UNIT 1 ParentsUnit 1 ParentsPartA_1_aLanguage FocusQuestions for Discussion1. Do you often call or write to your parents? If yes, how often? 2. Do you always remember your parents birthdays? What do you usually do for your parents on their birthdays and why? 3. How do you celebrate Mothers Day? 4. Why do you love and respect your parents? 5. Do you think parents love for their children is the greatest love in the world? If you do, explain why. Pre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartA_1_bAdditional Question for Discussion 1. Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? How do you resolve your differences? Language FocusPre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartA_1_demo_a4. Why do you love and respect your parents?I think parents love for their children is unconditional and is a selfless love. They gave birth to us and raised us. They have a great expectation for us and provide everything we need to live and study in university. Even if we think that our parents are sometimes mean and dont understand us, loving our parents is a fulfilling part of our life, and respecting them is a traditional virtue.Language FocusPre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartA_1_demo_b1. Is there a generation gap between you and your parents? How do you resolve your differences? Yes, theres something you could call a generation gap. My parents and I have different opinions on quite a few things. My parents dont like the type of music I listen to. They dont seem to have any interest in football or basketball. They think little of the fashion that is popular on university campuses. I, on my part, dont exactly share some of their interests and concerns. But we never let our differences hurt our feelings for each other. Most of the time we would agree to disagree.Language FocusPre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartA_2Pre-listening TaskLanguage FocusHere are some sentences and structures that you may find useful in discussing the previous questions. I call / write to my parents once a week / every weekend. I call / write to my parents when Ive done well in a test or exam / I have something interesting to tell them / Ive earned a financial grant / Im short of money / Ive got problems / Im sick. I call / write to my parents regularly no matter how busy I am.Unit 1 ParentsPartA_2Language Focus I think of my parents whenever I find that Ive made some progress in my studies / when I win an award. On my parents birthdays, I usually buy them some gifts with my pocket money / send them cards / tell them how special they are to me / do something creative to try to express my love for them in a special way. I usually cook something special for my mother on Mothers Day. My father will take my mother and me out for dinner to celebrate.Pre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartA_2Language Focus I love my parents because they gave me life / have sacrificed a lot in bringing me up / are always there for me whenever I need them. I respect my parents because they have taught me to be honest, generous, open-minded / are role models for me. Parents love for their child is selfless / forever strong / never changing. There is no love like a mothers love for her child. Pre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartA_2Language Focus No bond is stronger than that between parent and child. My parents always tell me that Im special / always find time for me when I need comforting and encouragement / make it a point to spend some time with me every week and talk with me about my friends, school, activities, dreams and hopes. Pre-listening TaskUnit 1 ParentsPartB_1_a_1date suspicious drivewayListening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesPassage 1Passage 2v. to go out with a member of the opposite sex, esp. regularly 与异性朋友约会（尤 指经常性地约会） n. an occasion of dating 约会 a. feeling that you do not trust sb. or that there is sth. wrong 猜疑的 n. a private road that connects a private house to a street 私 人车道 Speaking TasksUnit 1 ParentsPartB_1_a_1curl get around to . Peggy Listening TasksPassage 1v. to make into coils 使（头发） 卷曲to find time for . 找时间做 （女子名，Margaret的昵称） Exercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesPassage 2Speaking TasksUnit 1 ParentsPartB_1_a_21. Background informationIn the United States many old people live by themselves either because they do not want to be a burden to their children or because they prefer to maintain their individual lifestyles. When they cannot take care of themselves, they are often sent to special nursing homes for the aged. They dont see their children on a regular basis. So for many people in America, old age can be a sad and lonely time. The story explores the loneliness of the old people and also the love between a son and daughter-in-law and their mother. Listening TasksExercise 1Exercise 2Word BankLanguage and Cultural NotesPassage 1Passage 2Speaking TasksUnit 1 ParentsPartB_1_a_22. dating Ame