必修 5. Tapescript (Page 12): Radio host: Moving to a new town or area can be a difficult time. You might worry about how you will find your way around,

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Tapescript (Page 12):Radio host: Moving to a new town or area can be a difficult time. You might worry about how you will find your way around, how you will meet people and how you will make new friends. These things can make you feel anxious. Today, social expert Zhang Ying is here to tell you to relax because there are many ways to meet

people and make new friends. Ms Zhang, welcome to the show.Zhang: Thank you. What you said is exactly right. One way to meet your neighbours is to visit their homes and give them a small gift. They will understand that you are trying to make friends and want to get to know them. When meeting someone for the first time, be open and honest about yourself. Ask the other person questions about himself or herself

and listen to what he or she has to say. Another way to make new friends is to join a local club or activity group. This will help you meet people who have similar interests to yours. Having friends is an important part of life. Friends can offer you support. If you want to make true friends, always be there for them, listen to what they have to say and be honest about yourself and your feelings.Radio host: Sounds like good advice. Thank

you very much for been with us tonight,Ms Zhang. We hope you will join us again soon.Zhang: Thank you.Answers2 their homes3 open and honest; what he or she has to

say4 activity group5 be there for them; be honest about

Tapescript (Page 13)Steve: Hello, this is Teen Talk. Steve speaking. How can I help you?Student: I have a problem and I don’t know who to talk to. I hope you can help me. This is the reason why I’m calling.Steve: Could you tell me your problem?Student: I have two friends who are very important to me, but they really don’t like one another. I don’t know what to do.Steve: Do you know why they don’t like each other?

Student: I think it is because one of my new friends is a new student. I wanted to help her, so I became her friend. My other friend didn’t like that.Steve: How does this situation make you feel?Student: I don’t like it. I feel divided between the two. I just wish we could all be friends, the three of us.Steve: Do you think they might become friends if they met outside of school?

Student: Yes, if they met one another with an open mind.Steve: Then that’s what you should do. Write a letter to each of your friends and explain how you feel. Let them know you want the three of you to meet outside of school.Student: You’re right. I can ask them to meet me at our favourite cafe on Saturday. We can all talk and get to know each other better. I think then they will understand.

Steve: Sounds like a good idea.Student: Thanks for your advice.Steve: You’re welcome. Goodbye.Student: Bye.AnswersB 2 two important friends; don’t like one another 3 feel divided 4 write a letter to each friend to explain; meet outside of school 5 write a letter, meet at a cafe on Saturday; talk

Writing about getting along with parents

Ⅰ.Writing practice随着年龄的增长，同学们与父母的交流可能会越来越少，为了帮助大家更好地处理与父母的关系，你班决定以此为主题组织一次班会，请你根据以下提示以 How to promote the relationship with your parents为题写一篇英文发言稿。1. 多花些时间与父母在一起；2. 多与父母交流自己的想法，要互相理解；3. 必要时向他们求助，努力把事情做好。

注意：1. 对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译；2. 词数 150左右，开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。Dear classmates,Good morning! The topic of my speech today is “How to promote the relationship with your parents”._____________________________________Thank you for listening.

Ⅱ. Writing aids Step 1: Some basic expressions on the topic

不可否认 there is no denying that …/it can not be denied that…

与某人相处 (地很好 )

get along / on (well) with sb.

与父母建立和睦的家庭关系

build (up) / establish a harmonious family relationship with your parents

做某事是个好主意

it’s a good idea to do something

而不是玩电脑游戏或看电视

instead of playing computer games or watching TV

不妨 , 最好 had better; may/ might as well

为什么不……

why not …

与某人分享想法和情感

share thoughts and feelings with sb.

消除分歧 resolve/settle differences/disagreements

换位思考 put yourself in others’ shoes

最后 lastly; finally; in the end; eventually

不必 don’t have to

尽力 do / try one’s best; make every effort; do what/ all/ everything/ whatever sb. can do

除……之外

aside from… / apart from… / in addition to…

逐渐地 bit by bit / gradually / step by step

Step 2: Try to complete the following translations. (one word only in each blank)1. 不可否认的是，很多学生认为与父母相处是一种挑战。There is no ________ that some students think it is a _________ to __ _____ ____ their parents.

denyingchallenge get along with

2. 有些学生宁愿玩电脑游戏或看电视，也不愿意挤出时间同父母在一起。Some students ______ to play computer games or watch TV rather than _____ some time to stay with their parents. 3. 除了同父母分享你的想法和情感之外，你可以从他们那里得到帮助。___________ from sharing your thoughts and feelings with your parents, you can ____ help from them.

preferspare

Aside/Apart

get

4. 我确信最终你会同父母建立一种和睦的家庭关系。I am _____________ that you will develop a harmonious family relationship with your parents _________.

convinced/sure

eventually

Step 3: Fill in the blanks to match the meanings of the sentences given. (one word only in each blank)1. There is no denying that some students think it is difficult to get along with their parents.It is ___________ that some students hold the ____ that it is difficult to get along with their parents.

true/certainview

2. I suggest that you should spend more time with your parents, which will be helpful in promoting the relationship with your parents. I suggest your ________ more time with your parents, which will _________ to promoting the relationship with your parents.

spendingcontribute

3. In my opinion, when you are in trouble, you should turn to your parents for help first. _________, I think when you are in trouble, you should ___ your parents for help first.

Personally ask

4. You will make your parents proud of you on condition that you have done your best to achieve your dream. ______ long as you have done your best to achieve your dream, your parents will ___ _____ in your efforts.

So/ As

take pride

Ⅲ. One possible version：Dear classmates,Good morning! The topic of my speech today is “How to promote the relationship with your parents”.There is no denying that some students think it is difficult to get along with their parents. Here are three tips that you can take to build up a harmonious family relationship with your parents.

Firstly, it would be a good idea to spend more time with your parents. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV alone, you may as well go for a walk with your parents in the park. Secondly, why not share your thoughts and feelings with them? Generation gap can not be avoided, but you can communicate sincerely to understand each other and settle your differences step by step.

In addition, when you have problems in life, you can turn to them for advice and maybe you will get unexpected results. Lastly, try your best to do whatever you can do. You don’t have to be perfect, but when you try your best, you make your parents proud of you. In this way the relationship between you and your parents will be improved gradually. Thank you for listening.