Skillsbuilding1:Skillsbuilding1:recognizing words that express problemsUnit 2 What is happiness to you?M6TaskPlay a gameStep1: Lead-indisappointedangrysurprisedsadconfusedhappyafraidnervousexcited147238695wordssadconfuseddisappointedaloneafraidnervousdepressedhopelesslonelyregretfulfrustratedanxiousguilty沮丧的沮丧的沮丧的沮丧的Step2: Introduction recognizing words that express problemslunder a black cloud; feel blue in very low spirits ; down in the dumpslhot under the collarlstuck / caught betweenphrases 1.Having failed again in his English exam, he was under a black cloud/in very low spirits/down in the dumps/felt blue. 2. He was late for class again, which made his teacher hot under the collar.3. I feel caught between whether to stay or leave.nI feel like nThey make / It makes me feeln I wish n Im tired ofpatterns Describe the feelings of the boy, Troy: When he cant focus on playing basketball, When he wants to try new things, When he is late for his training, When he is misunderstood by his father, When his father asks him to give up singing, Enjoy a video Choose the best expression to describe Troys feelings When he cant focus on playing basketball, he feels quite_. When his father asks him to give up singing, he leaves the court_. It makes him feel _that his father misunderstands him. When he is late for his training, he feels_. When he wants to try new things, _ being laughed at by others.confusedhe is afraid of guiltyhot under the collar under a black cloudbe afraid of; under a black cloud; confused; hot under the collar; guiltyStep3: ReadingMiss LiI have a problemDear Miss Li,I have a problem, and I dont know what to do. I really hope someone can help me to find a solution! Ive been very sad in the past few months. I feel caught between what I want, what my parents want and what my basketball coach wants.Ma Jie Underline the words, phrases and patterns Underline the words, phrases and patterns describing Ma Jies problems. describing Ma Jies problems. 1. I dont know what to do.2. I have been very sad in the past few months.3. I feel caught between what I want, what my parents want and what my coach wants.4. They made me feel like Im a bad son.5. I feel guilty when I dont practise harder.6. Im so confused.7. Im really tired of feeling worried about this and being sad.8. Im uncertain what to do.Find out expressions that express Ma Jies problemsFind out expressions that express Ma Jies problemsTipsTipsListening and reading for problems What specific language should we pay attention to while listening and reading for problems? words: sad，confused，disappointed，alone，afraid， nervous, guilty, hopeless, lonely, regretfulphrases : under a black cloud in very low spirits feel blue stuck / caught betweenpatterns: I feel like They make / It makes me feel I wish Im tired ofStep4: Listening Part BAfter I read the letter, I decide to call Ma Jie to find out more about his problems. Task 1: Listen to what he says and choose the best answer.1.What makes Ma Jie feel sad? A. He cant play basketball well. B. He cant do well in his studies. C. He has to stay up very late at night.2. When Ma Jie plays basketball, what happens to him? A. He often makes mistakes. B. He often does better than other players. C. He often loses the match.3. How does Ma Jie feel when he doesnt know how to do both? A. depressed and anxious B. disappointed and hopeless C. confused and unhappy4. What does Ma Jies coach advise him to do? A. To focus on his studies B. To give up other things C. Not to use his special talent5. What is Ma Jies parents attitude? A. A good education is more important than sport. B. Sport is more important than a good education. C. He should prepare for a job in the sports world.1.What makes Ma Jie feel sad? A. He cant play basketball well. B. He cant do well in his studies. C. He has to stay up very late at night.2. When Ma Jie plays basketball, what happens to him? A. He often makes mistakes. B. He often does better than other players. C. He often loses the match.3. How does Ma Jie feel when he doesnt know how to do both? A. depressed and anxious B. disappointed and hopeless C. confused and unhappy4. What does Ma Jies coach advise him to do? A. To focus on his studies B. To give up other things C. Not to use his special talent5. What is Ma Jies parents attitude? A. A good education is more important than sport. B. Sport is more important than a good education. C. He should prepare for a job in the sports world.His coach thinks _.His parents think _.He himself wants _.So he _between what he wants, what his parents want and what his coach wants.Task2 Summary: What is Ma Jies problem? he should spend more time practisinghe should study harderto do both well but he cantfeels caughtHe doesnt know what to do because:Task3 Discussion: If you were Ma Jie, what would you do?Step5: Listening Part CMa Jie tells me some solutions he has tried and gives some reasons.Task : Listen to what he says and choose the best answer.1. Why cant Ma Jie try harder at everything? A. Because he is lazy. B. Because he cant study well. C. Because it takes him much time to do both things.2. Whats the problem if Ma Jie focuses on school and plays basketball at the weekend? A. The coach is not satisfied. B. Two days a week is not enough training. C. He always thinks of playing basketball when in school.3. What happens when Ma Jie studies less? A. His parents were very disappointed at his failure in the exams. B. He can only get average marks. C. His parents feel it is wrong.4. Why doesnt the idea that he quits basketball work? A. Because his coach thinks it unwise. B. Because it doesnt make him happy if he quits basketball. C. Because people are not happy if he doesnt play basketball.Summary: Ma Jies solutions and why they didnt work.SolutionsWhy it didnt workTry harder at everythingFocus on school, play basketball at the weekendStudy lessQuit basketballBoth things take a lot of time.Two days a week is not enough training.I failed two exams and my parents were very disappointed.If I dont play, Im not happy.Step6: Making up a dialogueStep6: Making up a dialogueFeelings of the daughter:l under a black cloudl hot under the collarl lonelyl confused Suppose you were the daughter, make up a dialogue between you and the psychologist. (your feelings, your problems and the advice from the psychologist)Problems:lbe forced to study for exams.lfeel lonely at home.lhave little care from her parents.A sample for you: Liu Jing: Dr. Fang, I am very . What should I do? Dr. Fang: Liu Jing, what has happened? Liu Jing: My mother Dr. Fang: Well, dont be so . In my opinion, Liu Jing: Thank you for your advice! I feel better now. show timeStep7: HomeworkMake up a dialogue between the parents and the psychologist according to the video.