人教版八年级下册Unit 4 Why don’tyou talk to your parents sectionB(2a-2e).pptVIP

Unit 4 Why don’ t you talk to your parents? (2a— 2e) 胡荣桂 1、学习重点词汇。 2、了解中国及一些其他国家中学生们普遍存在的生活及学习上的问题，了解别人的生活现状及他们苦恼，知道学习知识的重要性，在学习学会适当活动放松。培养积极乐观的情感态度。 重难点：运用阅读策略解决问题。 Step1 Lead in Too much homework What stress (压力) do you have at school? Have many examinations Can’t get good grades Can’t be late for school Do homework Watch moviesUse the internet  Hang out with friends Have after-school lessons  Play sports or exercise  How do you relax(放松) after school (课后)? Listen to musicor dance … Step2 Pre-reading Some new words about this reading. compete v. 竞争,对抗 typical adj. 典型的 training n. 训练 stress n. 压力 continue v. 持续,继续 compare v. 比较 development n. 发展；发育；成长 Step3 While-reading 2b. Read the article and answer the questions. What is the common(普遍的） problem for Chinese and American families? Children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes. 2. Who gives their opinions about the problems? Linda, Miller and Dr. Alice Green. 2C Match the meaning of every new words continue training stress typical compete development compare 5.Keeps on happening 3.Physical exercise and practice of skills 7.Worries about things at home, school or work 6.Usual or common 1.Try to be the best or the first to finish something 4. Getting better or bigger 2. Look for differences and similarities between things 2d Read the article again and answer the questions. 1. Does Cathy Taylor think it’s important for kids to join after-school activities? Yes. She believes these activities are important for her children’s future. Step4 After-reading 2. Does Linda Miller agree with Cathy? What’s her opinion? No, she doesn’t. She thinks it’s crazy and unfair to send small kids to all kinds of classes. Parents shouldn’t push their kids so hard. 3. Does Dr. Green agree with Cathy or Linda? What does she say? No, she doesn’t. She says kids should have tim