Studying Aims 1. To learn the new words and expressions.2. To grasp the key information and details by reading quickly.3. To express your own problems in English correctly.TASK 1: NEW WORDSdeal vi. 处理处理deal with sth. vt. 处理某事处理某事choice n. 选择选择stay up (late) 熬夜熬夜awake adj. 醒着的醒着的hardly adv. 几乎不几乎不imagine vt. / vi. 想象，设想想象，设想doubt vt. 怀疑怀疑worth adj. 值得值得be worth doing sth. 值得做某事值得做某事suggestion n. 建议建议cause n. 原因原因strict adj. 严格地，严厉的严格地，严厉的be strict with sb. 对某人要求严格对某人要求严格stay out 呆在户外呆在户外; (晚上晚上)不回家不回家schoolwork n. 课业课业valuable adj. 宝贵的；贵重的宝贵的；贵重的but conj./perp 除除.外外; 只有只有1. choice _2. stay up _3. imagine _4. doubt _5. cause _6. strict _7. develop _8. valuable _a. reasonb. be not sure if something is truec. making sure that rules are obeyed d. very useful or importante. the right to decide which thing you wantf. start to have a skill, ability, etc.g. go to bed later than usualh. form a picture in your mind of someone or somethingfgdbceahB1 p38lots of homeworkstaying up latenot enough time for hobbiesstrict parentsnot enough time for hobbiesWhat are Millie and Simons problems?NameMillieSimonGradeHobbiesSpare timeFeelingsCause9tiredangry9hardly any spare timehoursThey cant achieve a balance between schoolwork and hobbies.Millies letterMillieCareful-reading1.Does Millie have too many exercises to do? 2.How does she feel the next day?3.Does she refuse to do so much work?4.Does she think its important to do her homework?5.What is she looking forward to?Careful-reading1.Does Millie have too many exercises to do? 2. How does she feel the next day?Yes, she does.She feels tired the next day.She cant stay awake. Careful-reading3. Does she refuse to do so much work?4. Does she think its important to do her homework?No, she doesnt.Yes, she does. Careful-reading5. What is she looking forward to?A long holiday. Simons letter SimonCareful-reading1.Whats his dream?2.How does he like football?3.What does Simon often do with his friends?4.How long does he often play football?To be a great football player.He is crazy about football.They often play football together.They often play for hours and never worry about the time. Careful-reading5.How does Simon feel?6.What does he think of his hobbies?7.Why does he get into trouble at home?8.What do you think of his parents?He feels angry from time to time.He thinks its important to develop some hobbies.Because his parents dont allow him to play outside after 6 p.m.They are very strict with Simon. MillieProblems Friendship _Lots of homework _Low marks _Not enough time for hobbies _Staying up late _Strict parents _Weight _ B2 p38 Millie and Simons problems (, )SimonProblems Friendship _Lots of homework _Low marks _Not enough time for hobbies _Staying up late _Strict parents _Weight _MillieProblemsShe _ for her hobbies.Causes (原因原因)She often _ late to _ her exercises.But she accepts it because she thinks its important to _ her homework on time.FeelingsShe doesnt know how to _ it.She feels quite _ about it.hardly has spare timestays upfinishdeal withTask 6: Summarybad/stressed/worrieddo/finishSimonProblemsHe cant _ a balance between his _.Causes He is _ about football.He often stays out late to play football with _ of friends.His parents are _ with him and dont _ him to play it after 6 p.m.FeelingsHe feels _ from time to time.achieveschoolwork and his hobbiescrazylotsstrictallowangrySummaryTo Millie:1. Plan her day carefully.2. Make a list of all the homework she has to do.3. Choose one hobby to do each day.4. Focus on her favourite hobby.To Simon:1. Go home earlier.2. Dont give up his hobby but dont forget about his family, either.3. Play football for an hour or two.一、翻译下列短语一、翻译下列短语: 1. 知道怎样处理某事知道怎样处理某事2. 别无选择只能做某事别无选择只能做某事3. 熬夜，迟睡觉熬夜，迟睡觉4. 保持清醒保持清醒5. 值得做某事值得做某事6. 给我提供一些建议给我提供一些建议know how to deal with sth. have no choice but to do sth. stay up (late) stay awakebe worth doing sth. offer me some advice = offer some suggestions to me 7. 狂热爱好足球狂热爱好足球8. 我对足球的热爱我对足球的热爱9. 遇到麻烦，陷入困境遇到麻烦，陷入困境10. 允许我在外面玩允许我在外面玩11. 对我要求严格对我要求严格12. 在我的学业和爱好之间获得一个平衡在我的学业和爱好之间获得一个平衡be crazy about football my love of football get into trouble allow me play outside be strict with me achieve a balance between my schoolwork and hobbies 1. Tell your friends about your problems.2. Exchange your ways to solve problems. Homework