新目标九年级英语unit4Iusedtobeafraidofthedark.ppt

Section B (2a-2b)He studies harder than he used to.nowin the pastHe used to .He didnt use to .a stay-at-home childproblems?Li WenRead the passage and underline the problems that Li Wen used to have. He felt lonely and unhappy. He wanted to leave school. He was shy and was not able to make friends quickly. He failed his examinations. He was absent from classes. He became less interested in studying.missedCareful readingMissing languageA: They had a long talkB: Now Li Wen has really changedC: However, things began to change a few years oldD: His teacher was worried about himRead the passage carefully and put the sentences 【A-D】in the correct places.Reading strategy(阅读策略阅读策略): USING CONTEXT(利用上下文利用上下文) You can read the sentences before and after it to guess（读这句话的前后句，通过上下文来猜测）（读这句话的前后句，通过上下文来猜测）Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside. He works very hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When he was a little boy, he seldom caused any problems, and his family spent a lot of time together. _. His parents moved to the city to look for jobs, and his grandparents came to take care of him. But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.C A. They had a long talk B. Now Li Wen has really changed C. However, things began to change a few years ago D. His teacher was worried about him sentence context(上下文上下文)Li Wens unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He began less interested in studying. He was absent from classes and failed his examinations. Finally, Li Wens parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school. However, Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school. He found life there difficult. One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school. _and she called his parents. She advised them to talk with their son in person. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to their Li Wens school._. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “Now I understand that even though they are busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.” DARead and put the sentences in the correct places.2bin personface to faceAfter that, Li Wens parents had much more communication with their son than they used to. _. He became more outgoing and made some good friends in school. He even joined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities. “Im much happier now, and I work even harder than I used to. I know my parents love me and they are always proud of me,” says Li Wen. “Its very important for parents to be there for their children.” B Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside. He works very hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When he was a little boy, he seldom caused any problems, and his family spent a lot of time together. However, things began to change a few years ago. His parents moved to the city to look for jobs, and his grandparents came to take care of him. But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.1. His parents left him behind and he felt very lonely and unhappy.2. He worked very hard and did well in school after his grandparents came to look after him. Para.1 Why did Li Wen become a problem child?TFWhat made Li Wen become a problem child?His parents absence and his unhappiness.His unhappiness began to _ his schoolwork.influenceTrue or FalseLi Wens unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He became less interested in studying. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations. Finally, Li Wens parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school. However, Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school. He found life there difficult. One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school. His teacher was worried about him, and she called his parents. She advised them to talk with their son in person. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wens school.Para.2 What problem did Li Wen have?1. What did his parents decide to do after he became less interested in studying?2. What is his teachers advice?Whats the meaning of “influence” in the first sentence?A. decide B. change c. happenby oneself; face to faceThey had a long talk. It was exactly what I need, he said. Now I understand that even though they are always busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.Para.3. How has Li Wens life changed?1. What does “It” refer to? A. His parents accompany(陪伴陪伴) B. The communication between him and his parents take pride in2. What does Li Wen think of their parents after the talk? A. Parents are busy and dont care him at all. B. Parents care for him very much and are proud of him. C. Parents should be with him all the time. a little boyA few years agoNowHe was _ and was not able to _ quickly.seldom caused any problemsspent a lot of time togethermoved to the cityHe felt _ and_. It _ his schoolwork. He _ classes and _ his examinations.have a long talk with him in personsent him to a boarding schoollonelyunhappywas absent fromfailedshymake friendsHe became _ and _ in school. He became _in many activities. He was _. He worked _ than he used to. more outgoingmade good friendsmuch happiereven harderactiveLi WenLi WenLi Wens parentsLi Wens parentsIts very important for parents to be therefor their children.influencedA. 影响影响 B.促进促进parents talkparents careparents company (陪伴陪伴)be proud of/take pride in make a decision/decide miss/be absent from change/influence look after/take care ofLi Wen is a 15-year-old boy. He works hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When his parents moved to the city to work, they could not be at home _ him. So he became less interested in studying and _ classes. Then his parents _ to send him to a boarding school. He found life was difficult. One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. His teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. This conversation _ his life. He realized that his parents would always love him, and they would _ everything good that he did. Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.to look after/take care ofmissed/was absent frommade a decision/decidedchanged/influencedbe proud of/take pride inWhy did the conversation change Li Wens life?It made Li Wen realize that his parents always love him.1. What has changed Li Wen?2. What do you think of the last sentence Its very important for parents to be there for their children?The communication made Li Wen know his parents love him.What can we learn from the passage?Whats the meaning of “be there” in the sentence above?A. be at home to take care of children all the timeB. help children and be with them whenever they need helpC. go to school when children cause problemsIts very important for parents to be there for their children. His parents took 24-hour train and 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wens school. ( Para.2 the last sentence)Even though theyre very busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good I do. ( Para.3 Line2-3)After that, Li Wens parents had much more communication with their son than they used to . ( Para.4 the first sentence)How did Li Wens parents show their love?Please find the sentences in the passage.Please find the sentences in the passage.Parents ChildrenParents are always there for their children to help them.Children should also love and understand their parents.1.一个普通的一个普通的15岁男孩岁男孩2.为为感到自豪感到自豪3.惹麻烦惹麻烦4.对对感兴趣感兴趣5.考试不及格考试不及格6.做决定做决定7.送某人去某处送某人去某处8.建议某人做某事建议某人做某事9.亲自亲自10.照顾照顾11.缺席缺席12. 坐了坐了5个小时公交车个小时公交车1.a normal 15-year-old boy2.take pride in/ be proud of3.cause problems4.be interested in5.fail the examinations6.make a decision to7.send sb. to8.advise sb to do sth9.in person10.look after/ take care of11.be absent from12. take a 5-hour bus rideIf you are Li Wen, what do you want to say to your parents?If you are Li Wens parents, what do you want to say to your son?Discuss, write and report in groups.