative to give your advice Read the letters of advice were written in reply to Liu