【优选整合】人教版八年级下册英语 unit4 第5课时 课件1 (共25张PPT).ppt

Giving advice I’m a little bit shy. I’m afraid of speaking in front of people. What should I do? You should be more confident. You should play sports with your friends after class. I left my homework at home. You should tell it to your teacher. You could call your parents and ask them to bring it to school. 2b Skim the article and answer the questions. 1. What is the common problem for Chinese and American families? The common problem for Chinese and American families is that children have too many after-school activities which cause them to be stressed. 2. Who gives their opinions about the problems? Cathy Taylor (a mother with three children), Linda Miller (a mother with three children) and Dr. Alice Green (a doctor) give their opinions about the problem. Read the passage again and complete the blanks. The common problem for Chinese and American families Kids have too many _________________ which make them very stressed after-school classes Cathy Taylor’s opinions These activities are important for _________________ and she wants her kids to be successful. children’s future? Linda Miller’s opinion She thinks it’s crazy and _______, and people shouldn’t push their kids so hard. unfair Dr. Alice Green’s opinion Kids should have time to _______ and think for themselves. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to ____________________. ?relax have happy children 1. Chinese children have to take so many after-school classes on weekends these days. 2. Cathy Taylor really wants her three children to be successful, so she believes these after-school activities are important for them. Close the book then judge T or F. T T 3. Linda Miller thinks parents should send their small kids to all kinds of classes. 4. Linda thinks some parents push their kids too much. 5. Alice thinks kids shouldn’t have time to relax and think for themselves. T F F Look at the words in bold in the article. Can you guess their meanings? Try to