高中译林牛津英语模块一Unit2Task.pptVIP

Unit 2 Module 1 Growing pains Task 1 Writing a letter of advice Skill building 1:  asking for and giving advice 1.When do we need to ask for advice or help and what will we say if we want to ask for advice or help? 2.What should we keep in mind when we give advice ? Read the letter and answer the questions: 1.What is Liu Zhen’s main point in Para1? His 15-year-old son refuses to do what he and his wife ask him to do. 2.How do the boy’s parents and grandparents treat him? His parents treat him very well, and his grandparents buy him many things. 3. What’s Liu Zhen’s main point in Para 2? His son is wasting valuable time during this important period in his life. 4. Why does Liu Zhen tolerate his son so far ? He wants to prevent upsetting the boy’s mother with an argument. 5. What is Liu Zhen afraid that his son will do ? He is afraid that his son will fail at school, or worse. 6.What is the main piece of advice that Liu Zhen is looking for? He wants to know how he can help his son without harming their relationship. Skills building 3: planning a letter of reply Some suggestions : *Find the main points of the letter asking for advice . *Answer each of these points directly. *Don’t give advice for points not discussed in the letter *Offer comfort and support. Don’t find fault with the person you are writing to. *Use modal verbs such as should or must , phrases such as make sure, or imperatives Read the letter on Page 37 and find the main point of each paragraph: Para1: He can’t get alone with his father. Para2: His parents make him do things he doesn’t like. Para3: His father forbids him from doing things he likes. Para4: He loves his father and wants his father to understand him. He insisted that _______________________. (他坚持说他没偷钱。) ①The man insisted ______ a taxi for me even though I told him I lived nearby. 　　A. find B. to find C. on finding D. in