译林牛津版高一必修 1 Unit2 Growing pains
Skills building 2: reading for gist catch the gist or the main point focus on descriptive words or expressions
EntriesMain PointsThe words telling the writer’s mood The first diary entry The second diary entry The third diary entry The fourth diary entry Reading practice Today has been a great day. We had a Maths test and I’m nervous aboutmy result. I failed the Maths test and don’t know how to tell my parents. All that worrying was for nothing. happy tired, afraid and nervous upset very happy ; glad
Step 2 Read the thank-you letter and answer: 1What is the main idea of this thank-you letter? 2Which words or expressions are used to make the main point? Christina wrote to thank George for his advice on her problems with her mum. to ask for your advice about a problem …/gave me good advice/thank you for your help and good advice
Read and decide true or false 1.Christina wrote to George for advice. 2.Christina’s mum wanted her to spend more time at home. 3.George’s advice was helpful. 4.Christina and he mum will listen to ‘Talk time’ together every week. 5.Christina’s mum missed talking with her. 6.Christina’s dad took her and her friends out to dinner. 7.Christina was never friends with her mum. F T T F T F F to thank him. spend one day a week with each other. Christina’s mum was friends
Consolidation Have you ever had a problem with your parents similar to Christina’s? If so, how did you solve it? If not, write a letter to Christina in the name of George.
Homework: 1.Finish Workbook Exx B & C on page Review the words and expressions in this unit.
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