2.　　　 Explain the context. Millie and Simon have 　both written letters to a youth worker.

1.　　　 Ask students whether they read advice columns, e.g. , newspapers, magazines and websites. Bring in some samples from newspapers and and magazines to show students.

3.　　　 to recognize and understand vocabulary about problems.

l　　　　 Language function and focus

I want to know how( to solve it.)

The problem is that……..

I spend so much time doing homework that I cannot find any time for my bobbies.

When (to do my homework) and when (to spend on my hobbies)

Can you please teach me how to achieve a balance between the two.

Can you offer me some suggestions? = Can you give me some advice?

I wish I could have my parents support.

l　　　　 Teaching methods

Reading/practicing/listening/working in groups

l　　　　 Teaching procedures

(part A)

2.　　　 to ask for advice

1.　　　 to understand how to write about problems and to express feelings

8.　　　 We have our first class at a _____________ (一分钟)to eight.

Design on Bb

　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　Students’ problems

Have too much homework 　　　　　　　　　　feel lonely

Have no time to watch TV　　　　　　　　　　 too noisy after class

Don’t have close friends　　　　　　　　　　 don’t know who to talk to

Quarrel with friends　　　　　　　　　　　　 parents are always busy

Have no time to spend on hobbies　　　

后记：通过这堂课使我了解到学生中的各个问题和他们的想法。在内容上需要学生掌握以下词组(quarrel with/get enough sleep/be on/feel lonely/revise for tests/receive low marks/I’ve got a problem)

Period Two 　(Reading )

l　　　　 Objectives:

7.　　　 You must look after y_________ and keep healthy, Mum and Dad.

6.　　　 Thank you for ___________ (邀请) me to your party.

5.　　　 The meeting has bee ___________ (结束) for two hours.

4.　　　 John got up too late to have breakfast, so he felt ___________ at school.