新视野大学英语视听说教程第一册原文和解析UNIT2.ppt

Unit 2 Chilling Out with the Folks Purposes of the unit Get to know what people of different generation are thinking about. Conversation: making introduction and getting to know each other (identity card) Discussion: what are the ways to bridge the gap between parents and children? Warming Up Having problems with your parents? Because society has been changing so rapidly during the last few years, the gap between the generations has become larger. So it can be difficult for children and their parents to relate. Parents often find the ideas and ways of their children offensive (annoying or insulting). And children, often teenagers, tend to (take a certain direction ) be rebellious (not easy to control) and act badly. More than at any other time, Chilling Out with the Folks, a set of self-help recordings that bring the generations together, is necessary. Chilling Out with the Folks will help you develop the patience and tolerance necessary to bridge any generational divide. Honestly, it will change your life! Listen to these recordings today, and begin your trip down the road to peace and perfection! Understanding Short Conversations Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? What are the reasons for the existence of the generation gap? What are the ways to bridge the generation gap? 1. W: How about spending the evening chilling out with the folks? M: Come on, Mom. I’d really like to get out with my friends. Q: What does the young man want to do? 2. W: Honestly, I don’t know what to say about our son’s music. M: Leave him alone about it. After all, you mother didn’t like your music either. Q: What should the woman do according to the man? leave sb. alone: not disturb or interfere with sb/sth. 不打扰或不干预某人（某事物） 3. W: I’m surprised to see you out and about so early in morning. M: You know my mom. She doesn’t like me sleeping in, even on weekends. Q: Why is the man out and about so early in the morning? out and about