Unit 2 ReadingSection 2Section 2Section 1Section 1Section 3Section 3Section 4Section 4Using context 经常利用你不认识的单词或短语附近的信息。可以通过这种方式让你学习到更多的新的语言知识。阅读时不一定每句话中的单词都认识，但是借助上下文可以理解整篇文章的主要内容。Section 1Section 1Tell your partner about a time your parents helped you with a problem.Section 2Section 2 Martin Murray is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a “problem child”, He didnt use to give his mother many problems. However, after his fathers death a few years ago, Martins life became much more difficult. His mother couldntafford to pay for her childs education. To do this, she had to work, and so was not often at home.1Section 2Section 2 His mother looked after him as well as she could. Unfortunately, Martin still caused problems for him-self and his family. He was not interested in studying,and he often got into trouble with the police. Luckily,his mother was very patient, . In the end,she made a difficult decision: to send him to a boys boarding school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble. One day, he told his teacher he wantedto leave the school. 32Section 2Section 2 The head teacher said it was necessary to talk withhis mother. Martin called his mother, but to his sur-prise, this phone call changed his life. “ It was exactlywhat I needed,” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also toldme that even though my father was no longer with us, he was watching me, and would always take pride ineverything good I do. . I realize that sincemy father died, I have been afraid of being alone, andhave tried to make my mother pay more attention to me.”4Section 2Section 2 Now Martin has really changed. He has been working hard, and is now a top student in his class. His mothers love helped him to feel goodabout himself, and as Martin himself says, “Its veryimportant for parents to be there for their children.”5Section 3Section 3How was he able to change?and didnt give up trying to help himThats when I decided to changebut a recent conversation with his mother changed his lifeEven the teacher agreed that Martin was wasting his timeMissing language5 52 24 41 13 3Section 3Section 31.Martin is still a bad boy.2.There wasnt enough money for the family.3.Martin finally understood what his problem was.4.Martins father didnt use to help him.5.What his mother said didnt change Martins mind.FALSEFALSETRUETRUETRUETRUEDONT KNOWDONT KNOWFALSEFALSESection 4Section 4You are going to start a club to helpstudents who are not interested in school work. Think of two activitiesyou can do with them, and tell yourreasons.Section 4Section 4ActivitiesReasonsGo and visit historical places near the schoolTo make learning history a real experienceWe all have fears from time to time. Thats true no matter how big we are or brave we can be. Fear can even be good for you sometimes and even help you stay healthy. Fear of getting too close to a campfire may save you from a bad burn. And fear of getting a bad grade on a test may make you study more. Being a bit on edge can also sharpen your senses and help you perform better in a recital or during a track meet. Some people even enjoy being a little scared. Thats why they like towatch scary movies - or go on roller-coaster rides. Everyday is afraidSection 4Section 4Additional reading materials