1、Unit 2,Objectives,To understand some common family problems from the four pictures To learn to solve a teenagers problem,Problems can arise when families do not discuss how they really feel.,Freak Friday,辣妈辣妹,Enjoy,What did you see from this video?,Nowadays, there is often a lack of understanding be
2、tween parents and children. Children always complain that their parents are out of date, while parents cant understand what their children say and do. Thus, a big generation gap is formed.,Look at the following pictures.,What is a generation gap (代沟)?,A generation gap is a lack of understanding betw
3、een generations caused by their different attitudes and experiences.,The generation gap occurs when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behaviour. Especially as one gets older, the young cant always be understood by the e
4、lders. So there will be trouble or pains during their growth.,When does a generation gap occur?,Do you know what Growing Pains means?,Emotional difficulties that occur during adolescence (青春期). 青少年时期所作所为不为长者所理解。,What will we discuss in this unit?,Well discuss some problems about youngsters growing,
5、especially the pains they get.,Questions about family relationship:,1. How many people are there in your family? 2. Do you love them? 3. Have you ever shouted at them? 4. Will you tell the truth to your mother or father first when you do something wrong?,5. Will you tell your parents the true mark i
6、f you fail the exam? 6. What will you do if your parents want you to do something you dislike? 7. What will you do if your parents shout at you due to misunderstanding?,Useful expressions,adult (成年人) scold (责备) conflict (冲突) interfere in (干涉) imagine (想象) disobey (不服从) peacefully social activities,q
7、uarrel (争吵) argument (争论) career (事业) influence (影响) force (强迫) misunderstand unpleasant generation gap (代沟),Discuss in groups to imagine a situation of the picture, then describe it in your own words. ( team work: create a short story about the picture.),Tom got home feeling very tired, and he just
8、 wanted to have a good rest.When his family said hello to him, he said nothing and just went straight to his bedroom. They didnt ask him the reason though they were very confused. After a while, his mother rushed into Toms room and shouted at him for the loud music coming from his room ,Suppose you
9、are facing the situation above, what will you do?,What can we see from the pictures?,Can you create a story about these pictures?,Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your parents? Does the generation gap really exist? How do you overcome the gap?,Discussion,Write a passage about your growing pains. (About 100 words),