Module One Unit Two Growing pains
Period One Welcome to the unit
（一）學習要求: 通過討論，互相交流在成長過程中所遇到的煩惱，學會用英語聯系自己的生活經歷就這一話題表述自己的觀點。
（二）讀圖說圖:
Picture 1: ___________________________________________________________.
Picture 2: ___________________________________________________________.
Picture 3: ___________________________________________________________.
Picture 4: ___________________________________________________________.
（一）自學評價
Look at the four pictures on page 21 in the students’ book and try to answer the following questions:
1. When you are growing up, do you usually experience such pains shown in the four pictures?
2. Do you know what Growing Pains means?
3. What will we discuss in this unit?
（二）系列活動
I. Brainstorming
1. Talk about some family problems between parents and children.
2. Say something about your own experiences like these.
II. Discussing
1. Pair work:
Here are four pictures .Please imagine the situation and try to describe it in your own words.
2. Group work
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?
III. Practicing:
Write a story about an unpleasant experience caused by misunderstanding between your parents and you.
Here are some words to help you: adult(成年人), quarrel(爭吵), scold(責備), argument(爭論), conflict(沖突), career(事業), interfere in(干涉), influence(影響), imagine(想象), force(強迫), disobey(不服從)
（三）釋疑解難
1. turn up
1) 開大，調高; 增加速度、音量，強度或流量
Turn up the radio, please!
2) 出現；到達
Her name constantly turns up in art circles. 她的名字經常出現在藝術圈里
3) 發現，找到
The papers will turn up sooner or later. 文件遲早會找到的
2. a waste of time/money
It is really a waste of time to spend all of your spare time chatting. 你把所有業余時間花費在聊天上真是浪費時間.
Isn’t it a waste of money to buy so many new clothes? 買這么多新衣服, 難道不是浪費金錢嗎?
3. choose 選擇，挑選，決定；拿定主意
She chose to study chemistry. 她選擇了學化學。
He chose not to go home. 他決定不回家了。
（四）追蹤練習
Fill the blanks with correct words according to the Chinese. One word for each blank.
1、你那支丟失的鋼筆終有一天會找到的。
Your lost pen will surely _______ _______ one day．
2、你企圖說服他是在浪費時間, 他決不會加入我們的。
You're _______ your time trying to persuade him. He'll never join us.
3、他決定呆在家里。而其他人都看電影去了。
He _______ to stay home while all the others went to the cinema.
（一）背景介紹
Growing pains usually occur in young boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 14. The rapid growth of young children may result in pains particularly in the arms and legs. This condition can cause many unpleasant symptoms in the child. Some parents are at a loss and they send the children to see the doctor. Though it is not a disease, this condition can cause a lot of pains. For more information, you can visit the following website:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/growing-pains.htmlReading
（二）網絡搜索
《成長的煩惱(Growing pains)》是美國1985年至1992年間收視率最高的情景喜劇（sitcom）。 這是一部經久不衰的電視佳作，更是一本最生動的相冊，記錄了一群孩子成長中的一切，更是為人父母的心路歷程。如果你對此感興趣，不妨到網上搜索相關信息，并用英語與你的同學交流。
http://www.52en.com/emule/tv/html/20040314_011.html
http://www.wayabroad.com/chinese/homepage/1_good_hope_cape/tv/growingpains/
http://ent.qq.com/a/20040220/000108.htm
I. Multiple choice.
1. -What do you think makes him so cross?
- __________ the exam.
A. He failed B. He failing C. His failing D. To have failed
2. He said he would come to the party, but up till now he hasn't ____ yet.
A. turned up B. turned over C. turned in D. turned on
3. You'll have to leave _______ Monday at the latest.
A. at B. until C. by D. after
4. Have you chosen where _____ for your holiday yet?
A. to go B. will you go C. should go D. going
II. Reading comprehension.
A letter to Edward, a columnist (報刊專欄作家)
Dear Mr. Expert,
I grew up in an unhappy and abusive(辱罵的) home. I always promised myself that I'd get out as soon as possible. Now, at the age of 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I'm really proud of the independence (獨立) I've achieved.
Here's the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine-so much that they make mine theirs.
It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for granted that they can shut up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out forever.
I enjoy having my friends here sometimes-it makes the place feel comfortable and warm but this is my home, not a party house. I am old enough to move out on my own, so why can't I seem to ask my friends to respect my privacy (隱私)?
Joan
Dear Joan,
If your family didn't pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting others know your needs now.
And if you've gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere ( 氣氛), you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict (沖突) you grew up with-or destroy the nice atmosphere you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it's okay to put your own needs first from time to time.
Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, "I really love your company but I also need some privacy. So please call before you come over."
Edward
1. We can learn from the first letter that Joan ______.
A. lives away from her parents B. takes pride in her friends
C. knows Mr. Expert quite well D. hates her parents very much
2. We can infer from the first letter that _______.
A. Joan considers her friends more important than her privacy
B. Joan's friends visit her more often than she can accept
C. Joan doesn't like the parties at all
D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over
3. According to Mr. Expert why can't Joan tell her friends her feelings?
A. She is afraid of hurting her friends. B. She does not understand true friendship.
C. Her family experience stops her from doing so. D. She does not put her needs first.
4. The second letter suggests that Mr. Expert _________.
A. is worried about Joan's problem B. wants Joan not to quarrel with her friends
C. advises Joan on how to refuse people D. encourages Joan to be brave enough