1、Writing a letter of advice1.When do you need to ask for advice or help?2.What will you say in English if you want to ask for advice or help?Skills building 1:asking for and giving adviceWhen to ask for advice/help:cant get on well with parents feel worried before an exam have difficulty in study had
2、 a quarrel with a good friendHow to ask for advice/help:Could you give me some advice about what I should do before the exam?How can I do better in my study?Should I talk to my friend first after the quarrel?When asking for advice,keep these points in mind:State the problem clearly and give only nec
3、essary information Should ask clearly for help.It is often using model verbs,such as can or should.e.g.What can/should I do?How can/should I?When giving advice,keep these points in mind:Ask questions to make sure you fully understand the problem Before giving advice,its often good to show sympathy t
4、o the person you are talking with.e.g.Im sorry to hear that!Advice often uses modal verbs such as should or must,phrases such as make sure,or imperatives.e.g.You should/must talk to her.You must make sure to study hard.Eat plenty of vegetables!Listen to five people asking for advice and complete the
5、 sentences.Answers:1._2._3._4._5._footballlonelyscienceactressrefuseslistensshoutsexamworriedStep 1:Listening to a radio programmeAnswers:1._ 2._3._ 4._JaneWilliamRichardChristinaA.Listen to a radio show and write the names of the callers.B.Complete the notes.Answers:1._2._3._4._joinhonestthoughtfee
6、lsportsshouting atRead the guidelines on page 34 and answer the following question.What is the most important part of reading?To be able to understand the main point of the reading passage.Skill building 2:reading for the main pointEntriesMain PointsThe first diary entryThe second diary entryIm so e
7、xcited!Mum and Dad bought me a bicycle.Im very tired today.We had a Maths test and Im nervous about my results.EntriesMain PointsThe third diary entryThe fourth diary entryI failed the Maths test!Im so upset.All that worrying was for nothing.Im very happy today!1.Read and answer the questions.1)Who
8、wrote this letter?2)To whom is the letter written?Why is the letter written?Liu ZhenDr Fang,the editor of an advice column in a magazine.Its written to ask for some guidance.Step 2:Reading a letter asking for advice1.What is Liu Zhens main point in Para1?2.How do the boys parents and grandparents tr
9、eat 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 Zhens main point in Para 2?4.Why does Liu Zhen tolerate his son so far?His son is wasting valuable time during thi
10、s important period in his life.He wants to prevent upsetting the boys 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
11、 without harming their relationship.Main pointParagraphMain pointPara 1Para 2Para 3His son refuses to do what his parents ask him to doHis son is wasting valuable time during this important period in his lifeHe is worried about his son and wants to know what he can doSkills building 3:planning a let
12、ter of replyWhen 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 discuss
13、ed 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 adviceWork in groupsRead the letters of advice were written in reply to Liu Zhens letter in Step 2.Compare the t
14、wo letters,and then discuss with your classmates which letter is better and why.Step 3:writing a letter of adviceRead the letter from Liu Zhens son who is asking for advice about his father,try to find the main point of each paragraph.Main pointPara 1:Para 2:Para 3:Para 4:He cant get along with his
15、fatherHis father forbids him from doing things he likes.He loves his father and wants his father to understand him.His parents always make him do things he doesnt like.Write a letter of advice to Liu Xiaowei.Use the skills you have learnt in Steps 1 and 2.Example:Dear Xiaowei:Many teenagers have dif
16、ficulty getting along with their parents.This is a common problem.However,be patient with him.You say that he does not listen to you.Is this why you do not listen to him?Of course,your father will be angry when thishappens!Its only natural.You must listen to your father he loves you and wants the be
17、st for you.You should talk with your parents in order to explain how you feel,but you should give them a chance to speak first.It could be that your father doesnt listen to you because he doesnt think that you are listening to him.It is true that you need time to be by yourself.However,part of being
18、 an adult is doing things that you do not always want to do.You should make an effort to do what your parents ask.It will not hurt you.And of course,you must do your homework!Your studies are important to your future.Both being a teenager and being a parent can be very difficult.However,dont give up
19、,with a little bit of patience and communication,many of these problems can be solved.Best regardsDr Fang1.He acts as if he doesnt love us at all.(P35)as if=as though 好像，似乎用在look,smell,taste,sound,walk后面，议论可能、真实的事情。e.g.It looks as if it is going to rain.用虚拟语气，表示说话人认为句子所述的是不真实的或极少有可能发生或存在的情况。e.g.Mary
20、 loves the baby so much as if shewere his mother.He looked as if he had known the answer.可以跟不定式连用或分词连用。e.g.The patient opened his mouth as ifto speak.He stared at the boy as if seeinghim for the first time.2.and instead insists on wasting his time watching DVDs to (P35)insist v.坚持，坚持认为，反复说作不及物动词时，后跟
21、on/upon引起的短语，insist on+n./v-ing/e.g.He insists on a definite answer.They insist on/upon my staying at home.作及物动词，接从句作宾语。insist 表示“坚持要求，一定要”时，从句常用与现在现实相反的虚拟语气，谓语动词用should+动词原形，should可省略。e.g.He insists that she(should)learn music after she leaves school.insist 表示“坚持说，坚持认为”时，用陈述语气。e.g.Alice insists tha
22、t she had done nothing wrong.insist that 有时能和insist on/upon互换e.g.Alice insists on her having done nothing wrong.3.He even forbids me from chatting(P37)forbid-forbade-forbidden 禁止常用结构：forbid doing sth.e.g.The government forbids hunting and killing wild animals.forbid sb.to do sth./forbid sb.from doinge.g.He parents forbid him to enter/from entering the Internet caf.forbid sth.to be donee.g.The librarian forbad these books to be taken out of the reading-room.
